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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
9
Dillon April 19 with the county voters facing three bond issues. 100000 for permanent road improvement likely coordinated with federal funds, 70000 for a high school dormitory, and 50099 for a county buildings central heating plant. Registration was light and turnout may be low, as election supplies Go to precincts.
Helena April 19 Mrs Mary McTague an elderly Philadelphia widow and former Butte resident will receive a lump sum for her husband's death at the Speculator mine in Butte in 1919. The state accident board says North Butte Mining Co will pay $3280 though the claim was barred by the six month limit under the state compensation law. The company has signaled willingness to close the case with a lump settlement.
April 12 dispatch states the executive committee of the state highway commission, after considering federal aid classifications, awarded Project No. 85 and No. 5 to bidders. The bridge project grading contract went to James O’Connor of Butte and the road construction bid to the Ucridge Company of Missoula for 17,083 dollars.
Mtss Mignon Quaw leaves Bozeman for Washington D C to develop a photo play for college extension work in the northern and western states. Her Montana State College Home Demonstration leadership and The Long Long Trail presentation gained national notice, likely expanding her work to other states in the North and Northwest.
Under direction of Limer Rhodes engineers have begun laying a pipe line for the Lukens Hazel mine power plant. The mine will be three miles long and require 20 carloads of material. Concentrates are expected to ship in about two months as construction continues on bunkhouse machinery and the 200 ton concentrator. Work will start next week on the bank housing.
Bozeman April 19 More than 250 Montana State College students signed a pledge to wear overalls to curb clothing costs. County high school boys voted similarly. Leaders say cheaper apparel will help many boys stay in school as education costs strain finances.
Great Falls April 19 W T Creden Montana Hoover Republicans chair announces the campaign will not enter a spending match for the presidential primary due to lack of funds. He says local subscriptions are insufficient for speakers or advertising and plans a mass meeting in Butte with Ralph Ey arriving to speak.
Shortly after 10 tonight the stock growers special carrying the Northern Montana delegation and the Stelena party of 160 left for Billings for the Montana stockgrowers annual convention opening tomorrow. Thirty minutes later the South St. Paul special carrying 135 with the Minnesota state band pulled out for the same city. The trains are due in Billings tomorrow turning at 7 30 and o clock.
Several churches sent delegates including Pade Paralea and Elder B. C. Pablo. Reverend D. Deland and Reverend Mare Shat spoke at the session. Charnholm was elected commissioner and the general assembly will convene in Philadelphia next month.
April 19 expects about one thousand visitors as the thirty fifth annual Montana Stockgrowers association convention opens in Billings with attendees planned to arrive by noon tomorrow. Local officials forecast strong turnout and related events at city venues.
An old ad lists cheap prices on soap bars, flour brands, broom sale, coffee and tea, lard, pork roast, and beef cuts. It highlights White Russian soap, No. 1 bread flour, and various brands with bargain pricing, claiming old-time values and Montana connections.
Libby April 19. July 12 set for special election to fund the Roosevelt International highway along the Kootenai river. Three propositions seek 5 mill levies for this year and next, plus authorization to spend funds on the Jennings to Rexford route, Warland wagon bridge, and a Leonia bridge project. If approved the levy could total about 122000, with federal forest funds doubling the impact.
TATTLE ROCK Ark April 12 Fifteen persons were killed and a score or more seriously injured by tornadoes sweeping Northern and Western Arkansas late last night according to reports today.
An advertisement touts sulfur calcium sulfide and rare herbs to purify sluggish blood and liver. It claims tablets flush toxins through wastes, easing headaches neuralgia rheumatic pain and skin issues. Promises benefits for children and adults with monthly use and a guarantee.
The passage notes overwork and overindulgence leading to nervousness, constipation, and kidney disorders. It describes subsequent congestion, headaches, neural and rheumatic pains, backache, and frequent bloodless urine with dark foetid odor. It warns of burning pain and spasms during urination and even hysteria in some cases.
A vintage style ad extols Arbolone tablets promising weight loss. The rhymed copy urges readers to seek the drugstore and ask for Arbolone to curb hunger and shed pounds, praising the maker and the results. The text imitates old pharmacy marketing with emphatic claims.
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