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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1918
Page
9
Readable items include condensed soup chili con carne relish chow chow and oats. Also listed are vanilla extract in a large bottle and a large package of oats, with mentions of a roman meal brand and a 286 success vanilla extract bottle. The tone resembles a grocery list from a 20th century ad.
In Butte a war chest campaign unfolds with Eugene Carroll as chair and Dr Gardiner urging unity against traitors. Leaders stress religious tolerance, pledge two-thirds trustee approval for donations, and outline parades, speeches, and overhead fund goals of about $20,000 to cover drive costs.
The county drive to raise funds for war relief will be supervised by Joseph M. Fabian with captains Ray Grace Williar Jimm Kaxin Crook Frank Cash Jr and others in Five and Nine Mile districts. Lieutenants are named for Melrose and Brown's Gulch areas with a dance and war chest meeting announced in Melrose district. A large patriotic demonstration is expected in each location as Ramsay teams up for a prelaunch war chest meeting.
At the Finlen hotel a banquet honored Kathleen O Brennan with remarks by Judge Jeremiah Lynch and Rev Father M O Barry praising President Wilson and US support for small nations. O Brennan urged Americans to back Wilson and noted historic bonds between Ireland and the United States. Also, paving work on West Broadway completed, crews move to East Park street on Arizona.
Washington April 29 the war industries board final conference with the National Woolgrowers Association agreed woolgrowers will not pay handling charges as the government fixes wool prices and directs marketing. Dealers to handle wool for 2 percent commission with 6 percent interest advance. growers to receive 76 percent of estimated value at shipment with 25 percent remaining. Government directs distribution and reserves first call on required portions of the clip.
A sub-committee chaired by Senator T J Walsh of Montana reported to the Senate Judiciary Committee a bill by Walsh aimed to curb I W and similar groups. The measure seeks penalties to deter violence and actions against government, society, industry, or the economy.
Chief of Police Jere J. Murphy plans a pending reduction in the Butte police payroll following a city council wage committee’s recommendation. A tentative list of suspended officers exists but has not been finalized or announced, with action expected to occur early today in employment order.
Joe McGowan and Harry McClure were arrested yesterday afternoon by police captains O'Donnell and Morrissey after an intrusion at Joe Booth Indian Tel room. The men fled to an alley then reentered through an open window, prompting immediate police action and arrests.
The funeral for Private Joseph Parko is held with a military escort. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs John Parko of Harrison Avenue, two brothers and two sisters.
A confused report states Tim Harrington of 208 Pacific Street Centerville failed to rally yesterday after attempting self harm. Attendants at St James Hospital note a Tate hour and referenced French postal authorities experimenting with an American pose.
The man v Anderson is set for Tuesday at 2 o'clock at White's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Anderson officiating. The remains of Harry McEwan lie at White's undertaking parlors awaiting word from relatives. An announcement expresses thanks for sympathy and lists many who offered aid, including Capt. A. N. Bradley and the Fourteenth Infantry, Butte Butchers union members, Hansen Packing, and Leonard mine workers. John Parko and family sign the notice.
An advertisement extols ORDINARY MITRO-PHOSPHATE as a remedy to strengthen delicate nervous systems. It warns weak nerves cause fatigue and poor memory, urging readers to seek nourishment over stimulants and to consider reputable food-based tonics for lasting energy.
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