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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
10
A vintage style claim promotes Danderine as a hair cleanser that lightens and smooths hair, removes dust and oil, stops dandruff, and purports to stimulate new hair growth over weeks. It urges purchase at druggists or cosmetic counters.
A vintage advertisement extols Cascaret as a quick relief for biliousness and irregular bowels. It urges carrying a pack for instant use, comparing its purgative effect to exercise and diet, and recommends a one 9-cent box with a prompt dose.
Honolulu reports smugglers have used Uncle Sam mail bags to transport opium into island and possibly mainland ports. A bag manifested from Nagasaki on the steamship Manchuria contained large quantities of opium. Government officials, led by Peyton Gordon and aided by local authorities, are investigating a scheme that could involve postal workers and multiple coaling ports and aims to identify leaders of the operation.
Washington considers a House resolution demanding full information from Britain after American James W. Rogers was fatally shot in the Central African jungle during a hunt ordered by British authorities. State Department officials say an embassy inquiry in London may be needed to determine facts and potential redress involving Belgium and Great Britain.
The Loyal Order of Moose convention in Kansas City filled three supreme offices by acclamation with D. W. Crawford Pittsburg as supreme treasurer H. Tt Angeles supreme implantada and supreme outer guard. Past supreme dictator J C Armstrong Pittsburg was named supreme dictator and Ralph W Eb Dongas Camden supreme vice dictator Walter E Dorn San Francisco and David B Shaw Boston were named other top posts. A lively contest for next year’s convention is noted with cities Los Angeles Cincinnati New Orleans Milwaukee mobile Toronto and Winnipesaukee among those seeking the honor.
An old time ad boasts GetS-It as a painless corn remedy. Claims include quick two second application, guaranteed satisfaction, and a money back promise. Contains mentions of Lawrence Co and other vendors in a chaotic regional ad style.
The text describes how trees show firmer bark and lighter color on the south side while the north side bears mold and moss. It notes moss, mold, and insects favor north faces, toads and ferns thriving there, and leaves darker on the north with smaller, tougher foliage on the south. Spiders, vines, and moss patterns are linked to sun exposure.
Butte Hot Springs defeats Wood in a clear 64 6-2 6-4 upset, showing the old-time champion’s form. McLaughlin fell to Wood, while other results include Perry over Kalispell and Karsted over Parker. handicaps to be set tonight as many new players arrive and spectators fill the hotel.
In San Francisco, the home team defeated Vernon 2-1 in a well played Pacific Coast League contest. The lead changed as Hitt and Maker were the talk of the game, with Auer advancing on Baker’s out and Musore driving in the decisive runs in the eighth inning before Vernon was held scoreless thereafter.
In Portland the game ended in a pitching duel as Kinwitter and Fitzgerald limited runs and Sacr mento with Williams driving in runs off three Portland doubles by Rodgers. No other clear headlines emerge from the mixed briefs across Los Angeles Newport and New York venues.
W L Hannan and R E Fotheringham of the Pacific fire underwriters tested Anaconda’s water system. They found pressure and flow satisfactory with three hydrants feeding ten hose streams. They recommend a future additional line from the reservoir to the distribution system, not necessary now but prudent as the city grows.
The Rev J M Rows pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Bozeman has accepted a call to the Presbyterian church at Anaconda. He has served five years and is leaving friendly ties behind. The church building valued at $60000 is a highlight of his pastorate. Mrs Ross is noted for Sunday school work. Dr Tors moves to his new charge on October 1.
The 3-year-old son of John Shakina strayed from home yesterday and was found near Three Mile House by Norris Climer. He cried but grew happy on sight of home, leaping into the automobile as it stopped.
W H Raymond named superintendent of the airline to replace J Flint who died. Raymond, formerly yard master, resigns. Thomas Garaty appointed in his place. P O Shea named yardmaster at Butts G Page. Seattle reports D R Campbell in Butte with others: John Hochstrasser, D F E Commn, St Paul, H S Brown, Harve Paddock, Wisdom.
Local residents and officials arrive and visit in the city. Lew Coleman and Harve Paddock from Wisdom conduct business, D R Campbell of Butte and HF Brown of Wisdom make business trips, Mrs. Sam Davidson and Miss Jessie Schultz visit relatives, A R Gilpin arrives as the new high school principal, Lieutenant Governor Allen attends the Deer Lodge pioneer celebration, Miss Fan Cole returns from Philipsburg, Harry Athey visits from Helena, and Mrs Harry North from Mullan joins relatives and guests of the Tuck family.
The famed Maurice Maeterlinck laments the modern notion of glory as he contemplates death and artistic worth. He recalls poets like Viller de Adai and Barbey d Aurevilly who died without acclaim, venting that current glory may degrade the artist's purpose. A separate note mentions white stains on hardwood tables fading when salt and olive oil are applied and left to absorb before drying.
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