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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1917
Page
6
An old women’s recipe Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores for about 60 cents a bottle. The ready to use preparation darkens gray hair and enhances luster without home mixing, claiming a youthful appearance though not a medical cure.
An old Musterole advertisement touts relief for headaches and various ailments. It claims to draw out inflammation and soothe pain with a clean white preparation. The copy mentions uses for chest cold, throat issues, asthma, congestion, and even pneumonia prevention.
A vintage advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as safe relief for rheumatic pain sciatica back pain and lumbago with quick penetration and stimulation of sore joints. It claims daily use for sprains bruises cuts burns bites and stings and even earache toothache croup and colic. Also markets Wiard Liver Whips pink pills at 3 cents with a money back guarantee.
The text argues for keeping Allied support in Russia to oppose Bolshevik power and prevent a separate peace with Germany. It warns that German victory or concessions in the west could invite a renewed war and threaten Allied aims, urging a united democratic Russia to sustain anti German forces and uphold democracy.
An excerpt of Henry P. Davison’s speech in New York condemns idle criticism of the Red Cross and warns against German propaganda. The text details reactions among war council members and urges readers to verify rumors before sharing them, noting the Red Cross’s diverse support and loyalty among German-Americans.
A pastor urged a year end stock-taking as 1917 gives way to 1918. He stressed reviewing life's progress, breaking evil habits, and seizing opportunities. He likened Jesus to a pilot and the Bible to a searchlight guiding souls on their voyage across a world in turmoil.
The open letter to the Butte School Board dated December 28, 1917 argues against compulsory vaccination on religious and civil liberty grounds. It cites Christian Scientists and Jewish circumcision as analogies, references amendments and Blackstone, and urges exemption for religious beliefs while warning against state medical coercion in schools.
The Win-the-War club formed by young women met weekly at Mrs. W. J. Merriman’s 688 West Broadway to support Red Cross work. A Saturday tea and dance at Mrs. Genaberger’s 418 South Washington featured fortune telling, teacup readings, card games, and musical performances by Margaret Davis, Margaret Hale, Bessie Barnett, and Sara Jones. The event admired Christmas decorations and raffled lingerie donated by Mrs. J. P. Richards, with thanks extended to all contributors.
Medical advisers from Harvard Boston University and Tufts issue a statement from Butte to ease fears about a sugar shortage. They argue current intake is not essential for adults and digestion provides enough sugar, noting infants need little and that porridge in some homes may need sugar or currants to keep appealing to children.
The Butt churches will greatly lessen watch services for 1917 as old year dies. Contagious diseases among children prompt abandonment of public meetings to curb citywide spread. Some favor aligning with energy conservation. Notice from F U Eagles invites Butt erslie No 11 members and ladies to a social and dance on Monday evening December 31.
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