Report of the State Highway Commission 1918 Review
Helena January 4 The state highway commission report shows over 53000 miles of public highways in Montana. It details standardization across counties for construction and bridges, bids based on commissioned plans, and about 80 federal aid projects begun by November 30 reduced to 53 active projects due to war and federal hurdles. Expenditures exceed 12.5 million dollars with ongoing surveys and preparations for 1919 construction, plus county cooperative work and uniform cost records.
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Helena
State Highway Commission
Montana
Highway Commission
Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
Pope Presents Wilson With Vatican Mosaic Portrait
In Rome on January 4 Pope Benedict presented President Wilson a yard square mosaic reproduction of Guido Reni’s St. Peter, made by the Vatican mosaic factory and valued at 40000 dollars. Cardinal Gasparri gave two copies of a modified cannon law. one bound in white parchment with Wilson’s autograph dedication. Wilson thanked both for the gifts with warm appreciation.
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Rome
Benedict
Wilsoon
Guido Reni
St. Peter
Vatican
Cardinal Gasparri
Wilson
Gasparri
Princeton University
Pietro Cardinal Gasparri
Pope
Destroy 202 Submarines
London reports Allied forces destroyed or captured 202 German submarines during the war. Germans themselves destroyed 14 subs, seven interned in neutral countries. Surrender not completed, 122 brought to British ports, at least 58 still to be surrendered. Germans continue submarine construction with Allied acquiescence for future use.
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London
War Savings Stamps Promote Investment Appeal
A brief notice urges readers to buy war savings stamps as a solid investment. The appeal emphasizes secure returns and civic duty during wartime, urging timely purchases through local post offices and national campaigns.
Standh Comrade John Bull An Ode To Allied War Effort
An impassioned defense of Britain and the Allied cause lauding John Bull as pivotal to the war effort. The speaker credits Britain for sea mastery and vast wartime sacrifices while acknowledging flaws, and extols France Belgium Russia Italy and the United States for their critical roles. The piece emphasizes unity and the indispensability of Allied support through global conflict.
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John Bull
John
Germany
Europe
Civilization
Belgium
France
Earth
Italian Losses Total Massive Reductions in War
Rome on December 31 reports the supreme diamond of the Italian army states Italian wartime losses across fronts at 460000 dead. Officers numbered 16362 among the dead and 33347 among the 947000 wounded. Total incapacitated by wounds or disease estimated at 500000.
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Rome
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsements from readers
Mrs. Q. Cook of Macon Illinois reports quick relief from Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for a cough. Mrs. A. Knott of Chillicothe Missouri says it cannot be beat for coughs and colds. H. J. Noore of Oval Pennsylvania notes it cured a settled chest cold on several occasions.
Nurses Enter Metz to Aid Wounded Soldiers
In Washington a Red Cross team arrived in Metz after German withdrawal. Miss R. H. Baxter of Lewistown Montana and Miss Marion Whitney of New York City were among the first American women to enter the city. Dr. E. F. Pope of Spokane summoned them from Paris to care for wounded soldiers left behind. Soldiers cheered, wanted to speak, and many were unshaven as care began.
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Washington
Metz
Red Cross
R. H. Baxter
Lewistown
Mont
Marion Whitney
New York City
Paris
E. F. Pope
Spokane
Wash
Montana Girl to Act as Central at Peace Meeting
Miss Merle Egan of Helena Montana has been named chief operator at Versailles during the peace conference. Previously a Helena telephone girl she learned French and has worked in Paris central headquarters handling calls for the talks led by Wilson Lloyd George and Clemenceau.
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Helena
Mont
Wilson
David Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Palace of Versailles
U.S. A
Versailles Palace
Merle Egan
Egan
Paris
Cheir
Versailles
Michigan Acts Promptly on Prohibition and Equal Suffrage
Lansing Jan 3 Thirty minutes after Governor Sleeper sent the federal amendment for nationwide prohibition to the legislature it was ratified with near unanimity. The house voted 88 to 3 and the senate reported no opposing vote. Both chambers also adopted a resolution favoring a federal amendment for equal suffrage.
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Lansing, Mich
Albert E. Sleeper
House
Senate
President Will Come West On Tour After Peace Talks
A confidential letter received by a prominent Democrat says President Wilson will tour the United States on his return from the peace conference. The itinerary includes the Pacific coast via Chicago, the twin cities, and Tacoma with stops along the way.
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Wilson
United States
Twin Cities
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Tacoma
Aluminum may not beat copper in transformer windings
Scientific American notes efforts to replace copper with aluminum in transformer windings, focusing on heat losses, temperature rise, and cost. While aluminum offers some advantages, copper remains superior on key factors.
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Scientife Aimerican
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