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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
11
A garbled OCR item mentions Quaker names and various cereal products including breakfast biscuits and rolled oats, with scattered references to wheat, celery, and Corneal Tree. The text lacks coherent facts or clear events to summarize into a normal news item.
Narratives recount a 1875 to 1878 grasshopper plague that devastated crops across Montana valley farms. Settlers endured near famine as hoppers destroyed grain, hay, and vegetables while communities sought livelihoods in camps. Few animals survived and flour markets collapsed. recovery came slowly as new rail routes later opened.
A Butte man identified as George Weever drowned while fishing on the Mindelar river near Pocarena Idaho. His body was not recovered. He was a stationary engineer for the Butte Federation Land plant and had moved from Butte to a ranch near Mitwoka. He left a wife and three children and was last seen on Monday evening wandering beyond a dam area. The drowning occurred early Tuesday morning with few details available and an inquest possible in this city.
Welsh preacher of note Dr Edwards to preach Sunday in Butte with morning and evening services at the Welsh Congregational church. Prominent London linked pastor, long service in Wales and America, invites all Welsh people to attend. Plans include a Monday lecture and arrangements for local accommodations. local resident Mrs fame Kearle is named as a contact.
Sperial Dispatch reports Bitter Root land drawing strong prices as buyers push for acreage. George Brown of AtU Wankee took option on the Laity Tenet Carey estate at 67 per acre, the top bid to date. Property spans 2 acres with a tract once known as Woods. Carey claims it nearly sold though transfers not completed. Nearby Taylor ranch east of Kresa changed hands yesterday via Wolgemuth. value not disclosed. Davenport ranch also reputed sold. other locals seek land with steady salpry prospects amid frequent inquiries.
In Washington Aug, postmaster general seeks to save government funds by tightening routes this August and July. A Kimball piano promotion at Standindt’s voting contest thrilled young ladies. Lewistown’s Miss Naath Waite of Lewistown recalls the gift. A Montana newspaper reprints a grateful note from a Mrs. Rina plane sender praising tone and service.
The Montana agricultural program invites young men to a practical course covering stock judging, breeding, dairy work, and farm craft. Lectures by industry leaders, horse breaking, engine demonstrations, butchering, and English classes are included, with room and board at 15 dollars. Space limited to ten new students. over fifty have already registered. Principal W. J. Elliott of Nozeman announces the plan and encourages prompt application.
A garbled report describes a couple linked to a wedding amid an arrest or extradition order. County authorities pursue a suspect for a past attack, while a note hints at a railway matter and a clothing advert from Minneapolis. Details are fragmented and unclear.
Six men named Gus Nelven Peter Hunter Otto Hickman Peter Guntatsen Ernest Roselli and William Watson faced trial after a sheriff s office raid on suspected gambling. All pleaded not guilty. Attorney Collen represented the group. A hearing is set for Saturday with bonds set at 300 dollars.
Six youngsters named Bermea Gingvar James Sulth Nick Lally James Newcomb William Starter and Frank McMahon were taken to the county jail yesterday on incorrigibility charges. They allegedly haunt railroad yards and jump on and off moving cars, disturbing railroad workers. They were examined by the county attorney and released on the promise to reform. Nelle Hill was acquitted of malicious mischief for tearing down wallpaper and defacing paint in a house. The town notes a reference to telephone service with Bell Telephone’s reach and rates.
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