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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
9
A vintage warning urged mothers to treat cross feverish children with Syrup of Figs claiming to cleanse stomach, liver, and bowels of poisons and waste. It promises gentle relief within hours, highlights delicious fig flavor, and advertises full dosing directions on packaging for all ages.
A historical note promotes Cascarets as a gentle bowel tonic versus castor oil salts or cathartics. It claims castor oil weakens bowels, oils flood the system, and old methods caused harsh after effects. Cascarets are presented as safe, pleasant, with gentle laxative action, costing 10 cents per box.
A Muncie Indiana mother describes her toddler’s severe scalp condition with white lumps itching and oozing. After trying multiple soaps and medicines she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, washing and applying every two weeks, and within a week the scalp cleared and hair grew nicely.
Darrow defends his conduct amid questioning by Ford on the McNamara defense fund and a coded message to Leo Rappaport. He recounts meetings with Iron Workers officials, AFL leaders in Washington, and a coast stop in San Francisco before meeting C. A. Trehmoe, with claims about aiding those arrested in the Times explosion.
Runners began the second Mount Baker Marathon from Bellingham amid dark clouds and a blizzard threat. About 60 miles of racing lay ahead including Deming and Glacier trails, with top contenders Westerlund Haggard Riddle and Magnusson aiming for an eight hour finish if conditions improve.
In Walla Walla Washington Pleastoy Gaves was arrested after four years of making counterfeit half dollars and passing them to elderly victims and country stores. Police detained him today and he was later turned over to federal authorities.
A message from Point of Rocks warns of a cloudburst near Rock Springs Wyoming with a 40 foot wall of water headed toward the city. Residents in low areas have been urged to seek higher ground and stay alert for further instructions.
A wartime style report outlines Becker and associates tied to Rosenthal’s murder, noting gambling houses paying police, money transfers via Rose and Webber, and Becek’s presence. It mentions Verrella’s saloon murder and a suspect confession while detailing police reactions and lingering questions.
Two men, Hubert Frank Carroll and Thomas Mc Grath, were badly injured in a drilling mishap at the 1,300 foot level of the West Gray Rock mine this morning. A shoveler was unhurt. Carroll suffered severe head and facial injuries. Mc Grath had leg and chest lacerations. They were taken to Murray hospital.
Helen Taft and her sister will ride through Montana for a month traveling from Beverly to Minneapolis with chaperone Mrs. George N. Vincent. The party includes Miss Taft and Lloyd W. te Bowers nephews of the late solicitor general, who recently returned from England. Route details are not yet announced.
The Sheep Shearers' Union of North America No. L holds its annual convention at Alhambra springs with President M. C. Forrest presiding. About thirty delegates and officers attend, praising the resort's ideal conditions, baths, and cooler surroundings.
Marshall said he rejected an offer from four friends to form a fund to cover his personal campaign costs as Democratic candidate for vice president. He arranged with a bank to borrow five dollars to cover speaking tours and incidental expenses.
Special Dispatch reports at Alhambra Springs a four round exhibition between Mike Sullivan and Cyclone Jimmy of Utah ended in a draw. Cyclone delivered body and head blows while Sullivan showed bursts of power, with the referee declaring the bout a draw amid a large crowd. The card included other bouts and notable figures in boxing.
Danny Green III a former outfielder for the Chicago National League club and later for the Chicago Americans has been in poor health for two years and is now seriously ill in Salt Lake City. The Empire Athletic club wired Jack Johnson an offer of 5000 dollars to meet William Demetral tonight.
Craig Col July a1 Charles Frazen shot by a deputy sheriff and captured today. William Sartella alias William Morgan and Andrew Comstock, leaders of the Hole in the Wall gang, fled with arms toward the Hole in the Wall, pursued by a large posse. In Marksville Texas July 14 two thousand whites search for Leonard Potts, wanted for two Texas killings including Sheriff Charles Stevens last night.
Anacona news item reports Ick Verich a Servian Clifton Applegate & Co extension town arrested at noon by Sheriff O Keefe on theft charges. Nine men confined in a box car camp note he hid stolen items including a watch. Previous arrest involved striking a Montenegrin with an ax at French Gulch.
John D. Powers died yesterday morning at St Ann's hospital after illness. A Wisconsin native, he lived in Anaconda for three years and will be interred in Iowa. Survived by sisters Mrs J P and Mrs Dr Rodes of Butte, he worked at the smelter and belonged to the Mills and Smelter Men's Union and the Eagles.
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