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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
2
Public health authorities warn influenza is resurging and could spread nationwide. The ad urges strengthening the body with Tanlac tonic and Tanlac Laxative Tablets, plus hygiene, ventilation, fresh air, and avoiding crowds, with distributors in Anaconda and Butte.
The ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for a severe cold. A two to three dose regimen over two hours supposedly relieves congestion, runny nose, headache, sneezing, and discomfort with a pleasant taste and no quinine, at a low cost in drug stores.
An old ad touts Wizard Oil as a quick penetrating antiseptic remedy for rheumatism stiff joints sore muscles and injuries with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee. It also promotes Wizard Liver Wips pink pills for constipation and headaches at 30 cents each with a guarantee.
Mary McCauley won a divorce from M. G. McCauley in district court. The court awarded custody of the minor daughter to her mother Mrs. Duff of Drummond with a no-removal clause unless both parents consent. The father must pay $20 monthly for the child’s support.
In Butte police court yesterday morning, a reckless driving charge against Burt Grover was dropped at the request of Assistant City Attorney Charles I. Juttner due to insufficient evidence. Grover had allegedly struck 8 year old Philip Lamb, son of Wall J. Lamb, a Chinese physician, injuring his leg and teeth before taking him to the emergency hospital.
Orville Harrington a 41 year old Denver mint worker was arrested on a charge of robbing the Denver mint of gold bullion valued at more than 100000 dollars. Gold bars were found buried hidden in his home and recovered by the federal secret service chief Holand K Goddard.
Sofia advices report Bulgarian bolshevists fix May 1 as the coup date to oust the present regime by violence. Seizure of bolshevist documents is noted along with more communist arrests.
Washington Feb 5 The senate agricultural committee ordered a favorable report today on Senator Gronna's bill to repeal the wartime measure that allows government control of wheat prices, signaling a step toward ending the control.
The council confirmed election judges and clerks for city primary and municipal contests. Listings cover wards one through six, precincts A and B, with names and street addresses for judges and clerks, many including residences in East Broadway, West Woolman, Diamond, Galena, Mercury, and other streets.
Charles Randall owner of a soft drink shop in the Board of Trade saloon basement at 16 East Park street was fined 50 dollars by Magistrate H J Grimes after a bootlegging conviction following a Butte police court trial. Officers Gerry and Rodda testified they found moonshine whiskey on the premises. A stay of execution was granted at the request of counsel.
Eureka California February 5 H Williams convicted of criminal syndicalism for membership in the Industrial Workers of the World is sentenced to an indeterminate term in San Quentin. Notice of appeal filed after denial of new trial and arrest of judgment.
Earl Burgess motion picture actor was instantly killed in Beverly Hills when he fell 700 feet from an airplane during the filming of a comedy. The accident occurred today startling crews and prompted immediate investigations. Burgess was known for several film roles and this stunt was to feature in the current production.
A medicine promotion urges use of LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE tablets for colds grip or influenza prevention. The box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 30 cents.
In Paterson New Jersey 837 ballots have been cast to elect a president of the board of five and police commissioners, but the office remains vacant as every voting set this year has been evenly split. The deadlock continues without a clear winner from any faction.
Milk inspectors will classify dairies within a month to ensure cleanliness, sanitary barns, and proper handling of milk and utensils. Despite high current quality, the city will intensify checks as spring arrives to maintain pure, high grade milk with low bacteria and proper butter fat and solids.
In a domestic scene Mary the cook brings in milk bottles whose caps protrude as the milk lies cold. Dotty laughs at the sight likening them to gentlemen with stovepipe hats, while a shivering bottle speaks of the cold and asks why they are left outside.
An old advertisement emphasizes that genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin bear the Bayer Cross and carries physician endorsed use for colds headache toothache earache neuralgia lumbago rheumatism neuritis and general pain. It notes small 12 tablet tins sell cheaply and larger packages are available from druggists.
A Christmas story shows Dotty warming two milk bottle gents left on cold steps. They fear popping if warmed, insist on thawing naturally, then thank Dotty as she promises to bring them in each morning. The tale ends with them happily entering the warmth and sharing merry tales.
Ketchikan Alaska Feb 5 the city council ordered schools and theaters closed to curb influenza spread after about 50 cases were reported the action aims to halt transmission in the town a local health concern mentioned by officials to protect residents and visitors from the illness
An old advertisement proclaims Danderine cools and cleanses the scalp, softening it so roots are nourished. It claims the tonic revitalizes each hair, stops shedding and fading, reduces dandruff, and makes hair brighter and thicker after several applications. A bottle costs only a few cents at drug or toilet counters.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder medicine made from vegetables. It claims consistent quality per bottle and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by mailing to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton New York mentioning the Anaconda Standard.
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