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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
A Wyoming resident describes a severe blister outbreak on the nose face and neck that kept him from sleeping. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment four times daily, the blisters vanished in under two weeks and he was healed. Signed William J Winchester Sundance Wyoming January 3 1916. Free by mail with the Skin Book.
An old advertisement urges those with catarrhal deafness or head noises to visit a druggist for Parmint double strength. Mix one ounce with half a pint hot water and four ounces granulated sugar, take one tablespoonful four times daily. Promises quick relief, open nostrils, easier breathing, and reduced throat mucus. C B Hoskins Co. Butte and Puller Drug Anaconda supply.
An advertisement touts Nervous Periodical Headaches tablets by Dr Cheusenmiat of Loutevie. It claims two tablets at onset prevent attacks and suggests one tablet hourly to ease the condition. The product is marketed for relief from headaches, nausea, vertigo, and related pains.
Lewistown December reports the death of Mollie Tisdale age 40 who poisoned herself at her son David Rainey's home in Great Falls after a week’s visit. Divorced from her husband, a business man, by domestic troubles and ill health she was regarded as charitable with many friends.
Hamilton news rounds up local happenings including W Long visiting, Miss Gertrude Downing’s birthday surprise, a card party with prizes, and a postponed printing contract matter. Also reports on county warrants, Kensington event, women’s club gathering, and various town visits and notes from Victor and nearby areas.
In Seattle on December 11, receipts totaled 277 cattle and 288 hogs with hogs and cattle showing strength. Sheep prices held steady relative to Saturday's quotations amid steady market activity.
Thompson Falls December 11 The case against Ainsworth charged with the killing of A C Thomas was dismissed by Judge Clements on motion of Special Prosecutor B K Wheeler after Wheeler said Miss Colby had no further evidence and C A Russell refused to divulge. Miss Colby to be taken to Deer Lodge Prison tomorrow. appeal to be considered later.
Helena reports Acting Governor J M Burlingame revokes the November 28 quarantine on shipments of livestock from Missouri Nebraska and Kansas and from all public stockyards east of Montana. The move follows the livestock board's recommendation. Also noted are local visits and a marriage license issued in Butte.
Helena Dec 11 George R Metlen secretary of the state highway commission has written county commissioners detailing federal road fund requirements. Counties agreeing to meet the law include Phillips Beaverhead Park Yellowstone Deer Lodge Ravalli MinCuster Gallatin Musselshell Silver Bow Madison Jefferson. Of Montana's funds 69000 will go to national forests and the remainder funds five projects two of which are near Dillon and Miles City.
Washington report notes that Secretary Daniels urged private firms to prioritize government orders for military supplies and to speed battleship construction. Baker reported that many National Guardsmen lacked prior training, and discussions on universal military training and expansion of naval capacity dominated the military committee hearings.
A Brazilian town paper sells telegraphic news wire service Voy Wireless to local buyers, expanding regional access to international wire reports.
Washington reports general approval of the Justice Department inquiry into rising living costs. President Wilson says he will pursue collected facts before proposing remedial legislation to Congress. Officials say lowering costs may come from transport simplifications, public economy, and increased farm production rather than prosecutions. Further details on coal speculators were received by the DOJ from its investigator.
Washington date the supreme court will hear arguments on the Adamson law to determine its constitutionality in time for possible congressional amendments this session. The court set January 8 for the case and expedited the Missouri Oklahoma & Gulf railroad matter where a lower court held the act void. Hearings follow the Christmas recess with protections for railroad employees and railways under a stipulation signed by both sides.
Winnipeg, Dec 11. James Vincent, a farmer five miles northwest of Stonewall, and his wife were found dead at home by neighbors. Police believe robbers killed them and stole a substantial sum from a recent wheat sale. Both are about 38 and had been married two years.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the habeas corpus suit by H Snowden Marshall to stop the House of Representatives from delivering him to Washington for contempt. The lower court denied the petition directing that he remain in custody of the House sergeant at arms pending appeal.
Paris dispatches say Germany’s polite reply to Switzerland’s note on deportations in Belgium makes clear Switzerland has no ground to interfere unless its own interests are affected. Embargo on grain notices from Baltimore & Ohio state embargoes on all grain consigned to local elevators effective last midnight.
In French colonial waters engineers built shallow draft boats that avoid weed fouling by using aeroplane motors and propellers.
Anaconda’s Harold Christensen, famed Dane grappler, meets Otto Roland the Austrian champ in a finish match at the Margaret theater. Christensen, undefeated in over 1,000 bouts, seeks world catch archean throne. Roland, regarded as Austria’s best ever, promises a tough fight in a long, hard battle.
The Imperial shows Pillars of Society with Henry B. Walthall as a steadfast citizen and family pillar. Set in Norway the tale follows a young heir who becomes involved in philanthropy while a secret links him to an actress, leading to a confession and a surprising twist as the pillars of society are astonished. A La Cabaret with Ora Carew provides the evening’s comedy, promised to repeat tonight.
In the Paramount feature at the Grand tonight Miss Clark portrays a high-strung delicate soul torn between a devoted cultured guardian and a dashing young army officer. Her charm and sincerity win admiration as audiences follow her dilemma.
report states Houston will stay in the cabinet beyond March 4. Washington University at St Louis grants him leave as chancellor, while British production expands on modern methods and machinery under wartime pressure.
The ministry of munitions and industry leaders collaborate to modernize factories, training workers in new methods and tools. Large machinery with fewer workers is expected to lift food and industrial output, signaling a positive effect from the war effort.
The New York Herald reports that Eskimo children in Alaska are sent to government schools run by the Interior Department. Eskimo classrooms incorporate reindeer farming, cooking, carpentry, and village-focused programs. Apprentices become trained herders, supporting families and future leaders of their communities.
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