Uncle Sam’s Advice on Flu cautions spread of disease
Surgeon General Rupert Blue explains Spanish influenza likely not from Spain and urges home rest, isolation, good ventilation, and mask use. He notes fever, body aches, possible pneumonia, and stresses avoid crowding, proper hygiene, and following doctor and public health guidance.
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Rupert Blue
U. S. Public Health Service
Valencia
Spain
Orient
Russia
United States
Eastern Front
Europe
Ainten
Baath
Centennial Valley Weather and Local Happenings Update
Snow hail and heavy rain hindered grain stacking in Centennial Valley on weekend with much spoilage. Local residents include John Tucker working for C. M. Kiel and Roe Tavern selling a farm to Jeff Jones before relocating to Washington. Minor injuries reported when a team ran away after a broken bolt on a buggy.
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Centennial Valley
John Tucker
C. M. Kiel
W. Leese
Dillon
Robert Allen
Henry Martin
Frank Jones
Monida
K. F. Moffitt
Monroe Bucy
Stoddard
Local Glen News Highlights Community Roundup
John Waters visited Dillon briefly last week while E H Giberson returned to Butte. The schoolhouse received fresh paint inside and out and nearby outbuildings were repainted. Hugh McMillan visited from Butte to the L A Foote ranch. Mrs Maud Green drove to Dillon with her mother Mrs R Joy and sister Mrs Mittlemaier. Potatoes nearly harvested and most farmers stacking grain though threshing waits for fall work. Some second hay crops damaged by rain. Liberty Day program and Junior Red Cross basket sale planned for Saturday evening. Rev Fr Clifford to say Mass Sunday at 9 at Jacob Hartwig home.
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Dillon
R. Joy
Red Cross
Clifford
Jacob Hartwig
Sheridan News reports town visitors and real estate activity
Sheridan notes Dillon visitors including Mr and Mrs E Darsh Mr and Mrs Than Shafer Mrs W N Lenkersdorfer and Vernon Marsh. Contracts awarded for a new home on Mill Street. John Woodward bought Leicht ranch west of town and Leicht invested in R G Wilson property on Mill Street. High school hosted an informal reception for staff. O H Junod praised school progress. Madison County surpassed Liberty Loan goal with 310000 subscribed of 275000 allotment.
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R. G. Wilson
Mill Street
Wilson
Heltzel
O. H. Junod
Sheridan
Madison County
Liberty
Mesias G
Memorial services for Wm Best in Apex posthumously honored
Memorial services were held at the local schoolhouse for William Best, killed in action in France. The service flag gained several new stars for James Cunningham and Magnus Grannass, injured in France, as Rev. Humphrey gave the address. Letters from the front describe march to Toul, medical care, and praise for Red Cross and Salvation Army aid.
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Apex
Wm. Best
France
Jas. Cunningham
Magnus Grannass
Humphrey
Cora Bryan
A.C. Hood
Mary Bryan
Butte
Ziegler Springs
A. B. Dansie
Clare Stanfield
Mabel
H. M. Miller
F. A. Bryan Wee Dillon
Pat, O’connell
Dillon
Joe Jones
N. Siria
Miller
Mr. Allen
Frank Selleck
Beaverhead Ranch Company
Mr. Decker
Farlin
Ft. Des Moines Hospital
Mr. Foote
America
St. Nazaire
Toul Front
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Montana Council of Defense Order on War Benefits
A 1918 Helena issued order requires prior consent from the county council of defense before any dance benefit or money raising event is advertised as supporting war activities. It notes promoters’ misuse of proceeds and dates the directive October 7, 1918 with signatures of Chairman V. Stewart and Secretary Chas. D. Greenfield.
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Montana Council
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County Council of Defense
Christmas Cards for Soldier Boys Mail Timetable
The notice urges sending Christmas cards for soldiers at the front with delivery before October 31 to ensure they reach the boys by Christmas. It stresses mailing early to guarantee timely arrival and acknowledges the importance of support for service members.
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Uncle Sam
Flu
U. S. Public Health, Service Issues
Official Health Bulletin
Blue
Washington, D. C
Alfonso
National Research Council
United States Hygienic Laboratory
Pfeiffer
Glen News
Sheridan News
THE
Fordson
Montana Auto Supply Co
Montana
Whitey Harper
Abe
Apex News
Athelort
Tribune Book Store
Adv
Camp Dodge
Yours Truly, Whitey Harper
Montana Council OF Defense
Helena
V.stewart
Chas. D. Greenfield
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