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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
6
A column explores why some girls sidestep perceived attractiveness despite its easy access and potential impact. It analyzes social norms, self-perception, and peer expectations shaping choices and confidence. The piece emphasizes individual agency within cultural standards and media influence.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments and uric acid related conditions. It claims broad efficacy backed by sworn statements and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co backed by the Anaconda Standard promotion.
State Chairman James Murray reports Montana will subscribe the $100000 bond allotment and exceed the top. He toured the state, organizing branches in Billings Lewistown and other towns. Local committees and leaders in Butte Anaconda and eastern Montana rallied, with $80000 already paid and $20000 more planned to reach the target as campaigns continue in unbuilt regions.
Butte residents will have another chance to buy army goods at reduced rates. Maj. A. C. Aldrich writes that surplus boots shoes blankets and underwear will arrive in Butte within days and be sold cash basis at the public market. The mayor will also arrive next week to start the sale.
T. W. Johnson is charged with obtaining money on a worthless check in justice court based on a complaint by T. E. Downes deputy county attorney. A second complaint charges H. O. Renhart with obtaining money under false pretenses at the instance of Alexander S. Minisk of 111 Hast Granite Street.
Funeral services for Thomas M. Noall were held at 2:30 PM at the Noall home in Butte with many old timers in attendance. Rev. E J Groeneveld led the service as Mrs. Paul Butler sang. Floral offerings surrounded the casket, and burial followed in Mount Moriah cemetery. Pallbearers included Thomas Chope John Andres Mike Gavigan Louis Volta Harry Williams and Albert Spears.
Death visited the home of Mrs Ed Murray at 17 East Fremont Butte as Mrs Mary Carney aged 81 years was reported deceased. The funeral is planned at the Murray residence and then to St Josephs church for a requiem high mass at 9 30 o clock. Interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery. A note on patent fish hooks mentions a Norwegian inventor with a barb on the side of the point.
Twenty seven girls spoke in the elimination contest at the local high school. Ethel Knuthe Lucille Staebler and Salome Torrance were named best speakers. The final contest is set for April 28 at the high school with medals awarded by Mr Simon and the top boy and girl will represent Butte at the May Missoula meeting.
At a Butte Ad club meeting at the Silver How club IL Lang assistant general traffic manager of the A C M company will discuss freight rate questions for Montana points. A hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission on western freight rates is to be presented with a proposed reduction. Lang will outline arguments to seek a rate cut. The banana is the staple crop of Panama.
In the United States a public meeting on child welfare will be held in the high school auditorium Thursday at 8 o'clock. Laura Gene Reid of Helena will attend and speak. City teachers prepared a program for the celebration and promised splendid numbers for attendees. Mrs. Nellie Small announced the meeting is free and open to the public.
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