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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
7
The principal branch office is at 119 North Main Street Butte. Telephones include business department and editorial department. Advertising rates are furnished on request.
Leys Optometrists promotes travel friendly items including Sun Classes Field Glasses Compasses and Magnifying Glasses. The optical department promises correct fitting at reasonable prices ensuring comfort for everyday use and eye care.
Butte readers get a snapshot of town life with visitors and business travelers from Whitehall Bozeman Deer Lodge Anaconda and Missoula. Mentions of upcoming Pipestone Springs opening and local society events fill out this community brief.
Don Baremore, nineteen, one of eight gunners lost when the American tanker Motano was sunk by a German submarine. He had earned the high honor of gun pointer on the crew that last year won the Atlantic squadron championship.
Maj. Gen. William L. Sibert inspected the entire American unit in training for trench warfare on a scenic French plateau. The march past featured four platoons per company, a marching band, and French officers observing as rain briefly interrupted the display. Sibert praised the showing, noting the troops’ training focused on technical trench warfare yet they demonstrated field readiness and discipline.
Mrs. Shea is charged after tires were slashed and stones hurled at a house during a dispute with her husband Jim Shea. Detectives Larkin and Lynch arrested her as neighbors and witnesses described the unrest at Street.
Washington August 16 assignments of general officers to the national guard and national army divisions were announced late today. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood transferred to command the 9th national army division at Camp Funston Fort Meyer. Brig. Gen. E. Vollrath to the 11th division. Col. J. W. Gullick to command infantry brigades. Brig. Gen. A. L. Tothill to the 7th infantry brigade. Brig. Gen. L. Lyon to the 85th field artillery brigade. No depot brigade commands announced. Shipping, production, and steel screw shortages noted for shipbuilding and general industry. Ocean depths near coasts highlighted, including the Swite Deep near the Philippines at 33,000 feet and Aldridge Deep near the south Pacific at about 21,000 feet.
A fragment describes horns growing inside a rough coarse brown skin like plush. It notes the subject will refrain from thrashing his horns in the brush for a long time.
A Portland Sisters of Israel notice reports the death of Mra Thomas Murray Spencer, wife of a prominent Butte and Portland figure. The Sisters declare a memorial honoring her long service with garlands, cornflowers, iris, and other tribute as part of their resolutions.
Final examination results show a high rejection rate with about a quarter to a third of examined men likely rejected due to physical standards. Those summoned but absent face enrollment on the accepted list, while named individuals on both lists are reported, including Mccann Darrew and several others. The piece also touches on astronomical notes and a brief social item about Mr. and Mrs. William O'Mara visiting at the Acoma.
The funeral of the late John Allen will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Reverend Thomas Waters, minister, will conduct the services at Rose interment in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Motor funeral arrangements announced.
Labor officials in Washington will receive telegrams from unions including the Hutte Carpenters and the International Mine and Metal trades council. Rene Rankin pressed for a conference with Secretary of Labor W R Wilton after meetings with Tom Campbell and others about mining work and interviews. Local committees from the Good Government league and Anaconda union crews paid respects at the carpenters meeting. Campbell reported efforts to organize a walkout and to set up further talks in the metal mine sector.
A man formerly imprisoned in the city jail received a permit to carry and revolve under Judge J. J. Lynch. The permit had been revoked by Judge Lynch earlier, and Trainor urged the judge to grant it, saying he was marked and needed protection. The judge granted the permit amid ongoing interest in the case.
The article discusses the nil organ appointment of premier and the government’s dependence on confidence of the house of commons. It notes the prime minister selects cabinet members and can dissolve the ministry by resignation. It also explains hereditary seats in the Lords and Canada’s native parliament with its governor and relation to the king.
The text notes the passing of Charles Te Gilder aged 82 with funeral arrangements to be announced later at White's Undertaking. Coemtargag appears as a garbled name in the source.
The remains will be taken to Spokane for interment. A funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o clock in the afternoon at the family residence 1816 North Alabama.
A vintage ad promotes Joye a liquid foot remedy costing thirty five cents at first class drug stores. It promises quick relief from sore feet keeping them cool and dry without baths or greasy salves and claims to end summer foot discomfort for active people.
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