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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
3
Montana cattlemen report a surplus of half fat cattle with poor demand and high feed costs. Prices for fat cattle reach up to 14 to 18 cents a pound, while half fat stock struggle to find profitable markets. Local sales show steers trimmed to fit price constraints as feed costs rise and freight savings fail to entice buyers.
United States Commissioner Van Etten freed two alleged violators of the conscription act after county records showed ages. A drug clerk aged 31 in September 1818 was exonerated when records proved faulty. Ernest Hinder a carpet salesman aged about 30 was freed when age records showed 31. Berlin Reichstag committee met privately to discuss administration of occupied countries with reconvening set for September 26.
Ten women arrested yesterday in front of the White House for a national woman's party demonstration were fined 25 dollars each in police court. They gave notice of appeal and were released after furnishing 109 dollars each in bonds.
Charming new waists in delicate fabrics and varied styles tempt fall shoppers. Features crepe de chine and silk lace options with high and low necklines, offered in multiple shades to suit discerning tastes. Availability signals ready appeal for immediate wear.
Sale itemizes knit underwear for boys, girls, men, women, and children. Includes union suits in medium weight fleece, black pants, vests, pants, shirts, and knitted sets for fall. Garments described as fleece lined, with various styles and sizes, priced by size, with regular prices noted.
Two Lancaster women write to the Standard seeking marriage prospects in the West. One widow, 43, requests a gentleman 40 to 60 with no habits of drinking and a congenial disposition, while another seeks a nice man to write to her. A third Lancaster woman asks for a correspondence with a suitable man. The letters outline hopes to move West in spring 1918, with details on religion and thrift, and a brace of eligible men urged to respond.
In Copenhagen a socialist leader M Stauning warned against a separate peace between Russia and Germany. He argued neutral nations do not want any nation crushed and that a separate peace would empower forces to destroy individual nations, opposing humanity and international working-class interests.
Washington August. Chairman Stone of the senate foreign relations committee interrupted debate with two peace speeches denying any thought of introducing a peace proposal.
Mrs. M Frantzen of Butte offers her Red Cross services in France. She spent time in field depots and hospitals and has received a medal and letter of appreciation from the French ambassador in Washington. Elizabeth Scarrabough of the fund was named for the French wounded. The Frantzens will oversee five Pathfinder ambula nces sent from America and will travel via San Francisco to visit Mrs Frantzen’s cousin.
From Los Angeles the party will travel to New York and then onward. Fran Frantzen is set to head the nursing capacity. They expect to be gone about a year.
An early dawn in a hotel's lobby features a weary scene with a persistent inebriated guest and a dutiful clerk managing the disruption. The piece pivots to a Red Cross report noting membership reaching 9.5 million and growing by 25 000 to 100 000 daily as of August 29 1938.
Stockholm reports that Sweden views with concern a German export tax of 28 kronor per ton on coal shipments to Sweden. The measure, effective after August 15, affects imports and parcel post, stirring business circles amid trade tensions.
Four Marine recruiting offices in the district including Butte and TaGrande were shut down yesterday. Butte and district officials said the Butte station remains essential and will not close, despite the consolidation affecting Oregon Idaho and Montana recruiters. The moves impact monthly enlistments, with Butte viewed as a key hub for the region.
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