Draft numbers and registrants for class of 1918
The list shows draft numbers and registration numbers for young men registered June 5 1917. Individuals include James D Harrison Bannack Edmund K Miller Lake View Earl G Blackmore Logan UT and many others from Dillon Lima Jackson and surrounding towns with varied draft numbers and registration IDs.
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James Dwight Harrison
Bannack
Edmund K. Miller
Lakeview
Earl G. Blackmore
Logan
Utah
William Howe Hennis
Dillon
Cecil M. Featherly
Albert Thomas Holt
William Bryan Gleed
Lima
John Arthur Hideen
Jack
Frank Woodside
Lysander C. Pond
Jacob Madsen
William Harrison Dugan
Monida
Leland Glen Smith
Maitland Jay Rhine
Jackson
James Colonel Combs
Wisdom
Albert S. Clayton
Dell
John Lasich
Edward Litfin
Spencer
Idaho
Isaac Thomas Rife
Armstead
Carl Conrad Meine
Francis J. Tonrey
Thomas A. Craver
Robert E. Bault
Tangert
Oregon
Francis McLeod
Divide
Robert John, Dywer
Justin Douglas Brundage
Thomas Harold Drummey
Leo Offie Neil
Edidrent Green
Joseph Nelson
Peter Peterson Elmose
Nave. Tabish
Joseph L. Miller
Nels Sorenson
Frederick J. Hartwig
Reichle
County Saves Clothing Through Home Demonstrations
In Uinta County Utah women saved 2500 last month by remodeling hats and clothing under the county home demonstration agent. Three hundred and fifth hats were remodeled saving at least 1500 dollars. dresses were made from coats and suits and other garments from older clothing. Priests from foreign churches aided food conservation efforts by informing congregations and attending meetings to stress compliance with food regulations.
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Uinta County
Utah
Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Colleges
Night Before the Raid in a Y M C A Hut
E A Ballis of Walla Walla recounts a wartime scene in a shell torn hut near the front. French and American volunteers sing parodies and hymns as a Dixie soldier entrusts his watch to a YMCA secretary promising to mail it home. Then the raid begins with explosions and Y M C A men deliver hot chocolate to weary troops.
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E. A. Ballis
Walla Walla
Wash
Postage zones raise Tribune mailing costs urge prompt payments
The Tribune notes new zone postal rates increase outside county postage with farther distances costing more. Though no immediate subscription hike is planned, readers in distant zones are urged to pay promptly to ensure continued delivery.
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the Tribune
County Commissioners In Session Regular Meeting Opens
The regular monthly meeting of the board of county commissioners began Monday morning with routine agenda items and preliminary approvals expected on local budget and public works requests.
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Board of County Commissioners
New Sugar Regulations Effective July First
The rules tighten sugar sales and allocations. Purchasers must present sugar certificates and dealers must cancel them after use. Per capita quota is three pounds monthly, with reductions advised to two pounds where possible. Limits apply to city and country customers, with special canning and remote-access permits outlined.
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Baceman
Mrs Jas McKnight Sr Visits Dillon for Fourth
Mrs Jas McKnight Sr of Dell visits Dillon to spend the Fourth with her husband who remains in town for a period.
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Jas. McKnight, Sr
Dell
Dillon
Ode to Freedom and Greece's Ancient Glory
H. T. Sadduth in New York World praises Freedom and Greece. The poem links Athens and the Parthenon to Liberty in a cosmic, starry image urging enduring national reverence and global admiration for liberty.
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Athens
Parthenon
Acropolis
Greece
H. T. Sadduth
New York World
Red Cross Motor Trucks Demonstrate Global Transportation Force
The American Red Cross operates 634 vehicles in France handling about 2 500 tons of freight monthly at 14 ports and moving nearly 1 000 tons weekly from Paris stations. Trucks ambulances cars and motorbikes serve hospital supply lines refugee movement and evacuation under shell fire with two main Paris garages and fifteen more for ports and transport.
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France
Red Cross
Paris
Seine
The
Beaverhead Soldier Writes From France
A Beaverhead soldier, Clayton Short, writes from a French village of about 38 000 before the war, recalling trips through Longres Winchester England and much of France. He describes local life, farming, gardens, grapes and warmth, and shares views on the castle once associated with Richard the Lion Hearted. He promises a photo of both towns and awaits a sister's reply.
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Longres
France
Richard
Winchester
England
Montana
Clayton Short
Brakeman Hallimore Recovers After Freight Accident
Brakeman Hallimore, knocked from an O. S. L. freight train at Barrett's station while it crossed the bridge last Friday morning, is reported to be recovering well. He suffered multiple broken ribs and other bruises. his home is in Lima.
