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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
17
An advice column features reader questions on weight loss, headaches, catarrh, dandruff, rheumatism, and digestion. Dr Lewis Baker offers remedies, including a weight loss elixir, laxative tablets, salves, and tonics, urging readers to consult the listed address for free answers.
The Montana railroad commission filed its fifth annual report showing 99 deaths and 695 injuries on state rails in the year ending November 30. Of those killed, 44 were employees and 46 nonemployees, with 486 employee injuries and 110 injuries to others. The report details incidents by railroad and highlights safety recommendations, including dispatcher isolation and enhanced signaling. It also notes 4377 miles of state rails and several new lines under construction or planned, with timelines extending through 1918 and 1913 for various extensions and connections.
Representatives from Gallatin Valley retail firms met to organize the Gallatin County Retail Merchants Exchange of Montana. A constitution and by laws were adopted, plans set for a year of permanency, and officers were elected including President John Walsh Vice President J R Chambers and Secretary Treasurer E H Fisher. The seven member executive board will include these officers with two additional members to be drawn from out of town.
Washington December 4 The greatest single financial transaction in U S history was completed at the treasury department when Carmi A Thompson treasurer received 1 518 285 008 dollars in money and securities now two: the total includes 158 725 000 in silver dollars 2 198 000 in gold coins 270 885 000 in paper currency in reserve 897 847 000 in bonds and securities and 22 818 000 in national bank notes in process of redemption Land in Gallatin Bozeman December 4 The monthly report of the local United States land office shows 2 homestead entries for November 5 final proofs made on homestead claims 4 desert claims original life entries 1 committed homestead 1 state selection and 2 timber and stone applications Fees hid commissions amounted to 1 768 9 nd the sale of lands brought 2 198
The commission notes delays in loss and damage settlements due to incompetent staff and urges a law granting the railroad commission power to issue regulations on claim payments or denials. It advocates amendments to navigate obstructed waters authority, cites 20 captain licenses and 20 certificated vessels, and outlines a four area report on station and train service, charges, accidents, and navigation with a revised state railroad map forthcoming after year end.
County Attorney Fred J. Gibson orders a halt to raffles ice games and gambling at Park county venues with Sheriff Kitlorn expected to enforce at Hunter's Hot Springs. Samuel J. Jeays dies after being run over. funeral set at St Andrew's Episcopal Church. Mrs Harvat's son Paul plays Notre Dame football. Frank Nye dies from a paralysis related condition. Epworth League officers elected with Landis presiding. Edward McKieren and Anna Iverson wed at Hunter's Hot Springs.
An old advertisement touts Perspi-No powder as miraculous for underarm odor and moisture. It claims the product keeps armpits cool and clothing free from stains, noting a free powder pad and a 25 cent price. Listed sellers include Jefefier Co, C. B. Hoskins & co, Newbro Drug Co, Stone the Smith Drug Co in Montana towns.
Ex Senator W A Clark warns of tight copper supply as rail electrification and global demand rise. He notes only about two months of world copper in sight and foresees potential famine if production halted. Also reports on smelter troubles from Western agricultural hostility and the Thiogen process being tested to reduce sulphur fumes at Campo Seco and Salt Lake plants.
Berlin reports a new German policy barring American women from entering the diplomatic corps and linking foreign marriages to retirement from service. The measure follows remarks by Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and involves prominent figures such as Princess Maria Boccadelli Bologna. Chicago edition notes publication halted due to manul troubles and printing issues.
Henry Schoelkopf, Chicago dairy show president and former Cornell football player, attempted suicide in Milwaukee on December 4 by striking his head with his foot, according to local reports.
A fragile dispatch from Helena notes nobles assembling for a formal gathering. The report references specific attendees and ceremonial duties amid unclear text suggesting a planned session or toast.
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a safe cure for indigestion biliousness and constipation. It contrasts primitive living with modern excess, claims figs and senna cleanse stomach and bowels without harm, and urges readers to buy from the California Pig Syrup Company while warning against imitation products.
An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a universal stomach remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims rapid relief from sour belching fullness and stomach discomfort, with a 50 cent pharmacist sample case and a guarantee of digestion within five minutes. It targets readers with heartburn and improper digestion, urging quick use after meals.
A Napa County California veteran reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to treat two back neck carbuncles. He washed with the soap, applied the ointment, and within a week the carbuncles disappeared. He also notes scalp relief from using the same products for a scalp condition.
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