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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
3
A promotional remedy touts Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and granulated sugar as a quick acting cough soother. Readers are advised to take one tablespoon four times daily to ease coughing congestion and nasal blockage. The ad notes availability from B Hoskins & Co Butte and Puller Drug Company nyconda.
Washington reports total government expenses for the 1918 fiscal year at 1.2688 billion dollars, an increase of about 84 million from 1917. Major rises occur in compensation and staffing across departments while new projects are pared down except for national defense.
In Portland, Oregon, four women including Pearl and Ambia Horner and Mrs Ethel Moms conspired to seize a supposed 150 million dollar Dutch estate. They held distant relatives at gunpoint in Yamhill on November 20 but no will exists, say deputies. Harry Hosford of Portland faces rioting charges.
A feature on the Apperson car describes a nickel radiator plate with a large jackrabbit emblem. This unique marking, not shared by other makes, allows quick visual recognition from a block away for enthusiasts and observers.
M J Grogan a former Butte miner about 45 collapsed at the Park saloon as he tried to order a drink. He was carried outside but died after gasping for air. Coroner Lane ruled heart failure and sees no inquest. Relatives are sought.
Steve Anderson was arrested last night on East Broadway and will be examined today as to his sanity. He was taken into custody by Officer O'Donnell after complaints described him as acting queerly. While in jail he told Jailer Murphy he had not slept for days and denied drinking.
Teachers of the Sunday School Training league will meet at 7 30 tonight at the First Baptist church to discuss their work. All Sunday school workers are invited to attend.
A N Dead aged 3% and Walter G. Allen a longtime Butte tailor died yesterday morning at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements will be made when released.
Henry A Woodt of Plainfield New Jersey learned a close friend was badly hurt with a sprained ankle turning black He visited him The friend used Sloan's Liniment and within three days the ankle was nearly well In four days he was back at work Advertised price 25 50 and 1 00 at all drug stores
A fragmentary obituary notes Allen survived by his wife and several siblings. It references a sister Mrs F D Darnell of Buite and lists four brothers including UL Allen, with a father in Indiana. The text is incomplete and garbled.
Three hundred fifty newsboys of Butte will be guests of W A Clark the third at a Christmas dinner this month. A message said the grandson of former Senator W A Clark would host the newsies with entertainment provided for the boys.
Reports from the Young Men's Christian Association building fund committee show a supplementary drive to raise the total to 230000 for a new headquarters in Butte. Secretary will oversee as subscriptions rise, with $210000 already pledged plus an anticipated 5000 and 8000 from mining interests. First telegram confirms a 6000 offer, and a 3000 company contribution is hoped to push the campaign forward. Also noted are male stenographer exams for government posts at 100 per year and a robbery allegation involving Charles McGrath and Meghandel.
Kyosuke Iwai of Japan brushes off war talk as bunk claiming friendly ties with the United States. He cites no designs on the Philippines and notes Japan’s mining prominence. Meanwhile in Seattle a highway incident leaves Mrs. Mitchell injured by a driven truck firing at liquor smugglers, with the driver claiming robbery.
The Dominion government announced, though unofficially, that all weasels in Canadian waters must carry only essential navigation lights. The order aims to ensure safe passage and reduce glare on vessels.
Olive Tablets promote natural liver and bowel function to ease indigestion and stomach troubles. If a bitter mouth, coated tongue, poor appetite, or low energy occur, take one or two tablets for relief. Purely vegetable, olive colored, dosed without griping or cramps. 28 per box at all druggists.
The estate of Thomas L. Shevlin, former Yale football player, valued at 3 189 965 dollars, filed today at the capital. Inheritance tax paid totals 78 717 dollars. The will bequeaths 1 081 430 dollars to his widow, 824 91 to his son Thomas Henry and the remainder to Elizabeth Brite.
Modern Woodmen hosts officer election at Stevens and Manley hall in South Butte. Members urged to attend and amend, with the meeting slated for this evening.
A brief note states precautions were issued due to pried pox marine operations. The order, issued days earlier, plunged the area into darkness and declared that a real emergency exists.
Butte briefs note a Wednesday ceremony at 1036 Town Avenue hosted by Mrs Fumerton and Mrs Le MacMillan. Marriage licenses issued for Christ Brookins and Katherine King. Real estate transfers include Tippett to Tippott lot in Leggat Pos, Harrington to Patrick in Belle of Butte, and Hall Lumber to Billings Building Association.
A Christmas gift note describes a negligee for a girl who lounges and dreams. Apricot brocade with cream lace features a long tunic revealing Turkish trousers, cream net lace at collar sleeves and trousers ruffle, and beaded girdle strands with tasselled ends.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for all ages. It warns to buy genuine bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company and to avoid counterfeit products, promising easy bowel cleansing and a playful, healthy child.
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