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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
2
Dan McMillan a Wickes miner living near Helena jumped from a Great Northern train near Montana City today in the smoking car and was badly cut and bruised. He may have suffered a mental lapse as he fell toward the rails and lost a shoe. His exact injuries were not yet determined.
Miles City advances a plan for a ten thousand dollar telephone line to Ashland in Dawson County. Kenneth McLean leads at a $100 gift, then $500 from McLean and $750 from G B Pope. Banks may match efforts as merchants join. the first wireless line will reach Jordan, an inland Yellow Stone town, with Jordan Chamber of Commerce debated. Meanwhile Veritag council No 6, R& SM elected officers, installation to follow.
Lewistown news reports Police Officer C W Henry pleading not guilty to assault in the second degree and returning to district court after witnesses say he warned state witnesses to flee. Judge Ayers admonishes him and notes likely departmental guidance. Also lists Sons of Hermann officers elected and notes a frigid night with low temperatures and urban population stats for New York.
Washington reports Senator Myers is well enough to leave Rochester Minnesota hospital where he underwent gallstone surgery at month start. He will stay in Minnesota longer for recovery. The Treasury announces Bank of Big Sandy Montana converts to First National Bank Big Sandy with 26000 capital. National charters applied by Farmers National Bank of Raymond and First National Bank of Twin Bridges, each at 25000 capital. Two Montana post offices opened Fergus Bickel Rowe Valley and Otto A Chapek Dawson County with Chapek succeeding J M Clements as postmaster. J J McGuinness named official court reporter in state department, bringing 1 year as attorney general clerk to Helena.
Omaha dispatch says C M Thompson of United States Livestock Co testified the stock, worth little, was hidden in his cellar and eaten by mice. He claimed the company suffered losses in horse trades for real estate, asserting the firm held thousands of mustangs and was victim, not culprit, in a federal fraud case.
An old kirk supporter observes a Sabbath morning football game on waste ground. He scolds the players in broad Scots, urging the ladies to play properly and jesting at their shooting and dribbling as he passes by.
St Paul December 22 a large paper mill to be built near Drg Fork Montana by Glacier Pulp and Paper, backed by Minneapolis and St Paul financiers, will start once machinery is obtained. The Minnesota company is capitalized at 100000, with authorized debt of 2600000. Officers named include Le S Gillette president and Warner vice president. Francis Sayre and family arrive in Washington for Christmas with President Wilson as White House plans include 125 turkeys for the celebration.
The article explains modern methods in taxidermy for large mammals at the National Museum in Washington. It details hollow plaster manikins built from life casts, clay modeling, mold making in sections, burlap or wire cloth shells, and careful finishing with shellac and insect-proofing to produce durable, lifelike mounts.
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