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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1912
Page
7
An old advertisement argues for Cascarets as a dental and digestive aid. It contrasts primitive living with modern diet and exercise, claiming proper food and regular use prevent bowel decay and poison buildup. Consumers are urged to take small doses like food, and to buy a 10 cent box.
A physician's letter touts Fairman's Alterative as effective for tubercular glands and lung trouble with reported cures and weight gain. The ad cites patient testimonials, mentions costs, and promotes the Eckman laboratory booklet as evidence, listing Newbro Troy Co. and Philadelphia sources.
Terre Haute Aug 26 Eugene Debs accepted the socialist presidential nomination by informing newspapers his address of acceptance was ready for print. The speech argues capitalism’s oppression, calls for workers’ unity, and preaches industrial democracy, urging labor to seize control of the economy and end wage slavery. Amsterdam Aug 26, the British steamer Eton sank after collision off the Netherlands coast. all crew were saved and landed at Rotterdam.
The article describes chewing until liquid, softening Grape Nuts with milk or cream, and soaking briefly to aid digestion. It claims the food’s hard granules are ground by teeth and saliva, supporting teeth and aiding overall digestion, with readers noting improved tolerance of other foods.
Governor West arrives in Portland to push a citywide cleanup and purge of undesirables. He plans to move state offices from the capital to Portland and says a dedicated appointee will lead live investigations into vice, while District Attorney George Cameron clashes over deputy appointments in the effort. Walter H. Lick and John McCourt weigh future steps after talks with the governor.
New York Aug 26 Josephus Robyn, jailed after conviction for grand larceny linked to the Northern bank wreck, is reported to have continued speculative operations from the Tombs. He allegedly used a room in the criminal courts building with a telephone and typewriter, aiming to influence pending actions against former City Chamberlain Hyde.
A San Francisco police court dismissed the $3500 embezzlement charge against Mrs. Alice J. Brown after plaintiff David Nappin failed to appear and fled the city. Judge Shartall stated Nappin and his lawyers trifled with the court. A separate civil suit to recover jewelry remains pending.
Weymann won the hydro-aeroplane event at Wrente in France on a monoplane flying 14% kilometers. He led the return journey and edged Labourer in the final stage. Prizes: Labourer $30 and others: Benoist $2,000, Molla $1,200, Weymann $600. The three day contest, part of the hydra-aeroplane race, drew survivors from early rounds.
Washington reports the gunboat Vicksburg, patrolling off the Mexican coast, has a hull hole from a broken propeller. The Cleveland carries orders to Nicaragua to tow Vicksburg to Mare Island Navy Yard, expected September, while the Des Moines sails from Kosten on September 9 to observe Mexican ports including Vera Cruz and Tampico. The Vicksburg is not in immediate danger.
A concise promotional note from Postum Cereal Co limited local to Battle Creek Michigan highlights why Grape Nuts is a preferred cereal. It frames a reasoning for consumer choice and brand positioning in a period advertisement style.
Washington lag theme notes Sunday mail closures as the new portal appropriation bill passes. The public observes reduced delivery and no mail in lock boxes, with variations by locality due to sentiment.
Catcago August 23 Lloyd of Caicagawee named to head the mountain division of the Western Union Telegraph company with headquarters in Denver. The territory under his supervision includes Montana Idaho New Mexico Colorado Kansas and Mexico. Mr Liesa began Western Union service at Dubuque.
Pasadena Cal January 26 After three days of effort rangers and volunteers gained control of the forest fire threatening Devil's Canyon and Bear Creek. Forest Supervisor Crarton said if the wind returns there would be no further danger.
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