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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
4
A testimonial from Mrs Hetty Webster of Milwaukee Wisconsin claims Plant Juice cured years of stomach fiver kidney trouble and constipation. She says digestion improved and appetite returned after one bottle and recommends the remedy widely.
An old promotional item touts Hyomei as the cure for catarrh by destroying germs in the head nose and throat. It claims inhaling medicated air via a pocket device from Smith Drug Co Anaconda Paxson Rockefeller area druggists sells complete treatment with a passive guarantee if results aren’t secured.
Montana's compensation law for livestock killed by health authorities is praised as a model by the United States Livestock Sanitary association during a Chicago meeting. The law funds emergency indemnity without burdening livestock owners, with a one mill levy and possible adjustment in emergencies. It avoids appraiser delays common in other states.
Montana university leadership considers holding the inauguration of President Edwin C. Elliott during next June’s commencement week. Board members discussed sites at Missoula Bozeman Dillon and Butte for formal ceremonies across state campuses.
Miles City reports quote Dr. W J Butler state veterinarian of Montana declaring there has never been an anthrax case in Montana. He says rumors of cases near Butte are false and urges no cattle destruction or burnings or quarantines.
Bozeman reports a grazing season on Gallatin national forest with about 61000 head of sheep and 8200 cattle and horses. Supervisor RE Bodley completed the annual grazing report to be submitted to the district forester at Missoula and then to the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington.
In a contempt ruling Judge McCulloch fined George Metcalf $150 after Metcalf attacked the court and commissioners in articles about suits by Metcalf to oust Commissioners Ward and Tillman. The defense and others denied improper influence, but Metcalf refused to explain his actions, prompting the personal punishment as a warning to the community.
In Park county within 24 hours two hunters shot themselves and survived. John Patt suffered leg injuries requiring amputation of the foot at Park hospital four miles from the scene. Another hunter, a farm hand named Thling, shot himself through the shoulder near Shields valley and was taken to Fort Yellowstone hospital.
Beaverhead county district court opened with Judge W A Clark presiding. Jurors were selected after multiple challenges. The docket begins with George Grann trial for the murder of Steve Farrel. Witnesses include three Anaconda youths and Walt Mathews, Dillon resident, found dead by hanging in his cabin in a suspected suicide committed Sunday evening. Coroner L Ford presided over the inquest returning a verdict of death by own action.
Bozeman secretary Carl C. Widen of the Institute of Municipal Engineers releases a program for the annual meeting to be held at Billings January 19 1916. Wanted a girl to double stage and piano experiences preferred. Phone 198 Butte Maxie Carm
The president nominated William E. Murray of Hamilton as receiver of the Missoula land office and George W. Myers of Miles City as register of the Miles City land office, sent to the Senate for approval.
Philipsburg December 7 report notes W F Moore of Missoula in town for district term. Rep John St Page of Drummond arrived to prove homestead near Den William Hynes and Fred Reinal ship ore from Hobo mine. Dr E C Elliott arrives in Missoula as chancellor elect meets Acting President Scheuch and plans brief visit before Bozeman inspection.
A promotional note touts Cascarets as a safe laxative and liver cleanser for adults and children. It claims one or two candies at night can relieve headache biliousness bad breath coughing sour stomach and constipation by morning without griping.
Ad copy promotes Scott's Emulsion as a rich medicinal nourishment for children who catch colds easily. It claims the product is free from alcohol, harmful drugs or acids and suggests watching its beneficial effects.
The Rev G C Hennett preached at St Mark's Episcopal Church on the topic The Purpose of God and the text Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire The series runs nightly this week with a baptism talk and a sermon on An popular Truth He stressed that understanding God comes from fitting human needs to divine purpose and urged attendees to seek God’s will for true harmony and growth
A large gathering attended the funeral for Thomas Murphy who died from pneumonia. Requiem high mass at St Paul’s church, body then lay in state at the Elks temple before interment in Salt Lake City. pallbearers from the Elks and local foundry workers.
Officials praised improvements including a new reservoir and the automatic sprinkling system now in service. A brick 60 gallon capacity footed tank with warming apparatus prevents freezing in winter, and an additional fireman has been added to each shift to oversee the expanded protection.
The Standard reports closing sales of leftover premium items. Toming's Civil War history book from the Brady Collection sold for $50,000 to the government and is now offered at $1.00 each or $1.15 by mail, with cookbooks, wallet cards, fountain pens, and other items priced low. A hotel reopening event is planned with a committee and possible special train service for Newport. Former Mayor Patrick J Boyle won re election for a sixteenth term.
W C Summers of Kansas City Kansas testifies that three dollar bottles of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured his acute kidney trouble after doctors and other medicines failed. He endorses the product and allows its use in advertisements. Notary public confirms the sworn statement dated August 11th in Wyandotte County.
An Anaconda Daily Standard advertisement touts Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY calling it a sample sized bottle for ten cents. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and mentions regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes available at drug stores.
An advertisement claiming thin people can gain weight by using Sargol tablets. It states foods may not be properly absorbed, promotes a two week trial with 5 to 8 pounds gained, and asserts Sargol aids digestion and blood nourishment. Mentions six assimilative elements and guarantees of weight gain.
An advertisement urges readers to flush and stimulate kidneys by avoiding meat and taking four ounces of salts daily, claiming benefits for rheumatism headaches liver and nervous disorders. It touts a grape and blueberry based tonic and Jad Bale effervescent drink as inexpensive kidney aids to keep urine clear and blood pure.
An ad touts Zemo as a dependable treatment for eczema and related skin troubles. It claims rapid relief, non greasiness, no staining, and a large bottle priced at 100 dollars, suitable for pimples, boils, and rashes.
In Deer Lodge county Montana the Third Judicial District court schedules probate hearings for Olander Olson and Thomas Murphy estates. Provisions appoint showings for proving wills and issuing letters testamentary, with dates set in December 1915 and January 1916. Public notices name Charles Anderson and Thomas J McCarvel as applicants.
The funeral for Frank Hunavetz will be held at the family residence on East Park Avenue, Thursday morning at 8 o'clock, with a requiem high Mass at St Peter's Church at 6 o'clock. Joseph Russell's funeral is announced for Mahoney Undertaking Rooms with time to be advised.
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