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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
2
A dated advertisement detail aims to remove freckles using a claimed ointment. It suggests buying Othine or similar product from any drugstore and applying as directed to reduce spots with minimal cost. The text imitates early 20th century marketing tone and uses unclear spelling.
Mrs Mildred Dyer of Redlands California writes about balancing chores with her husband. She credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving her health and strength as she pursued better wellbeing.
Gillette sues motorist John D. Pope for 1040 alleging false arrest following a collision on Silver Street and Emmet Avenue. He seeks 200 for vehicle loss and 60 for rents, plus damages. Other cases include Porter divorce, Kis divorce for extreme cruelty, Jones v Jones with custody, and Elisabeth O Meara estate final account and distribution.
At the Montana State Fairgrounds a record gathering of 10 woolgrowers will attend, with 1,348 entries from 20 top breeders of Hampshires Rambouillets Oxford and Crombred sheep. The exhibition opens Sept 7 at 1 pm sale Sept 8 at 10 30 am closing Sept 9 at 10 20 am Banquet Sept 9 followed by advisory board meeting. J R Wilson Wyoming Woolgrowers secretary to speak. interest high as buyers from Montana Dakota Idaho Utah and Canada attend.
The street policy committee chaired by Alderman M J Mulholland watched a Wear grader demonstration on Oregon Avenue as the city, already owning a large grader, considers purchasing a smaller unit for more street improvement work. In police court Mrs J Birk A Pura and John Roberta forfeited 150 bonds each on nuisance and liquor selling charges. John Carney was fined 50 dollars for vagrancy. Several others charged with reckless driving were dismissed.
Farmers in Western Montana start sending lambs and grain to eastern markets ahead of schedule via the Northern Pacific. W I Merriman notes optimistic reports from agents, with farmers underestimating crops while the department of Agriculture estimates wheat yields at 46.348 million bushels and possibly higher by several million. Grain, fruits and vegetables are all flowing to markets.
Mr Meriman notes strong threshing activity as the 1926 crop moves to market. Road crews must assemble more cars than in several years to handle the increased volume of grain shipment.
Ben Lyon delivers a triumphant performance in The Reckless Lady, a Robert Kane First National film adaptation of Philly Gibbs novel. Belle Bennett and 16 year old Wonder Girl Loist Moran are runners up in a strong ensemble including James Kirkwood Lowell Sherman and C Murray. Notable casino scenes set in Monaco feature high stakes gaming. The film opens yesterday at Rialto with nightly showings while tennis headlines follow tomorrow.
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