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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1901
Page
11
Globe Wernicke offers filing cabinets and book units in multiple sizes and finishes. C-9% quartered oak units priced at $3.05 with top and base $16.10. dust proof, movable, and can form a window seat while storing books.
Large sale highlights several carpet patterns with reduced prices per yard. Oriental and Hartford Axminster among discounts from regular values. Includes Saxony Axminster Stinson Velvet and 10 wire Tapestry Brussels patterns, plus wool remnants and fringe pieces offered in limited lots.
Small wood fiber mats priced at 50 cents and large wood fiber mats at 1 dollar guard carpets in muddy weather. Cocoa and combination mats also offered at 1.00 1.50 2.90 and 2.50 respectively. Twenty art squares 3 feet by 3 feet 4 inches priced at 1.50 made from border carpet corners.
A series of test grades showing progressive inlaid patterns. Entries include 9c yard, S8c yard, Tle yard, 60c yard, and 50c yard with next grade indications.
A dealer promotes rugs as inexpensive long term floor coverings listing stock items with prices and sizes. The note highlights Tran Iran Brussels Bundhar Wilton Bigelow rugs in various 8.3x10.6 to 10.6x12 sizes and invites interest for new houses at Kennedy’s carpet department.
Antique and solid oak tables offered at discounted prices. Items include a 10-foot pedestal antique oak $28, 8-foot quarter sawed $22.50, 2-foot solid oak $17.50, and several 6-foot tables ranging from $8.50 to $15.00 with prior prices listed.
Auction note lists remaining beds in various finishes and sizes. White enamel and black enamel options with brass tops offered at substantial discounts from original prices. A bulk lot of 4 feet 6 inch iron beds priced at 2.80.
The notice lists oil cloth prices by grade with the best grade at 40 cents per yard, next at 35, then 20 and 25 cents. It presents a simple price ladder for fabric by grade.
Thirty of these all wool art squares in various sizes offered at reduced prices this week. Ten by ten inches set at $8.00, regular $10.00. Ten by twelve inches at $12.00, regular $14.00. Ten by twelve by fifteen inches at $15.00, regular $18.00. All new patterns two and three ply wool with reversible fringed ends. Carpet department.
Center and mahogany tables offered in reduced prices. Antique oak and Flemish oak pieces were marked down from higher amounts. several with drawers or revolving tops. Items described as slightly marred but undamaged, located on the third floor.
Butte workers expect May 1 to bring eight hours of labor daily with the same pay. The eight hour law affects mill and smelter workers, with miners already under the limit. Unions, including the Workingmen’s and Teamsters, push for eight hours and minimum pay while street railroad work faces practical limits.
The article notes a planned wage increase by street car workers though the exact amount is unknown. It recalls a previous raise granted after their request and mentions a forthcoming request for another raise. City employees on streets or municipal work will also begin an eight hour day immediately after the Workingmen's union prompted council action.
A $20 pot forms from a bet among John Egan W G Ash J D McPhee and a person called Squeezie over the number of railroad ties water tanks and cattle guards between Butte and Helena. Tourist Robert E Leonard is to decide the count after rest. The odds show wide variance in ties and guards estimates with Leonard promising added tourist tips.
Easter sales boost in Butte as window dressers stage charming displays. Hen and chick scenes, a rooster with eggs, bunny tableaux, and a garden patch of green crepe lettuce entertain crowds. A toy pup’s misadventure ends the show as merchants chase Easter buzz and higher-priced goods.
Local shop highlights an Easter display featuring jewelry rings breastpins hair ornaments collar and cuff buttons engraved watches and related items. The collection emphasizes attractive artistic pieces for gift giving and personal adornment.
Desiere branch L C B A hosts a social dance on Wednesday evening April 10 at the YM I hall. Admission is 25 cents. Members are asked to bring refreshments.
An Illinois corporation worth 250000 seeks negotiations and interviews with men capable of handling office and finances. Cash investment 1000 to 2500 required. Salary 150 per month plus 20 percent commission. Address H G Houghton Lenox block Butte Montana.
A casual note invites readers to observe the occasion by enjoying the day and trying the beer from Butte Brewing Co.
Theosophy lecture by Mrs. Squires in Sherman house parlors at 8 p m Sunday. Theosophy topic promises enlightenment and all interested are cordially invited to attend.
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