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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
9
The Newbro store advertises a two day sale on Whiting’s best silverware with a special reduction of 33 1-3 percent. The edition notes Tuesday and Wednesday only and highlights cut glass items as part of the selection.
A Montana reader hails Heilbronner's Clear Emporium on East Broadway Butte for holiday gifts for men. The shop offers tobacco bags leather cases sterling mounted pipes meer schaum briar pipes amber pipes and two‑pipe cases with a wide stock of pipes and cigars including box deals and discounted "bit" cigars aimed at all budgets.
President James Reid of Montana State College Bozeman spoke in Butte on the experiment station gains. He noted 4,000 sheep fed near the Gallatin valley and strong rancher cooperation, plus a January start for a winter practical course in dairying engineering forge and carpentry. He outlined dormitory plans to attract more female students and reported improved heating with a supplemental plant.
Padgett cites the conceived idea of a modern restaurant patent and its potential to save time and money for restaurateurs. He notes no use plans yet but expects broad future service and ease for tables or counters. Also mentions holiday travel rates and a Northern Pacific agents contact in Butte. A. Booth Cash Grocers advertises mixed nuts and English walnuts. Might & Fairfield promotes baby birth-month spoons.
A holiday shopping notice highlights Turkey giveaways at Bouchers with every tenth purchase. A Booths Cash Grocery invites customers to shop now and pick up held gifts. Montana Music Co promotes seasonal stock and Orton Bros offers one third off sheet music and folios.
Mrs. J A Lynn complained to county officials about the Howard family quarantined at 433 South Arizona. She said they have no food or water after illness. commissioners refused aid. The county attorney noted duty to provide for indigent sick but practical relief was denied. The item closes with an ad for coats and turkey at Boucher.
Prices listed: nickel watches for girls $4.50, silver watches $5.50, and gold filled watches $7.50. Item appears in a classifieds or sale listing with limited details.
Lowney’s creme suranne chocolates described as the finest in the world are advertised at a special sale price of 45 cents per pound, previously sold elsewhere at 60 cents per pound.
Christmas Edition of the Standard offers complete stock of the celebrated Stewart banjos priced from $10 to $50, with wrappers ready for mailing at all Standard offices.
Might and Fairfield present lockets suitable for men and women in plain gold or diamond settings. The line includes classic keepsake designs, emphasizing versatility and timeless style for any wearer.
Montana Music Co promotes a holiday display starting today with bargain prices on high grade pianos for Christmas. The notice highlights a complete stock and claims prices are lower than those for second hand instruments offered elsewhere.
Fresh mixed candy is sold by the pound at Booth's today only. Local shoppers are advised to visit Booth's for the exclusive sale.
A Chicago inventor E Padgett receives a patent for a century dining machine that replaces waiters cashiers and milk urns with a basement slot system. Customers insert coins view a bill of fare select items and retrieve meals from a lift in seconds. The design aims to cut staff to manager and cigar boy.
A brief public notice invites a few residents of Butte to shop at A Booth Cash Grocery, claiming today begins a new era in their grocery buying. It emphasizes the store’s ad on pages and urges readers to trade locally.
The Christmas Edition postage is 4 cents to any part of the United States Mexico or Canada. Five beautiful patterns in sterling silver toilet ware offered by Hight and Wairfleta.
The Associated Charities of Butte announce efforts to provide Christmas dinners for every poor family and a Christmas tree for needy children. They seek volunteers to donate dinners and ask that names be left at the association rooms to coordinate delivery on Christmas Day.
Big Bargains list items like Jockey club cardines can 124gc Finest sugar cured ham per pound Ile and Union sardines in oils per can Se. Other big bargains on page seven.
The article warns that Butte faces a growing dangerous element as criminals and repeaters from Pocatello Spokane and Salt Lake settle in. It argues police action to run them out before further crimes occur and notes their role in swelling the county’s fusion vote and post election costs to the public.
Elllis offers pins and charms for Masons Knights Templar Shriners K of P Eastern Star and the 32d degree reflecting a fraternal goods listing for ceremonial regalia and accessories.
Advertises gold spectacles for parents with a chain for ten dollars at Dr Dodd 48 West Park street. Includes after sale eye fitting and free lens exchange. Also mentions a turkey giveaway at Boucher's.
The Havre school district disputes 18 names stricken from its census report by the county superintendent. The board contends residents sworn by the clerk differ from the county view and has engaged an attorney for mandamus action to resolve the legal question in district court.
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