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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
8
ISTPORE Dec 29 The winter reunion of the Masonic Scottish Rite of Montana is postponed with classes planned in January February and a large reunion and Shrine ceremony expected in June 1919 The article also notes various local war era notices and community events including illness fires and moves of residents in Twin Bridges and Virginia City Montana.
In a fragile record the text notes a toll from an epidemic in a region, listing affected communities and institutions. Names and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR. The fragment hints at widespread impact across multiple locales with probable public health references.
Fragmentary text from Lewistown News mentions isolated places, local volunteers, and a legal suit brought by a son. References to St. Pauls and a military theme appear amid garbled OCR, with no clear events, dates, or outcomes clearly stated.
Helena December 22 Leon Reni held for audition. He broke jail here last night but was recaptured Sunday in a barn where he had hidden himself. Reno slipped into a cellar while a deputy was letting a visitor out of the cell room. He hurt his leg climbing the jail wall and could not get far. Reno is among sedition suspects held in the jail, with sheriff Majors having earlier nabbed plots when a sawed...
Charles Sales, a Belgrade area farmer, was killed last night near Belgrade when struck by the Gallatin Valley train. He was brought to Bozeman and identified today as the accident victim. The report notes influenza first victim John Masek died at the detention, with little known about his relatives.
City officials announce a calendar shift to celebrate New Year’s Eve tomorrow night instead of December 31, under interpretation of the prohibition act. Attorney General Ford’s guidance will be strictly followed in Miles City with most large hotels and restaurants planning dances as well as the local hike club.
A seditionist suspect beat a witness and was jailed again after a confrontation noted in the report. City records indicate a $500 fine for an unnamed party linked to the incident, with county officials citing a recent arrest and court action.
Virginia City reports M M Tober now censoring prisoners letters dated November 30 1818. Public schools reopen Monday December 30 after a lengthy vacation caused by an influenza epidemic. A J Wilcomb cashier of the Bank of Twin Bridges visits Virginia City for Christmas with Mrs Margaret Gilbert mother of Mrs Wilcomb. Walter W Buford and Mrs Buford also mentioned.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Ising's New Discovery relieves colds and coughs for half a century with no disagreeable after effects. It pitches the remedy as well known and in big demand, noting prices 60e and 1.20.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pilles as a remedy to cleanse the bowel, remove toxins, and improve complexion and breath. It urges timely use to restore stomach vigor and vitality.
From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat an analysis notes that the present war features many senior generals in high command, while young men constitute the bulk of fighting forces. The adage old as history underscores reliance on experience over youth.
Anaconda’s 1883 smelter site era began with saloon life on Main Front streets. Early figures like Si Keefe Pat Dooley and Charles Bertsch ran boarding houses hotels and breweries as Front street thrived before state liquor closure. The May sunset ends saloon era with law enforcing sobriety. critics praise saloon operators for order and caution.
Graham. At the family residence 710 Oak street Margaret Graham beloved wife of Mark Graham and mother of Francis William Joseph Mark and Frankie. The deceased was a member of the Catholic Order of No 1032 and the League of Heart. The remains are at residence where the funeral service will be held at a time to be announced later.
Notice announces the Daly Bank and Trust Company of Anaconda annual stockholders meeting on January 14, 1919 at 10 a.m. for elections and business. Also creditors of Thomas McMinn estate urged to file claims within four months at the Daly Bank Trust Company building in Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Montana. Executor James M. Jamieson. December 1918.
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