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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1918
Page
20
A compact excerpt of Ralph Hodgson reflecting time as a roaming gypsy figure. The verses evoke travel through Babylon Rome and Pauls home, with imagery of caravans, bells, and bells of summer. The poem laments time’s constant movement and calls for a brief stay before moving on.
A period piece lists homemade candy recipes such as Balls Nut Pralines Maple Fudge and Molasses Peppermints as Christmas preparations. The text notes the Red Cross loss of a valued worker, Mrs. Tolan, and a over $1,000 balance sheet from her efforts in home service entertainments.
Regretful farewells mark the departure of Mr and Mrs R S Tolan and their daughter Olive Celeste for a South American tour. They will visit New OrleansFlorida resorts then sail from the United States to Buenos Aires for several months of travel. The Tolans have long been part of Anaconda's business and social life, making their departure a matter of local concern.
Yesterday afternoon the Saturday Bridge club met at Mrs. E. L. Larison's West Third street residence. Three tables were in play with several engaging games before a luncheon was served at a round dining table for twelve.
Mrs. L G Smith entertained a few friends at the Montana hotel Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Max Dorland who is leaving Anaconda for Spokane. The gathering featured informal card games and a dinner at six where guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Thursday afternoon Mesdaimes Cooper McPherson Templeton and Jacobson hosted the last Ladies Aid society gathering in the Methodist church parlors. Members enjoyed the year’s final meeting and a pleasant social hour.
A group of friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. BE. Barnard at their Fifth street home Friday evening. After the greetings, the visitors settled in for a card game and a pleasant reception.
Mrs W J Johnson hosted the Evening Bridge club Saturday evening with several games across three tables and late night refreshments served at midnight to the gathered ladies.
The Woman's Club invites members and friends to a lecture by Dr Lennes of the state university at Missoula on the topic Thrift and Citizenship for the second Saturday in January.
Miss Olive Celeste Tolan daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert O Tolan has come home from Fortland to join her parents on a tour of the South and South America.
Lennes known for lectures across the state will visit Anaconda again, drawing acclaim as a leading thinker. The Woman's Club annual reception is postponed due to the influenza epidemic, with Mrs. Frederick Laist offering her home for the event when safety permits.
Members of the Reading club gathered with Mrs. Eugene Kunkel on Friday afternoon for a pleasant social. A few guests joined the host for a dainty lunch at the close of the session.
Miss Myrtle Delaney of St. Marys Conservatory of Music in Great Falls captured the top prize in piano studies.
In Dillon Illinois on December 21 Miss Mary Desmond wed Chester Barrett at St Rose Catholic Church in a small ceremony attended by close family. After a wedding breakfast at the Andrus the couple left for Seattle and other coast points before returning to settle near Grant. The issue also notes numerous local gatherings including dances at the city hall and Stone Creek school, Red Cross Christmas roll call, and travels of residents to Missoula and Portland.
New Jersey based residents plan to make their home in Michigan after spending holidays in Grand Rapids. The Kroodsmas, Rev and Mrs., will relocate to Michigan following their visit with relatives. Steve B Hutchison and his daughter visited Madison in town for a day of friends and business. Mrs. L W Beck of Pasadena, California stayed with Mr. and Mrs. B E Sanborn, formerly Margie Johns, a longtime resident. Dr. and Mrs. W M Pearce and
An advertisement touts Danderine as a small bottle that thickens hair adds gloss and wave while removing dandruff preventing itching scalp and hair loss. It claims immediate action and a noticeable improvement in hair texture.
A traditional home cough remedy advises using 2% ounces of Pinex mixed into a pint of sugar syrup or molasses honey or corn syrup. The formula is pitched as fast acting, soothing, and inexpensive, with a refund guarantee from The Pinex Co. in Wayne Indiana.
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