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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
12
Frustrated by kidney troubles, readers are urged to try Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, touted as the leading remedy for both men and women. The pamphlet claims nationwide trust and offers $1 sizes, with Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton, WY handling orders.
Police chief Barney Fitzpatrick outlines a hair tug test to spot fake beggars after George Harrison was brought before Police Judge Murphy. Harrison, who had been begging with companions Donovan and another man, dodged truth and was returned to jail. The article also notes local events, a St Peter's parish picnic, a baseball game, wrestling at the theater, and a film bill ongoing at Gregson Springs.
Prince Peleg, a former cow pony from Philipsburg, now dominates Canadian racing. Owned by County Commissioner C A Tuttle, the trotter won thousand dollar purses in Regina, clocking 2:16 15 for three straight heats and nearly matching times in other races. Once dismissed as only fit for cows, the animal’s training in Canada transformed him into a top performer this season.
Enthusiastic meeting of the sons and daughters of pioneers in Deer Lodge county led to the formation of an organization with Mrs. T. J. Fleming as president and Miss May McHugt as secretary. Aiming to recruit members, a committee was named and Lt. Gov. Allen outlined the goals to foster pioneer interest and plan a Deer Lodge gathering. Members will travel by auto to Deer Lodge next Tuesday, with a St. Peter’s parish picnic at Gregson Springs tomorrow. Special rain leaving Anaconda at 4 p.m. and returning from Gregson at 9 p.m.
The county clerk and recorder arranged wholesale stamp purchases for voter pamphlets to be mailed to registered voters across wards. About 125 dollars estimated for postage of four cents per pamphlet, with more supplies to come. Numerous names and places appear in the report, along with notices of a Gregson Springs church picnic and local events.
County prepares an industrial contest for Deer Lodge youths with boys age 12 to 18 judged by potato display and girls making a hand made cornette cover. Winners will receive transportation to Helena for the state fair with medals donated by Northern Pacific president Elliott. Instruction provided by Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Bozeman at no cost.
Fragments show train times with stops at Anaconda and Butte. Entries note a 3:00 departure from Anaconda and a 9:49 from Butte, with unclear intermediate stations and times. The garbled OCR preserves some station names and schedule cues but lacks full clarity on days or train type.
Ancestral advertisement describes uric acid overload as causing kidney weakness and a range of ailments from rheumatic pains to heart trouble and gout. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure to strengthen kidneys and reduce uric acid, claiming relief in many cases and endorsements from Anaconda residents.
Mrs. E Sarnce of 117 Main Street Anaconnia reports kidney pain and backache lasting years improved rapidly after taking Kidney Pills. She says symptoms eased quickly and family noticed relief, crediting the remedy for better health.
Fragments show many local visits to Butte yester day with names like Joe Kelly Mrs W H Tripept and Miss Mattie Evans. social items mention dances at Scent dance C A 1 hath and a musicless event. also ads for picnic baskets and a nightly special train from Butte to Gregson Anaconda with scattered business visits and travel plans.
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