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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
10
A northern window display showcases syringes water bags rubber sheeting throat sprays bed pans bandages stockings and other rubber products said to be among the best in the world with offerings from the world markets.
The ad highlights the pharmacy's emphasis on customer trust from the medical community, claiming legitimate prices and a fair profit. It also promotes savings of up to 40 percent while offering what it calls the best value.
Tracks were heavy at Oakland with multiple upsets as Loyals and The Gaffer won at 15 to 1. Marcato, a heavy favorite, lost by a nose to Castake ridden by Willie Knapp in the third race amid rough footing and poor speed from Ramato in the fifth. Jockeys Hoar Tickener and Newfass arrive with notable horses including Caviar and Cambrian. detailed race-by-race results follow with times and top finishers.
In a New Orleans program on February 10 the Crescent City First race for one mile was won by Batloon with Josie FF. second and Azula third in 1:42. The six furlongs sold race saw Granter first, Ogle second, Lofter third in 1:14%. The steeplechase handicap short course was taken by King Elkwood with Miss Ransom second and Bristol third in 3:07. Gold Ornament won the St Charles Hotel Stakes four furlongs with Merry Lister second and Wilton third in 0:44.84. Intrusive captured the mile and seventy guards handicap with Heseda second and Biedrich third in 1:45. The selling mile and a sixteenth went to Pirates Queen with Little Tommy Tucker second and Frank McConnel third in 1:49.
Weights and entries listed for today's program. First race is a sixteenth mile selling with horses Idaletta Screenwell Lake William F Idaho Chief ST Phil Archibald Alzura Elkern Forbes Katherine Ennis Graylette February Hilary. Second race is five eighths mile maidens Budd Wadell Duke of.
Eddie Kennedy heads to Philadelphia for a six round bout after a quick loss to Larry Temple. Griffo’s backstory and spending habits surface as Broad draws offers from Chicago Louisville and Denver. Fitzsimmons reveals his age as 47 in a chat with a friend. Kid McPartland arrives in Chicago after knocking out Otto Sieloff in Milwaukee.
Interest focuses on a featherweight bout in Bast Lake City between Anaconda’s Rowan and Butte’s Phil Green. Green, fresh off a win over Jimmie Hausser, backs himself while Salt Lake backers bet on Green. Rowan vows to press from the first bell and deny Green any counter, aiming for a decisive win at the new Utah club arena.
Spokane base ball club directors plan a four meeting session mid month to elect a new secretary after Ralph Dodd resigns. V. Hellenbrand is favored. Doc Brown likely remains president. Reorganization aims to boost stock and field a strong, gentlemanly team for a pennant chase.
Mose Lafontise Montana welterweight champions to sail to Corkland Cal on the 25th to begin training for his bout with Young Gibbs. The Acme club of Corkland has arranged the match with Billy Lavigne managing. Lafontise plans training at 8 00 p m and believes his Rocky Mountain stamina will aid him in a lower altitude fight.
The piece recalls Manager John J. McCloskey of the Butte team and his legendary negotiating style. It cites Denver Post chatter about Cincinnati and Pittsbore histories tied to him, and notes Becker's plans to manage Vicksburg in Mississippi. It highlights a Texas league anecdote with Hobright and a dollar for the youngsters, ending with McCloskey as a successful Pacific Northwest league mogul.
In London Answers Leopold of Belgium jokes after a public reception. A fellow familiar with socialist leaders recalls a medic remark about Leopold becoming a veterinary surgeon if not king. The exchange highlights playful exchanges with political factions.
A large crowd witnessed a two man bowling contest at Thornton alleys. Perham and Kitto posted the night's high score with 480 in the fourth series as teams exchanged strong figures. Misevich and Davies later challenged Todd and McKinley, winning decisively in all three games.
The body of William Cahill the Mullan fireman killed Saturday arrived in Missoula and will be buried tomorrow afternoon under Odd Fellows auspices. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen plans a full attendance. Mrs. A M Stevens and Mrs Edward Larson traveled to Iron Mountain to meet the family and escort them to Missoula for the services.
The New York World reports on a Sullivan club gathering where a West Coast senator Swenson spoke in a strong Swedish dialect, entertaining guests until late. The twist: the supposed Swenson was Daniel F. Smith of Minneapolis, a Republican known for jokes and “stringing” people, prompting plans to settle the score with a dinner to square the bill.
A parent witnesses a child overcome fear and stand tall after a moment of doubt. The scene captures a turning point in confidence as the family reaction marks a hopeful milestone.
The article extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal cure for nervous disorders and related ailments. It credits Prof Edward E Phelps and a university for its discovery, claims widespread physician endorsement, and asserts the remedy relieves dyspepsia biliousness liver complaints neuralgia rheumatism and other nerve related diseases with lasting relief after a single trial.
The Sporting News praises John McCloskey of Bute Montana as a prime developer of stars like Fred Clarke and Jim Collins. The piece credits him with discovering Clarke, guiding his rise from Kansas to Montgomery, Savannah, and Louisville, and notes his role in shaping players through the Pacific Northwest league.
The National League minutes from the New York meeting show Spalding legally chosen as president. The record notes a proposed trust scheme by Freedman Brush and Robinson and indicates clubs would not play if the plan failed. Ebbetts of Brooklyn cited parliamentary law to confirm Spalding's election after a single candidate received votes.
Stanford varsity track team will travel north after the inter-collegiate meet with Cal to race Oregon and Washington state teams. The opener is with the University of Oregon in Eugene, followed by a Seattle meet with the University of Washington.
Philadelphia report says Frank Erne of Buffalo did not show up for a scheduled ten round boxing match with Joe Gas of Baltimore at the Pennsylvania Athletic club. The postponement prevented a headline clash and left Gas awaiting the foe.
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