Many Montanans in Service in World War I
A Montana article projects state service levels in a three year war. It estimates 40,000 Montanans in the army if national manpower reaches four million, plus 17,000 total soldiers sailors and marines from existing forces. It lauds enlistment rates and Liberty Bond successes, noting rapid local subscriptions and strong treasury standing. It also reports a $10 per month raise for Livingston teachers.
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United States
Leonard Wood
Montana
George Washington
Treasury Department
Cascade
Yellowstone County
Washington
Germany conscripts all available men into fighting ranks
A Hague dispatch reports every available man in Germany is being drafted into the front lines. Munitions factories are strained and other plants have been shut to free workers for military service.
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Germany
The
Hague
Telephone lines seized as Mountain States expands reach
Mountain States Telephone Co has taken over the Northern Montana lines at Plentywood, expanding service reach and assuming control of local communications infrastructure. The move integrates the Plentywood exchanges into Mountain States operations and may affect rates and service options for residents.
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Mountain States Telephone Co
Montana
Plentywood
Pioneer Cascade County resident John M. Young dies in Seattle
John M. Young a longtime Cascade County resident and retired miner died recently at his Seattle home. He was known for his pioneer ties to the county and had lived in the area for many years. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Seattle
John M. Young
Cascade County
Mini
Seatle
Tobacco Toasted Taste Makes Lucky Strikes Stand Out
Since ancient times people preferred cooked food and now tobacco tastes better toasted. The American Tobacco Co. invites readers to note the toasted Burley used in Lucky Strike cigarettes, claiming a mellower flavor and a pipe-like tobacco taste distinct from standard tobaccos.
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American Tobacco Co
Lucky Co
Lucky Strike
Teddy Blue to Be Historian of Old Cattle Range
E C Abbott known as Teddy Blue, a Fergus county old timer, is writing a book of range days stories. Once a famed range puncher from the 1870s, he now ranches near Lewistown. His memoir promises vivid Montana history and untold tales from the cattle era.
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Teddy Blue
Montana
Texas
Treasure State
Teddy Blud
Charlie Russell
Lewistown
Butte Boy With French Aviators
Ben Harwood, a Butte youth, serves as first lieutenant in the American Expeditionary Forces with a French escadrille. He describes directing artillery fire from a Salmson aircraft, enduring heavy anti aircraft and German barrage fire, and witnessing raids and sound and fury of bombardments. He notes training, three person planes, and a six week period leading up to March 6 1918 in Paris.
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Ben Harwood
Harwoods
Harwood
France
Bowie
Escadrille
Legion of Honor
Leutenant
Aero Service
Salmson
Chasse
Meutenant
Paris
Senate moves sedition bill to conference for final enactment
The sedition bill prohibiting disloyal acts or obstruction of the draft has passed the senate and goes to a house senate conference. Penalties include up to twenty years imprisonment and a ten thousand dollar fine. Final enactment is expected soon.
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Senate
House
Ranchers Hail and Fire Insurance Company Explained
Montana farmers form Ranchers Hail and Fire Mutual Insurance to provide hail and fire coverage at actual cost. Experts say mutuals show stronger long term stability than stock firms, with lower rates and no dividends to stockholders. The brochure outlines membership fees, assessment rules, policy classes, and procedures for obtaining and renewing insurance, emphasizing local agents and home office efficiency in Montana.
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Montana
Chas. F. Nesbit
Washington, D. C
America
United States
John Doe
John One
Commissioner of Insurance
Fire Department
Great Falls
Mont
Married Women Speak Of Other Wives' Husbands
A historical remark notes that many married women express sympathy for a fellow wife’s husband when discussing personal troubles. The line captures social judgments about marriage and empathy in domestic conversations.
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Livingston
Dr. King
Stock Growers
E. C. Abbott
Fergus County
Butte
Allies’ Air Service
Sampson
Sloan's
Sloan’s Liniment
Rioan
Montana Typewriter Co
Butte, Montana
Northrup, King & CO
Norturuop
Kine&Co
United States Food Administration
Norturvp
Kine & Co
Monmarorz s,Mnm
the Tribune
Roundup
Huseth
Falias Ntawa
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