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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
13
On a New South walk David spies a queer creature resembling an echidna. Eddie Echidna explains it has no teeth, uses a long flexible tongue to catch food, and shares tales of woodland friends in a lighthearted visit.
Two horses strayed Saturday morning near Mercury in Butte. One is white with a white face, the other dark brown shepherd mix with a white patch. If found, please return to owner or call 3011 Mercury. Reward offered upon return.
The board of county commissioners of Deer Lodge County Montana will on Wednesday May 19 1900 at the county seat Ann Anaconda receive sealed bids and sell to the highest bidder bonds of the county in denominations of 1000 each numbered 1 to 130 bearing interest at 8 7 or 5 percent with coupons payable semiannually on January and July first. Bonds are redeemable at the county option after one year with 60 days notice and payable at the county treasurer in Anaconda or at Mechanics National Bank New York. The county reserves right to reject bids. Signed by the county clerk and chairman dated March 30 1900.
David learns from Mrs Echidna and Eddy about why echidnas are rarely seen in daylight. The pair explain glue like ant catching tongues sharp spines and nightly feeding habits as they bid David farewell and retreat to their burrow.
India hesitates on aviation as a luxury. Businessmen view planes as toys while jungle villagers fear the noise. The Karachi Day-Karachi mail line slashes 40 hours from a 46 hour railway trip, a sign of potential but India remains wary before profitable aviation.
A fragmented page from Butte Montana lists varied items including employment wants such as an ambitious mare for promotion, a good marker and sorter earning $20 weekly, a coatmaker, a cook and a chamber maid, plus massage services and a masseuse. Several addresses and names appear with vague timing and duties amid miscellaneous notices.
Attorney General Palmer said the department of justice sees definite results in the campaign to lower living costs. He cited slight monthly drops and a brake on rising prices, crediting the removal of profiteering margins. The department has taken no part in the broader movement yet but believes the public is buying more carefully.
Spokane Building Trades council ordered a referendum on a general strike by the building trades to oppose the open shop or American plan recently adopted by the Muster Builders association. The move followed a strike that yielded war demands, amid the same open shop declaration. Much of Puget Sound area remains navigable for the largest vessels.
A cluttered notice list advertises furnished rooms, housekeeping suites, and modern apartments for rent across Missoula Anaconda Butte and surrounding areas. Listings include prices such as 4 week for a room, 30 monthly, and several 2 3 and 4 room options with modern amenities. Includes details on locations like Commercial Ave Anaconda and 401 B Third Butte and mentions telephone contacts.
Classified notices advertise multiple properties and farm equipment for sale near Butte and surrounding areas. Listings include a Milton Street real estate bid, a 608 Locust Anaconda home sale, and a 491 acre stock ranch near Willow Creek with irrigation, cattle, and farm machinery. Also offered are 16 acres near Apex, 5,000 acre southwest ranches, Oregon short line access, and various vehicles, tools, and household items for sale. Listings mention terms, prices, and contacts, with references to George Klots and Apex, Montana.
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