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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
3
An advertorial piece claims impurities in the blood rise in winter, causing fatigue and weakness labeled summer sickness. It touts 8 8 as a supreme general tonic to cleanse the system, improve appetite, and restore strength for both children and adults, with details from Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta.
The Butte Business College marks its thirty first anniversary under A F Rice and J L Rice. The school now enrolls over 300 students from the Northwest and is among the largest private institutes west of Chicago and seventh largest in the United States. Courses include day or night classes with Avery commercial branch and modern instruction methods. Founded in 1890 by Prof A F Rice, he remains head. Prof is secretary treasurer.
In Butte, Tom Walker, a Democratic congressional candidate, lost the race yet drew strong local support. Friends credit his plain character and long-standing public service, noting his core pledge was integrity. Walker trailed Evans, Watson, and Mrs. McDonald by 77 votes in the county, despite a narrow primary gap.
Invitations sent to Butte business men announce the opening of general offices and the Made in Butte exhibit at West Park and Dakota streets. Paul Gow, president, invites attendees to the Wednesday evening event from 7 to 10 with the Mines Band playing 7:30 to 8:30 and refreshments served.
Federal charges allege four individuals transported liquor in violation of prohibition laws. Individuals named include Charles Petek arrested near Roundup for four gallons of moonshine and J C Tuller Orin Moore and George Finton with 94 and 46 quarts respectively. Bonds set at 500 dollars and cases slated for Great Falls term starting in September. Assistant U S Attorney Kellum reported seizures of four automobiles and 136 quarts of whiskey with Kellum en route to Helena to finalize preparation before judge To.
The column notes a strong astro guidance for commerce and politics with anticipated fall surprises and a new leader facing scrutiny. It also reports Montanans including Elizabeth Chapman and Katherine Backman visiting Los Angeles hotels, with other Montanans registered in Los Angeles last week.
Canadian whiskey and other liquor seized by John Melia of the county dey squad in seven raids was poured out by officers after being ordered destroyed by Judge Jackson and Judge Lamb. The 19 packages valued at about 2000 dollars were trucked to the jail yard and broken with a hammer, forming a wide stream that ran to the sewer. This was the largest bonded whiskey destruction in seven months in Silver Bow county.
Wheat fields along the Milwaukee railroad are estimated to produce 5,300,000 bushels this year. LR Wahoxke requests 4,500 cars to move the crop. Thrashing is advancing in Salem Waltham and High 1 with daily averages around 15 cars. Some Grass area reports up to 60 bushels per acre, with other forecasts at 20 to 25 bushels per acre.
A Salmon Idaho mining company executive discusses ore output and plans to expand operations. He notes difficulties in hiring miners, suggests higher production could be achieved with cheaper copper and tin, and cites the Pittman silver purchase pledge as stabilizing prices for about a decade. He also mentions potential for other metals and current government policy effects.
Miss Dora Drowatzky arrives in Butte to organize the normal training course for the high school. Prospective students will be met early, with county graduates eligible for benefits. Regular students will take the program in their final two years, marking its first year.
Alice Hingston was granted a decree of divorce from John Hingston by Judge Lamb after cruelty was found. The defendant’s demurrer was overruled and he refused to plead further. Alimony of 40 dollars a month was ordered for the plaintiff.
David Gilmore has been commissioned as postmaster at Glengarry Montana according to word received yesterday at the Butte post office. The office at Glengarry is of the fourth class.
An old advertisement copy touts Bayer Aspirin as safe for millions of users and decades of physician prescriptions. It mentions a broken UAE packaging with directions for relief of headaches toothaches and colds, sold in small tin boxes of 12 tablets and priced a few cents.
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