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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
11
During wartime, merchants kept stock and reported to the government, selling staples at near loss margins to meet public needs. They extended credit when outlook was grim, supporting the public when Uncle Sam called. The Christmas season promises brighter prospects if the community backs local merchants.
Various club meetings and advertisements listed for Anaconda area. Notices include Rebekahs Pythian Sisters and Central Labor Council meetings, sales of diamonds and sterling sets, home goods, and job postings. Also mentions coal suppliers, holiday season offers, and a call from Old Vets club amid influenza concerns.
The notice highlights Crescent Jewelry store in the Bluebird building accepting Liberty bonds and promoting a $50 blue white diamond ring while urging customers to view a money-back guarantee.
The four minute men urge a nationwide Christmas Red Cross drive to reach full participation by December 23. They explain how funds support relief in Belgium Poland and France and rebuild efforts for the wounded and bereaved. Speakers plan events at the Bluebird and Imperial venues with volunteers including George C. Jackson T P Stewart H G Coy and Captain Well Kelly.
Filmer A Sandford aged 31 died yesterday morning from influenza pneumonia. A well known local foreman at the zinc plant concentrator he leaves a wife and two children aged 3 and 1. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Woodmen of the World. The body will be sent to Great Falls tomorrow for services in that city.
The body of RK B Peckham will lie in state today at the Masonic temple from 10 o'clock until the funeral services under the auspices of the Masons lodge. Since it is not a contagious disease the public may attend. Burial will be in the Masonic plot.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ivancevich were held at the Tuttle undertaking parlor with Rev J W Hard officiating. A large number of friends attended and floral tributes decorated the ceremony. Pallbearers named include Louis Popovich Duson Vucasovich Mike Sam Carevich. The note mentions a rifle range event with scores and an upcoming funeral for Mr Peckham with a gathering at the Elks hall. Edw C Johnson and E R F H Clinton sign off. Gift stationery promotions appear from Standa Publishing.
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