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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1916
Page
17
A collection of Anaconda society notes describes Christmas spirit at church and club gatherings. Missionary Society, Smilax Club, Country Club dances, a foundling quilt in Helena, and a new Ladies Quartet highlight community events and preparations for the season.
The Catholic Ladies fraternal society elected officers last week. County president is Mrs Mary De Siere Brennan with division president Miss Katherine Larkin and vice president Miss Mary O'Donnell. Recording secretary Miss Alice Burkes and Secretary Miss Katie Larkin follow, treasurer Mrs B Callan, mistress at arms Miss Alice Larkin, seating Miss Irene Smith, standing committee chair Mrs B Gillispie.
An old advertisement for Seth's Sage and Sulphur Compound claims it darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. The copy promises a youthful appearance, improved formula with turer ingredients, and quick results using a sponge or brush on small strands.
A list of officers for Mount Angelacourt No and St Pauls branch of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association is given with presidents vice presidents and secretaries named. The article notes the younger Tota Mu club hosting a Saturday night dance at Mabel hall with about 80 guests enjoying the event.
At a recent meeting Royal Neighbors elected officers including Oracle Mrs Emma Shaul Faith Lathrope chancellor Margaret Bailey recorder Mrs Addie Zelter receiver Mrs Emma Te Hubert marshal Mrs Helen Lieper assistant marshal Mrs Bessie Hedge inner sentinel Mrs Johanna Lindquist outer sentinel Mrs Margaret Walsh manager three years Catherine McHugh two years Frank P Lacox one year Irene Brackenburg delegate to state convention to be held in Bozeman March 21 1917.
In a crowded room Mrs Howard frets over paying a housekeeper Tam who fears she cannot cash a check. Katherine retrieves a pocketbook, offering carfare money while awaiting Mr Howard’s return and a hoped Sunday relief. The passage portrays a day spent balancing work, debt, and quiet hardship.
A wealthy woman dismisses the struggle of a poorer colleague over wages. Mrs Howard, blind to class hardship, is urged to consider others. Her friend Mrs Everts advocates recognizing work deserving of recommendation and fair pay.
Miss Cora Seline reports on the vocational congress in Bozeman stressing practical education for women. Lectures covered areas from Woman Chemist to Home Economics and Public Service, with notable talks on women in hospitals, interior decorating, and school nursing. The afternoon study featured Maeterlinck and D Annunio, ending with a social collation. The next meeting is Jan 10, 1917.
In Deer Lodge attendance at the national livestock exhibit in Chicago is noted. Mr and Mrs Charles H Williams plus companions returned Wednesday from Chicago St Louis and other eastern cities after a three week pleasure trip. Minges Elizabeth Schwyn and Helen Cates returned Sunday from Butte where they rehearsed with the Butte Symphony orchestra. Miss Schwyn will be piano. EER Lodge reports Mr and Mrs Frank Conley arriving.
A reworked Deer Lodge concert will feature Misa Coates as violin soloist with the orchestra. Shilton Bergan, student of Misa Coates, also to perform, along with Isa! Mira George Hoedecker and her children leaving for California for the winter. Local society notes list visits, church group activities, and a public schools exhibit forthcoming.
A fashion item shows short loose trousers with a belted Russian smock and a narrow black stripe. The outfit features a heavy white linen collar, unstarched, and a black patent leather belt. The description notes quick, complete finishing possible in a few rows.
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