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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
8
A vintage ad warns readers to beware poison ivy while enjoying woods and outdoor activities. It promotes S S S blood purifier, praising its natural ingredients, claiming it purifies blood and heals skin eruptions without minerals. The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta is listed as the source.
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a kinder alternative to harsh castor oil and calomel for children. It claims the product smooths stomachs, cleanses bowels, and avoids aftereffects, urging readers to ask for the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from California Fig Syrup Co.
About 35 city laborers who have worked twelve months or more seek two weeks paid vacation, arguing equal rights with officials and skilled workers. The union filed a petition through Secretary Sam P. Johnson for city council consideration, citing existing vacations for policemen firemen and many officials.
A quiz feature presents Q and A pairs on topics from literature to sports. Meredith Nicholson is credited for A Hoosier Chronicle while Mark Twain is linked to Puddnhead Wilson. Additional Q and A cover sports authority, baserunning rules, West Point oath, Uruguay's government, and a casino puzzle.
Prominent mining men and many miners attended the funeral of Caleb Crowley yesterday morning at his home 23 West Granite street then to St Patrick's church for a high mass of requiem. The family widow and six children were present. Active pallbearers included Peter Gallagher William Malloy and Sam McArthur. Honorary pallbearers were W H Daly Charles Ferns Jack Andrews J D Early William Kane and Jack King. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery.
On Monday September 8, Butte public schools end a long holiday and the term starts. Janitors clean and ventilate buildings as teachers prepare for the new term. The Silver Bow Deer Lodge Powell Granite and Jefferson counties teachers institute begins Tuesday with attendance incentivized by pay. Each county superintendent oversees her teaching force. high school principals and some substitutes will be elected before opening.
The advertisement promotes a twenty sixth semi annual cleanup sale urging value minded shoppers to attend at Bouchers by West Park Street. It emphasizes merchandise knowledge and good service as reasons to visit.
Ninety six year old Father Lawrence Palladino, famed as one of the west’s oldest priests, travels from North Yakima to Butte before returning. He first came to Montana in 1807, lived with tribes, and began work on The Indian and the White in the Northwest. He has long studied Indian life, language, and lore across Helena Missoula Jocko Flathead Spokane Gonzaga.
Last Saturday Joseph Casey of 58 Blue Wing Avenue Walkerville had a dispute with a boy his age, involving Mrs John Gately. Mrs Gately reportedly punched Casey choking him until his neck swelled, and a third degree assault warrant was sworn out against her by Deputy County Attorney Jackson.
Several street car men will go to Salt Lake from this city to attend the convention of the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employees which meets in that city Sept. 8. Alexander Blewitt secretary of the local car men’s union is the delegate with several others attending. John A. Hunt is the alternate delegate. Great Falls Missoula and Helena will also send delegates and all will meet here to take the Short Line for the convention city.
J H Morong and wife transfer lots 7 8 and 13 block 45 Northern Pacific addition and other parcels to Hi Gybert Klenze for 1.59. Anna Esther Landon and husband sell portion surface Iron Clad lode to Fred C Orem for 1. E G Smith and wife convey multiple fractional and whole sections totaling 280 acres in section 15 township 2 north range 7 west to Joseph J Thomas for 1. Joseph J Thomas and wife transfer northwest half west half southwest quarter and section 15 township 2 north range 7 west totaling 280 acres to W H Thomas for 1. Hanson MacPherson company sells portion Reserve lode to Gros MacLean. Charles Caddy and wife sell lot 3 block 60 Butte to Nora Burke for 1. Montana Realty company to Butte Land and Investment company lot 8 block 7 Travonia fraction for 750.
Alexander Blewitt, an old time employee of the street car company, has received a merited promotion. Manager Wharton has created a new store clerk office, placing him in charge of all stores used in the construction and maintenance of the system. Blewitt is being congratulated by fellow workmen and friends on his advance in the service.
The New Empire Company presents Charles Klein's four act drama The Lion and the Mouse as the season opener at Empire theater on Sunday Aug 31. Led by Della Pringle and C K Van Auker the company features notable stock professionals amid a play about the insidious lobby and money power in politics. Ady.
Visiting engineers call the pavilion the prettiest dance hall in town and locals agree. A big dance night is planned with 500 couples urged to attend at Columbia Gardens to enjoy warm-weather revelry and mountain air. Music provided on request by George Forsythe with the Casey Jones tune.
Umpire Rusty Wright from Butte and Missoula is described as gravely ill after rheumatism attacks. Fainting spells and fears it has reached his heart accompany his continued suffering. Charley Elsie has stood in for him on a recent trip.
During the Helena state fair from September 22 to 27 the Helena Commercial club runs a rooming bureau in the Kohr block to provide accommodations for visitors unable to find hotel rooms. Secretary Breitstein of the fair asks interested people to contact him promptly. he expects attendance to surpass all prior fairs.
A midnight arrest in a Montana street alley involved a 20 year old man who claimed to have been wrongly detained previously. He testified the police were “too damned smart” and was admonished to avoid dark alleys. Aubrey Osier received a 25 dollar speeding fine. A group of drunks and other minor offenders were processed with fines or dismissals.
Quartz street from Main to Montana is under repair as a cement paving crew works through the district. The Central Fire Station lies nearby, so work must allow rapid fire engine exits. The section between Quartz street station and Main will finish first, with the upper side toward Dakota leveled to aid emergency passage.
New Sanitary Store offers groceries and meats delivered citywide and countywide with special prices on Electric Light brand floor. Call Ind. phone 1985. Decorate your home with Carney's marble statues.
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