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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
9
Advertisement lists whole forequarter mutton, veal roast, corned beef, sugar cured hams and bacon, apples, pork cuts, duck, geese, turkey and chicken. Prices per pound and box, with door delivery in Anaconda at standard price plus delivery fee. Mentions service to Philipsburg, Deer Lodge and surrounding towns, via No. 1 at 307 N. Main.
Butte Boy Scouts invite 600 local youths and families to a daylong Win a Chum hike and dinner from the scout home. Executive Owen leads activities to promote community spirit aligned with the national citizenship program.
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests from many cities including Seattle, Great Falls, Billings, Helena, Missoula, and Chicago among others. The report also notes pensions granted by the pensions claims department, with two individuals receiving $30 monthly: Pledgett of Billings and Aaron L. Whitman of Lame Dé.
A tariff makers plan to redraw the permanent tariff measure passed by the House last spring aims to be ready for the Senate by February. The task includes debating an America valuation duty system versus Harding’s proposed plan, with 100,000 items to be reviewed. Discussions touch lumber and dairy, with criticism of proposed duties and U.S. lumber imports.
Report from Salt Lake City says representatives appointed by state governors from Colorado Nevada Montana Washington and others advocate central organization to unify rate regulation. Governors consider consolidating commissions to reduce expenses and streamline interstate rail and telegraph rates.
Juan Barron, a Mexican laborer, stunned doctors by appearing to die after being shot three times and bound for death. Officers surrounded a house where a patron had barricaded, and a pitched battle followed with 14 officers. Barron allegedly survived, though unconscious, amid the chaotic confrontation in San Bernardino, California.
In Youngstown Ohio the Tron puddler wage scale was reduced a second time this month. The action lowers average selling prices for iron and tin work and reduces wages by about five percent from the previous two months.
In Youngstown Ohio a joke notice for a breath inspector to sniff police officers every four hours drew praise from mayor elect George L Oles who said he would implement the plan when in office The notice suggested scents like cloves wintergreen or peppermint would mark offenders on their records
Special Dispatch reports that Senator Gooding, Idaho, used his position to gain a rent reduction for himself but caused rent increases for many fellow senators and congressmen, raising rents from 1050 to 1200 dollars in retaliation or consequence of his actions.
Percy Lander a bookkeeper for the Butana Motor Co was booked yesterday on embezzlement charges. Officials say the theft may have lasted over a year totaling about $3 000 to $6 000. Lander employed since October 1920 on West Granite street and previously worked for large firms in Pittsburgh. Mike O'Donnell assistant chief of police made the arrest. The company officials declined comment while auditors review the books. Lander says whiskey and pawning personal items contributed to his actions. He is not married.
Minor reductions in living costs follow changes in the national revenue law. The war tax on railroad tickets is repealed and tickets sold after tonight will show lower prices. A 1 cent war tax on express charges is repealed and revenue stamps on parcel post above 24 cents are removed. Numerous federal revenue regulation changes aim to reduce costs to the public.
The large community Christmas tree in Silver Bow is to be taken down and a request seeks a willing person to lower and haul the tree. Apply to Benjamin Owen, chairman of the Silver Bow Christmas festival, as the committee looks for someone to convert the tree into kindling for warmth.
John Patton was arrested at his home 1026 Delaware avenue on a complaint by his wife that he had repeatedly threatened her life. She said after a quarrel last night he told her he would cut her throat with a Fagor. At the station Patton asked that his wife also be jailed. she was later allowed to return home.
A special music program at First Baptist Church will begin at 7 15 with an organ recital by Delock. Selections include Auld Lang Syne Invocation Processional Father Through the Coming Year and Consecration performed by Lottie Hall. The mixed quartet and chorus will close with Crossing the Bar and Allegro in minor.
Salvation Army Sunday school members at the corps quarters enjoyed a Christmas tree program last evening. Benjamin Owen, a Boy Scout executive, played Santa Claus.
Judge Lynch, ill with pleurisy, was able to sit up but cannot preside. His law and motion calendar will be heard by Judge Jackson while his condition improves.
President Harding spoke about a pending farmers conference with invitations expected and dates not yet set. He noted the urgency to consider constructive steps despite current conditions and outlined two sections of the conference handling temporary and essential issues.
Warren Zerbe of Tyron owns a $60,000,000 coin collection with a six and a quarter pound Swedish copperplate piece valued at four dollars in American money. He has spent years building the collection, which totals over 30,000 pieces and makes him an international money expert. Rose Reeve of London Ontario has passed exams to enter the university.
A YMCA Sunday program at 4 p.m. features Trio The Bridge with Godfrey Haggerty Walter Erickson and Profrey Haggerty, accompanied on the piano by McGrew. The glee club performs Memories of Galilee. Rev. W T Lockwood speaks on Why Are the Young Men of America Not to Church with an open forum to follow.
Special dispatch reports the death of Lucinda Nevinn, formerly married to a Willow Creek couple in 188. A married daughter survives, with services planned at Willow Creek on Monday.
Howard Gennett, prosecutor of Cascade, resigns after six years in office. Appointed by the board, he leaves amid speculation and a public sense of change. The resignation follows a period of turmoil and political maneuvering hinted at in local circles.
The horoscope notes a fortunate day for Capricorn with Saturn as ruler. It highlights improved prices, hopeful pursuits, and a focus on spiritual matters. It warns of internal conflict from potent planetary aspects while urging rational campaigns for social betterment.
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