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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
7
A fashion note describes cuff links as versatile like ties, with customers switching based on shirt color. Leys advertises the latest patterns in gold and enamel links, claiming quality and satisfaction, with prices from seven to thirty four dollars.
The ad lists Orton Bros as piano rental providers and notes a News Stand selling stationery and writing materials. It also reports a birth: a daughter born Aug. 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles F McKibbin of Georgetown Lake.
Sessions of the annual Hibernians and ladies auxiliary closed with officers chosen for the coming year. Montana members planned a statewide membership drive and youth divisions to teach Irish history and democracy. John Caplis of Butte named state president. other officers listed include Charles Regan Great Falls and James Duffy Anaconda. The next convention is set for 1921.
Two elderly men, ages around 60, were arrested on a complaint involving an 11 year old girl. Police Chief Larkin and Detectives ODonnell investigated a case near the old Miners' union hall on Talbott Avenue. One man ran a repair shop at 100 West Galena Street. Both were detained at the city jail for further inquiry.
A visitor to Butte, identified as the lieutenant governor, expressed interest in local matters. The encounter prompted brief remarks about state support and regional engagement with municipal leaders.
George D. Lounsbery formerly a Butte businessman now a Los Angeles resident with extensive interests returns to Butte for a short visit. He recently came from Australia where he represented a large canning syndicate based in Los Angeles. He plans to return to Los Angeles by automobile, with Bey E. joining for a Madison River vacation on the trip back.
The government resumed active control of sugar prices after an agreement between the justice department and the food administration. Licenses will be revoked for profiteering, with sugar to reach consumers around 11 cents per pound as the board’s pricing structure sets refiners at 7.28 cents and retailers allowed 1 to 1.5 cents profit. The House prepared to act on an amendment extending food control powers to retailers, aiming to curb profiteering while ensuring fair consumer prices.
Betty and Buddy explore the new city market in Butte. Vendors offer fresh produce with no middleman costs, promising cheaper prices. Shoppers eye bargains on bananas oranges peaches and more as a friendly crowd gathers early. The piece notes brisk attendance and the market’s aim to reduce the cost of living.
The city acts on meat market reform as inspector Stephenson directs a ban on fresh meat in open stalls. Construction will start on three enclosed booths with wire netting and ice. Dealers will face stricter inspections and show meat in sanitary displays as work proceeds. The market’s capacity is to double once booths are ready.
City council passed a resolution directing that all licenses revenue be split 40 percent to Firemen's fund, 40 percent to police fund, and 20 percent to health fund. The move aims to legalize existing collections without altering the regular budget. An ordinance for a municipal market manager was read and sent to the judiciary committee. Indebtedness stood near 1,000 dollars. A proposed street crossing at Arizona street with the Northern Pacific and Short Line again drew debate and was dropped after freight agent John A. McMillan said no right of way could be obtained. Public works estimates showed surface project costs excluding right of way and building purchases.
A steady stream of buyers filled the post office yesterday to order government goods. By day’s end 459 cans No 2 pork and beans and 370 cans cherry Nero were sold out. Postmaster Goodwin noted Tuesday receipts at 1100 dollars and expected Thursday totals to rise. Canned corn peas and 12 pound bacon sold briskly as demand surges.
Washington Aug 21 witnesses debate Kenyon bill to license packers and strip refrigerator car and stockyard access. Henry W. Lynch for stock raisers accuses packers of power and price manipulation while Louis H. Haney for Southern Wholesale Grocers attacks packers, claiming 25 percent of wholesale grocer business and looming monopoly. Eastwood of Norfolk defends wholesalers as honest and fair in practice amid claims of demoralizing stock producers.
The notice gives funeral details for Rick McLaughlin and Nettie in a cemetery service with interment at Holy Cross. It notes a time to be announced and references Joseph's church and a later funeral luncheon. William Byrnes aged 46 remains at a location awaiting funeral arrangements to be published.
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