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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
5
Delamothe Co announces a large price cut on natural rose hatpins from 50 cents to 1 dollar cheaper than before. Buds start at 1 dollar and full blown roses reach 3.50, with four other prices. Quality also improved, last lot described as the most beautiful yet. See them in the window.
A dense paste of business notices and arrivals from Butte and nearby towns. Names include Hight & Fairfield Co, Orton Bros, McLaughlin Coat Co, Majestic range, Drs Cole Tait Cramb, Rathbone Meyers, Thornton, Missoula visitors, and new vendors at the P. O. news stand. Notes on coal, wood, mining manuals, and social events at New Renshaw and New Tenshaw halls.
From San Francisco dated February 21 reports float that Washington may legalize all-round boxing contests. A Seattle promoter says bills will pass with lawmakers favorable, potentially enabling Seattle Spokane andcoma to host short-round bouts. Public notices mix with business ads for Dr. Dodd eye examinations and clearance sales at The Clothery.
In Butte a Washington's birthday banquet drew leaders from the African Methodist Episcopal church and the Business Men's association. Rev. John C. Coleman urged dispersal of the race across the country to reduce prejudice, while Governor Orrin and officials promoted the event as a major annual affair attracting 150 guests.
A piece of firewood left on a hot kitchen range started a blaze at Ian Courtney’s home on Broadway last night at 8 30. A firefighter grabbed the burning stick with a gloved hand and tossed it into the yard. The incident ended without further damage.
The University of Chicago basketball team appears to have locked the conference title after an undefeated run. Purdue trails with three wins and one loss, Minnesota has one win and three losses, and Northwestern has four losses with no victories. A vote on seven football games for next fall has not been ordered by President Moran. Conference officials say seven games in 1909 are permissible with careful tending of the rule. A fifty dollar salt sale is advertised at The Clothery Toukins for 34.5.
A Presbyterian sermon on George Washington stressing his noble character and patriotism, urging youth to emulate his virtues. The speaker recalls early American schooling that taught flags and liberty, noting Washington’s simple life yet strong influence on the nation’s founding and unity.
An ad touts Mayer as a jeweler offering low prices on watch cleaning and jewelry repair. It claims superior workmanship first time, with a long guarantee, and notes Mayer leads in diamond jewelry making while facing busy orders. The text urges customers to visit and compare prices and designs.
An overlong ad lists piano bargains including uprights from Kimball and Kingsbury and several brand-new models with prices. Also offered are violins, mandolins, guitars, and other goods at half off with catalogs available on request. A street crime snippet follows with Moran and Chapman, plus a polo season note and an explorer trip.
Report notes an emissary was en route to see him but officials downplay the delay’s significance and say he will not play ball again. The piece also mentions pacing records, cross-country touring plans for Minor Heir and Star Pointer, and interest from major fairs to secure them as racing prospects.
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