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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
5
Fragmentary note discusses crate selection and packing for cantaloupes at Payette. References prices per crate and packing precision. Mentions apples and pies in a garbled context with numbers like seven pounds.
Manager Swarts defends allowing under eighteens at the Empress theater for a morale boosting performance of The Paul Roam featuring Charles Wildisch and a strong company. He says the playlet preaches against late hours and drug use, praising the drama as a powerful, educational event for local youths.
A two reel Cries company feature Rameses King of Egypt tops the bill at the Ansonia theater. The program includes The Caracuser and A Burnt Cork, Fearl's island song, Angels Serenade by Prof. A F Cammack, Capital City Alan, and In the Shadows. The show runs today through Saturday with high praise for the singing and orchestra.
A noted pathologist visited the Bitter Root area to inspect strange diseases affecting apples and pears. He and a government official surveyed Hamitton orchards, found some Duchess trees with a pitted surface resembling Bitter Spot, noted to be physiological, not infectious. Specimens were sent to Washington for preservation as investigations prepare for next season.
The health department received another shipment of garbage cans, totaling 600, after delays. Many orders will be filled as the last cans arrive, with some unplaced items likely to be needed soon.
The county convention drew 47 delegates with about 35 precincts unrepresented while Lewistown sent delegates as well. B C Russell urged independence from all parties and rejected compromises as Smith delivered the main address. Nominations were by acclamation for most posts, with Alice O'Hara praised. no county superintendent was chosen. Republicans plan to contest with Weed for sheriff Mueller for governor and Wentworth for commissioner. Delegates will attend the state moose convention in Helena, endorsing Al D Symien for lieutenant governor.
Convention rates were approved for the Western Railway Passenger Association to carry attendees to Spokane for the Merchenttr association convention, November 25 to 30. The plan envisions broad eastern turnout with special fares from Missouri to Spokane and from Chicago, plus rail connections from other states. Local mining reports cite new activities near Shelby and Belldigh Colyer, with dividends paid by companies and ongoing ore production in Kootenay and Boundary districts.
Report describes Wall at center and players including Ha her Mos Call Schmidt Wolverton Bently Noble and Houten in a lineup for a public ball game between the Flute's East aggregation and the toc tear. Town folk gathered, some wading to the river to view the scene as crowds filled the area for the event. One local’s relative was mentioned as visiting, with others traveling from Butte and nearby areas.
Whitehall August report praises local business leaders and residents for raising several thousand dollars to improve fair grounds and buildings. City workers ready streets and a ball game program runs daily with amateur teams. urban pride and local sporting events anchor the week-long celebration.
Washington April 28 An interior department meeting will decide if autos may enter national parks this season. Hundreds petition to permit cars in parks like Yosemite and Grand Canyon. Officials cite safety concerns from steep precipices and narrow roads as the primary obstacle. Concessions may be granted only under strict limits in the plan under Fisher.
A telegram from Washington led to a name change affecting the armored cruiser Pennsylvania. The vessel’s assignment shifted from Bremestan to Pittsburg as it was moved within the Pacific reserve fleet at Grhamerton near Puget Sound, reflecting postadjournment congressional actions.
An OCR readable line notes a record break in fish catch this year near Leyva’s fire, with references to Frank Reed of Oklahoma City and Avalnn Uatatina Island Cal. The fragment mentions a large tuna or similar catch, weighing about two pounds and nearly as big as a gator, with scattered remarks about other notes and claims.
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