Man Power Bill Passed by House in Historic Vote
Washington August 24 The selective draft bill extending service to men ages 18 to 45 passed the House by 336 to 2 after a three day debate. Initial roll call showed two negatives from Rep London New York and Rep Gordon Ohio. A proposal to defer 18 year olds failed 191 to 146. Senate support was anticipated and approval hoped for next week as leaders plan to send the measure to the president.
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Washington
House
War Department
London
New York
Gordon
Ohio
Dent
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Railroads Offer Reduced Round Trip Rates for State Fair
Secretary Horace H Ensign reports that Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads have been ordered by Director General McAdoo to set an open round trip rate at one and a half times the present one way fare for all Montana points. The exhibit shipments and free return travel to the 1918 Montana State Fair will be allowed under the 1917 rules, with sale dates and limits unchanged.
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Horace H. Ensign
Montana State Fair
C. E. Stone
Great Northern Railroad
McAdoo
Montana
L. B. Woods
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific
Ensign
Coal demand warning urges all to stockpile coal
The notice warns of a coal famine as miners decline and railroad demand rises. It urges farmers, households, and businesses to stockpile coal early and steam users to store as much as possible with reasonable safety.
Letter from Camp Mills 1918 from Randall to Mother
Randall writes from Camp Mills Long Island Aug 10 1918 to his mother about draft soldiers arrival discomfort and training joys and fears. He details travel across many states on a Santa Fe train with new draftees, describes heat cold morale and observations of New York City and battleship theater. He mentions Pete and Katherine and expresses pride in the Sunset Division and ends with best regards.
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Camp Mills
Long Island
Hempstead
Santa Fe
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Igan
Pennsylvania
New York
Battle Creek
Fort Madison
Peoria
Allentown
Chas.Schwab
Jersey City
Phanton
East River
Golis Noa
Moritana
C.M
St. Paul
Katherine
Rick’s
Los
Pete
N.Y
Mother Gard
Tam
Hohenzollern’s
McClistis
Kearney
Randall
How to Help Win the War in Montana Rail System
Montana residents are urged to aid the war effort by freeing railroad cars quickly, avoiding unnecessary orders, marketing produce early, and storing coal. Merchants should order materials promptly, use wood and electricity where possible, and minimize congestion in winter transport. The Montana Railroad Commission urges cooperation through Chas. P. Cotter, secretary.
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Montana
National Administration
Montana Railroad Commission
Chas. P. Cotter
Digestive Health Note from A Personal Experience
Fragmentary account describes long struggle with digestion and attempts to eat only light foods. The text hints at trying various remedies but lacks coherent details, leaving a vague narrative of dietary experimentation and ongoing discomfort.
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Undertaker
W. Main St
RED Barn Panemente
Courteou
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Crass Range Creamery
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State Fair
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Helena, Mont
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I. B
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Second Fleet
State
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A. M. Knight
State Bank
C. M. Kebly
J. F. Sloan
E. K. Cheadle
Bank Electric Building
Lewistown, Mont
Worden
U. S. Land Office
J. E. McKenna
Moose Hall
Charles Andersen
Ofc
Land and Caroraden
Fiedad Canton
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