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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
17
Members of the Academy of Science Letters and Art plan to urge the legislature to establish a state geological survey. Bozeman was not represented at the session as papers on interesting state topics were read and discussed.
The Montana Academy of Science Let ters and Art met for its second annual session. A small turnout due to Bozeman delegates’ absence led to a shifted program. Prof. Elrod opened with a paper on The Resources of Montana praising state potential and detailing its vast resources and future prospects.
The article notes brief talks by Professor Elrod on timber growth at altitude and aims for a state geological and natural history survey. Professor Harkins will give a radium lecture at the high school at 2 p.m. with stereopticon views and a darkened room to view a $20 radium sample.
A crowded collection of ads and notices lists rents and sales at 210 East Park and 422 Cedar, bargains on clothing and shoes from Strain's, second hand goods, jewelry services, passersby visits from Butte, and society events at Dewey hall and St. Mark's parish. Also mentions New Year open houses and through sleeping car service by Great Northern.
The State Teachers' association has received a formal invitation to a ball at Hibernian hall Thursday evening. It is reported many teachers will depart for home on Thursday night after the event.
Gus Johnson arrived at the hospital after a smelter incident with a badly bruised finger. Examination revealed a crushed bone requiring amputation of the finger.
Pittsburg and Toledo reports state Standard Oil cut high grade oil by five cents per barrel and lowered inferior grades by two cents. In the East prices drop six cents while the West sees a two cent cut, surprising producers in Northwestern Ohio fields.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims to restore overall health by improving kidney function, cites a testimonial from a police lieutenant, lists symptoms of kidney trouble, and offers free samples plus mail order bottles from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Delegates gather in Missoula for a day of papers and discussions led by President Oscar J. Craig and Justice Holloway. The afternoon features department meetings and a public reception at Montana with a schedule of essays on education from primary to high school topics and performances by local students.
Mrs F E Marshall leads an eight pm discussion at the Methodist Episcopal church with a quintet performing Wiegerlied Berceuse and Excelsior. Professor Fischer Frederick Greenwood Mabel Lewis Dr J F Spelman and F C Norbeck are listed. A Good Citizenship lecture by President Stephen D Penrose of Whitman College follows preceding a nine thirty pm reception and dance at the Montana.
W. E. Thomas, district court clerk for Deer Lodge county, is busy organizing and preparing the docket for the upcoming term. The article notes his role in scheduling cases and ensuring courtroom proceedings run smoothly.
The term begins Monday January 4 with 76 cases on the docket and expectations of a significant session ahead.
The Anaconda telegraphers union hosts its first annual ball Friday afternoon with the best city orchestra. The newly formed union spans the state and includes most commercial telegraphers and AP men, promising a lasting organization.
Otto Stroh and Albert Zeiger sold undivided interests in the Blue Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire claims and a Dry Cottonwood Creek water right in Deed Lodge county to George M. Bourquin of Butte for 350 dollars. Zeiger also sold his interest to Nat Simon of Butte for 350 dollars.
The L A of A O H held its latest meeting and elected officers for the new term. President is Mrs Phil Greenan, Vice President Miss A L Mahoney, Recording Secretary Miss Mary H Brennan, Financial Secretary Miss Nellie Bennett, Treasurer Mrs William Kelliher, Sentinel Mrs Mike Corcoran, Sergeant Miss Mary Gallagher. Standing committees include Mrs McDonnell, Mrs Coffey, Mrs Lappin, Mrs Spelman and Mrs Flynn, with Chaplain Rev Father Berry.
A fragmented OCR passage lists numerous individuals connected to towns such as Dillon Butte Boulder Bozeman Livingston Helena Big Timber Fort Benton and Sheridan. Names include Allen Dillon Alma Kreiger Emma Levitte Grace Chestnut and others, with no clear event or context.
Owing to an error the Antlers ball will be held Friday night at the Montana instead of New Year’s Eve as announced. The Antlers engage the full Margaret theater orchestra and expect a large turnout of Butte society people.
A roster of names and places lists arrivals or affiliations across Montana towns including Helena Butte Red Lodge Philipsburg and Big Timber. Names include J M Settle C W Sweet Nora Peters J A Lowry Harlowtown and W D Ruedger among others.
Read about latest engraved calling cards and wedding announcements from Standard's manufacturing department. The article outlines styles, finishes, and ordering options for personal stations and formal notices.
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