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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
6
Irregular and mixed movement in opening stock prices showed no clear trend. Some issues hit new highs while demand for a few standard issues eased, with bonds steady and the market ending heavy after a day of varied activity.
Fragmented lines describe pork prices late September and various livestock receipts. Mentions shipments of flour and grains, market tone from Chicago, cattle categories and prices, and mixed sheep receipts. Contains numerous garbled names and dates, but references to stockyards terms and market quotes survive.
A garbled message hints at a failed sale involving money and travel. The fragment mentions currency exchange and a buyer departing with unclear details, leaving a murky sense of a transactional dispute in a small market setting.
Chicago markets describe August wheat as fluctuating with a bullish tilt amid tight supplies and strong hog and farm reports. Weather and harvest conditions in North Dakota influence prices while liberal receipts at primary points temper gains. Strong provisions and active sports shipments support values despite broader market agitation.
A fragmented market report from Kansas City notes strong demand and steady receipts across livestock and bulk commodities. Packers show active buying with cattle and hogs contributing to a firm general tone, while bee packers adjust offerings amid steady demand.
In Fort Benton on August 2 a district court trial opened in the case of Deidrick Schilling v Lydia M Kiser. Schilling sues for 1799 claiming money advanced and labor. Kiser counterclaims 1299 for goods and work. The judge suggested the parties settle privately to spare the jury a family quarrel. A court clerk allegedly swore an oath improperly during witness swearing.
Miles City August 8 The Northern Pacific is ready to receive cattle again after suspensions caused by the telegraphers strike. Two trains with cattle from Rosebud and a train of cars from Birney were shipped, with more expected from Fallon. The railway plans to resume scheduled shipments.
A retired writer details converting nine acres into a summer retreat near New York, investing in orchards and dairy crops instead of resort travel. He records yearly progress toward financial success through intensive horticulture and small-scale farming, outlining yields and plans despite pests and drought.
At an Aug 9 meeting Livingston council votes to enlarge the bridge to handle crowds and add footwalks with county support. They also call for bids on a concrete testing machine and for compiling and codifying city ordinances to replace outdated texts.
In Lewistown August reports show wool yield averaging eight dollars per head with lambs valued at two dollars per head. Some bands yield up to four dollars per head with market prices around two twenty five per head. Hobson stock sheep averaged two forty one per head and others at three dollars per head. Banks estimate eight hundred thousand dollars paid to shippers of sheep and lambs across Fergus County.
A Carnegie library plan is ready with a $10,000 grant available. Trustees were meeting to expedite the project and seek Montana architects to submit designs. The aim is to complete the structure before snowfalls, using all funds necessary for planning and construction.
Aug 9 city council lowers retail liquor licenses from 910 to 40 per year and shifts to quarterly payments. The reduction follows rising revenue from gambling establishments allowed to operate quietly. Dr Lewistow
A garbled WANT AD notice in the Standard invites ad responses, warning that only six ordinary words may be used. The piece hints at a display page and instructions addressed to readers through a care of the newspaper, with replies to be presented at the paper's office.
A terse call from an unidentified man in Butte has left residents puzzled as officials scramble to verify the source. No names, dates, or concrete details are available in the readable text, and authorities advise caution until more information surfaces.
Jobs offered by EMILoys WENT AGENcIEs and Parson’s Employment Office. Openings include 9 men for bark at $1.0 daily and hourly, housework duties for multiple cooks, and 4 to 5 plumbing trade learners with a two month course and union admission. Flyers advertise free catalogues from Coyne Bron Co Plumbing Schools in New York Cincinnati St Louis. Also aBright boys to earn up to $5 weekly selling Standards. Barber position available immediately with steady work.
Classified notice seeking a reliable woman with good address for nursing or teaching experience. References required. Apply to Hox 105 in Helena Montana.
WANTED AGENTS TO SELL GOODS ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Easy terms offered by local installment company with address 238 Main St Butte. Additional listing notes 298 Main St Butte. Requires prompt sales of merchandise on installment plan.
Fragmented classified notice from Butte area seeking employment. The ad mentions a competent woman seeking work in city or country as chambermaid or cook and second in hotel. Includes references to blacksmith tools and general hotel duties.
Wanted boarders private family near the B A P depot. Address CM. Standard Butte.
Lost dog notice for a two year old black and white English setter. Finder should notify Mastey at 4 W. Third, Anaconda to receive a $10 reward.
Readable OCR fragment lists several assay offices with names and addresses in Butte and nearby regions. Includes ORWIS & WALKER ASSAYERS AND chemists 10s N. Wyo Butte and ROMBAUER & CO ASSAYERS chemists 21 B. Grantie st Butte. Other entries mention THOS BUGGY ASSAYER and PAUL B MIER ASSAYER.
A fragment catalog of Butte and Anaconda ads lists a licensed scavenger for night work with contact at 31 E Broadway Butte plus mining location notices, carpet and rug weaving offerings, and a Mrs Birthright service at 14 W Broadway. Includes addresses on Main Street Butte Locust Street Anaconda and references to home confinement and nursing or midwife hints.
The assessment roll of Deer county Montana has been completed and turned over by the assessor. The board of commissioners will meet as a board of equalization on Mondays and Tuesdays from July 17, 1905, until August 1, 1966, inclusive, unless business requires otherwise.
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