How Efficiency Was Staged In War Time
A wartime report details how a French motor transport repair depot used loud metal hammering and nighttime shifts to impress visiting Congress committees with efficiency. The piece covers Congressional probes, education film appeals, treasury bond interest questions, Legion insertions, and local federal-building funding, ending with a community rink opening and season tickets.
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Washington
France
House
A.B. F
Gen. Pershing
Senate
House Committees On
Private Mills Pay Higher Prices Than State Mill, Says SD Official
South Dakota's markets chief claims privately owned mills pay farmers more for wheat than the state run mill in Drake North Dakota. He cites figures from Townley papers showing private mills offering 2.55 to 3.10 per bushel for Northern Spring and contrasts with North Dakota state mill prices. He notes South Dakota private mills have operated for 35 years and disputes ND papers' favorable portrayal of state bargaining.
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Mill and Elevator Association
Townley Papers
South Dakota
Livingston
Watertown
Ccc
Townley Paper
Drake
North Dakota
Legion Skating Rink Opens With Big Opening Crowd
The Legion skating rink opened last Sunday attracting a large crowd to start Dillon’s winter season. A ideal day and smooth ice welcomed skaters as echoes of old games revived, marking an achievement despite earlier obstacles.
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Dillon
Legion
Legion Denies Parole Petition for Chester Casey
The Beaverhead Post of the American Legion denies rumors that members circulated a petition for the parole of Chester Casey, convicted of burglary. It reaffirms its stand for Law and Order and Americanism and states it has not supported any unlawful action. Beaverhead Post No. 20.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
Chester Casey
Legion
The
Polaris Mine Advances With Cyaniding Plant
Captain Jack Mercer and mining men foresee a new era at the Polaris mine in Grass hopper country as a cyaniding plant completes. The facility will treat ores on site and cut heavy hauling costs that previously hindered development. Previously over half a million dollars was spent on improvements including a model town and ore trains to the Oregon Short Line at Armstead.
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Polaris
Grasshopper Country
Oregon Short Line
Armstead
Jack Mercer
Dillon
Mrs. Ruediger Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. William Ruediger longtime club woman and Twentieth Century Club member died at her home 2836 Twenty-eighth Street NW after an illness described as dropsy. She was 34, wife of Dr. Ruediger dean at George Washington University Teachers College, born in Bozeman Montana in 1884. Funeral plans await her Montana-based parents, with burial expected in Washington Saturday.
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William Ruediger
Twentieth Century Club
Twenty-eighth Street
Northwest
Ruediger
Teachers College
George Washington University
Bozeman
Mont
Normal College
Dean Ruediger
Washington
Milk price increase to take effect January 10
Owing to feed costs the undersigned will charge higher milk and cream prices starting January 10. Milk per pint ten cents. per quart eighteen cents. per gallon sixty cents. Cream per pint eighteen cents. Signed by Vv. E. Ambrose R. Sorenson Matt Sorensen Mrs. S. W. Trolinger.
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E. Ambrose Yoke
R. Sorenson
Matt Sorensen
S. W. Trolinger
Irrigation Institute Program Held in Bozeman
The irrigation institute program runs January 15 to 17 in Bozeman. Sessions include classes in agriculture and home economics, irrigation law and water duty, organization of irrigation districts, and talks by Elwood Mead, J. L. Norris, and others. A shorthorn sale and business meeting are on the agenda.
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Irrigation Institute
Bozeman
V. Stewart
KE. C. Elliot
Alfred Atkinson
J. A. Harader
H. EK. Murdock
S. Fortier
Elwood Mead
W. M. Wayman
J. L. Norris
H. M. Chadwick
Henry Gerhart
California Land Settlement Law
D. W. Cole
Louis Newman
I. D. O’donnel
Montana
Joseph Dixon
John Maier
G. 0. Sanford
Western States Reclamation Association
W. W. McDowell
F. B. Linfield
Wyoming
Fred C. Emerson
L. D. Conkling
Carey Projects
Archie Mahon
Victory Buttons for Discharged Naval Reserve Force Issued
A supply of Victory Buttons has been received for men discharged from the Navy or Naval Reserve Force. Medal distribution is pending. buttons are issued now for all enlisted men discharged between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918. Reserve on inactive duty will receive their Buttons from the appropriate office.
