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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
13
Anaconda readers hear sportmen claim law failure ruined deer herds in Deer Lodge County. They fear December will be remembered for mass killings by hunters and for the collapse of game protection. Experts say recovery could take a decade if deer slaughter continues.
The week ending Saturday December 26 lists uncalled letters in Anaconda with names under Men Women and Foreign. Notables include Thos Brown J Reed Kate Reilly Mollie Brown and Karlson among others. Several entries show multiple letters for some individuals.
At the hospital yesterday T. J. Meniy received treatment for a bruised leg from a smelter incident. Charles Lundstrand living on East Fifth Street had a head wound dressed. James Haughy of 616 East Park Avenue had a heavy timber fall on his foot.
H P McFarland of 211 Locust Street suffered a severe hand burn and stayed for treatment after injuries were dressed. The Standard’s manufacturing department advertised engraved calling cards and wedding announcements in the latest styles.
Fraternal union meets tonight and Catholic Order of Foresters also gather. Numerous ads offer rents for Silver Hall and a small furnished house, plus clothing discounts and special sales at Strain's. Local residents visit Butte, Havre, or Harrison while L.A of AOH and Modern Woodmen update meetings and hospital staff changes noted.
Montana Academy of Sciences Arts and Letters will hold a two day meeting at the city high school beginning Tuesday at 9 30 am with sessions Tuesday afternoon election of officers and possible extension to a third day Papers include state resources fishes of Montana dry cell arsenic detection and radium demonstrations by university and state college professors plus stereopticon views and exhibits A boxing match New Year amusements and local holiday notes also mentioned with local pupils visiting and a death in the community.
Christmas in Helmville and Nevada valley followed the old fashioned custom as children woke early to show gifts while elders rested. Dinners across the valley were praised, weather was fine and a cheerful holiday mood prevailed. About 20 couples returned from Ovando after enjoying the day in various youth activities.
Hearses see heavier use in Chicago funerals as livery drivers strike continues. Police ride with drivers on the box, and some ordinary processions proceed to cemeteries. Over 100 strikers reportedly return to work after associations threaten to fill vacancies. Employers expect to recruit replacements and resume full service soon, testing police protection and union resolve.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena dated December 27 reports Fred Williams of Boulder avenue taken to county jail on mayhem charges after a confrontation with James Robinson. Robinson, visiting Williams from Helena, says Williams bit a large piece from his ear. Robinson secured a warrant and Justice Reece issued it as Officer Gardner made the arrest.
Fore man Hoober of the Dewey farm shot and killed Pink Bradley at the farm this morning after Bradley ran away with Hoober's wife. Six shots were fired and all took effect, in a case described as murder by a state dispatch from Nampa, Boise frontier news.
Walter K. Fisher reports on Layson Island birds around the middle of the ocean. Terns albatrosses and man o war birds form dense colonies as humans study them with cameras. The gray backed tern nests on sand or rock and its parent guards the chick. White tern feeds its young with two fish on a single bill. Terns tolerate humans but watchful guarding behavior and curious wheezy calls welcome or warn intruders.
The job printing department of the Standard has received fresh ball programme styles for the coming season. Societies planning dances should review the samples for guidance and inspiration.
The Yaquis have been making serious trouble in Mexico. If there were fiends in human form they seem close to the ruler of the nether world. Our sister republic below the Rio Grande can scarcely hope for lasting relief from them except through strenuous measures.
The piece notes U S soldiers endured harsh Indian warfare and defeated the Apaches once, while Yaqui adversaries challenged Mexican forces for centuries. It asserts raids and killings by these groups are common in rugged mountain regions and argues a well planned campaign could subdue or remove them.
A study of working class wives who bear heavy burdens at home, nursing, cooking, laundry, and managing a chaotic household. Women describe lifelong toil, limited outlets, and the balance between devotion to family and personal strain. They weigh marriage risks against desire for children and belonging.
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