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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

3

Butte Symphony to Open Season in New High School Auditorium

Director R V Johnston presents the first season concert by the non professional Butte Symphony Orchestra on Sunday afternoon December 17 at 3 pm in the new high school auditorium. Soloists Elizabeth Schwynn violinist Helen Coates pianist and Mrs Copinus vocalist headline a program with La bohème selections and the Metropolitan Opera star billed for the third concert.

Butte R. V. Johnston Tte Elizabeth Schwynn The Symphony Mise Helen Coates Coates Maude Powell Depera

Mothers Club Meet To Discuss Behoothouse at Community Den

The South Side Mothers club meets this afternoon at Gelock in Bennett's hall. Mrs Lucy Lester will read a paper on The Behoothouse at a Community Den followed by a discussion on the subject of cash for used furniture. Kelly & Alton advertise taking old store or range as part payment on new. East Park street phone 897W.

Mothers Club South Side Mothers’ Club Gelock Bennett's Hall Lucy Lester Kelly & Alton East Park Street

Woman sues over alleged life policy fraud case

A district court case details a woman claiming she was duped into a life insurance policy. She alleges J. Crossman pressed a man who provided a forged or fake policy and caused her to surrender funds to Harrison Mutual Benefit Association. The suit seeks two hundred dollars and names witnesses and parties involved in the disputed policy and its payout.

Harrison Mutual Benefit Association Polly Delty Judge Lynch Istuet Court Wemb Roach Harriton Poe Sayaan Psa Maretto Tierot Owen

Webster Circle Meeting Plans Election Tonight

The Webster circle of the Parent Teacher association holds its first regular meeting tonight at Sa'elock. An election of officers for the coming year will be held, followed by a short program. Refreshments will be served.

Webster

Emerson Parent Teacher Meeting Call Notice

The Emerson circle of the Parent Teacher association will meet this afternoon at o clock. All members are urged to attend as important business will come before the meeting.

Emerson Circle Parent‘Teacher Association Aas

Bargain Accessories and Gifts Highlight Holiday Sale

A list of discounted items including Pyralin Ivory Brushes Kiss Perfume Sets silk and linen handkerchiefs crepe de Chine gloves and leather handbags. Also offered are washable gloves toilet sets bead chains sewing baskets earrings and silver frames with prices ranging from 15 cents to several dollars.

Pyralin Crepe de Chine Handkerchie Vallieres

Two More Nurses Urged for Butte Tuberculosis Drive

The Montana state board of health bulletin urges two additional visiting nurses in Butte to combat tuberculosis. A local clinic is organized under Dr. Lanza with U S health service support, aided by Red Cross seal sales. Governor Stewart designates December 2 to 10 as Tuberculosis Week, urging early detection, fresh air, rest, good nutrition, and public education.

Butte Montana State Board of Health J. P. Riordan Lanza United States Health Service Tri City Alding Sgork Red Cross Stewart

Pink Pills for Pale People Promised to Restore Health

Advertisement claims women gain pink cheeks by restoring red blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. It touts improved color, brightness, and energy, urging sunlight and moderated exercise as free aids, and offers a full-size pack by mailing fifty cents to the Science Tablet company in New York.

Jams Medicine Co Sclenstady N.Y Dr. Williams

Commissioners Describe Themselves As Goats In Absurd Meeting

A chaotic county session features commissioners arguing with a deputy sheriff, dealing with unwarranted complaints, and joking about being goats. The incident includes misdirected blame toward the Milwaukee railroad and a tense scene with bystanders in the street.

Health Insurance Push Advocated By Illinois Official

Rufus Potts, Illinois insurance superintendent, urged universal health coverage at a Farmington event. He framed laws requiring every person to carry health insurance as a practical step to improve access and reduce uninsured risks.

Farmington Rec Rufus Potts Mllinois Center

Economic critique of private health insurance profits

A speaker condemns the private health insurance system as economically indefensible and morally wrong, arguing that more than half of premiums go to expenses and profits and calling for immediate reform. The remarks emphasize the need to curb corporate excesses in health coverage.

Deportation of Belgians in Accordance with Law

Amsterdam reports via London that Spain handed a protes t from Belgium over Belgian deportations. The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung quoted Het lin saying the action followed The Hague Convention article 62. The paper denied horrors and claimed coercion was needed for workers who refused. It also stated raw material requisitions aligned with army deeds and The Hague article 62.

Amsterdam London Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Hetlin Hague

Pedestrian Emphasis At Safety-First Conference

Baltimore December 1 The pedestrian is labeled the most dangerous yet defiant factor in street traffic at the second annual convention of the Safety-First Federation of America. Dr H M Rowe president of the American Automobile Association urged pedestrians be confined to sidewalks and cross only at designated points to reduce fatalities. he stated vehicle regulations are already strong and further changes would not yield better results.

Baltimore H. M. Rowe American Automobile’ Association Safety-First Federation of Americ Rowe

Strike Intervention Asked By NYC Street Car Strikers

New York City street car strikers Reziner William Fitegerala William Faber and James H Fahey petitioned President Wilson for federal government intervention. Officials doubt action beyond a labor department investigation.

Washington Reziner William Fitegerala William Faber James H. Fahey New York City Wilson Department of Labor

Newbro Drug Co Promotes Six Bottles for Five Dollars

A fragment notes a sales pitch by Newbro Drug Company in Butte offering six bottles for five dollars. It mentions Ace Ow Bake and Monees Seat as uncertain references in the damaged text.

Newbro Drug Company Butte

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