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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
9
An old advertisement touts "Gets It" corn remover by Lawrence & Co, Chicago, sold in Anaconda and Helena, promoted as the world’s best corn remedy. It features a money back guarantee and urges purchase at drug stores. The copy mentions Fuller Drug Company and Parzen Drug as distributors.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds. It promises relief from stuffed nose headaches fever sore throat and sneezing and claims it costs only a few cents at any drug store. The copy urges taking every two hours and persuades against substitutes.
An old health advertisement promotes drinking a glass of real hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast. It claims internal sanitation cleanses the liver and bowels, improves digestion, and purifies the entire alimentary canal, promising benefits for constipation, bilious spells, and dull complexions.
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It claims easy application with a sponge or brush, fading gray strands after one or two uses, and presents the product as a youthful enhancement rather than a medical cure.
Helena Nov 30 The Rev John Chirgwin field secretary Montana deaconess school and the Rev George Mehlenberg Billings named by Bishop R J Cooke of the Methodist church to join him on a six day educational trip across the Helena area and into North Dakota Montana Idaho and Oregon meetings will be held in Bismarck Fargo Grand Forks Minot Glasgow Great Falls Anaconda Billings Pocatello Boise and La Grande Ore
Stevensville reports the Navy League shipped 11 boxes totaling 229 carbon pads to France for the wounded, marking its twenty third shipment. The group has received many letters praising the effort and plans another box in about two weeks, with a call for all league goods to be returned. The members are commended for their dedicated service.
A large trainload of twenty one beef cattle cars was shipped from Stevensville on Thursday. W. Mr. Hooper will lead the largest send of fourteen cars from Stevensville. Harold Bell of Victor and Homer Babbit of Victor each ship three cars. Roy Wennicott and Will Howard of Victor send one car. Ping cattle accompany the shipment. Wilbur Cook and J A Holt also head to Chicago with the cattle for Clay Robinson Company.
Whitehall reports two young Twin Bridges men Sylvian Moore and Aaron Parker died in Chicago after influenza while guiding cattle cars. The area also notes telegraph operator Florence Suddith’s return, Thanksgiving travel, a soldier’s return, a severe flu illness in Cardwell, and several local social updates including births, visits, and a Whitehall resident Jasper Bain’s death from Spanish influenza and pneumonia.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a about 65 percent rise in national forest grazing fees next year, doubling the pre-1916 rates. Five-year permits may be issued where stockmen approve. cattle rates range 80 cents to 150 dollars per head annually, with Wyoming and Montana cattle at 1 to 1.25 dollars. Sheep and goats are 25 percent of cattle, horses 25 percent higher, swine 75 percent of cattle. four-part-year pro rata method adopted. Also notes the Treasury sued First Bank of Musselshell, Montana for 425,000.
On November 30 the Magnificent Building of Elks 15 assumes control of a premier Billings structure, forming a central civic hub for the Midland Empire region. The new club aims to operate a Chamber of Commerce style department and host a reception for local leaders including State Senator F.B. Connolly and others.
State University has postponed its opening, citing a rising number of cases of illness among students and staff. Authorities plan to provide individual instruction for those who have alreadyarrived or are on campus, as the university reorganizes the schedule and facilities to curb the spread.
Helena reports show war savings stamp sales lagging the Tate monthly quota with more than $2,000,000 required to be disposed in December. November total sales stood at about $482,000 as states report weaker performance.
Helena November 30 Montana will receive at least $18 000 this year to aid the society for the prevention of tuberculosis in its education efforts and its war on the Brent White plague Mrs Late Morse state secretary says as a result there will be no Christmas Red Cross seals offered for sale this year in the state.
Leopold Beck now in charge of Villegenis the former Jerome Bonaparte home in France repurposed as a Red Cross home for wounded American officers. Floyd Gurnett promoted to second lieutenant serving in America. British Day celebration committee formed in Lewistown with parade and indoor meeting planned for September 1. Maj J B Lane, ex-state senator, returning from Red Cross work in France to Lewistown. Secretary Jarnett seeking approval for pending matters.
