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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1917
Page
8
Reader recounts years of severe itching and burning all over body and face. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, symptoms subsided and relief followed. The ad claims Cuticura works in most cases and offers a free sample by mail from Cuticura Department 1 Boston. Products sold nationwide at 25c and 50c.
In Granite County, the IWW threat and ensuing tensions led to the formation of the Granite County Protective association with laboring men among its core, aiming to shield against radicals. A large Drummond fire, incendiary in origin, sparked talks of organized protection, with branches in Hall and Philipsburg. Two IWW members remain jailed for threats, and authorities suspect IWWs in recent hay and crop fires, while dry farming failures depress crops and wage expectations.
Judge McClernan has returned improved from Seattle health trip and notes his department's affairs are in such shape no sessions are needed now. Judge Lynch also returns from vacation and decides no motion days for a while. Judge Dwyer, who handled matters recently, will take a short rest before resuming criminal trials in September.
The Navy Department ordered 5,100,000 pounds of canned peas for sailors, to be packed in 170,000 cases. Price not set, to be cost with a fixed profit percentage, aiming to cut out wholesalers and brokers. Estimated payment around $1.15 to $1.26 per unit.
John M. Evans was fined $10 in police court yesterday for striking Mrs. Sam Delasky at Copper and Alaska streets. Evidence shows Evans objects to his wife associating with Mrs. Delasky. Alexander Knittle and Maki also received $10 fines for abusing or on complaint of their wives.
The 1917 horoscope notes weak planetary directions including Venus Neptune and Saturn with Uranus favorable. It warns of personal and public misfortune, dangers at sea, illness, and war related anxieties especially for women and travelers. Predictions mention shortages, naval actions, and cautious days ahead for youth and pregnant women.
A six inch diameter turnip grown in Butte and ready by August 1 is highlighted as an enviable record from Meaderville and the Queen addition. Gardens are praised, with lettuce radishes onions and peas flourishing. A field preaching event is announced at Meade and Yale streets with Rev. W Grant Smith of Southern California delivering messages.
Sergeant Wells of Vancouver, famed for brave actions with a Canadian regiment in Belgium, will visit Butte to boost patriotism and support for the Red Cross. He bears multiple wounds, lost an arm, and escaped from German captivity. George J. MacKenzie helps arrange the event, likely next week, with details pending. Dr. R W Getty, Montana Grand Master of A F and A M, spoke at a Masonic banquet and noted the 1846 sewing machine gift.
The Women of Woodcraft, four local circles, plan an annual picnic at Gregson Springs next Thursday. They will raise funds for war relief and provide benefit assessments for Woodmen of the World members who enlist. Committees heads include Hemlock, Butte, Silver Bow, and Walkerville circles with named officers. Activities and prizes are planned, inviting Woodmen families and the public. reference notes a large nurse and mule export since 1914.
Mrs Hazel Olivene Jensen wife of A C Jensen the druggist died Friday night at home 1001 South Dakota street born September 27 1892 in Butte she is survived by her husband a son Paul two year old her father and mother Mr and Mrs W T Hoskin a brother William Hoskin two aunts Mrs Louis Conn and Mrs PA Stevens funeral arrangements will be announced later
In Butte a migratory worker, moving between towns, ate a lunch bought in one place while strolling down West Broadway. He joked to a passerby that he had eaten his lunch on the jump all his life, whether on the street or elsewhere, then wrapped the remaining lunch in tissue.
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