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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
10
A vintage ad touts a painless corn remover promising instant relief. It claims two or three applications erase the corn forever with a bold promise and suggests visiting any drug store for a guaranteed product by Lawes fence Co of Chicago.
A home remedy claims to stop coughs in 24 hours using 2% ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to make a full pint. The ad touts quick relief for throat membranes, bronchitis, croup, hoarseness, and asthma, urging readers to demand the Pine Co product from druggists with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a long standing cure for coughs colds and grippe with claims it loosens chest congestion quiets croup and stimulates the bowels. Available at druggists for 60 cents.
At the Anaconda Rotary club meeting President Bender announced a club dinner to honor the Anaconda high school football squad and coaches Huntington and Blanchard after the big community victory. Dr Willits highlighted health literature and sex education. Dr Sligh praised wartime service. health week and local board of health duties were outlined.
Traffic Officer Beau Soliel arrested Albert Heaney on vagrancy charges after he offered a liquor deal to officers. Judge Daniels sentenced Heaney to 90 days in county jail, noting prior leniency and urging reform due to an attempt to corrupt an officer on duty.
Postmaster Turke clarifies that Special Delivery stamps only speed delivery and do not insure safety or provide indemnity for losses. He warns that intrinsic value items should be registered or insured, as uninsured mail with special delivery stamps carries no protection.
Uproarious comedy presented as a premixed variety show features a sea farce and a scene called the Three Mile Limit Date aboard a houseboat beyond the three mile limit. Refreshments pass along by steamboat as a hoot of continuous laughter keeps audiences in gales of joy to curtain.
The fragment lists officers of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Anaconda Montana with names including Lathrope Dunnt Tone Sigler Carlson Cole and Godvig plus trustees. It references community health funding, a city nurse, and talks of public health provisions, a potential one mill tax, and praise for Shoviin and Miss Mulloy for hygiene and school health work.
Anaconda high school state champion football team will be guests of honor at a banquet and reception dance at the Montana hotel Monday night. The alumni association reports donations from organizations, with Rotary Club leading support. Provost band concert precedes a 9 PM reception and midnight dance by Larsen jazz orchestra, inviting public participation.
John Jackson aged 57 and long resident of Montana died yesterday morning. He lived with his nephew J W Jackson in Anaconda and previously worked for the Great Northern railway in Helena. Born in York shire England, he came to America, moved to Anaconda two years ago, and was a Maccabee. He is survived by a cousin in Livingston and his Anaconda nephew. The body will be taken to Helena for interment following a morning service.
Official notice received by Postmaster Burke in Anaconda from the Washington postal bureau states parcel post service to Norway is suspended. The ruling from Christ Norway gives no reason, but requests forwarding of posted packages to Norway be advised or held.
Businesses and public offices closed from 10 30 to 1 30 to honor B F White with a home funeral on South Idaho Street. Episcopal ceremony followed by a long funeral procession. Survivors listed include Mina Stargaret White Carolyn White and Imerya White. Reverend Bennett officiated at the grave.
Patrick O Keefe MP for West Clare division and Sinn Fein secretary says Father Flanagan acting Sinn Fein president has no official authority. He notes no standing committee meeting since Arthur Grimm’s arrest, and asserts only Dail Eireann can speak for Ireland, urging public bodies and individuals to avoid British government snares until Dail Eireann speaks.
A jury found Wicain 3 guilty of a felony charge. The verdict leaves sentencing to the court as the jurors completed their deliberations.
Tentative plans by Anaconda Yeomen and Moose lodges aim to host a joint card party and dance to raise funds for the Salvation Army day nursery. Prizes for card games will be offered, details to be settled at a Friday Moose Hall meeting. The event seeks to aid the Army's nursery for children of working mothers by year’s start if a suitable location is secured.
The Salvation Army in Anaconda aims to distribute Christmas aid to the poor. Captain McDonald appeals for cash or in kind gifts such as coffee tea meat milk and groceries. Donation boxes placed in stores invite shoppers to contribute and volunteers will collect from the Valrod area. People may call to arrange donations of goods.
Fragmentary text appears to reference burglary charge and two young men with alleged involvement. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable. Context is insufficient for a reliable summary of a specific event.
Easy to follow directions mean a woman can color wool silk linen or mixed fabrics at home. Diamond Dyes claim to color all garments including worn or faded items in rich lasting shades. Gently persuades reader to ask a druggist for the Diamond Dyes Color Card.
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