Erickson writes from France enjoying Pyrenees visit
Private E Erickson of Company B 363rd Infantry writes from Faux Bonnes Eaux Bonnes health resort notes warm sulfur baths paid by government and plans a Lourdes excursion. He mentions potential homecoming around Mare, enjoying mountain views and a diary entry for his next letter to Clarence Abs Martin and baby Betty.
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Marttin
Pooent
Pyrenees
Bases-Pyrennes
Laruns
Arron
Qloran
Wourdes
Clarence
Uncle Sammies
Abs. Martin
Baby Betty
E. Erickson, Co. B
P.O
E. F
Monroe Doctrine and America in the League of Nations
The piece argues the United States should reaffirm the Monroe doctrine as essential to its policy before joining a broader global role in the League of Nations. It warns against overextension while seeking world peace.
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United States
Amerea
Amercia
League of Nations
Earth
America
Veteran Ed Korman Reaches Montana Unit Return
Ed Korman, a veteran of two wars, arrived Monday from overseas where he saw extensive service. He joined the Second Montana militia and served at the Mexican border before his company crossed the sea. He was a company cook and regarded as a good one by the troops.
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Kid
Korman
Montana
Teachers Salaries Exempt From Income Tax Clarified
Washington authorities explain that thousands of public school teachers are exempt from income taxes on salaries if paid from public sources. The ruling clarifies that all officers and employees of state and local governments including police and firemen are not taxable when paid by public funds.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
The
Revenue Bureau
Washington fails to act on daylight saving repeal
Congress did not act before adjournment to repeal daylight saving time. The result is clocks will again be set one hour ahead from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
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Washington
Congress
Allies Limit Germanys Army to 100000 Men
Paris reports the supreme council adopting German disarmament terms for the peace treaty. The army will be cut to 100000 men and 4000 officers, recruited by volunteers for 12 years, reducing Germany’s military strength to below Switzerland’s.
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Paris
Germany
Supreme Council
Switzerland
Oil Explodes Burn Woman In Kitchen Fire
Mrs. Careini Chicilli of East Helena suffered severe burns when attempting to light a fire with kerosene. Flames spread rapidly through the room, scorching her clothing and hair. She is at St Peters hospital with faint hope of recovery. her cousin was also burned assisting.
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Careini Chicilli
East Helena
St. Peters Hospital
Octave King
Congress of War Powers and the Makers of Victory
The piece reflects on Congress during World War I as a military body that authorized massive war spending, taxes, and bond issues while often clashing with the administration. It notes the nation’s mobilization of nearly four million combatants, the return of Frank Grable, a skilled Marine marksman, and his role training officers and contributing to marine rifle team success.
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Congress
United States
Frank Grable
Army
Navy
Seventeen Year Locust To Appearn In 1919
The seventeen year cicada, a periodical locust, will appear in northern states in late May to early June 1919. It spends 17 years underground and emerges noisily for about five weeks before dying. It damages young orchards, so avoid planting new trees this year and apply sprays or whitEWashing to trees at emergence. Southern states have thirteen year cicadas, a related species.
The Sixty Fifth Congress Reflections On Its Term
A retrospective view notes the Sixty Fifth Congress has just expired and faced unique problems. It acknowledges many wise and beneficial actions while criticizing certain acts that should not have been done.
Town of Saco to Hold April 7 1919 Election
By order of the Board of Altermen of Saco Montana the town will hold an annual election on Monday April 7 1919. Officers to elect include one alterman from ward one and one from ward two with polling at the jail and the school house. Polls open 8 a m to 4 p m. Attest town clerk J O Rosendahl. First publication March 7 1919.
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Saco
Phillips County
Montana
Joint Swearoff of Foolish Spending Urged by War Officials
National War Savings director Lt. B Franklin promotes a joint swearoff of foolish spending to bolster thrift. He urges War Savings Stamp purchases through shared resolves, replacing last year’s quota system and emphasizing patriotism, self interest, and collective participation. new meetings in Beaverton March 18 plan farm women focus with Dry Farming specialist N C Donaldson and Home Demonstration leaders.
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B. Franklin
War Loan’ ‘Organization
Jess
Franklin
Valley County Farm Bureau
Beaverton
Farm Bureau
N. C
Army Boys Thank the Red Cross from France Letter
Soldiers in France express gratitude for Red Cross aid. A 203rd Company member notes pay increases to 36 dollars and thanks mothers and Red Cross volunteers in Saco for sweaters, toiletries, towels, and other items. He urges continued support and asks papers to publish thanks.
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France
Selen
Monther
Red Cross
Saco
Miller
203Rd Co
B. M
Montana Means Opportunity Inspires School Talks
New grates were installed last Saturday and the second quarter ends next week. Report ecards will be issued the following week. Teachers report at 8 30 and 1 00, with pupils not to arrive early without permission. Engineer G L Davis spoke to the elementary and upper grades on Montana’s reclamation potential and opportunities, urging preparation and effort.
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G. L. Davis
Montana
Backyard Gardens Produce Record Food Value
The national war garden commission says backyard plots produced 525000000 dollars worth of food last year. This cut family food costs and provided fresher produce than markets. Many gardeners who cooperated with the government found garden work enjoyable and profitable enough to continue the habit.
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National War Garden Commission
Mandy
Saco Montana Electors Vote for Town Officials in April
The Town of Saco in Phillips County Montana calls a municipal election for April 7 1919 to elect a first ward overseer and a second ward alderman. The notice is issued February 27 1919 by Mayor O R Hawkes with official seal and publication set for March 7 1919.
Big dance at the Odd Fellows hall March 17
Mack Kyle promotes a homecoming at his old stand after selling out his garage and praising a motor project. The notice hints at a dance event and wraps with his restored confidence and plans.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Mack Kyle
Red Cross notes on relief efforts and plans
Mrs J W Fetterman reports the last shipment includes 29 shirts 6 childrens skirts 5 sweaters 63 pairs of socks and urges ongoing Red Cross work. Plans for a knitting refugee garment program for Europe northern France Belgium Italy Romania Serbia Greece Montenegro Palestine Albania Poland are noted.
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Red Cross
France
Belgium
Italy
Romania
Serbia
Greece
Montenegro
Palestine
Albania
Poland
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T. Erickson Faicying Army
LIFE
Aux Bounes
Iin
J. O. Rosendahl
Beaverton News
Jim Burnett
Hinsdale
Floyd R. Holcomb
Dorman
Michigan
Paul M. Kay
Bremerton
North Dakota
Phillips
Rosendahl
Pack LI
O. R
J. W. Fetterman
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