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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
22
A volatile session sees stocks slide across sectors in Boston and New York with coppers and industrials tracking losses. A late rally narrows some gaps while coalitions and rail shares hit mixed floors. government crop reports and tariffs cited as slump drivers.
A canoe trip on White's lake ends in tragedy as William Bennetts drowns in seven feet of water after the craft overturns at 11:30 pm. Gertrude Brandy survives clinging to the gunwale with two nearby rescuers pulling her to shore. An inquest is ordered. Hugh Brandy and L H Recorla act to aid, while Bennetts’ body is recovered at midnight. Bennetts, 29, worked for Butte Furniture Exchange and lived at 492 South Main with his parents.
Wheat gains led by private crop damage reports fade after government figures show a large crop. September wheat near 9.24, corn weak from packer selling, oats and proteins mixed. Provisions soften with pork, lard, and ribs moving lower. cash rye barley and clover also noted with prices listed.
Chicago reports cattle receipts near 4 000 with market steady. Texas steers to 4 6 76, stockers 3 4 5 50, cows 2 2 6.19 and calves 5 F5G. Hog prices quoted by Hoge at 7 20 7 80 for light to mixed 7 8. Pigs 6 7 65 and bulk 7 25 7 65. Sheep receipts about 12 009 and market steady with native lambs 3 75 6 90 and western lambs 4 0 7.
Fragmentary notes mention daisies with price hints and references to cheese steadys and teams named Young Americas and longhorns. The text is fragmented with inconsistent terms and unclear context.
Reports from the Midland Empire describe busy dry farming districts with large harvests of high quality grain. Farmers like A. C. Logan and son plow hundreds of acres using tractors and a gasoline engine, aiming for early sowing of Turkey red winter wheat. Deep plowing and early seeding are cited as key to moisture retention and drought resilience, with Yellow stone county expected to plant far more acreage soon.
Two masked men forced 30 patrons against a wall at Cabry Buckely 821 North Main early today. They rifled the cash register taking $29 while the taller robber kept the crowd covered. They ordered patrons not to look in the bar’s mirror and fled toward Main Street.
Two masked men robbed Bob Carlson and Mrs. Peterson on North Montana street at 11 37 last night. Peterson lost $47 in cash two diamond rings and a book of receipts while Carlson yielded $2. The assailants did not threaten with guns and fled after ordering the couple to move on. Police were notified.
The speaker recalls a tranquil silver stream and shaded paths that evoke ease, a painting-like rural scene on the wall. A summer girl appears, bewitching and smiling by shimmering waters, stirring blissful thoughts and a yearning for a poetic escape.
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