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Hallimore
Barrett's
Lima
Gifted painting brightens Curtis hospital ward
Mrs Mary D Craver and Mrs Flora Armstrong donated a framed picture to Curtis hospital. The painting shows a bouquet of poppies and was created by Mrs Carey mother of Rev H G Humphrey.
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Curtis Hospital
Mary D. Craver
Flora Armstrong
Carey
H. G.humphrey
Farm Labor Shortage Presses Into Next Spring
July Sunset urges urgent nationwide survey of farm labor to gauge shortages as draft reduces skilled workers. It notes idle western laborers trudging along rail rights of way and proposes free or cheap rail transport with credentials to cut wasted man hours, warning drastic measures may be needed if war extends into 1919.
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Land
Far West
Dillonites enjoy sunny Sunday picnics and fishing
Deserted the town as many residents scattered on picnics and fishing trips Sunday. Most traveled by automobile to remote mountain areas and reported fine weather and enjoyable outings.
Mrs R J Moore Returns Home From Dillon Visit
Mrs. R J Moore returned Tuesday to her Missoula home after a fortnight with Dillon relatives and friends.
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R. J. Moore
Missoula
Dillon
Armstead Holds Fourth of July Flag Raising and Festivities
Armstead celebrated Independence Day with an eighty foot flag raised at 1 30. J W Scott hoisted the flag while the assembly stood in silence and sang. Children recited and Mrs Thomas Cooper was named flag mother. The day included sports, horse racing, bucking contest, and community singing drawing crowds from nearby towns.
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Armstead
J. W. Scott
Gray
Lucille Blalock
C. A. Brigham
Brigham
Thomas Cooper
Army
Navy
Grant
Amrstead
Butte
Dillon
Quiet Fourth Draws Dillonites to Mountains and Park
The Fourth of July in Dillon was unusually quiet with crowds leaving town for picnic and fishing trips. The Dillon Gun Club held a clay pigeon shoot in the afternoon with high scores, while Dillmont Park hosted a large dance in the evening as out of town visitors joined locals for a peaceful holiday.
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Dillmont Park
Dillon Gun Club
Red Cross notes relay sale totals and service growth
A Red Cross sale at Pukwana South Dakota raised 9196.88. The Lincoln branch netted 905 from an auction with stars on the service flag and a kitten sale. The famed rooster Jack Pershing has raised over 5000 bids for Red Cross aid. By 1917 December 16 first day sales started at Fontenelle Iowa. By May 31 home service had 8229 chapters and 20692 workers with 2.05 million dollars spent in relief to about 202000 families under care.
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Lincoln Red Cross
Lincoln
Jack Pershing
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Fontenelle
Iowa
The
United States
Mrs H J Jackson and daughter knit for Red Cross
Mrs H J Jackson and her Aberdeen daughter have completed 58 pairs of socks and several other knitted items since January 20. In the last two weeks they made ten more pairs. Mrs Jackson also sews for the Red Cross and manages a home for six, doing most knitting in the evening.
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H. J. Jackson
Aberdeen
Coroner Rules Railroad Yard Death Accidental
An inquest into Arthur Sherwood's death in the railroad yards concluded the incident was accidental with no party to blame. Brother William Sherwood arrived from Rock Springs, Wyoming, to arrange burial in Levan, Utah.
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L. C. Ford
Arthur Sherwood
William Sherwood
Rock Springs
Wyo
Levan
Utah
Water main breaks flood Bannack Street near State Bank
Last Friday afternoon a water main in front of the State Bank of Dillon on Bannack street broke and flooded streets for three blocks. Workers shut the water off and repaired through the night. C. P. Thomas' basement flooded and some stock damaged.
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State Bank of Dillon
Bannack Street
C. P. Thomas
Patterson reports largest June ice trade on record
S. S. Patterson details the largest ice trade for June, noting a single concern used more than 8,000 fewer pounds of ice than last year.
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S. S. Patterson
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Albert Mengel
Alva Edison Orr
Leslie Henry Emory
Dodge City
Kansas
Thomas William Beam
Clifford G. Owens
Jesse Lawrence Swafford
Melrose
Roderick
Arthur Roy Coll
Fred Eudaily
Wilfred John Lewis
George Raymond Anderson
Aaron Lester Thomas
Clarence Wangerin
Phillip Giudici
Arthur Anderson
Fox
Plen Stanley Oneal
Kaiser
Sugar Division OF Food Administration
Freedom
RED Cross Motor Trucks
Beaverhead
Red
Pukwana
S. D
American Red Cross
Britain
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