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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
7
A vintage consumer jingle urges parents to read the package for the brand California Syrup of Figs and to pronounce California precisely as Cali fornia to ensure a safe laxative for children, citing its fruity taste and full bottle directions.
A vintage ad promotes saving by thinking anew with the headline claiming the greatest storage is the human brain. It markets a fall suit coat and dress at the KING-COLE GARMENT STORE located at 115 West Park Street.
Oil men in Tulsa face a puzzling shallow water well in the industrial district that yields gasoline testing 60 by gravity. Veteran observers call it the real stuff but cannot explain the phenomenon.
Alma Michigan August 24 Rip Hagerman former pitcher for the Cleveland Americans is setting a semi pro record this year with Republic Trucks Hagerman has won 25 games in succession all he has pitched this season his ERA is under one earned run per game and his strikeout average exceeds 14 per game
Camp Perry Ohio August 24 Sergt Henry Whitaker of Company L Twenty first United States Infantry won the national individual rifle match with 289 of 300. Capt P EK Ramee of the Philippine Scouts was second with 287 and Ki E Oas Nevada civilian third with 286. Several others won gold medals in the event and Gunnery Sergeant J M Thomas won first in the national pistol match with 279.
Verna Leola Manning twenty died by a self inflicted bullet wound at her parents home near Kalispell after recent stenography training and a week at camp. Coroner deemed no inquest necessary as death was instantaneous and authorities noted mental strain from a busy summer. She left for the high school to pick up work but did not go, leaving a note of despondency. She is survived by her parents George and Mrs Manning and two brothers.
Deer Lodge Aug 24 Bert Brandt recovering from a stabbing in a Sunday card game. Visitors include Cc Henrold of Paris F Du Pont and A German of Charleroi. Local moves include Homer C Taylor becoming Powell county high school ag head. Several residents travel or visit. Wilma Thomas leaves for Seattle. the Reids attend a Spokane conference.
London notes polo hopes rest on Meadow Brook reports and the Waterbury brothers with Harry Payne Whitney as the backbone of America's hope though all three are past polo prime critics say youth may still prevail in polo.
August 24 Deer Lodge Judge George B. Winston presided over a quick, busy district court session. The county attorney charged Frank Brady and Claude and John Mac with robbing the Eliasen home near Race Track. they pled not guilty with Ek. J. Cummins defending. The youths are under 20. In Sadorus versus Sadorus, custody of a 3 year old child was awarded to the mother pending further action.
D S Rundlett of Minneapolis formed an advisory board for Sweet Grass county under Salvation Army auspices with H C Pound as chairman and Mrs Harvey Coit as secretary among others. Mrs Axel Arvidson named grand Adah by the Sweet Grass Order Eastern Star. News covers visits by Dan Askey and family, planned trips to Franklin Indiana, thirds annual Wolf picnic at Half Moon park, and social events at Otter creek ranch. Also reports tours of Glacier park and Yellowstone park, and a Montana wedding of Reno Biensfeldt to Leonard Stuart.
Whitehall August 24 report covers St. Bride’s Aid society Labor Day picnic at Wipestone Springs to aid parish home debt with a ladies served dinner and program. Visitors include Flaherty and Levitt families, Miss Butler from Spokane, campfire girl outing at Potosi Springs, various calls on residents, and the Rev Dr Gillmore departing for Helena retreat.
Kalispell hosts 218 visitors at its August tourist camp with praise from guests in Ithaca and Philipsburg Kan. The camp sits northwest of Kalispell in the fair grounds and features modern electrical amenities including electric washers and stoves.
Helena Montana August 24 Lincoln county reports a malaria case diagnosed by the county health officer and listed in the weekly state health board report for the first time in years.
In Dillon on August 24 a widely touted nonpartisan league picnic drew fewer than 100 attendees. B. K. Wheeler spoke briefly after a platform was built for him, but most remarks echoed pacific slogans. Attendees included a few Red radical supporters riding in cars from Butte.
Betty sighs to live under the sun and, with elf Happy Giggles, visits Sun Man. They float to a cloud near Sun Man's door where the sun’s playful guardian meets them, sharing lighthearted banter about daily chores and sunlight.
Betty dreams of meeting the Sun Man who jokes about busy imps filling rain clouds. He explains their duties watering Earth from seas and rivers, guiding the clouds to rain. Betty awakens as rain falls, learning to help at home and not complain.
Chicago August 24. Congressman K A Britten charges that 87500 dollars appropriated by the British parliament for embassy entertainment in Washington has entered the democratic national committee. He says evidence will be presented to the senate campaign investigating committee. He claims funds may swell if Wilson supporters prevail using money.
An old health ad claims iron deficiency weakens strength and nerves and promotes fatigue. It promotes Nuxated Iron tablets, urging a two week trial after meals and comeback test of strength, promising improved flesh and vigor if satisfied with results.
Advertises Diamond Dyes as the reliable choice for dyeing materials. Warns against streaking and ruining fabrics by not using the product. Mentions directions are included in the package for proper use.
A vintage advertisement asserts that Freezone instantly stops corn pain when applied, allowing removal of hard corns soft corns and corn between the toes without soreness. It notes a small bottle from druggists costs a few cents and claims to also remove calluses.
A practical guide on facial renovation using mercorized wax to remove outer surface skin gently. It promises a snowy whitening transformation and velvety softness, with daily use guidance and a simple home wash lotion recipe to reduce wrinkles and strengthen the skin.
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