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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
4
Weather worry or health marred your face with wrinkles. A simple home lotion dissolves one ounce of saxolite in a half pint of witch hazel. The tonic astringent smooths skin and yields a youthful look from the first application, outperforming creams. Obtain witch hazel and saxolite from your druggist to prepare.
R J Cronin reports spring silk market shifts toward lighter weaves and brighter colors. Chiffon, taffetas, georgettes, brocades and bold foulards rise in popularity while greens dominate in many shades for evening and sports wear. Navy remains staple. browns follow. An exhibition at Hennessy’s opening Monday will present new silks and fabrics.
H J L Hoyer aged 76 longtime western mining figure died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in Honolulu in 1844 he moved to San Francisco as a child and later engaged in mining from California to Montana. He had ties to the Emery mine near Deer Lodge and once prospered with the Comstock mines at Virginia City. Funeral plans await word from San Francisco relatives including two nephews.
A citizen appeals to the mayor complaining hundreds of dogs run at large across the city and urge action under laws or new ordinances. Mayor Stodden cites an existing ordinance banning animals from roaming from March 15 to October 1, saying no current action can abate the nuisance due to those dates.
Manus Huston an old-time mine foreman of Butte died at 62 after a brief illness. An Irish immigrant who came to work in the mines, he rose to foreman of the Stewart shaft. Relatives mostly reside in Philadelphia. Funeral arrangements await word from his sister Mrs Bridget Kennedy. Body at Duggan's undertak ing rooms.
T. W. Bowen, the miner found dead in his bed at the Y. M. C. A. building, leaves a Spokane wife, a brother Rev. Charles Bowen of Salem Oregon, and a brother in New York. He came to Butte in 1897 and worked in Northwest mines. Last job was at Stewart mine. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. at White's chapel.
A citizens committee discussed plans to install a sanitary sewer for the northwest city area, asking county commissioners for cooperation. Officials urged proper procedure and invited all interested to a Feb 10 meeting at 8 at E. S. Shields home to map out definite steps. Members include Dan Crowley, P. F. Tallor, Al Vance, Peter Nelson and Steve Holland.
Butte leads in prizes offered for a national Army essay contest for U S schoolchildren. The local recruiting office will award 350 dollars in prizes after judging February 20 and forward top essays to Washington for national competition. Sergeant Hermann announced the plan yesterday.
Influential American friends of Poland urge Warsaw to seek peace with the Bolshevists. Diplomatic circles note British desire for peace with Soviet Russia and expect these pleas to weigh on Polish authorities. John Melia reports the development.
Nick Thomas aged 70 longtime Butte resident died yesterday at Braund house East Talbot avenue from asthma. He had 33 years in Butte with mining work including 14 years at the Tramway. Born in Cornwall England he lived in South Africa and Colorado before settling in Butte. Survived by nephews and nieces in Butte California and Victor Colorado. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Police and military raided Sinn Feiner houses in Londonderry last night and arrested three suspects. A quantity of arms ammunition and explosives was found by the raiders.
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