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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
5
A local ad lists beef specials with pot roasts at 12.14 per pound and rib roasts at 7.15 per pound. The offer highlights bulk pricing and seasonal savings on major cuts. Figures and phrasing reflect OCR from a historical grocery circular.
A string of visitors and locals are noted in Butte with brief stops at hotels and social functions. Helena, Dillon, Great Falls, and Missoula figures including A B Hovey, Max Lauterbach, J A Taylor, W W Duncan, Thomas Bailey, F E Neblin, H Sayer, O Belway, V L Peart, H Brown, E A Shaw, D J Elrod, Dr J J Carroll, and Mrs J M Davis are listed among arrivals, business visits, and family events at the Finlen, Leggat, and Thornton through New Year. The Davis–Tripp wedding and related gatherings are highlighted, with Russell Davis and Helen Tripp’s marriage noted. Hotel stays, travel on the Oregon Short Line, and community figures visiting on commerce or social visits are included.
Mrs. Mariette Johnson told mothers to avoid pushing children toward adulthood roles. She urged allowing natural growth, cautioned against forcing careers or talents, and emphasized present development over future aims. Taxpayers organize Yellowstone County league with 300 farmers and townspeople involved.
In Ogden Utah a young Chinese man dubbed among the cleverest stock operators swindled several businessmen, buying watches with bad drafts and leaving with valuables. He was arrested after police found more than 50 worthless drafts and opium, with a $160 diamond ring and gold watch found in his possession. The suit involved fake drafts printed in Utah and an attempted chain of exchanges across Butte and other cities. In other news, Temple B’nai Israel hosts Hanukah lessons as Sunday school children recite the festival story and Dr. Levin speaks.
Mrs Heilbronner, born in 1837 in Bavaria, died after a bronchial pneumonia attack. A longtime Butte resident, she emigrated with her family, joined charitable groups and the Daughters of Ebenezer, and was active in aid to the needy. Survived by daughter Mrs M Symone and nine grandchildren. funeral at 428 North Washington with Rabbi J Ke Levin officiating. interment at the Final Dacacl cemetery.
An injured boy was found after a collision on Wyoming Street while coasting south. He was picked up, taken to a hospital, treated by Dr. I Mas Finn, and reported as likely to recover. Police were notified. the youth faces charges related to the incident.
An attempt to develop the Frankie lode land was exempt from a city snow cleanup ordinance but failed in police court. Joseph Brettheimer, owner, was fined $1 while Attorney W T Lippincott argued the case and Miles J Cavanaugh represented the city. Tom Cava, held for federal officers on impersonation charges, was tried on a vagrancy charge and fined $10 after officers dropped the federal claim. The report also notes a separate item about a hollow tree honey incident near Ashland.
Express shippers stand to save about $1,609,000 monthly if the war tax on shipments is removed, says B A Benton head of American Railway Express, based on figures from George Taylor president. The tax averaged 1 cent on 20 cents of shipment value, boosting costs. The change would cut expenses roughly 6 percent, with future shipments including the tax and collect shipments arriving after the date not taxed.
Mrs Ida Toussell sues Thomas Russell for divorce claiming extreme cruelty for over a year and cites inability to meet joint living expenses. She earns no specified income, requests $40 monthly alimony and restoration of her maiden name Ida Sherritt. Katherine Kirby reports final account for estate of Margaret Gillick, showing cash of $1,396.14 and paid claims, with Marjorie Hope Gillick as sole heir.
County officials awarded a fire hose supply contract to Anaconda Hardware for 800 dollars. The note mentions Mike Dwyer, an original poster for copper crafts made thirty five years ago, who created copper and silver cuff links that remained in good condition today.
A cryptic message about a supposed injured boy near Butte triggered a police probe. Names tied to the Ambrose family and residents on Michigan Avenue were questioned as investigators sought the caller and the supposed victim.
The column lists hotel arrivals and numerous names including Finlen Mr and Mrs F, Johnaten, J Kirwan, JY tasior, Janeau, Dingwall, Drummond E, God WW Doty, Posatello, Mines Ct Mt Edwards, Whitson, Thornton W H MeAtes Jr, William, Sam Kahin, Hewssit Thorp, Geax, Burnell, White, Sulphur Springs, Spriggs, Missoul, HaUngss, Mostel, Living. The scattered entries suggest guests and families visiting hotels and local figures associated with the area.
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