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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
8
Spanish influenza is described as more deadly than eight months of war. Authorities warn against complacency as cold weather returns, urging precautions to prevent spread. Advice includes avoiding crowds, covering coughs, not sharing cups, and using a personal inhaler with Oil of Hyomei to kill germs. The ad asserts the product can make one immune by cleansing nasal, throat, and lung passages.
Readable ad copy urges early cold treatment with Mentho Laxene from Jackburn Products Co. Dayton Ohio. It promotes raw Mentho-Laxene or a sugared syrup, promising prevention of bronchitis pneumonia and catarrh with a pint bottle lasting a family. Money-back guarantee via druggists.
General Favolle and General Mangin led the Tenth army as they marched through Mayence amid cautious crowds. Officials pledged cooperation to keep economic life stable while Fayolle warned Germans of the war’s cruelty and pledged order under occupation.
Carter Glass of Virginia was sworn in today in Washington as secretary of the treasury. He announced he would rely on McAdoo's staff and asked that resignations not be formally presented. The ceremony was attended by the Virginia delegation in Congress and government officials.
New York December 16 the giant transport Leviathan reaches port with about 8 000 American troops aboard after a two day fog delay. Maj Gen George Barnett commander of the United States marine corps abroad is among the notables aboard.
Copenhagen reports the former German crown prince asked to stay with his army as a general at the revolution’s outbreak but was refused. He then offered to serve as a common soldier, which was also rejected. Forbidden to join his family as a civilian, he decided to go to Holland.
Saratoga Cal Dec 16 an armed well dressed robber demanded 500 and J B Tuthill cashier handed over 1100 in bank funds. The bandit forced Tuthill and clerk Miss Fay F McLaren into a vault and drove away in a high powered car.
In Agua Prieta the plaza witnessed the execution of Dr. Huerta Jose Cruz and two Mexican men Leyva and Silva after charges of complicity in the murder of Customs Collector Carlos Cataregli and two other Mexican customs officers and the theft of 125000 dollars in customs funds across the border from Douglas Arizona.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German Austrian state council ordered sending notes to foreign governments demanding a plebiscite for self-determination of Bohemia Moravia and Silesia populations, per Vienna sources dated December 16.
The territories mentioned lie almost entirely within the boundaries of the new republic of Czecho-Slovakia, indicating a consolidation of lands under the postwar state. The report highlights the geographic and political shift shaping the frontier and governance.
By the Associated Press Berlin papers display dispatches on President Wilson arriving in Paris. The president’s remarks are under close scrutiny as papers that once attacked his policies admit they were misled.
The dull market saw occasional rises in speculative issues with oils leading the way due to unsettled conditions in South America. Mexican Petroleum jumped four points while rails and industrials held firm. Total sales reached 336,300 shares with bonds at $10,791,000 and stocks at $336,300.
Chicago traders pushed corn lower after the government report signaled a potentially huge winter wheat crop. December prices for corn slid to about 1.34 to 1.35, oats fell, and provisions eased. Analysts warned December estimates may mislead, but the 916 million bushel figure boosted corn sellers while grain receipts numbered 2,388 cases.
Fragmentary OCR item lists locations and numbers including Mount Fleecer and 256 North Butte Ex with Ramsey Can Cop, Rocher de Boule a, ELOM tow details and a string of unclear figures. Missing context prevents full interpretation but indicates a small local notice or catalog entry with place names and measurements.
Chicago Bureau of Markets reports heavy hog sales with bulk at 17.35 to 17.60 and butchers 17.59 to 17.70, cattle receipts 29,000 with beef and butcher cattle mostly 15 to 25 cents higher, veal calves 15.75 to 16.25, western range beef steers 14.25 to 17.50, sheep receipts 33,000 with lambs 14.75 to 15 and ewes 9 to 9.50.
Cattle receipts 489 and hogs 3,987 show market steady in Portland Oregon. Prime steers bring 11.50 to 12.25, cows 5.50 to 8, calves up to 12, hogs prime 16.75 to 17.10, pigs 14 to 15, lambs 12 to 13, ewes 6 to 8, with other grades priced within ranges.
Omaha market report shows hogs 110 to 15 lower with heavy at 16.75 to 17.25 and bulk 16.90 to 17.10. Cattle receipts 10,600 with natives 10.50 to 18.50, western and Texas steers up to 16, range cows 6 to 11, stockers 6.15, calves 7.50 to 13.50. Sheep receipts 7,500 with lambs 12.15 and feeders 10 to 14.25, wethers 10 to 10.75, ewes 7.5 to 9.25.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Seattle reports receipts of cattle 76 hogs 480 and sheep 247. Market steady on cattle sheep and hogs compared with last week’s closing quotations. Top hogs sold for 17.40 dollars with buyers paying up to 17.25 to 17.40 dollars.
Annapolis Md December 16 Thirty six state governors and governors elect met as Secretary Baker urged strong state governments for peacetime mobilization and local problem solving while supporting informal federal aid. Secretary Houston urged immediate farming land availability for returning soldiers with cautions on deployment. Reconstruction topics on labor education and public lands to be discussed tomorrow.
Dr Aksele Rauanheimo, philosophy professor at Helsingfors University, arrives in New York bearing a formal Finnish government request for recognition as the nation’s representative in the United States. He plans to go directly to Washington to present credentials.
New York market notes show 60 day bills at 47 3/4 to 47 1/2, demand and cables around 47 1/2 to 47 5/8. Francs and guilders quoted with demand and cable rates, Mexican dollars at 77 cents, time loans at 6 percent, call money steady to easy with last loan 4 percent.
Wheat receipts reach 981 cars, up from 360 a year earlier. Cash No 1 northern wheat at 2.21 to 2.23 per bushel. Corn No 3 yellow 1.41 to 1.43. Oats No 3 white 0.68 to 0.69. Flax around 3.52 to 3.54. Flour unchanged. Shipments 106 240 barrels. Barley 86 to 0.94. Rye No 2 1.56. Bran 27.73.
The visible supply report from New York on December 16 shows changes across grains. Wheat drops by 816,000 bushels, corn rises 281,000, oats fall 69,000, rye up 294,000, and barley up 369,000 bushels.
Prices reported for Liberty bonds in New York on December 16 show the final figures for various issues. The 3 14s reach 97.88, first convertible 4s 93.22, second 4s 93.10, first convertible 44s 97.40, second convertible 44s 95.80, third 44s 96.06, and fourth 44s 95.76.
The New York metal exchange quotes lead unchanged with spot at 7.05 cents. Spelter remains quiet with East St. Louis delivery offered at 8.25 cents.
London on December 16 reports money market rates with 3 per cent discount on short bills and three month bills quoted at 3 1/32 to 3 1/2 percent as of the latest figures.
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