Farmers Picnic At Milk River Bridge Near Saco
The Lower Whitewater Farm Bureau and the Saco Cooperative Association announce a joint picnic for all on Monday July 21 at the high bridge over Milk River about six miles northwest of Saco. An organizing meeting set committees for executive sports park lunch and social activities with plans forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Whitewater Farm Bureau
Saco Co-operative Association
Milk River
Saco
Co-operative
Whiting
Mertin Wlc
McPhearson
I W W Syndicalist Rise in Yucatan Sparked Turmoil
The article alleges an I W W backed revolution in Yucatan under Alvarado dissolving church state and private property, replacing law with decrees, abolishing divorce, seizing crops, suppressing press and banks, and forcing socialist education while warning of broader efforts to spread the model to Mexico and beyond. It cites global proagandists and urges punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
Alvarado
I. W. W. Council of State
Lenine
Trotzky
Russia
Mexico
Alvarrado
Prohibition Spurs Candy Trade and Calorie Claims
The article argues Prohibition boosted candy production as a substitute for alcohol and notes candies deliver high calories per pound. It asserts people crave sweets for vitality, with sugar cheaper per calorie than milk, and calls for repeal of the 5 percent excise tax on candy to lower living costs.
Letter about Robert Wilks missing in France after shell shock
A wartime letter from Robert Zeimer to J. D. Wilks explains efforts to locate Robert Wilks, reported ill in France. It lists Base Hospital numbers 117 and 16, addresses in St Agnes and Washington, and urges contacting General Headquarters E F France and American forces to trace his service record. He describes Wilks as nervous and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wilks
Robert Zeimer
Robert Wilks
France
Milwaukee
Wis
Saco
Montana
Base Hospital
St. Agnes
General Headquarters
American E. F. France
Washington
No. 16
Mints Run 24 Hour Day To Meet Penny Demand
Washington reports every US mint operates on a 24 hour cycle under Director Ray Baker to push penny production to about 90 million cents monthly. About 3 billion 1 cent coins have been coined, with banks flooding sub treasuries for odd cent taxes and transit fares. May output reached nearly 65 million coins including 60.98 million pennies, plus nickel and larger denominations. The pennies bear the Lincoln design and total money value exceeded 1.23 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Ray Baker
Mr. Baker
Valley cannon donation bill introduced in Congress
Representative Riddick introduced a bill asking the secretary of war be authorized to donate a captured cannon to Valley County Montevia, one of the cannons captured by the American army from the Imperial German government forces on courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddick
Congress
Montevia
Saco Gears Up For Big Fourth Of July Festivities
The Saco Fire Department organizes a large July 4 celebration with plans for sports events bucking contests dancing and night activities. Committees have been formed and preparatory work underway as residents look forward to a festive holiday.
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Saco
Sammons Wedding Night Noise Parade at Anderson Barn
About 75 friends of Mr and Mrs George Sammon married that afternoon in Saco gathered at the McKee Anderson home on Wednesday evening. They armed themselves with noise makers and disc plow discs led by McKee Anderson and marched to the Mole place to abduct the newlyweds to the Anderson barn for a dawn dance. Music was by Langdon and the revelers say they had a fine time and may return soon.
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George Sammons
Saco
McKee Anderson
Mole Place
Anderson Barn
Langdon
Eupit
Purify Water With Chloride of Lime Paste
To purify water mix a level teaspoonful of chloride of lime with a few drops of water to form a smooth paste. Dilute with four cupfuls of water, store in a clean bottle, and cork tightly. Use one teaspoonful of the stock solution per two gallons of water, stir well, and wait 15 minutes before use. If chlorine odor remains, adjust storage.
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Harmlee
Be Vaccinated Against Typhoid Fever
A short tribute to typhoid vaccination noting that a little time and expense prevents hospital stays and possible funeral. The U S Army medical department immunized three million soldiers, making typhoid largely unknown and suggesting civilians should vaccinate as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army Medical Department
Uncle Sam
Births Reported From Local Homes This Week
A baby girl was born at the Henry Lucht home on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs E J Darwin are the proud parents of a big baby boy born last Saturday. A bouncing baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs Ross Shiraz on Friday evening. Ask Ross to tell you all about it and see him smile.
