Fort Wayne News on U S War Industry and Wool Shortage
The Fort Wayne News notes England’s factories are producing 2,500,000 uniforms for the U S army while U S mills seem too busy for a similar contract. A New York Journal of Commerce cor respondent warns wool for civilian use may vanish as government orders rise. The piece suggests Britain could be benefiting from U S contracts and implies both nations’ mills face related pressures.
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Fort‘Wayne
England
United States Army
New York Journal of Commerce
War Industries Board
America
Great Britain
British policy plan to shift American industry to England
A discussion advocates systematic policy by the War Industries Board to move clothing production and other war industry output to Britain and New England. It envisions selling raw materials to England in exchange for British manufactures at half American wages, signaling a drastic removal of economic barriers and dominance of the American market.
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England
Pinder
South
Rehabilitation of Our Wounded and Federal Support
The United States government pledges full medical care for wounded servicemen during hospital stay and training. Vocational education, artificial limbs, and post discharge medical help are provided, with compensation and family allotments adjusted. Liberty bond holders contribute to funding this effort restoring health and usefulness to those who served.
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United States
Federal ‘Board For
Montana War Savings Stamps Drive Aims to Meet Year End Goal
Montana seeks two and a half million dollars in war savings stamps to reach a pledged maturity value of 16 108 140. By October 31 only 5 239 000 in cash value had been sold leaving 2 613 000 to hit in November and December. July sales totaled 1 830 000, and county directors press delinquent pledgers to close the gap as the year ends. The campaign continues with urging purchases to the limit. the government needs the funds.
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Montana
Republicans Win Shifts War Mood and Armistice Ends War
The text notes that a Republican Congress would have changed wartime dynamics. It claims Germans capitulated within five days of the election and that peace followed swiftly. It critiques political predictions as foolish and suggests certain reforms like tariffs might be stalled.
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United States
Congress
Poindexter Urges Stand Against Compromise
Senator Poindexter of Washington is praised for urging firm policy against appeasement with barbarism on the senate floor. He represents the people’s will with broad support beyond a few White House loyalists. Poindexter notes his son serving in the military and rejects any inglorious compromise.
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Poindexter
Washington
Senate
White House
Bread Ration Tightens as Restaurants Face Limits
The food administration raises living costs again and imposes bread limits on restaurants. Patrons must order more potatoes, which cost more, while citizens urge price controls for substitutes to aid the allies.
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The
Food Administration
Blois Chateau and French Frontier Life in War Letters
A World War I letter recounts Blois sights including Chateau de Blois, vivid castle rooms, dungeons, and city walls, plus field life in France. The writer notes breading peace rumors, church services, truck runs, and plans for Christmas parcels while detailing daily routines, meals, and transport with a close view of Allied troops in October 1918.
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims local ear applications cannot cure catarrhal deafness and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a blood-acting treatment. It promises one hundred dollars for a cure not helped and names Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as the suppliers.
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Hall
D. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Red Cross sewing effort boosts aid to refugees
The D A R and local groups mobilize volunteers to produce bags dresses pajama suits and robes for refugees. Residents of the Normal dormitory and the Dillon chapter contribute sewing work at home or at Red Cross rooms as numbers and urgency rise after victory news.
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Dillon
Red Cross
Addition of printing ribbons and paper at Tribune Book Store
A short notice advertises ribbons and paper supplies for adding machines at the Tribune Book Store. The ad notes availability for clerical and accounting machines and invites customers to inquire in store.
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Tribune Book Store
influenza takes a further toll in Dillon obituary
Mrs Christiansen died after influenza while moving household goods from Dillon to a ranch. Born April 2 1890 in Missouri, she was the wife of Mr Christiansen and mother of three young boys. Funeral Thursday at Brundage chapel with Rev H G Humphrey officiating, burial in Mountain View cemetery.
Best Returns to Desk at Western Wholesale Grocery
O. M. Best resumes his desk at the Western Wholesale Grocery company at the start of the week after a period away.
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O. M. ‘Best
Western Wholesale Grocery Company
Dillon Testimony Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Doan's Kidney Pills receive public endorsement in a Dillon home testimony. Geo. E. Baker of 8 Railroad Ave. Baker recalls backache relief and improved kidney secretions after using the product. He urges others to insist on Doan's, priced 60 cents at dealers, made by Buffalo, New York.
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Doan
Dillon
U. S
Doan’s
Dean’s
Geo
Railroad Ave
Cutting Timber and Ties Near Plains
W B Russell’s Plains area sawmill completes timber for Anaconda Copper Mining timber division and now hauls with teams and trucks. He contracts 100000 railroad ties and buys timber on state land. Prices: 76 cents per tie or 20.26 per 1000 feet. Mill moves to Swamp Creek with 3,000,000 feet standing timber ready.
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Plains
W.B. Russell
Department of the Anaconda, Copper Mining Company
Russell
Swamp Creek
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Y. M.C
Megs Hall
Faye
Santa
Figgy Ballard
Scott
Love, Parke
Ariel
Aurave Oy
Eliel Brothers
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United, States
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Wonery
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U.S
Ma Eon
Liberty
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Mosisna
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Faeanx Elie
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