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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
2
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offered as a mild liver and bowel remedy replacing calomel. Claims quick relief, no tooth damage, and improvement of dull headaches tied to constipation. Available in 25 cents a box at all druggists.
Deer Lodge December 15 John H Sullivan of Great Western Sugar spoke at a Deer Lodge Hotel luncheon urging local farmers to plant sugar beets. If 600 acres are pledged, contracts will be signed with an experienced agriculturist and Russian labor to assist. Separately a state land sale saw 1903 acreage sold near Mount Powell with top bids of 41 and 40 dollars per acre, average above 16 dollars.
Billings December 15 the Great Western Sugar company announced its second crop payment to beet raisers amounting to 625000 dollars. The company previously paid a similar sum, bringing the total to nearly a million dollars.
Helena December 15. The state law banning city auto speed limits is being challenged by Deputy Attorney General C B Wagner who was convicted for speeding and appeals on grounds the state statute removes local power. The case may go to the Montana Supreme Court while the treasury issues national charters to Montana banks and proposals for others surface as plans begin with capital of 26,000. A massive East Helena smelter stack project starts, with 35 to 40 bricklayers hired next spring and summer.
Helena reports a surge of cattle into Montana with 120 578 cattle and 29 186 he hauled from North Dakota and Illinois. State Veterinarian W J Butler warns buyers to test for tuberculosis within 60 days and notes cattle shipped from the East have developed the disease. He urges establishment of city and county dairy dairies where feasible.
Ernest Carlisle aged 33 of Livingston was killed in Miner Basin when a snowslide buried him during an elk hunting party. His death marks the third slide in the area in a year, with previous incidents including a soldier at Mammoth Hot Springs and a scare involving schoolchildren and a teacher.
Livingston reports deep snow and a hard storm in Yellowstone National Park and adjacent Park County drive hundreds of elk from mountains and over the park boundary as the hunting season closes. Not a dozen animals were killed in the county all season. about 400 elk were reported killed yesterday and today.
A parade of local visitors and former residents fills Deer Lodge as rancher Irvine, Judge and Mrs A C Spencer, Mrs C Wittkee, Frank Mack, Mr and Mrs G W Kraibell, Robert Selling, Mrs Eric Peterson, Mrs George Pederson, Mrs J L Craig and others stop by for brief reunions, court sessions, and social calls while en route to destinations such as Missoula Butte and Columbus.
Lewellyn Luse and Don Langehr were chosen to open the college debating program and will travel to Fargo, North Dakota, to meet the Dakota Aggies on January 3. Atherton pleads guilty to cashing a $50 forged check in Manhattan on October 4 and is sentenced to 15 months to 3 years in prison. A divorce suit is filed by Homer Thompson of Three Forks against Hattie J. Thompson citing cruelty. they married in Far West, Utah, 14 years ago and have two adopted children. County Treasurer Walter Davis reports $605,837.93 in taxes collected with $20,830.08 delinquent.
A vintage advertisement extols Keen Kutter gifts as doubly appreciated for Christmas. It highlights a broad range of tools and kitchen items from scissors and carving sets to sewing machines, kitchen sets, and garden tools. The copy promises quality, longevity, and moderate prices, urging visits to Keen Kutter dealers.
A Christmas suggestion for wife or mother, a Keen Kutter set of scissors and shears. The items feature fine steel blades, long lasting keen edge, and a patented lock design. Includes 7 inch shears, 7 inch scissors, embroidery scissors, and button-hole scissors. Guaranteed by Keen Kutter dealers.
A Keen Kuttter Carving Set offers a sharp edge that glides through poultry. The sturdy steel handles constant sharpening well, making festive meals easier and more enjoyable for both giver and receiver.
Governor Stewart presided at the conference of governors, urging expanded powers for state executives and addressing accountability for entire administrations. He noted Montana’s surprising election victory, citing prosperity from copper, wheat, and wool as reasons voters preferred stability over change.
The piece notes the candidate won many votes aided by the slogan He has kept us out of war and highlights a West region factor the woman 1 000 000 special train campaign tactic. It suggests the plan failed to convert voters and may have hurt Republican candidates instead.
Hazeman Dec 15 Wilbert Shipman 18 was accidentally shot and killed by Pace a relative while hunting near George Safley camp four miles from here in West Gallatin canyon Pace had rifle cocked and jumped over a log when fired bullet entered Shipman side and he died an hour later The man had been working at Wilsall but parents reside in the city. ALIOTT FOR NEW BUILDINGS Helena Dec 15 State board of education to meet next week Cha pello Elliott will recommend new buildings at state university agricultural college and normal school to support operating expenses for two years.
Curious observation notes that Texas contains locations reporting the highest and lowest humidity levels in the United States, highlighting the state's extreme microclimates. This contrast within a single state underscores regional variability in moisture and climate conditions.
The Lewistown convention at the Elks club elected Judge Roy Ayers as president with L D Blodgett as secretary treasurer. Officers include Mark Ezekiels Ben Cummings W K Moore and others. delegates favored beefing up the game warden force and discussed licensing reforms and future meeting locations. A legislative committee was named to follow up on resolutions and officers pledged ongoing cooperation.
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