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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1920
Page
10
Anaconda plans a citywide spring cleanup started by Chief Shovlin to curb flies and disease. Residents urged to rake debris to dumps, improving sanitation and reducing pest problems as warm weather approaches.
The funeral for Esther Tingsen, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Tingsen, was held at their home 616 East Seventh Street and at the Norwegian Lutheran Church at two o'clock. The Rev J Mithun officiated and tributes from friends and neighbors reflected deep sympathy. The Baltic union and the Sons of Norway sent a large attendance. Attendees included Wilbert Holmberg Maurice Perkin Arthur Finden and Harold Williamson.
Lady Astor at No 4 St James Square criticizes American women's dress spending. She says women should value inner matters as much as clothes and urges focusing on important things rather than high fashion.
Miane Oklahoma sheriff hunts suspect after Roosevelt school sixth graders drank extracts claimed to hold eight percent alcohol. Teacher W W Lynch reports several boys consumed the liquids, one boy fainted and was sent home. Meanwhile Walter Henderson tried to measure Ethyl alcohol for his car and set a fire in the auto, leaving the vehicle nearly burned, but he escaped unharmed.
George J. Porter invites state auditor and J W Stevens with J H Shively of San Francisco to Montana for 15 days in May to lecture on the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Pacific. They bring a $100,000 Thomas Ineo fire prevention album featuring Arbuckle and will speak to schools and the public in Bib lings May 10 and Anaconda May 19 with no admission charge.
Telephones buzzed as women urged friends to join a potato boycott push. Reports say farmers hold potatoes for higher prices while many families struggle with eight cent per pound supplies. Wealthier households faced the strongest calls to cut potatoes as stock dwindles.
Mr and Mrs Frank Gallagher of 517 Cedar Street were honored with a silver casserole at a Thursday evening gathering. Family members attended along with Mr and Mrs William Gallagher, Francis Gallagher, Master Joseph Gallagher, Mr and Mrs Philip Gallagher and friends. Supper was served late in the evening after games and amusements.
The article explains that the ordinance does not require a permit from the mayor or police chief to hold outdoor religious services. Instead it requires the organization to request designation of a suitable place by the mayor or chief of police to ensure traffic flow and orderly conduct during such events.
London reports aeroplane jitneys designed to carry one passenger beside the pilot at 110 miles per hour, five hours aloft, with 25 horsepower. Designer Page says such a craft is feasible when public demand grows and could cost less to operate than road transport. He envisions quick travel as cars become common.
In a murky recap of local bowling action the ACM club keeps a narrow edge at the margin of play. The article lists Sparrow Drugs as sweeping three matches while Butch City Drugs and Teschers show improving form. Week ending standings note Finnegan Patterson and Athen among leading players.
Prof W K Dwyer and Frank A Burne led a meeting of friends of Irish cause last evening. Patrick Marron and others spoke as the drive gains momentum with subscriptions nearing the May 1 close. Secretary F Davidson lists those wishing to subscribe at Ames.
A new musical comedy Come Along Mary by Louis Westy s Dore debuts Thursday night at the Margaret theater. The story centers youth and romance with pretty music and picturesque scenes from the Rock Golfclub on Tana of sunshine ny. The company includes about 40 performers and the run is billed as one of the season’s best musical bits. Patrons are urged to reserve.
Nicholas Dotschort, a Pole, seeks marriage annulment after six weeks. claims his Bulgarian wife speaks only Bulgarian, contradicting his belief she could speak Polish. The dispute arose after their wedding and ongoing efforts to communicate failed.
Nelson led the procession at the Anaconda Rifle club shoot held yesterday. He scored 178, 13 points ahead of Fisher who finished second. The event used 300 and 600 yard ranges with slow and rapid fire, under ideal weather with hazy air.
An article warns that wheel misalignment and wobble from bent axles worn bearings or improper rim use cause rapid tire wear. Regular checks are advised, with free diagnosis at Goodyear Service stations. It also notes an April 13 item about Miss Cora Maxam and Herbert Avery’s engagement.
Mr and Mrs Harold Edward Baker wrapped their infant in heavy clothing and a blanket for a country drive in Jacksonville Alabama. On the road the mother found the child not breathing, and investigators ruled death by suffocation.
In Wayne county court, John Beebe seeks divorce after alleging wife Lorain Beebe spent 1800 on lingerie in five weeks. Critics question frugality with Miss Lee claiming essentials could cost about 25 dollars, while store managers exhibit high priced items as proof of lavish spending.
London debates a plan for an international marriage bureau to help lonely couples meet. Miss Winifred Graham promotes a system where a bureau in each country screens finances, social position, health and character, enabling letters and photos to cross borders and bring people together. Governments already run many bureaus, so why not apply the same to marriage.
Dr C F Oddie reports to the archives of radiology and electrotherapy London a case of a boy TH whose fingers show only one joint while the other five fingers are normal in the nine children described.
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