Montana Crop Report for December 1918
Missoula reports a clear shift in Montana crops with winter wheat acreage dropping about 9 percent from 1917 and fall sown rye rising sharply, following drought, wage, and labor constraints. Rye area up 400 percent in northern central and eastern regions, while total winter wheat production is expected around 17 million bushels with 98 condition, down from last year.
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Missoula
U.S. Bureau O
Montana
Yellowstone
Gallatin
Flathead
Drouth
Bureau
Yanks Occupy 4500 Miles of Germany
The Third Army now controls a strip of Germany over 4500 square miles, overseeing hundreds of villages and miles of railroads and streetcar lines. The occupation, planned a week before the march, was completed without a single hostile demonstration, surprising Germans with its precision and order.
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Rhine
Third Army
Germany
Christmas With Soldiers Goes On Frontline Dinner
The president will depart Paris on Christmas Eve for American general headquarters. He plans to dine with American troops at the front, not with the commander in chief or other officers, before continuing to the American front.
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Paris
Death of An Aged Negro in Detroit Hermit’s Cabin
Henry Banks born a slave in Virginia in 1789 died at his Paw cabin where he lived as a hermit. He recalled President Washington’s visit to his master’s home and Lafayette’s 1824 tour. A granddaughter, now 70, cared for him in his final years.
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Detroit
Henry Banks
Virginia
Paw
Washington
Lafayette
United States
Hail Fund Insufficiency Impacts Montana Farmers
Helena reports the legislature failed to create a hail loss reserve this year, leaving farmers with smaller payouts. About 5 insured crops faced 2,200 loss claims, totaling roughly 8 million in insurance coverage, with distributable funds projected around 405000 to 410000 after expenses.
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Helena
Bowman
Buy War Savings Stamps as a Wise Investment
Public notices urge citizens to purchase war savings stamps, highlighting their value and secure returns. The message frames the stamps as a prudent financial choice supporting national efforts.
Why Sugar Ban Is Lifted In America
The U S Food Administration explains sugar restrictions ended as armistice changes allowed normal use. Despite eastern shortages, Cuba harvest near and western beet and Louisiana cane sugar provide surplus. Public urged to continue eliminating waste and conserve where possible until Hoover returns and new campaigns are set.
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The
Food Administration
Af Co
Louisiana
Europe
Allied Food Council
America
Navajos Die of the Flu at Fort Defiance
In Fort Defiance Arizona 2000 Navajo Indians have died from influenza according to F Robbins chief clerk of the Navajo agency Casualties from the flu outbreak were reported as of December 17 in Phoenix local dispatches from Arizona.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Fort Defiance
F. Robbins
Navajo Agency
Chamberlain's Gough Remedy Proves Worth for Colds
Many families rely on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during winter to treat coughs and colds. The product is praised for its proven merit and quick relief when directions are followed with each bottle.
Scheidt Bros Lewis Town Watch and Jewelry Repair
Repair service claim for watches and jewelry offered by Scheidt Bros in Lewis Town. Emphasizes proper workmanship and personal handling of items brought in or mailed for repairs.
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Scheidt Bros
Lewistown
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