Mines on McCarthy Mountain Spark New Prospecting
The discovery potential on McCarthy Mountain near Glen station draws renewed interest as silver lead and copper prices rise. Ira J. White relocated the Vermont mine in 1917 and leases now ship ore. other lodes like Democrat, Windy, Horn Silver, and San Franando show high grade assays and plans for larger scale development with new equipment and an incline. The area’s rail access and a planned mill could support a growing mining community around Glen.
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McCarthy Mountain
Glen Station
Brennen
Vermont
Glendale
Ira J. White
W M. Smith
E. E. Eaton
N. J. Murray
Herman
Edward Mueller
Denny Logee
Butte
San Franando
Geo. B. Cypher
Mountain View Nos
White
Glen
Y M C A Remains Real Home for American Soldier
In a New York Times interview a veteran praises the Y M C A as a true home for soldiers in France. He stresses volunteers’ sacrifices, the inclusive mission, and the need for Americans to support the Y M C A to sustain morale, comfort, and religion amid mud and firing.
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The
New York Times
America
France
Red Cross Attendance Grows as Dilloin Women Rally
Friday afternoon more than forty women gathered at the Red Cross rooms to sew arm slings bed shirts and sponges. The group approved a neighborhood club to ease room congestion and extend sewing work to homes with machines. The board agreed to open rooms four afternoons a week and Tuesday evenings for teachers and clerks. More volunteers are urged as demand for hospital supplies rises.
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Red Cross
Dilloin
Food Administration Encourages Poultry Over Thanksgiving
Alfred Atkinson Montana Food Administrator assures the public that the U S Food Administration will not interfere with Thanksgiving turkey. He urges abundant poultry consumption during the war to reduce beef pork and mutton exports and strengthen allied support.
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United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Alfred Atkinson
Montana
CoalSaving Heating Tips From State Official
The Montana State Fuel Administrator urges households to inspect and upgrade heating systems for winter. He highlights weather stripping and double windows, cleaned flues, tight ash pits, and damper control as keys to saving coal.
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Montana
Local fuel complaints directed to county committees
Citizens and dealers are urged to present opinions and complaints about fuel supply to the local county committee. Local committees investigate, report on the fuel situation, and supervise price enforcement to the consumer. Data collected are forwarded to the State Fuel Administrator for action. The National Fuel Administration sets mine F.O.B. price and guides local rate determination.
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Fuel Administration
National Fuel Administration
W. J. Swindlehurst
Granaas Jury Verdicts Reported in Local Court
In district court this week Benj Mullens was found guilty of grand larceny and received one to two years in the penitentiary. Manuel Roderique was also found guilty and sentenced to one to two years. Haggi Granaas was acquitted on grand larceny charges. Mikel Frosig won a civil settlement against Otto Christensen. Bart Anigoni versus Paul Presenti is listed as on trial.
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Benj. Mullens
Mullens
Manuel Roderique
Haggi Granaas
Mikel Frosig
Otto Christensen
Bart Anigoni
Paul Presenti
Farmer Reports Unusual Airplane Light Over Town
Androw Dillon, a local farmer, stated he saw an airplane with a bright light pass over the town on Wednesday night. He described the sight as unusual and reported it to authorities.
Y M C A Noon Day Luncheon Highlights War Efforts
About sixty business and professional men attended the second Y M C A noon luncheon. Rev Wilson described Y M C A work near the trenches in France and Camp Lewis operations to support morale. Attorney Tom Davis urged funding and rapid deployment of troops, noting thousands already left for the front and homesickness among hospital patients.
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Beaverhead County
Garver
Grace
Corll
Wilson
Butte
France
Tom Davis
Camp Lewis
Davis
America
American Lake
Y M C A Drive Supports Camp Lewis Veterans
Mr Davis spoke on undenominational support for soldiers lacking letters from home while Lutey of Butte outlined food supply needs for allies. McIntosh and Fitzpatrick praised the Y M C A at Camp Lewis. Pearl S Smith urged pledge cards at plates. over 150 dollars pledged. county drive ongoing with strong oversubscription expected.
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Mr. Davis
Lutey
Butte
McIntosh
Fitzpatrick
Camp Lewis
Pearl S. Smith
Death of John M Couch Buried in Dillon Area
John Martin Couch died Tuesday from age related diseases at his daughter Mrs. Fred Kerr’s home north of Dillon. Funeral held Thursday in the Baptist church with Rev. Walter N. Corll. Interment in Mountain View cemetery. Survivors: daughters Mrs. Alimira E. Kerr and Miss Dorothy Couch and son Joseph W. Couch.
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John M. Couch
Fred Kerr
Dillon
Baptist
Walter N. Corll
Mountain View
John Martin Couch
St. Austell
England
America
Rocky Mountain District
Madison County
Beaverhead County
Alirira E. Kerr
Dorothy Couch
Joseph W. Couch
Student Soldiers 10 Have Christmas Boxes
Bozeman notes state college will honor seventy five students in military service with gift boxes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Faculty and student groups gather names and funds to deliver weekly boxes to soldier alumni, aiming to comfort homesick servicemen.
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Bozeman
Camp Lewis Boys Pleased by Dillon Tobacco Aid
A Camp Lewis letter says the boys have received tobacco from Dillon and are pleased to be remembered by Dillon friends. The tobacco was distributed and the Tribune thanks Dillon residents and especially Gray News manager Jacobs for initiating and driving the effort to a successful finish.
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Camp Lewis
Dillon
the Tribune
Jacobs
Gray News Company
City Council Sets Free Skating Rink at Fair Ground
Aldermen McCaleb Graeter and Cornell were appointed to oversee a free skating rink in Dillon. Land at the fair ground is secured and construction begins next week under Fred A. Williams. The rink will be free to all.
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McCaleb
Graeter
Cornell
Dillon
Fair Ground
Fred A. Williams
Wedum Plans Pacific Trip Visiting Camp Lewis
A. J. Wedum travels to the Pacific coast on business and will visit Camp Lewis before returning home.
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A. J. Wedum
Pacific Coast
Camp Lewis
Food Conservation Through Hotels and Cafes in Montana
Montana hotels and restaurants join a state wide food conservation effort. W F Love of the Thornton in Butte chairs the division with district representatives and pledges. menus shift to war bread, reduced meat portions, more fish and poultry, skim milk use, vegetable centric dishes, and cost adjustments to reflect scarcity.
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Montana
W. F. Love
Thornton Hotel
Butte
Mrs Degner and Mrs Dwyer Visit City's Winter Resident
Mrs Fred Degner and Mrs Mike Dwyer with sons from Detroit arrived Sunday and stay with D L Smith. Mrs Degner will return home soon, while Mrs Dwyer plans to spend the winter here. The visitors are known to Dillon residents as the Misses Hel and Bessie Singer.
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Fred Degner
Mike Dwyer and Sons
Detroit
Michigan
D. L. Smith
Degner
Dwyer
May Dillon
Misses
Hel
Bessie Singer
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Empey
Association
Work Overseas
United States Fuel Administration
Granaas
Androw Dillon
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