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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
12
A promotional note extols right living and timely remedies, endorsing the California Fig Syrup Co as maker of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It asserts proper use of medicines under suitable conditions and promotes the product as the preferred genuine laxative available through leading druggists.
New York World reporters chase the notorious Diss Debar case now focused on heiress and hostess Mrs Lillian Hobayt French at 23 West 33rd Street. Detectives probe a Mahatma temple rumor, while Fritz Augustus Hole, Billy Robinson, and others discuss the affair and the Waldorf hotel sightings.
Thomas Tavell and family enjoyed a desert road trip to Southern Montana and Idaho with stops in Dubois and Watley. The journey covered Watley Tagho and Toaho, with Lavell relatives visiting, and no accidents or breakdowns reported. The party included Mr and Mrs Tavell and five children, with Lavell doing most of the driving.
Aug. report by New York state board of charities details abuse at Craig Colony for Epileptics in Livingston County. Father recounts son's mistreatment during last month’s admission, describing dragging, exposure, and neglect amid concerns that “low-grade” patients are kept in substandard conditions. Investigation cites isolation issues and staff capacity at the 1,900 acre facility.
Detained and tried in federal court, Henri Martin, a Helena resident, faced charges of importing Alice Ausar from France for immoral purposes. The shipping manifest listed him and his wife aboard the vessel from France on March 6, 1908. Testimony detailed payments of fines and travels across New York, Missoula, and Butte, with detectives outlining the arrest and statements by Martin and associates. A separate report covers school customs at various English institutions and anecdotes from public schools.
Nancy McGee sues John McGee in district court alleging repeated beatings starting in Butte and later in South Dakota. She seeks custody of their adopted child Dulaine Pardee, restoration of her maiden Nancy Simms name, legal fees, and monthly alimony totaling $339. The case references events from 1906 to 193, with details on abuse and court actions.
An article notes the black duck as a summer resident of Adirondack lakes and streams. It describes mother ducks guiding and protecting ducklings, using warning quacks and evasive tactics when predators like hawks approach, and the dangers from foxes and larger birds. The piece highlights maternal care, the birds’ preferred habitat, and the duck’s status as a good table bird despite human-related perils.
An article argues that spectacular street lighting boosts a city’s image and commerce. It cites New York’s Great White Way as a prime example and urges towns to invest in illuminated streets to attract visitors, increase trade, and reflect civic pride. Election details and officials cited.
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