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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1918
Page
10
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It asserts the product cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves constipation, and restores vitality with a pleasant taste, warning to avoid counterfeit syrups and to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts as a safe remedy to flush acids and wastes from the kidneys after meat consumption. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast can ease dull kidney ache, back pains, headaches, and bladder irritation, describing Jad Salts as a harmless effervescent lithia water drink.
A woman recounts a dramatic recovery after using Mays Wonderful Remedy for years of weakness and ailments. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and soothes stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. Money back guarantee offered through Smith Drug Co Anaconda Newbro Drug Co Butte Paxson Rockefeller Co and other druggists.
Montana business leaders met in Helena to discuss freight rate reforms aimed at equal treatment for residents, consumers, shippers, and retailers. The committee plans sub committees to carry on the association’s work and oppose unreasonable rates compared with neighboring states.
During the past year vacant lands in Bea Verhead county saw rapid settlement with filings more than doubling the previous year. Many entrants were returning soldiers. many acres were homesteads and stock lands. Government inspections of applications may lead to filings being returned to public domain.
Deer Lodge notes detail county officials leaving for Jens to inspect roads needing repair. Local residents and visitors are listed with brief actions, including a funeral, business trips, fishing trip reports, and a river bridge contract awarded to J J Brieneman of Jensun. The county commissioners wrap up their monthly session and Powell County High School plans a 20 cent lunch function as a pilot.
The article notes Professor Stedie Teaving driving to Pioneer Lodge with Keuben Stiner to rally parental cooperation for a school initiative. He aims for a grand success and seeks broad community backing.
Prentywood residents learn Sylvester Hoven, one of several local men, was killed while serving in the war. The Hoven brothers and their associates at the A Gato milles est firm received official notice from the War Department.
Lewistown authorities order universal flu precautions after a survey reports 164 probable influenza cases. The plan bans theater and public gathering seating for those with colds and promises stricter rules if not effective. Schools remain in satisfactory condition. Fergus County Red Cross names Mayor Clark chair and Ritch as vice superintendent.
A long obituary style notice lists 16 dead Privates including Francia Perry and Joseph Hell, plus missing Privates William Waite and two others. It notes John Goldsby gassed, John W. Johnson a returned prisoner, and clerk W F Calhoun recovering from eczema. Mrs Calhoun has led duties at the court house. Mrs Mary Fhn Carpenter influenza victim.
A quirky ad-like article touts a corn remover sold by E Lawrence & Co and marketed as the only sure remedy. It cites Chicago and Helena distributors and promotes a money back guarantee while deriding other methods.
Advocates push Fort Harrison as a school for Gripples drawing pupils from across the Northwest. The plan envisions industrial emphasis and state support, signaling a regional education shift amid governance debates.
Three Forks December 6 The remains will be shipped to the old home in Madison Wisconsin for interment early next week. Born in Pitaburg Wisconsin February 1883 he grew up in the state and was a graduate of local schools. He lived in Piedmont for three and a half years before joining Milwaukee and later moved to Three Forks where he and friends were well known. Survivors include his wife and three children Eugene Lorene and Derist.
Local items from Three Forks record Benzla hosting a dinner at ALB Barnes and family, Mrs GoW ent, and guests. Pullock visits Three Forks then Lombard. Mrs J W Ross spends weeks at John Williams home in Piedmont. Thomas Lang returns to Seattle after Thanksgiving with relatives. Mr and Mrs 8 L Young dine with McPhail. Dr A Moore and friends visit Shell Sorrels home. Mrs Moore stays with Sorrels clan. Workman return to Three Forks from the countryside. L D Blodgett returns home after accompanying sister to Deer Lodge.
Dillon notes the death of Miss Tessie Connolly in Butte after influenza while teaching Roundup schools. She was popular at the local normal college and planned to return to finish her course. The issue also mentions an upcoming December cattle sale by Jones Land and Cattle Co. and record warm December weather with lingering snow.
Harry Smith, recently mustered out of the Navy after months on the Pacific coast, arrived home to join hundreds of other retirees. Wesley 1, stationed in Texas, and Hietee Christman with Luke Dono ve, formerly in the student training corps at Bozeman, were released from Montana State College. GW Anderson departed for Sheridan to oversee two new bunks being built by Madison residents.
Whitehall news notes a December report on Cardwell residents aged 14 days involved in a repair accident with a fatality. It mentions a widow and grandchildren left behind and records other local updates from Whitehall including visitors, births, and community notices.
Casualty notices list Simon K Fer of Pondera Claud Fuller of Butte and Herm of Harlowton as wounded or missing in action. Roy L Jameson of Trout Creek and William Frey of Missoula reported wounded in action. Mike Kehoe of Laird and Willam Frey are returned to duty after prior missing status.
Washington December 7. Orders for large candy shipments have been placed by the war department with a sizable portion to be rushed overseas. Other purchases for the expeditionary force include 965000 gallons of pickles. Newark team wins at Madison Square Garden as Standen and Corry finish first in the six event.
Old time remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound praised for darkening hair evenly this product restores natural color without noticeable signs of application. A downtown druggist notes it darkens gray hair after dampening a sponge and brushing through strands. It promises a youthful appearance and is sold as a toilet requisite, not a disease cure.
Central state legislatures prepare for a dry wave as many seek statewide prohibition, tax and budget reforms, and legal changes. Michigan Indiana Kentucky North Dakota Nebraska Iowa Missouri Kansas Texas amid debates on federal prohibition amendment and state finance measures.
Col. V. I. Lebedeff, former Kerensky minister, filed with Senator Hitchcock a protest alleging the Allied governments, especially the United States, failed to provide munitions and food to anti Bolshevik Russians. The statement was reviewed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and referred to the State Department.
Weather bureau forecasts for the week start Monday with snow on the Northern Rocky Mountain plateau Monday and Tuesday, then fair weather and above normal to normal temperatures. Pacific states expect frequent rain in the north and generally fair weather in the south, with nearly normal temperatures.
An advertisement touts Danderine as the solution for heavy soft hair, claiming it stops dandruff and falling hair within minutes. It promises glossy, lustrous results in two weeks and urges readers to test the product with a small amount on a strand.
A homemade cough remedy using Pinex pine extract is promoted as a fast, pleasant tasting solution for throat irritation and bronchial tickle. It claims quick, lasting relief and offers a guarantee for satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Fear of medicines for colds is groundless says The Blackburn Products Co. Dayton Ohio. Mentho-Laxene contains no narcotics and only ten drop doses are needed. Consumers are advised to mix with sugar syrup to form a home treatment. the manufacturer guarantees satisfaction or money back. sold by all good druggists.
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