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Henry Lucht
E. J. Darwin
Mrs. Ross
Northwestern men of 91st division prompted longer leaves in WWI
Captain C Thomas Busha of Big Timber Montana recalls a German report on the 91st division's morale. Captured officers described a 14 day leave perk for prisoners tied to the 364th Infantry while serving in Europe. Busha, ex University of Montana football star and 1916 law graduate, now recently discharged at Camp Lewis.
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Europe
United States
Flanders
C. Thomas Busha
Big Timber
Montana
Camp Lewis
Liberty
Busha
364Th Infantry
Argonne
Belgium
University of Montana
Law Department
Montana School
Bolsheviki Target Religion in Caucasus Propaganda
London report says Bolsheviki in the Caucasus seek to destroy religion by mock ceremonies and desecration. A church staged a mock marriage of an aged priest and a mare while a coerced choir sang liturgical psalms. other acts include a parodied church funeral, pamphlets of mock priestly orgies, and icon vandalism with crude filth written inside.
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London
Russia
Reuters
Ekaterinodar
Moscow ‘Soviet
North Caucasus
Dragged to Death by Picket Rope in Malta
Jane Rupp, 23, was dragged to death about nine miles north of Malta by a rope tied to a saddle horse while herding horses for Fred Brockway. One end of the rope was fastened to her wrist and the other to the horse’s neck. The coroner transported the body to Malta and left unclear details about the family.
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Malta
Jane
Jack “Rupp
Fred. Brockway
Rupp
Sheref
Glasgow to Get Federal Building in 150000 Plan
Congressman C W Riddick introduced a bill for a Glasgow federal building to house the post office land office and other government offices. The project would acquire a site and erect a structure not exceeding 150000 in cost, with furniture fixtures and related work.
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Glasgow
C. W. Riddick
U. S. Post Office
U. S. Land Office
Lignite Power Seen for Northwest as Fuel Source
St Paul May 21 One third of US fuel lies in northwest lignite fields says O P Hood chief mechanical engineer US Bureau of Mines after inspecting North and South Dakota and eastern Montana. A semi experimental plant for extracting by products and briquetting residue may be sought with federal technical aid, not immediate commercial operation. Hood notes potential shift from Pennsylvania coal.
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St. Paul
United States
Northwest
O. P. Hood
United States Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
South Dakota
Montana
Bureau of Mimes
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Dakotas
Hood
Pennsylvania
Hond
Washington
Republicans Will Penry Fight for Children
Washington May 21 Legislation to protect the children of this country will not be made a dead letter. Senator Kenyon and other supporters vow to uphold child labor laws despite Judge Boyd of North Carolina ruling against them. If needed Congress may use other powers or amend the Constitution to secure authority over child labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United States
Judge Boyd
North Carolina
Kenyon
Friends’ of
Boyd
Sentor Kenyon
Supreme Court of the
May Hunter Murder Case Near Glasgow
Malcolm Hunter a pioneer stockman lies dead with a bullet wound at the Warkland ranch near Lismas, Glasgow. W. J. Kirkland, a prominent rancher, is jailed in Valley county on informal murder charges as investigators probe a likely quarrel between longtime neighbors and partners.
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Glasgow
Malcolm Hunter
Peterson
W. J. Kirkland
Valley County
Warkland
Lismas
Hunter
Kirkland
Jack Teal
Kirkland Place
Glasgow Democrat
World War Veterans Convention Planned in Malta
Preparations underway in Phillips County for the State World War Veterans Convention to be held in Malta on Monday and Tuesday June 30 and July 1. Local veterans promise lively entertainment and attendance to boost Phillips County as noted by Montana Tden.
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Malta
Phillips County
Powder River
Montana
Wonders Accomplished by U S Engineers Described
Washington May 21 The War Department brief history of American war efforts praises United States Army engineers for their France operations and home front work. It notes devices locating hidden guns spotting 117 German guns in one day and a radar-like instrument that predicts gunfire at nineteen seconds before impact aiding troops to take cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
United States Army
France
Corp’ of Engineers
Roosevelt Memorial Fund Drive to Break Records
Col John M. Cormedy of Kansas City predicts the nationwide drive for a Theodore Roosevelt memorial will go over the top next fall. He says Roosevelt stands for Americanism pure and undefiled and that even critics admit he was virile and patriotically American.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Cormedy
Kansas City
West
Col. Cormedy
Mist
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William Gates
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Agua
Charivari Party
Wil Penry
May Hunter
U. S
Roosevelt
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