Influenza Epidemic Response in Montana Under State Board Action
The Montana State Board of Health outlines emergency measures during the 1918 influenza outbreak. It details federal aid from the Public Health Service and Red Cross, nurse and doctor deployments, death tolls for October and November, and calls for future funding and organized mobile medical forces. It notes vaccine investigations and the need for statewide epidemiologists and emergency appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board ‘of Health
Massachusetts
Montana
State Board of Health
United States Public Health Service
A. E. Baldwin
Kettle Falls
Wash
Public Health Service
State Board’ of Health
United States Public Health Services
0. M. Lanstrum
W. M. Copenhaver
Mary B. Atwater
Helena
E. M. Wilson
Twin Bridges
A. C. Jones
Butte
M. W.feenan
Anaconda
Jed: Letser
Helenas
B. F. Easnes
P. F. Mets
Miles of
Eet Ae
Red Cross
Canada
State of Washington
State ‘Board of Health
Vienza
Salaté
American Red Cross
State Anti-Tuberculosis Society
B. C. Rose‘how
Rochester
Minn
McCray
Rosenow
Board A
Y M C A county work plan outlined for youth outreach
A February 9 Y M C A meeting in county churches featured New York City Secretary Fred D. Pierce and State Secretary Wm. B. Van Akin. They described the county plan for towns under 6,000, establishing county boards, county secretaries, and leaders who organize 10 to 15 boys per leader for athletics, education, social and religious activities. The plan uses existing facilities, not new buildings, with offices and furniture as the main setup, and emphasizes outdoor activities like hikes, camps, baseball and football to develop the rising generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Pierce
New York City
Wm. B. van Akin
State Committee
Tod
Fils
MLC. A
Ountry
Wool Market Contention Delays Government Wool Sales
A correspondence thread reveals postwar attempts to force down wool values during public auction sales in Boston. Western wool growers and the National Wool Growers Association urged fair treatment, seeking to set a minimum price based on British issue levels plus a 10 percent premium. Senators King and Walsh pressed Washington officials, but General Goethals refused to concede to a fixed minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Quartermastr
Quartermasters Department
Washington
National
Salt Lake City
Penwell
Montana
The
War Industries Board
Chicago
War Department
King
Utah
Walsh
Growell
Goethals
Quarterminster
Mre. Elliott
War. Department
Senate
Funeral of J P Murray at Masonic Temple
The funeral for James P Murray was held at the Masonic temple on Sunday afternoon. Rev H G Humphrey of the Methodist church led religious services, followed by lodge rites for members of the order. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery by the lodge, with a large procession of automobiles accompanying the cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. P. Murray
Masonic ‘Temple
H. G. ‘Humphrey
Methodist Church
Mountain
View
Goethals Proposes Government Wool Sales Plan
JAS. D. Holliday writes that the government should keep selling wool until July and suspend auctions until November to avoid market collapse. He argues the Warehouse Company can stabilize markets, safeguard woolgrowers, and secure prices by soliciting shipments and selling through a strong marketing agency.
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Jas. D, Holliday
G. & P. Railroad Ownership Not Sold
The Salmon Herald reports no change in Gilmore & Pittsburg railroad ownership or management. Northern Pacific holds the road, W. N. Eichler remains superintendent at Armstead, and offices stay in place awaiting federal direction from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon Herald
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Northern Pacific
W. N.‘Bichler
Armstead
Chinook soldiers face demobilization clothes shortage
A returning Chinook soldier lacking civilian clothes asks a friend for a loan after losing his uniforms under orders to surrender them. He is unemployed and without money for replacements, raising a call for community help and quicker repeal of the uniform surrender order. Chinook Opinion urges action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinook
Congress
Chitook
Letters From Langdorf Boys Amid War and Return Plans
The letters from P. W. Langdorf and Corporal Clarefice Langdort recount long waiting for mail in France and Germany after World War I, anticipation of returning home around March, memories of battles on the Vesle and Verdun fronts, and hopes for mail from Clarence and family as they describe trains, camps, and the desire to resume normal life in Montana.
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Beaucoup
France
Coblenz
Clarence
States
P. W. Langdorf
A. P
FE. F
Reiden
Germany
Rhine
Switzerland
Vesle
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Metz
Pete
Paria
Oura
O. K
Sam
Clarefice Langdort
Montana
Armstead Superintendent Visits Dillon This Week
Supt. W. N. Bichler of Armstead spent a few days in Dillon this week. He visited local schools and met with officials to discuss district matters and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Bichler
Armstead
Dillon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public Health Department
Y.M.C.A
Beaverhead County
al L. Stone
State Bank of
James D. Holliday
National Wool Warehouse & Storage Company
Bays
J. P. Murray
G. & P. Railroad
Langdorf Boys
Beaverhead Soldier
Paris
Dadi
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