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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children, promising relief from constipation, biliousness, and stomach issues within hours. It emphasizes the fig taste, lack of harsh drugs, and directions on the package, urging readers to ask for the full name.
A patient from Madison Lake Minnesota recounts recovery from repeated hemorrhages after using Eckman's Alterative. He gained weight from 130 to 165 pounds and reports restored health, appetite, and sleep following treatment in Denver under medical advice. Advertisement promising efficacy in throat and lung conditions and urging inquiry and orders.
The Silver Bow Sunday School association hosts its fifth annual field day at Columbia gardens with a full schedule of events for boys and girls of various ages, culminating in a 6:30 p.m. championship baseball game between Mountain View Methodist and St Pauls South. Officials, bands, and a sacred concert accompany the day’s program leading to a 8:30 p.m. closing concert by the Boston & Montana band.
The state boxing commission has not decided action on Jimmy Clabby. John F. Davies notes Hicks’ clean record and avoids injustice. If Clabby faked or laid down, decisive action will protect the public. Regardless, he may not fight here again.
The article argues for honest, square fights and criticizes mismatched bouts in Hammond and Chicago. It asserts promoters lose money on poor matches and fans judge fights before the bell. The referee is described as supreme in the ring, with calls about decisions.
A fatal blaze at the home of Jesse Paquett in St. John parish Isle of Orleans near Quebec claims seven lives including Mrs. Paquett and five children along with an unidentified woman staying in the house.
Butte faces a pivotal game day as the Union association decides if local men keep control of the Copper club or cede it to the league. Payroll, debts near 2600 dollars, and a 900 dollar shortfall loom with four weeks of home games remaining and prospects of player sales to cover obligations.
Ossining New York August 4 Anthony W Grace was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison for the murder of his brother known wrestler Jack Grace. Jack Grace's body was found hacked to pieces in the Walden Social club rooms at Walden New York last September.
Secretary Lane hears Chippewa grievances about land use and promises aid if they help themselves. Little Bear seeks reservation land. 80 acre offers from 40 years ago are recalled. Lane notes pumping projects in Prickly Pear valley and future irrigation gains for arid lands, plus a Helena lake trolley idea.
German aviator Besser crashed his aircraft into a canal after a motor fault during a flight at Dortmund aero drome. He was saved, avoiding a collision with a large spectator crowd.
John Kelly a chauffeur escaped serious injury when his car slid down a grade toward Anaconda near the Tivoli brewery. The vehicle nearly rolled over as it stood briefly perpendicular after skidding. Sheriff Driscoll and Under Sheriff Smith were alerted by the Rocker operator reporting two men killed in a collision.
Interstate Commerce Commission orders major reductions costing express firms about 26 million dollars annually. New block system limits to 350000 rate variations, easing long distance charges while parcel post competition cited. Firms warn revenue losses could imperil express service.
One of the largest funerals in Butte recently gathered for Mrs Winnifred Kenny at the Florence hotel. The service was shared with the infant son who died shortly before. Pallbearers included Harry Hart, John Reynolds, Joe Kelly, George Crick, George Scott and John Bons. Burial followed at Holy Cross cemetery. Tomorrow a sale at 37-39 West Park street offers men's underwear at 60 cents.
In Calumet and Painesdale on August 4, organizers attempted to form local unions independent of the Western Federation of Miners. A crowded Red Jacket town hall session ended in disorder after federation executive Yanea Terzich ordered all union men out. Militia troops arrived as the crowd dispersed. A new organizing committee was chosen to continue the work, while a separate meeting sent a committee to Copper Range Consolidated General Manager demanding higher wages. E Mahaffey and Homer Waterman left for Denver and the southern peninsula respectively to push the federation's campaign.
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