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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
8
The fragment lists various confectionery items and prices, including chocolates and candy canes, with inconsistent numbers like 1.25 2.80 3.80 5.00 and 1.00 1.25 0.50 1.75 3 to 84.50, suggesting an advertisement of mixed Christmas sweets with uncertain quantities.
Dressed by Union Meat Company a 3-year-old shorthorn Durham weighing about 1,200 pounds drew crowds at 124 West Park yesterday. The steer, raised by R. E. Richter of Norris, is a Tango product fed on Montana bunch grass and will be on view through Christmas before market sale. The Union Meat Company and City Market officials promote local high quality, Montana bred meats at the Park Street emporium.
A touching funeral Mass paid tribute to Sister Mary Bactia at Sacred Heart Church. Mgr. Victor Day spoke of her lifelong devotion to children, her sufferings, and constant focus on God, with interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Local mourners included Domini Stes Helen Crowley and Clarence Conn, among others.
Officials of the Butte Relief association uncovered a fraud case in which a woman applied for relief from three addresses and obtained food and aid at two. A shipment en route to her was recalled, marking the most palpable relief fraud since the work began.
An elderly man named at the Villa was adjudged insane following a fall and struggle. He reportedly suffered from high blood pressure and weakened arteries, conditions common with advancing age, as witnesses described the incident and medical evaluation.
A December 2 report notes $329,000 in agricultural loan approvals tied to Montana livestock. Loans totaling Minnesota 196000, Montana 399000, North Dakots 503000, South Dakota 539000, Utah 26000 plus others. Also mentions Pioneer missionary De George Lander Perine, a 67 year old Universalist clergyman and author, claimed by death in Emroo d Ne, Massachusetts.
In a testimonial, Nelson says he weighed 184 pounds after taking Tanlac, recovering from extreme hunger, weakness, rheumatism, and headaches. He reports his wife also improving and notes Tanlac is sold in Anaconda by Fuller Drug Co and other druggists.
Mayor Cocking proclaims Monday a holiday for city officers and employees. Only police stay on duty as all public offices close to honor Christmas, noting the day’s immportance and the Sunday Christmas anomaly. The mayor urges citywide observance of the yuletide season.
Irma Buchanen filed for divorce from Pavel Buchanen whom she wed in Butte on November 20, 1920. She accuses him of being idle and profligate for over a year and seeks to restore her maiden name Richards. Attorney W W Waugh represents her. Other matters include William M Gleason vs city and Mayor Cocking over a writ of mandate to restore a former fire department position, and Emily Liddicoat vs Butte Electric Railway Co over injuries from a streetcar incident at Front and Utah streets, with company admitting certain employee facts and station details.
Weather bureau reports likely moderate temperatures tonight with a brief wintry mix possible. Forecasters caution that gusty winds could affect travel but advise warm clothing and careful driving in the city of Butte tonight.
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