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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
9
Mail order medicine ad promises relief from rheumatism using S. S. S. blood remedy. Claims germ in blood causes pain, offers 50 years of use and personal advice from Swift Specific Co chief medical adviser in Atlanta Georgia.
The town held early draft exams as 200 men appeared at the clerk's office for sight and hearing tests then moved to Murray hospital for full medical checks. Initial results showed few defects but officials warned that about 15 percent would be exempt or discharged by higher boards. Citizens discussed exemptions, and officials urged orderly processing as the draft progresses.
The district board may deny or grant a temporary passport for Canada travel. If allowed, the applicant must provide a return date and assurance of no draft evasion, plus address details and ongoing contact with authorities. No state department passport is required for Canada, but draft subjects face possible delays.
Chief of Police J. J. Murphy bans all dabscene slot machines in Hutte. Detectives Morrison and Powell seize the first machine owned by M. Hryattka at 108 East Park Street and take it to the police station. Mrvattko will appear in police court today.
Doctors who conducted the first day of drafts in Silver Bow county reported many large waist lines among conscripts under 31. Exemption was not automatic for big waists if the job kept the stomach pressed. Dr. C. B. Rodes predicted the crowd would look different after 60 days in the sun with a gun and a 40 pound pack during a 10 day trip to Helena and Great Falls.
An advertisement touts Toe Mint as a new, harmless foot remedy to relieve corns, calluses and general foot pain. It claims a snow white creamy texture and easy application, noting low cost and wide availability at druggists during hot days.
An unsolicited testimonial claims Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy cured a long term diabetes and praises the product. The ad asserts a 40 year tested herb formula and offers samples by mail from Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy Co in Rochester New York.
Walkerville city council debated a wage increase for all city employes at last night’s regular meeting. Most aldermen favored raises for faithful workers but urged legal review of taxes and statutes before any decision. A special meeting will decide the amount. The city treasurer’s report was incomplete. no fines or arrests were recorded. Health reports noted two scarlet fever cases, two measles, and one diphtheria case. The street and alley committee reported a large drainage improvement between Dunn Avenue and East TalY Street. The city hall remodeling contract was awarded to Patrick Delougherty. Firemen prepared for a municipality picnic at the Moulton reservoir with rides to the grounds and a bring-a-basket lunch.
Mrs Bertha Stone died in Little Rock Ark on August 2nd anniversary of her birthday and will be buried today in Butte. Funeral is at 11:26 O clock. Stone came to Montana in 1883 and moved to Butte after marriage. Surviving children are Mrs Dick Williams Mrs Beth Stone and Charles with two grandchildren. Recent notes mention a car collision and other local items.
Fragmented OCR outlines a funeral timetable with interment at Mountain View and multiple attendees. Names and places are garbled, but reference to a late individual, residence, and ceremony timing appear across scattered fragments.
The notice states that as of Novica Kujunvich will take place Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Joseph Stepieh on Gaylord Street. Services will be held at 130 o'clock at Berblan Orthodox Church with interment in Mount Fortal Cemetery.
A five member committee led by Mayor Maloney will meet at ten o'clock to push for settlement between the street railway company and its employees. The panel includes Senator W. A. Clark and Scott Stevens. It aims to end the strike disrupting Butte's transportation and public life.
A fire at the rear of the Riddell paint and art store located at 181 West Park Street around 9 pm last night caused no damage. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the flames, and investigators believe a tossed cigarette into rubbish sparked the fire.
The 5 year old Millward Eward died yesterday at 208 North Montana. Interment will be in Mount 3 Cemetery. Undertaking parlors associated with Central Presbyterian Church will handle arrangements and funeral notices.
The funeral of Charles Cingran will be held at his home 049 Foral Boulevard tomorrow morning at 9 30 and proceed to St Ann's Church where a mass will be celebrated. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. Auto transportation provided.
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