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Navy
Naval Reserve Force
Navy Department
Button distribution details for Navy officers and enlisted men
Commandant of the Naval District directs officers to obtain Buttons from the Bureau of Navigation in Washington D C. Enlisted men discharged may get Buttons from the Navy Recruiting Office in Salt Lake City by presenting their discharge. Discharges may be sent to substations in Billings Butte Great Falls Missoula Helena Miles City Montana Boise Pocatello Idaho Rock Springs Wyoming and Ogden Utah for forwarding.
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Naval District
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Navy Recruiting Office
Keith Emporium
Salt Lake City
Utah
Billings
Butte
Great Falls
Missoula
Helena
Miles City
Montana
Boise
Pocatello
Idaho
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Ogden
Legion's New Year Dance One of the Gayest Ever in Dillon
Beaverhead Post held a lively New Year’s Eve dance at the Dillon city hall auditorium with the Sunset Orchestra providing music. The hall shimmered with decorations and colored searchlights as revelers danced from nine until dawn, with New Year favors, Father Time, and a Leap Year proclamation marking the festivities.
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Beaverhead Post
Dillon
City Hall
Father Time
Mild Weather Gives Stockmen Relief From Feeding Strain
Moderate weather melts snow that trapped stockmen and allowed cattle to rustle again. Yet drifts remain several feet deep on lanes and highways. Beach district ranchers travel by snowshoes as autos and rural routes are sidelined and mail comes by sleigh.
Lauterbach and Miss Peterson Married at Home
Adolph Lauterbach and Miss Mildred Peterson were wed December 31 at the bride’s home by Justice Frank Nelson in a small family gathering. They left by afternoon train for Butte for a few days. The bride, daughter of Hans Peter, has long lived nearby. the groom, son of Mike Lauterbach, grew up on the local farm. The couple have known each other all their lives and were longtime sweethearts.
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Adolph Lauterbach
Mildred Peterson
Frank Nelson
Butte
Hans Peterson
Mike Lauterbach
Jorgen Jorgenson Visits Wisdom for Short Stay
Jorgen Jorgenson arrives from Wisdom for several days and plans brief sojourns. Local residents note his return and he is seen at community events during the visit.
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Jorgen Jorgenson
Wisdom
Jail Delivery Foiled in Early Morning Break-in
An audacious jail delivery attempt failed after suspects gained entry to the sheriff office via a window and sought the vault key. Chester Casey, held for burglary and now near three to six years in prison, is believed to be the man targeted for liberation as the would be rescuers fled after the inner door lock held. Sheriff Wyman oversaw the transfer to the state prison.
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Wyman
Sheriff’s Office
Chester Casey
Casey
Thrift Werks Challenges H C L In Jan Bout
An eight round no decision bout is set for January 17 to 28 between the current heavyweight champion H C L and Thrift Week a rising challenger. The event runs at a large arena bordered by the oceans and nations with Y M C A management and old General Public referee. Ringside seats are available where the Red Triangle sign appears. Each day highlights a financial creed item and urges work budgeting banking life insurance wills home ownership and prompt bill payment.
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Yelpt
Thrift Week
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Mexico
National Thrift
Benjamin Franklin
National Life Insurance
The New Railroad Problem and Labor Conditions
The Utica Observer argues that government will eventually set conditions for rail road labor similar to those for capital. It envisions labor accepting rules to prevent public harm and seeks a square deal on wages and working conditions.
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Utica
N. Y
Van Etten Family Spends Christmas in Local Home
Mr and Mrs L M Van Etten of Butte spent Christmas at the U Rife home in this city, sharing the holiday with local residents.
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Mrs. L.,m. van Etten
Butte
U. S
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Sydney Anderson
Minnesota
Agricultural Committee of the House
Anderson
Joe Jensen
South Dakota Department of Markets
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