Urgent appeal for longer school terms in wartime
Government leaders urge daily school attendance for boys and girls to build an educated citizenry and supply skilled workers for war and reconstruction. President Wilson emphasizes maintaining attendance and school efficiency during the war and beyond. Beaverhead county records show only four of forty four rural schools met nine months. the piece argues for extended terms nationwide.
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Claxton
Wilson
Lane
Tam
Bureau of Education
American Council of Education
Beaverhead County
United States
Official Returns: Beaverhead County Sees Small Election Shifts
The canvassing board completed counts in Beaverhead County with few changes from unofficial results. Republicans captured eight of twelve officer seats. An amendment on mortgages passed nearly two to one. bonds for terminal elevators authorized by 162 votes. Initiative No. 12 permitting chiropra ctice passed by 78 votes.
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Beaverhead County
End of the War Sparks Dillon Victory Celebration
Crowds gather at the courthouse to celebrate the armistice with a 30 minute event. The crowd sings the national anthem as old glory rises, Rev. H. G. Humphrey delivers a patriotic address, and a Kaiser Bill dummy is court martialed and cremated. Fireworks damage windows but spirits stay high. Peace is declared and a switch engine whistle signals the news.
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H. G. Humphrey
Kaiser Bill
Health Department
Court House
Allied
Mrs Chester Robinson Buried in Jackson After Influenza Death
Mrs Chester Robinson died in Nebraska of influenza on November 1. Interment was in Jackson last Saturday after services led by Rev F I Blanchard. Born May 31 1892 in Anderson California she lived much of her life in Montana and married Chester Robinson April 21 1911. She leaves husband one child her mother Mrs Margaret Larimer a brother Charles L in the U S army and a sister Mrs Emma Ryan of Jackson.
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Chester Robinson
Nebraska
Jackson
F. I. Blanchard
Dillon
Minnie
Larimer
Anderson
Calif
Montana
Big Hole Basin
Robinson
Margaret Larimer
Charles L
U.S
Emma Ryan
Farm craft lessons for high school use
A series of farm craft lessons prepared under the United States Boys' Working Reserve will be available for winter term. About 30 lessons by leading agricultural specialists aim to aid institutions focusing on agricultural training.
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United States Boys’ Working Reserve
War Work Drive Tops Five Thousand In City Subscriptions
Campaign leaders report over $5,000 raised as of Friday morning with few refusals. Only three county precincts have reported yet, while workers praise willingness to donate to the cause.
Influenza Claims Life of Ronald McIntosh at 29
Ronald McIntosh died Saturday morning at Magnus hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 29. A Camp Lewis discharge due to rheumatism, he returned to Dillon and did not fully regain health. Survived by mother Hinsdale Montana brother Archie in the army and a sister in Butte. Funeral held Brundage chapel Monday with Rev H G Humphrey officiating. Burial in Mountain View cemetery with military honors.
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Mountain View Cemetery
Eight year old Harris child dies of influenza
Harris Harland son of Thomas A. Harris died of influenza Saturday night at his sister Mrs A C Schwartz home on North Washington street. Funeral Wednesday afternoon with Rev H G Humphrey leading and burial at Mountain View cemetery. Born Salmon Idaho November 6 1910 he was survived by his father three brothers Hugh Virgil George and Arthur and two sisters Mrs A C Schwartz and Anita.
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Harris
Harland
Thomas A. Harris
A. C. Schtuartz
Washington Street
Brundage Chapel
H. G. Humphrey
Mountain View
Salmon
Idaho
Hugh
Virgil
Salmon City
George
Arthur
Dillon
A. C. Schwartz
Anita
Mrs Christiansen Dies of Influenza at Magnus Hospital
Mrs Chris Christiansen died at Magnus hospital on Tuesday morning November 12 from influenza aged 27 years 7 months 10 days. He recently leased the Dave McKnight ranch near Dell.
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Christiansen
Chris Christiansen
Magnus Hospital
Dave McKnight
Dell
Montana Legislature Party Split by Senate and House
Election returns show Montana's next legislature with 88 Republicans and 46 Democrats on joint ballot. Senate composition 30 Republicans and 13 Democrats. House 68 Republicans and 34 Democrats, with several members endorsed by the Nonpartisan League.
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Legislative Assembly
Montana
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Senate
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Beaverhead
George Featherly
Big Horn
G. F. Burla
Blaine
L. B. Taylor
Broadwater
C. N. Burgess
Carbon
Deer Lodge
J. B. Goose
Fallon
Booth
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Flathead
Robert Pauline
Gallatin
George O. Arnold
Granite
J. R. Page
Hill
C. F. Morris
Jefferson
H. H. Parker
Lewis and Clark
F. D. Miracle
Lincoln
F. A. Long
Madison
O.H. Junod
Meagher
J. T. Wood
Mineral
G. R. Cooper
Missoula
Ed Donlan
Musselshell
Dan Slayton
SO Park
Dan Healey
Phillips
G. H. Clay
Powell
C. H. Williams
Prairie
W. S. Hale
Ravalli
Frank Cone
Richland
J. W. Anderson
Rosebud
J. E. Edwards
Sanders
J. F. McKay
Sheridan
Henry Lowe
Silver
Bow
H. A. Gallwey
Stillwater
J. H. Louth
Sweetgrass
Harry Ellingson
Teton
T. O. Larsen
Toole
T. L.clark
Valley
A. A. Sand
Wheatland
J. E. Foster
Wibaux
J. C. Kinney
Yellowstone
F. B. Connelly
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John W. Carney
Wilbur G. Gilbert
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Edwin G. Farnsworth
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W. FB. Cashmore
Elizabeth Sutherland
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W. J. Scott
James Griffin
Hugh P
Roderick
C. J. Baldwin
Albert Budas
Wallace Bent
Carter
D. A. Holt
Cascade
Louis Newman
E. H. Cooney
W. H. Meigs
J. W. Roberts
H. W. Brown
M. Jones
Chouteau
R. Pelton
C. Crumpacker
Charles Stevens
Custer
N. H. Fuller
F. T. Kelsey
J. B. Collings
Dawson
C. A. Rasmussen
Naylor
C. E. Johnson
C. A. Lemmon
J. L. Chrystal
C. C. Corser
Fergus—O. W. Belden
John W. Wilson
UH. C. Otten
Homer Goodsell
P. F. Dodds
Emma Z. Ingalls
J. H. McAfee
J. B. Sinclaire
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