Dillon reports the Red Cross asked to aid Virginia City as influenza rages beyond control with about 60 cases among town residents and school children. Three to four students returning from Chicago are said to be spreading the illness in a town of under Boo population.
In Stevensville on Nov 29 a morning service at 7 30 led by Rev F J Satema Hamilton consecrated the Trankasii. A mixed choir performed while readings of proclamations were offered. An offering of about fifteen dollars was collected for the Helen Children’s Home.
Virginia City mourns John Carey born July 11, 1886 at Mont. He died of influenza after years in Sheridan and Virgin City as deputy clerk of court. Survived by mother Mary Carey and seven brothers including Matt Carey. Funeral held at Adobetown cemetery beside father and sister.
An ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the reliable, accessible remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets ease sour risings gas and fullness, letting you keep eating without starvation while restoring stomach digestion. Available in the United States and Canada for 50 cents a box.
A fragmented testimonial from a medical advertisement notes decades ago a man suffered stomach pains treated with morphine and a claimed remedy that removed catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. It cites vendor names and drug firms as distributors.
The report lists numerous arrivals and departures in Virginia City and nearby towns, including LM Van Etten of Butte, G Fischer on probate matters, and Talented engineers Alloway of Spokane visiting Barton Gulch to inspect the Metalion mine. It notes influenza closures, court actions, and two funerals for Sylvan Moore and Aaron Parker, victims of Spanish influenza.
In Missoula on November 20 a box of matches found in oats at the Great Western Sugar company ranch near Corvallis halted thrashing and saved a 1400 bushel crop and the thrashing machine and buildings from probable destruction. Local sentiment blames the Industrial Workers of the World or German sympathizers. A log chain had been concealed in a bun to damage machinery days earlier.
Missoula November 30 A preliminary survey of the numvorvia nee ney from Sistowla to ttawon will be ware Saturday morning. An announcement was made here by Crowe manager of the win Rind’ tation that investigations be Montana. Crowe said in Washington authorising the arse oe YEON from the government’s fund for the Furpote investigation mater.
Gerry Leary a 70 year old Townsend miner died in a chair in the smoking room of the Northern Pacific station in Helens while awaiting a train. An undertaker removed the body.
Helena reports sections face coal shortages as State Fuel Administrator M H Gerry Jr. urges county boards to cooperate with local committees. He surveys to determine each town fuel needs and has rushed coal to threatened communities in drought areas where farmers had no crops and no funds to buy coal.
Dillon notes cover a Lima campaign fund drive success with 256 contributing quickly, local court outcomes with two Sutherlands charged, and influenza reports. Also reports a German shell near front lines, normal college reopening, new dormitory plans, wartime injuries and missing soldiers from Montana.
Washington reports reductions in installation charges for telephone service. Postmaster Burleson announced modified rates for individual or party line service, private branch connections, and extension stations. The on premises charge and directory assistance fees are adjusted, reflecting a lower overall cost for subscribers.
Honolulu reports J Kuhio slanianaoie reelected territorial delegate to Congress will depart for Washington in early December. Initial plans include pursuing Hawaii statehood, a claim now denied amid foreign affairs updates from Peru. Meanwhile in San Francisco the Pacific oil division of the US fuel administration suspended all official activities after February 4.
A Humble Texas physician Dr J W Sandlin praises Tanlac as a superior reconstructive tonic after influenza. The letter notes 1400 cases treated, Tanlac's strong tonic properties, and claims it builds strength and appetite. It mentions continued influenza impacts and lists local distributors.
An old advertisement claims that regular meat eaters suffer kidney sluggishness and related ailments. It touts Tad Salts made from grape and lemon acid with bicarbonate to flush kidneys, neutralize acids, and improve blood purity, urging daily use before breakfast for a few days.
Dr. Edwards olive tablets provide a non calomel gentle laxative to soothe bowels and liver. One or two tablets at bedtime recommended for quick, pleasant relief. available in 10c and 5c to 1 per box from all druggists.
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