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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1918
Page
7
A promotional fragment suggests quick growth of a set and rising interest and pleasure in buying, highlighting attractive results and consumer enthusiasm. The text emphasizes rapid expansion and enjoyment found in this purchasing approach.
A scattered roundup of visitors and arrivals in Butte lists dozens of names and homelands. Notables include R. W. Canfield of Missoula, J. J. Selway and F. A. Hazelbaker of Dillon, and guests at the Thornton and Leggat hotels from Helena Anaconda Wisdom Bozeman and further. Public notices urge library book returns by January 1 and praise the street car fare system for punctual service.
Fishermen are advised to send 50 cents or a dollar in stamps or money orders to STATH NURSERY COMPANY in Helena to receive angleworms by mail. The prompt request suggests mail order bait distribution from a local nursery.
Butte officials pledge strict prohibition enforcement as Dec 30 approaches. Sheriff and Mayor vow raids, close illegal venues, and demand full police cooperation to curb vice and gambling while coordinating with state and federal authorities for liquor prohibition.
Notice from Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge No 10 calling a special meeting to elect officers on Monday evening December 30. By order LAB V. G. Moose Heart Legion No 284 also notes next meeting December 31 with a request for attendance by all members. Recorder IDA KRALL. Plus a brief local note: 2 Effield and son Bobby of Anaconda spent Chesstine at Mrs. Sheffield's sisters AR. Atkin of this city.
Washington reports Herbert Hoover, head of the Belgium relief commission, says four years of German oppression left Belgians starving and undernourished. He urges continued U S food aid and clothing for Belgians and Northern France, noting high prices and widespread need despite available foods. The Belgian government relief effort is working to address the crisis.
Reported official figures tally total wartime deaths and losses by nation led by Russia with 1 7 million and Austria Hungary and Germany totaling over 1 6 million. The dispatch lists British 706 000 French 300 000 American 58 478 and other national casualties. In a separate note from a US camp 78 officers were discharged with three pneumonia deaths and one epilepsy death among 31 34 men in the week. The weekly health report cites 124 new cases including influenza 20 mumps 62 measles and scarlet fever.
John Burke, a Butte native, leaves the New Method Laundry and enters as assistant cashier of the Silver Bow National Bank in Butte. Ed McDole becomes manager of the laundry, Burke’s friends congratulate his rise from local executive to banking career.
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