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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1919

Page

19

Uncle Sam's vast barrier along the Mexican border

A wartime reporter describes a massive defense project termed a barrier from the Gulf of Mexico to Arizona. It envisions 10,000 soldiers, 12 second-line posts, and 50,000 dollars in cost, with forts named along the border and patrols securing 60 to 130 mile gaps.

Uncle Sam A. BE Geldhor Lele Sam Sam Secretari Croat Vien War Department O. P. Chamberlain WZ Ab Art Blis Ort Ringrokl Crowe Mexico Piresent Sntry Stephen G. Lite Germany Geranmans Cabell Orthern Armay Tie Texas San Benito Howlands Averett Nogales Palva Ivapin Gales Vinoa Aria California

Ten Days Will Tell All About Crops This Year

Weather and crop prospects dominate reports from Hed, with CG George A Sailue noting stays in the midstate and rain expected within ten days. Grain areas show potential gains, while corn and other staples face variability and regional differences amidst occupation era tensions.

Oakiney George A. Sailue McCantl- Dinsmore Cunynsey Hed Bailey Lave

Wallin Accused of Being Short at Bank Unruffled

Wallin a former cashier of the State bank faces a preliminary hearing Friday on charges of embezzling state funds during a bank probe. He allegedly misappropriated thousands of dollars as bank assets were attached, while claiming to retain certain vault items. The case ties to the bank examiner’s report and a pending PH hearing.

Wallin Nusehmd Yquitivs

Americans Do Not Mix Into German Politics

Coblenz June 5 The Rhein ish republic movement made headway in the American area of occupation but American authorities report continued opposition to political moves of any kind. Third Army headquarters notes the stance remains firm against involvement in German political activities.

Coblenz Associated Press Rheinish Republic Third Army Americ

Near Beer Movie Villains and Prohibition Satire

A fragmented 1920s style column imagines film plots reacting to Prohibition. Characters like Two-Gin Gus threaten saloon chaos while soda fountains and near beer scenes emerge as authorities seek dry enforcement. The piece skews humorous and chaotic as it riffs on cinema and temperance.

John Batley

Greeks Must Pay for Loss of Pal

Suit filed in federal court by Hy He Ketlim against Gus Deus George M. Tapp and Nick Chalus of Butte to collect $300 bond forfeited. Downs arrested July 9 1965 on Reed amendment whisky charges involving 66 quarts split into separate bottles from Butte to Everett Washington. Downs to be tried Nov 9 but failed to appear and his bond was forfeited. Suit aims to collect bond from Downs’ friends.

Hy He Ketlim United Danas

Cutting Down Army at a Most Amazing Rate

Demobilization of American forces from Europe accelerates with May moves, as War Department reports completion of guard and national army return. Casualties of rapid demobilization slow checks on records while officers and men are sent home. Strong focus on reduced American strength in Europe, with brakes applied to the pace.

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Hand Grenades Make Nice Savings Banks

The article describes war savings stamps linked to children with each child receiving a stamp campaign tied to school openings. It mentions a big league pitcher and a large sum of money, with Yanks and Americans referenced in a wartime savings effort where every child holds a stamp and writes to show how the stamps were earned.

Siader Yan

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