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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
10
Gustaf Nelson of Gertrude Washington says ten years of rheumatism in his left hip and right arm eased after taking Tanlac. He reports better sleep, appetite, strength, and ability to work with less pain. Nelson praises the medicine for restoring his health and energy.
A vintage beauty notice promotes Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor hydrastis and other ingredients. It claims eye care by society women and actresses, promising bright sparkling eyes and relief from dark rings and bloodshot appearance. A free eye cup is offered with each package from Fuller Drug Co.
A personal notice from Eugene M Pullen, carpenter of Manasquan, touts a nonoperative cure for rupture once used years ago. He claims no operation, no lost time, and lasting results, urging readers to write for full information to his Marcellus Avenue address. Also reports funeral notices for Bickerstaff and Dragicovica with service details and interment plans.
Davis died at the family home on West Park Avenue on Wednesday morning. Richard Harding, the ninth-old son of Mr and Mrs W W Davies, will be remembered in obsequies at the home Thursday afternoon at 3. Rev A A Layton of the Baptist church will officiate. Interment will be in Hit cemetery.
William Devlin a 40 year old from Deer Lodge Montana was found dead in his room at a Salt Lake City rooming house. The gas heater likely extinguished while he slept and with no vent the gas filled the room. Authorities are investigating accidental death.
Charles Ditmar of Great Falls Montana is jailed in Sheridan Wyoming after prohibition agents raid a local garage and seize his touring car containing 80 quarts of whiskey. He drove into Sheridan from Montana, facing charges of transporting liquor into Wyoming.
Helena December 15 The list of those reported in political circles as candidates for the United States attorney appointment when President elect Harding takes office includes Judge Edmond Nichols of Billings Senator Slattery of Glasgow former County Attorney W J Seles of Great Falls Mayor Spear of Great Falls attorney general A A Grorad of Helena and several other contenders from Helena Bozeman Missoula and surrounding counties all Republicans with county officials and party leaders among the backers.
Washington Dec 15 Miles City Mont would be coded as the part of the Fort Keogh military reservation east of the Tongue river channel for use as a public park under a measure introduced today by Senator Myers Democrat Montana.
In Missoula on December 15 a smoker for two hundred business and professional leaders celebrated the state university football team’s success. Speakers included Mayor Wilkinson Physical Director Lechreiber Ronald Higgins and others with brief remarks from Captain Dahlberg and Congressman-elect Long. George Brances remains at large pursued by Hill County sheriffs after a bench warrant and Montana court decisions.
Reports from Providence and Massachusetts reveal large textile firms announcing wage reductions and suspensions. The Jenekes Spinning Company claims to be the world’s largest producer as workers are told to turn in pay, while K Knight Inc cuts wages. West Boylston Mills posts reductions affecting about 13 000 workers. Hoosac Worsted Mills in North Adams posts wage readjustments to begin Monday.
Washington reports the internal revenue bureau cannot grant relief from penalties to individuals and corporations unable to pay the last 1919 income tax installment due to tight money and business downturn. A separate Prague cable from Cadcho-Slovakia notes the government refused to entertain demands of communists seeking a general strike.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a loan of 32.34 million dollars to the Chicago St Paul Milwaukee railway company. The funds will be used to meet maturing indebtedness of the line to keep operations ongoing.
The coroner's jury ruled that a Ford driven by Joseph Furshong caused the death of Sam Dragicovich, with Bert Wilson present. Furshong admitted drinking and reported visiting the Three Mile House before the accident as investigations continue. Wilson was released.
The Knights of Columbus charity ball at the Montana hotel in Anaconda drew scores of guests from around the city. The annual event supports charity work and, although final receipts were not yet announced, organizers predicted a substantial total likely near last year's record.
Anaconda curlers played three games on their rink last night with a lineup that included Bess Payton Weikes Pavidnin Hadi Yardon Mines Ian Fly Skip Maestulen Norton Whyte Serve and Invant. Funeral held for Winifred Wilbur daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur at T W Hayes home on Walnut street Interment in Hill cemetery. Money tax receipts show large payments while some income tax installments failed to appear.
Douglas Arizona dispatch reports the Cananea Consolidated Copper Co will proceed to shut down January 15 despite Mexico lifting copper export duties. The decision stands even as US copper demand weakens.
The City Drag team in class A division of the city league bowling games at Tescher's alleys defeated the A C M team by the scores in a three game set last night.
Merchants in Anaconda report a wave of shoplifting as Christmas trade boosts displays. Articles from cents to dollars vanish from counters and one storekeeper claims to know who took goods without paying. Threats of arrest are made if the thefts are detected.
The Margaret theater presents the farcical comedy Business Before Pleasure about two Yiddish partners from the suit and cloak trade entering the film business. Sixty laughs a minute are promised with a villainous vampire subplot and a knockout ledger ending. A. H. Woods is credited as presenter, noted for metropolitan successes and past hits in New York and Chicago.
Yeomen of Anaconda initiated a large class Tuesday evening. An invitation was extended to the drill team to visit Big Butte homestead to exemplify the initiatory work before a large class on December. The team is preparing to take part under the foreman and the team captain.
A card party and dance are scheduled in Helena to aid the St. Josephs orphans home. The event takes place Friday evening, Dec. 17, with music by Larson Jayne Band. Committee in charge includes Gregory Seallon, T. J. Kelly, P. Men, and P. Gartland.
The Anaconda city council will convene Friday night with the newly elected members of the state legislature to discuss proposed legislation affecting how cities in the state may realize benefits or changes in funding and authority.
The Camp Fire Girls party in Daly gymnasium is postponed until Wednesday evening due to conflicting engagements. The group plans an evening of fun with many expected attendees.
Richard Harding, three month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Davis, died at home 407 West Park Avenue Anderson yesterday morning after a two day illness. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 2 30 o'clock with the Rev A Layton of the Baptist church officiating.
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