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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
8
A vintage medical ad touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick penetrating remedy for rheumatism sciatic pain backache and stiffness with promise of immediate healing for sprains burns cuts bites and stings. Wizard Liver Whips are described as pleasant pink pills priced 30 cents with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Canadian government suspends money orders to the United States because of extreme fluctuations in New York exchange. Postmaster Phil C. Goodwin reports the order remains in effect until stability returns, with December 17 cutoff for Canadian to U S orders issued before that date. Philippine postal bulletin notes a new money order form with an attached coupon to aid clerks.
Within 24 hours passenger travel has fallen off nearly 50 percent and won t show improvement until after New Year s, say ticket agents in Butte. With Christmas one day off, many travelers have already reached destinations or are on the move, while commercial travelers stay home for about the next ten days.
Federal offices in the building including the post office are slowed to a holiday lull with Christmas mail backlog. Internal revenue and court clerks show quiet as federal court cases halt for the season. Offices will close tomorrow for Christmas and resume after the New Year.
Goldwyn’s Flame of the Desert uses Oxnard California dunes to stand in for the Sahara. Director Reginald Barker and cast including Geraldine Farrar and the Goldwyn players worked four days to transform weeds into desert vistas with 15 acres of ground. Robert Chambers, fire eater and magician, appears as an added attraction.
Decrees awarded yesterday to Mary Strong and Joseph F. Strong and to Earl M. Collins and Pansy Collins. Custody given to Mrs. Strong for one minor child. Earl Collins receives custody of three Collins children while Mrs. Collins gets two.
Special Christmas Day trains run from Anaconda at p m and 11 30 p m and from Butte at p m and 12 45 a m on December 26.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or prolapsing piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. Restful sleep often after first application. Price 60 cents. Readily available at Brownfield Canty for customers seeking relief.
Santa will preside at the courthouse basement from 2 to 4 p m handing out candy oranges nuts toys dolls and Teddy bears to many children aided by Associated Charities. Mrs A L Bradshaw and Mrs Anna Bates will assist as Santa assists in preparing gifts. A 3 year old girl who found a doll donated by a child outgrown it with joy and was told the doll was hers forever. A donor provided $15 to help a distressed family after a case highlighted in the Standard.
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