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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
11
Martial epigram warns against concealing flaws and promotes natural correction. Saxolite, dissolved in witch hazel, is touted as a widely used facial wash that lightens the skin and smooths wrinkles and sagging skin.
If you are too thin or pale and weak from blood deficiency the ad says disease can take hold. It touts three grain hypo nuclane tablets as a remedy to rapidly gain weight and restore color after several months, sold in sealed packages at apothecary shops.
Kenneth Horsfall two year old son of J R and Mrs J R Horsfall of 619 East Third street disappeared after noon. A foreign woman at the city’s east end found him asleep in bed and washing mud from his clothes. Sheriff Hartsell let him rest while the garments dried and notified his worried parents.
The Deer Lodge interchurch world movement conference meets at the Methodist church with a 10 30 a m devotional led by Rev H J Graves of Missoula. Bozeman pastor Rev E R Curry opens at 11 00 a m with remarks on the world movement and organization goals. Afternoon sessions explore missionary education stewardship spiritual resources and life service with Graves and Curry presenting surveys and programs. Evening devotionals precede a lantern slide address by Mrs Walter M Jordan of Butte.
A roundup of visitors and residents in Anaconda includes Dan Tewey owner of Meadow Brook ranch in town briefly. Lou Bacharach of Butte. Sid Cohn of Butte. Bernardine Luble of Ramsay. Bessie Bradley of Rocker. and other locals and officials arriving for business, visits, or witness duties.
Washington will host 18 national and international conventions this summer drawing attendees from 83 countries. Major groups include the Southern Baptist association with about 10 000 delegates in May and the World Brotherhood Federation in June with 83 foreign nations represented. notable anticipated attendees include Lloyd George and Jan Smuts. Other large gatherings feature the Veterans of Foreign Wars in August and spring meetings of the Sons of the Revolution the National Academy of Sciences and the Colonial Dames of America among others.
Glenn Rousey aged 80, believed among the oldest city marshals in Kansas, died in Effingham after trying to halt a runaway team. He lost his grip on the bridle, fell, and a loaded wagon passed over him, crushing his chest and fracturing his skull.
A historical note states that ninety nine percent of North Carolina residents are native Americans with American parents, indicating a regional demographic emphasis and cultural heritage in the populace.
Local supporters in Anaconda have subscribed about 11 000 to the Irish republic bond issue with most funds paid in. Only 600 from the Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men's union and 75 from the American Legion post remain nonpersonal subscriptions. Funds continue to be collected by weekly installments.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company reports record annual business for 1919. Early in the year many claims tied to the influenza epidemic from September 1918 to March 1919 affected mortality, though overall health conditions were better than usual. The industrial death rate in 1919 was the lowest in the company’s history.
The origin of the saying knock on wood is unclear with theories across cultures and folk beliefs. Some trace to ancient wood protective spirits while others link to medieval practices or luck symbols in churches and trees.
The practice stems from a prayer involving the Christian trinity and wood used to make the cross on which Christ died. It has since separated from prayer and is now seen as a folk protection against misfortune when a person knocks three times on wood.
The Bank Exchange saloon once shipped around the Horn in the gold rush days is shut. Duncan Nicol known as Pisco John sold out months ago. John Lanner, unable to keep it with soft drinks, is closing the place and will donate its old prints and engravings to the Golden Gate Park museum.
Honolulu records show a 99 year old man William S Kioula widower wed a 61 year old widow Laka lia Wahineaui in Hawaii by mail. Kioula born 1821 after first Christian missionaries landed in Hawaii. San Francisco campaign seeks 250000 dollars annual ad funds to attract conventions with support from M H de Young and other leaders.
A demurrer in the state versus Joe Deyotte was allowed and the county attorney directed to enter another information. Cases against Odelon Conture and Joe Matelich were tried to the court, with witnesses sworn and testimony concluded. Juries are listed for upcoming hearings including ardent spirits and burglary charges, while other fined cases are reset for April hearings. Married couples are noted, with a Montanan groom and a Woodhaven bride receiving church rites and planning honeymoons.
The item from a Woodhaven, New York paper will interest Anaconda residents as it mentions Mr. Bloodnick who made this city his.
As a token of esteem the union musicians presented Arthur Nicely with a leather traveling bag on Monday evening. For 21 years he lived in Anaconda and contributed to local musical life, helping maintain a brass band and serving as a senior member of Provost's Military band before moving back to his hometown in Ohio.
May be the driest season on record in Oregon as state engineer Percy A. Cupper warns irrigation districts that water supplies are depleted. He asks water users to cooperate in equitable distribution to manage the shortfall.
Rotary guests Sheriff Hartsell Johnson and F D Lutz proposed a route from Moose Lake to Bitter Root via existing roads with low expense. Tom Stewart urged continuing Skalkaho work, while H H Gee noted a club request to teach Americanization in schools and referred it to Professor Dwyer. Teachers’ wages and a higher education bond were set as next meeting business.
Oklahoma becomes the first state to designate a state flower through legislative action, selecting mistletoe as the official symbol.
Mrs J Walsh of West Third Street reports severe winter kidney trouble with backache and general weakness that improved immediately after taking Doan’s Kidney Pills and says she was entirely cured. Mrs J N Browning of 620 Birch Street recalls five years of persistent kidney pain and dizziness that vanished after using Doan’s Kidney Pills, needing four more boxes for complete relief.
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