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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
10
A Portland man reports dramatic recovery from three years of rheumatic pain after Tanlac. He credits the tonic with rebuilding strength, restoring weight, and eradicating the underlying causes by energizing digestive and excretory organs. The ad claims Tanlac treats the systemic buildup of impurities. Sold in Anaconda and Butte. Ad.
A reader from Platteville Colorado describes severe hand soreness from constant water exposure. She reports relief after using Cuticura Soup and Ointment, noting the skin improved within about two days. The ad promotes super creamy emollients for everyday use and soothing skin troubles.
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a versatile eczema remedy available from druggists for 35 cents or 1 for extra large size. It claims to remove eczema quickly and heal skin troubles, sores, burns, wounds and chafing, penetrating and soothing the skin as a clean antiseptic liquid.
A health note claims a tonic helps relieve persistent coughs that threaten lungs. It promotes Pine latcles and other ingredients as a remedy, arguing for its tonic and early use to prevent worsening symptoms.
Secretary McAdoo proposed special law to authorize one year continuation of Allied loans for foodstuffs and reconstruction materials without new appropriations. The plan envisions using 1.5 billion of a 10 billion appropriation, with flexible maturities for postwar loans and broader treasury authority to set terms amid anticipated fifth Liberty loan and global reconstruction needs.
Brest braces for a historic reception as President Wilson lands. The mayor issues a proclamation praising the event, calling for universal celebration and citywide displays of esteem across parties. Italian officials outline plans for a Rome visit with royal escorts, ceremonies, wreath layings, and citizenship honors.
San Francisco December 9 Strikes planned nationwide to protest the conviction and imprisonment of Thomas Mooney have been postponed. The Inter Defense League announced that all unions complying with a request will hold action until a special labor congress in Chicago on January 14 to review the case.
Washington Dec 9 Lieutenant Governor McDowell of Montana with Senator Myers and Representative Evans urged favorable action on the Myers one year homestead bill which passed the senate last session. The committee chair is ill and action unlikely before after the holidays. The Montana delegation expects a report then. Public wool auctions may begin under fixed minimum prices. War department announced wool disposal to highest bidder with rules and regulations. The minimum reserve price will be set below which bids are not entertained. An embargo on wool imports is under consideration by the war trade board with public notices to follow.
Great Falls reports Senator T. C. Larson of Teton county arrives to assume acting governor duties in Helena while Governor Stewart is away. Larson, president pro tem of the state Senate, will serve during this period. war-time rules allow women into rural carrier exams under same conditions as men. Also notes Hedrick Jr. death in Malad City and related family reactions.
We express sincere appreciation to tax men and fire neighbors for kindness shown after the death of our daughter and sister. Special thanks to Kelly Commercial employer, fire crew, Mrs Middleton, Mrs Zelinsky, St Paul’s choir, and all who sent flowers. Madalene Landry, Victor Landry, A Constance and family.
General Crowder told Secretary Baker that no army member has been executed for war crimes. He noted few deaths overall and that most military offenses did not reach execution. The report lists 12,357 officers and men tried by general court martial with 10,873 convicted, and shows enlisted desertion convictions were down from prior years.
In Idaho and Montana, lumber employers in the Inland Empire convened to renew the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen. Four district delegates from each east of the Cascades were named to district councils. Brig Gen Brian Disque, head of the spruce production division in the aviation branch, addressed the convention. Delegates west of the Cascades voted to continue the organization.
James H Higgins, 45 year old power operator and Anaconda resident, died instantly after being shocked at the Washoe smelter substation. He had worked at the Flat Creek power house and the Washoe plant, was a member of the electrical workers union and Knights of Columbus. Survived by wife and three sons, his parents in Chilton Wisconsin, six sisters and four brothers. Community mourns his cheerful, magnetic presence and many friendships formed during residence here.
Private Peter J. Mee, in France with the Eighth Infantry, writes a brief, warm message to Red Cross women praising their service. He notes the ongoing care, refreshments, and support given to troops, expressing deep gratitude from “boys in khaki.” A separate brief notes the marriage of Math Ay R. Mitchell and Alvina Lela Seely.
The ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid, claiming rapid action and no teeth damage unlike calomel. It targets headaches and a foggy feel tied to constipation, promoting 25¢ and 10¢ boxes and urging purchase from all druggists.
The Anaconda city schools will offer a Smith-Hughes funded night school course at no cost, with the state and federal governments each paying half the expenses. W K Dwyer notes plans for six week sessions in mechanical drawing and drafting, domestic science, and related trades to prepare youths over 14 for useful employment, with teachers funded from salaries and equipment.
Thirty one new influenza cases were reported in Moura for the 48 hour period ending 5 o clock. Red Cross officials and city health board urge women with nursing experience to volunteer for the emergency noting the work is as important as army hospital service. Deaths not yet tallied.
Peter G. Johnson fell mortally wounded on the field of battle in France July 15. His sister Mrs. M. J. Thompson of 408 East Second Street was notified yesterday. Casualty lists had already carried the unhappy news as the telegram was first sent to Mrs. Thompson’s farm residence in Mountain Home Idaho.
A colored woman Mary Coling is arrested on a charge tied to a robbery of a White man who visited her home as stated by Chief of Police O'Brien. Funeral services for Mrs Barbara Potega will be held at Mahoney rooms at 9 this morning with requiem mass in St Pan. Joseph Soko son of Mr and Mrs Louis Sokolich mourned at home. interment Mount Car Cemetery. The obituaries mention local residents and pallbearers Jezich Sokolich Ch and Tony The endnotes describe influenza precautions and a community chorus plan after the epidemic subsides.
A garbled OCR passage lists multiple names and places across Montana including Helena Great Falls and Great Woodward, referencing individuals such as J B Sneed Thomas Black Sandra William and others, with scattered affiliations and locales. The fragmentary item appears to be a notice or social column segment lacking coherent context.
A sale pitch from Orton Bross at 40¢ East Park Avenue Anaconda promotes buying a piano or phonograph to strengthen family bonds. The ad argues real togetherness comes from shared music and children contributing, urging readers to visit today to learn easy purchase and payment options.
Tom Baker son of Mr and Mrs Walter Baker is dead in Rochester South Carolina with his mother at his bedside. He was a former Milwaukee fireman from Deer Lodge and recently mustered out of the United States Army.
The funeral of Mrs Bar bara Dosega will be held at the Ritheney undertaking parlors at 30 Belgek. A requiem high mass will be celebrated at St Peter's Church at 9.
Obituary notices list the deaths of P Mahoney James MH Higgins and George Poindexter with funeral plans. Services, interments, and parish details follow at St Pauls church Hill cemetery Carmel cemetery and other local locations. Additional notices for Whirl Thiel Poindexter Wilkins and others indicate forthcoming arrangements.
The body of Lee D Miles lies in state as relatives prepare for funeral arrangements. An obituary notice will appear in future papers with details of services and burial.
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