Glorious Montana War Record Earns State National Hall Fame
Montana’s WWI mobilization is detailed by Major General Crowder, noting 39,049 enlistees from Apr 1917 to Nov 1918. Inductions: 27,340 National Army. 9,044 Regular Army. 3,237 Navy. 1,097 Marine Corps. Comparison shows Montana’s effort surpasses several states in population and output, with detailed disqualification causes and costs per capita for induction.
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Montana
Congress
Enoch H. Crowder
Crowder
Treasure State
Army
National Guard
National Army
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Oregon
Colorado
Florida
South Dakota
Utah
Idaho
Arizona
Alaska
Delaware
Nevada
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Wyoming
Vermont
Arkansas
District of Columbia
Iowa
Oklahoma
Porto Rico
Kansas
South da
Belt rancher swindled for eight thousand dollars in oil scam
O L Romanstad of Belt Montana says two men in Los Angeles conned him with a fake Texarkana Oil & Development deal. He handed them $8,000, received stock certificates and a Vice President letter, and rode a train to Texarkana only to find no company, no brokers, and no pair of con men. Police hunt the suspects, Keller and Brock.
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Los Angeles
City of Angels
O. L. Romanstad
Cascade County
California
Belt, Mont
Texarkana Oil & Development Company
Romanstad
Romunstad
R. Kelley
J. H. Brock
Montana
Kelleg
Brock
Texarkana & Arkansas Oil Company
Telegraph
Texarkana
Ark
Kelleg and
Coughing Spells Break Your Rest
A druggist notes that coughing spells disrupt sleep and well known remedies are in high demand. The piece highlights popular treatments and consumer interest in alleviating nighttime coughs.
Kilts Pain Promotes Relief for Lumbago and Ailments
An old advertisement touts Kilts Pain as a warmth producing remedy for lumbago and general aches. Claims include congestion relief, improved circulation, and quick pain alleviation for headaches sprains strains and bruises. Encourages readers to ask their druggist and keep a big bottle for the family.
Kidney health warning from Epperians warns of warning signs
The notice emphasizes kidney functions and urges immediate action when nervousness dizziness sleeplessness backache or weak health appear. It warns that slowed kidneys fail to remove impurities leading to uric acid buildup and distress. Immediate help is advised.
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Epperians
Dangerous Disease Cure Sold Worldwide in Old Remedies
Advertises an old fashioned capsule remedy promising instant relief for a dangerous disease. Claims universal use and universal availability through druggists, urging readers to ask for it here and now. Lacks verifiable ingredients or safety information.
Colonel Stivers Wins Decoration for Long Army Service
Lieut. Col. O'Gay Stivers of Butte is slated for the Distinguished Service Medal after service in France with the Third division. Major General Howze commends Stivers for maintaining supplies under heavy fire during Marne, Meuse-Argonne campaigns and notes his possible long service despite his wish to resign.
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O’gay Stivers
Butte
Washington
Stivers
Anaconda Company
Germany
Army
France
R. M. Cleve
Marne
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Fourth Army Corps
Robert L. Howze
Quartermaster Corps
No Bolshevism Among Soldiers Highlighted by Helena Meeting
Major Charles J. Sheridan of Bozeman told the Lewis and Clark County Soldiers' and Sailors' Association in Helena that Bolshevism must be opposed among veterans returning from overseas. He urged former service members to take active roles in public affairs and defend high national ideals, praising military preparedness and the army’s role. Lieutenant Mosby and other veterans commended doughboys, Red Cross, and Salvation Army work in France as Helena moves to form a statewide soldiers and sailors association with Helena as the meeting site.
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Charles J. Sheridan
Bozeman
Lewis and Clark County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association
Helena
Major Sheridan
Sheridan
America
Lietenant Mosby
Kalispell
Montana
Red Cross
Salvation Army
France
William Cutts
Butte
Association
Stewart
Hart
Miles City pool rage and a $1500 stake
In Miles City a famous pin pool tale unfolds during the Montana Stockgrowers meeting era. Paul McCormick bets on a ramp shot against Joe Leighton, odds rise from hundred to one to higher, Paul nearly wins but a final carom tips victory to Joe, prompting Leighton to quip that McCormick owes him nothing. Paul concedes with good humor, reflecting on skill and luck in a bygone club era.
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Miles City
Miles City Club
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Milestown
Old
Sam Gordon
Tongue River
Joe Leighton
Paul McCormick
Montana
Colonel Gordon
Paul
Joe
George
Tray
Pioneer of 1862 dies in Seattle memory of Bozeman builder
William H. Babcock an early Montana prospector and Bozeman builder died at his son Dr Oro D. Babcock’s Seattle home. Born in the 1840s he joined 1861 Idaho mining routes, moved through Deer Lodge Bannack Gallatin and Manhattan areas, helped plat Alderson and Fairview additions, and built many early residences. He was 81 or 82.
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William H. Babcock
Oro D. Babcock
Seattle
Mount Pleasant
Mr. Babcock
Walla Walla
Ned Bonner
Dick Edde
Oro Fino
Idaho
Montana
Last Chance Gulch
Deer Lodge
Stuart Brothers
Gallatin Valley
Manhattan
Alderson
Fairview
Bozeman
Vegas
Davis
Babcock
The Poet Robert Burns and His Poetic Legacy
A compact tribute to Robert Burns highlighting his shaping of Scottish legends and ballads. The verse praises his healing touch on old themes, from Bruce and Wallace to Highland songs, and notes Burns as a moral inspirer lending nobility to sorrow through rhyme.
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Bruce
Wallace Wight
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