U S Soldiers Pay Scales During World War I
The article lists monthly pay by rank and role for enlisted personnel from June 1 1917, with privates earning 30 dollars, first class privates 33, corporals and other trades at 36, sergeants at 38, higher noncommissioned ranks up to 51, and senior grades at 56 to 81 dollars. It notes housing and subsistence allowances on detached duty, government provision of uniforms and equipment, and encouragement to buy war savings certificates to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Cavalry
Eral Tineers
Ordnance
Signal
Quartermaster Corps
Engineers
Medical Department
Uncle Sam
Post Exchange
National finance demands mass sacrifice for war effort
Frank A. Vanderlip urges Americans to trade comforts for victory in a Spanish War scale mobilization. The piece links large bond issues and weekly treasury needs to the need for labor and material to equip an army, stressing personal patriotism and shared sacrifice. Also contains local notices on Dillon and Lima election registration closing March 1 1918 and an order to show cause in the Beaverhead District Court regarding Rose B. Hunsaker estate with a March 16 1918 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Vanderlip
Treasury
Dillon
Lima
Beaverhead
Montana
Pecincty
Jay S. Baker
Beaverhead County
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Rose B. Hunsaker
I. F. Hunsaker
County of Beaverhead
Dillon Tribune
Ios. C. Smith
Colored Americans Answer War Call and Boost Nation
Dr. Robert Moton of Tuskegee Institute says twelve million colored citizens have rallied to defend democracy in World War I. They will farm, conserve food, fight in Europe, and promote thrift through ministry and teaching. The Emergency Fleet program outlines 716 shipways with steel and wood builds, aiming for eightfold 1916 tonnage in 1918 at over $1 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Europe
Dr. Moton
Emergency Fleet Corporation
The
Shipping Board
Permits Sought for Cattle Horse Sheep in Madison Forest
Notice to file applications for permits to graze cattle horses and sheep within the Madison National Forest during the 1918 season. Applications must be filed in Sheridan Montana on or before February 28 1918. Full requirements and blank forms available on request from R G Willson Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison National Forest
Sheridan
Montana
R. G. Willson
Sheet Music Ad From Tribune Book Store
Sheet music and instrumental pieces received from publishers nearly every week. Orders taken for pieces not in stock by Tribune Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Book Store
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U.S
United States
Aisne Canal
Philipp S. Page
Brookline
Mass
Kopf
Red Cross
Soissons
No Man's Land
Pollus
Page
Europa
Dillon Carriage Works
John B. Mayfield
Prop
C. W. Scott
E. H. Brundage, Undertaker
Dillon, Montana
Tattersall’s
Singer Sewing Machine
Osteopath
George Brownback
South Washington Street
Holcomb
Resler
D. T. Rettig
Keysville
Royal Cafe
Hazelbaker
H. F. Best
Johnson & Boone’s
R. R. Rathbone
Hughes and McCaleb
Madison National Forest Sheep Grower's Association
Thomas Book Store
Union Electric Co
Bell Coal and Transfer Co
Johnson & Boone
Frank _Hazelbaker
Willow View
Willow View School House
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