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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair. It claims easy use with a sponge or brush, saying one strand at a time yields gray-free hair by morning and after a few applications hair becomes glossy and luxuriant.
Puffed, aching feet are urged to use Tiz as a remedy. The ad claims Tiz removes pain from corns and bunions, freshens feet, and stops sweat and odor. Buy at drug stores and end foot torture for a year.
A reader reports six siblings and the writer suffered stomach and liver trouble since childhood. After taking Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for about a year they claim full recovery with no dietary issues. The ad promises money back after one dose and notes availability at druggists.
The Silver Bow Ministerial Association in Butte issued resolutions condemning a Sabbath desecration tied to a church picnic. The statement, signed by George D. Wolfe and Edward J. Harper, stressed morality and urged citizens to oppose the proposed violations and avoid participation.
The 1920 census‑based plan raises passenger, Pullman and excess baggage charges. Freight boosts range 30–40% by region, totaling about 1.356 billion dollars. The commission allows 0.5% more for capital improvements, estimating $94 million, with needs for 100,000 freight cars, 2,000 locomotives and 2,000 passenger coaches.
Butte Irish societies gather for an annual picnic at Washoe park Anaconda with special train service from the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway. A sports program includes multiple 100 yard dashes and other events plus a prize for the woman with the largest family.
Seventy five members of the Boy Scout troops of Butte depart at 2 PM for a 10 day outing at their summer camp in the Highlands. They assemble at Scout headquarters at 1 30 PM before the march. Instructors include Benjamin Owen John Whitney Dr J A Donovan T E Weinecoff L R Crawford Gen C S Warren R J Bowen Father Whalen and Ben Critten the camp chef.
Senator William F. Borah of Idaho will actively back Senate hopeful Harding in the pre convention drive and is expected to deliver several speeches for the Republican nominee, according to announcements from Republican headquarters in Chicago.
Harry Douglas, a student at Ohio Northern University in Ada, warned his foreign roommate to stop using his perfume. The roommate stabbed him four times with scissors during a remonstrance but Douglas was not seriously hurt.
Montana Sugar company officials announce a new $1.5 million beet sugar refinery in Forsyth to boost U S sugar supply. plans include 5 000 to 6 000 acres of beets, 600 ton daily slicing capacity, 85 tons sugar daily, and stock with factory price sugar privileges for residents and investors.
New York July 31 The stock market this week showed a decidedly downward trend. Many industrial issues hit year lows, United States Steel dropped to its lowest in almost two years, and offerings rose. Credit conditions remained tight with call loans the exception.
Washington July 31 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor will discuss establishing a civil service department to unite four affiliated government employee groups The federation has received applications from the National Federation of Federal Employes the National Federation of Post Office Clerks the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Railway Mail Association for such a department within the federation.
Miss Isabelle Fy of Basin Montana visits at the home of Miss Billa Lucienne Nettle at 118 South Arizona. A son was born July 31 to Mr and Mrs Michael Ratigan at St James Hospital, 1957 Garrison Ave.
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