State Fair honor trip for wounded veterans announced
The Veterans Welfare Commission, with approval from Governor S S Stewart, plans to bring wounded servicemen to the Montana State Fair and Victory Exposition as honor guests. Red Cross chapters and veterans groups will register attendees, arrange transportation and housing, and cover all expenses. Enroll veterans leaders will coordinate locally, with an expected 10 000 to 15 000 participants for the reunion and American Legion events.
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Montana
Red Cross
Veterans
Commission
American Legion Organization
State Fair
Helena
Moccasin Fire Ravages Town Center
A large blaze hit Moccasin on the Great Northern about 11 am, destroying most businesses in the main square including Moccasin Mercantile and the post office. Estimated loss runs around 75000 dollars with damage concentrated in the business district. Fire aid was sought from Moore and Lewistown. local responders faced tire troubles but prevailed as the fire burned out late in the afternoon. Insurance amounts were not confirmed but substantial.
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Moccasin
Great Northern
Moccasin Mercantile Company
H. A. Brownlee
Cooperative
Estabrook’s
Moore
Lewistown Fire Department
Art Baker
School Board Awards High School Contract
The Lewistown school board awarded the first unit contract for the new high school to Gagnon & Co. of Billings for 144000 dollars, with heating and plumbing let to E. J. Kane for 27508 dollars. Construction to start in September and finish by August next year. Funds come from a prior bond issue and insurance from the old school fire. A second unit awaits bond approval, with any action after September 2 election. Building season will be active in Lewistown.
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High School Board
Gagnon & Co
Billings
Lewistown
Democ. A
Farmers Warn Of Trouble From Profit Eering
Washington reports that farmers' representatives warned the House and Senate agriculture committees that profit eering and wage pressures could push the nation into a higher cost of living next year. They urged stricter food control act amendments to curb hoarding, while federal agents continued seizures of foodstuffs in cold storage and planned further action next week as grand juries were convened.
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Washington
House
Senate Agriculture Committees
Wilson
Senate
Department of Justice
U S Extends New Allied Loan to France
The United States total of loans to allies rose to 9.6164 billion after a fresh loan of 157.549 million to France. France now owes 3.0100268 billion, as announced by the treasury.
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United States
France
Treasury Department
Great Northern to Cut Intrastate Rates on Livestock and Feed
Milwaukee reports Great Northern will halve intrastate rates on livestock and feed. The new tariff, effective August 19, will publish the half rate for feed and livestock shipments within the state.
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Milwaukee
Great Northern
Great Northern Railroad
Damage by Black Rust Hits Crow Wing Wheat Crops
Damage by black rust in Crow Wing County over the past two to three weeks has slashed the wheat yield by 50 to 75 percent from the earlier promise. Farmers foresee about a half crop, with some cutting wheat straw for hay value.
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Brainerd
Minn
Crow Wing County
Governor issues proclamation against price gouging in Wisconsin
Madison August 7 Governor Philipp issued a proclamation urging all state dealers in essentials to stop charging abnormal prices. He warned that if profiteering continues the people will in self defense enact drastic legislation.
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Madison, Wis
Philipp
A Mont Hotel Man Praises Chamberlain Remedy
Four years ago I used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with wonderful results and I have since recommended it to my friends says F H Dear a hotel man from Dupuyer Montana. The merits of the remedy are well known and appreciated.
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Chamberlain
F .H. Dear
Dupuyer, Mont
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J. F. Sloan
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the State Fair
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Peter J. Sheeran
H. L. Allen
U. S
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J. E. McKenna
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