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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
16
The Flathead Navigation Transportation Co outlines a timetable noting travel from Ravaill to Kalispell with a steamer connection and evening arrivals. Tickets will be reduced, and connections at Ravaill are arranged to join Readaway and Mug age trains for onward travel through Berti and Readaway.
George Simmons of New Orleans reports severe hair loss from sickness followed by bald patches. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent he observed hair regrowth and a thick finish in weeks. He endorses the trio as a proven remedy and recommends them to others experiencing similar shedding.
A historical notice centers on alleged cruel treatment of infants connected to Cuticura products. The document details claims of pain and injuries to babies, outlining serious accusations and references to medical or consumer safety concerns from the period.
A feature on X-Ark Sackett, famed silhouette artist known from New York to distant lands since 1866. He etched portraits of Henry Ward Beecher and Ulysses S Grant, plus numerous statesmen, authors, and preachers, often memory-based and noted for exact likenesses without new wrinkles. His travels yielded a vast, well stocked collection and a reputation for recalling faces instantly.
A Silver Bow county political scramble unfolds over primaries and county conventions. Democrats push early planning to influence delegates for the state convention in Anaconda while Republicans weigh timing and candidate activity amid busy campaigns and local offices.
A scanned testimonial letter from Mrs Erakinn outlines her 40 day weight loss using Rengo products. She describes feeling lighter and stronger, credits the program for improved health, and endorses the company based in Detroit with an offer to send free packages to readers.
An old advertisement promotes a laxative brand claiming rapid relief from chronic constipation. It urges readers to mail a token for a prepaid sample and to visit local druggists for the product. The copy uses jumbled spelling and implies a mail order offer linked to Detroit Michigan.
A swindling merchant Perkins built a reputation for memory by recalling a list of 100 names. A stranger challenged him with competing memory tests, but Perkins outpaced the man by recalling the names forward and backward. He explained his trick was memorizing locals on the main street of Kent airport, making the feat seem effortless.
In Pitsburg Montana an administrator sues over a deadly accident in a mine cage incident. Thompson died when a hoist cage dropped from the shaft bottom after the engine failed. The suit names the probable parties and seeks damages for the bereaved sister.
Rube Welch visits town for a race day event as family and local fans gather at the race course. A select party organized by Jack George Donahue from the Family theater will attend in honor of the popular performer with bets on a potential winning run.
In Wourth ward, Alderman William D Fenner bought Teddy the roan saddle horse from Alderman John Murphy after a ten minute face to face negotiation. Murphy offered the horse for sale and Fenner, after a test ride, authorized payment and receipt. The rapid deal ends with Fenner riding off as owner of Teddy in a record swift transaction.
Butte trustees at their weekly meeting recommended LE Haven and Amy Edman for vacancies in the high school faculty and Clifford J. Ball as teacher in the manual training grades. Contracts were awarded to Monta Toilet Co for town supplies at 808 per month and to Faint Co for kalsomining the Weber School at 88 CH. Evans and Jorn J. Davies supplied books for the library. The board approved a separate sewing room in the high school with a bill estimated to be low.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports auditor Cunningham and district secretary Branscoma announce broad reductions in fire insurance rates across Montana. Cities including Anaconda Belgrade Billings Forsyth Helena Havre Butte and others set to apply lowered rates once surveyors finish and as of noon. The new rates average about 8 percent across the risk pool.
Local notes from Hamilton describe a Sunday night revival gathering where officers faced disorder and threats aimed at stopping activities. Evangeline Williams faced accusations of wrongdoing as congregants were urged to stay and resist alleged false charges. Officials vow renewed pursuit of those involved and possible prosecutions. Surveyor General JF Cone and Secretary Thomas He. Carter returned to Hamilton today while W L Perry, once running a Victor newspaper, resumes his post.
Merchants Association of Butte reports a $130 balance from the Fourth of July committee. A “boosting Butte fund” committee was formed to publicize Montana resources, with pamphlets to visitors. Letters from Canada’s premier and Fernie mayor thank Butte donors for supplies. The Commercial Day committee readies for the big event with watermelons and prizes.
Aug 18 Dr Hopkins former president of Williams College died in Rotterdam Holland of pneumonia aged T years. He served as pastor in Kansas City before Williams presidency. He was son of Mark H Hopkins longtime Williams president. During the Civil War he served as chaplain with the 120th New York Volunteers.
The bulletin from Warsaw Indiana notes the condition of Miss Eva Booth Detter, commander of the Salvation Army of the United States, with details indicating health status and ongoing concerns.
A woman overcome by heat collapsed at Winona Lake during a Bible conference following her address last night. Friends aided her and she was improved today. In charge of friends she started for her home in New York City.
Omer K. Benedict, owner of the Oklahoma City Times, was today informed by the sheriff that Governor Haskell... awaiting the Amenean badenhip fleet arrival on the tip ton of effectancy. The seven days of entertainments planned in New South Wales will be elaborate, more so than ever before.
Guthrie authorities swear out another arrest warrant against Guthere for alleged criminal bet. Benedict volunteers to go to Guthrie to surrender and post bond.
Kingston Missouri August 15 Governor Folk has granted a three day stay of execution for Albert Filley who was sentenced to death for the murder of his wife a year old daughter and his brother He was to be hanged here on Friday delaying the scheduled execution by three days
Santa Fe reports that Governor Gurry granted a pardon to Rank G. Sherlock who escaped Santa Fe penitentiary 11 years ago and later served as a peace officer in Arizona until his capture.
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