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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
1
The ad touts Kilmers Siwimp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder trouble claiming widespread success and relief. It mentions a large number of distressing cases and urges purchase through Kimer & Co of Binghamton with testimonials and offerings of sample sizes.
The Minin company of Montana with principal business in Anaconda is assessed one half percent per share on its capital stock. Payment to treasurer Fd Muller by January 18, 1918. Delinquent shares will be sold February 19 to cover the unpaid assessment plus costs.
A fragmented 1900s report notes Anaconda as the healthiest city with 114 deaths in the year. No infant deaths from contagious diseases. small numbers of diphtheria, scarlet fever, and rheumatism cases. Births total 263. population about 12,000. Public health progress attributed to inspections and improved living conditions. Deaths by month listed, with February 18 and December 8 among the higher counts.
The Anaconda community sees many divorce inquiries with four divorces granted. Thirty couples sought separation while licenses issued peaked in December and November. Courts require substantial evidence for divorce, with pending cases and high costs noted amid heated public interest.
The annual Ladies' Night gathers guests for a nine to eleven program led by Dr. N. F. Spelman, with musical selections by Mrs. Teselier and others. Mayor Nevin of Wythe will speak at seven, followed by ham supper and dancing. Local committee members include Williams, Blankstove, Hanson, and Caneel.
A garbled but readable note details Naughty Marietta an opera with Squelly Mavigna and Oscar Maninersteie starring in New Orleans style production. It praises genuine qimonera in the muse and lists roles such as Tumnus Mnete bytes and squartelles amid a cosmopolitan cast. The Week Star review calls the program high class and notes Just a Woman and The Indian Quteasy as main features with The Black Wand and Bankrall providing comedy. The Beardstey sisters are highlighted for singing and the show is repeated tonight.
The page lists numerous social engagements in Butte and nearby towns including New Year’s Eve celebrations at Danelsi Ay and Greig's store, visits by residents like Mr. and Mrs. Sig Croudfriend, and several families hosting gatherings. Individuals such as Mrs. Thomas Whalen and Professor A Bitte Wisie appear among the noted attendees, with baby news and greetings echoed in society notes.
Post office rules set strict standards for parcels including prohibited goods and labeling. Shippers must clearly mark contents sender and destination with required postage and accurate descriptions.
Fragmented OCR text appears to tout a hair care product promising doubled beauty and healthier hair. Marketing lines mention scalp cleansing and growth effects, with numerous misread brand-like terms and dubious claims.
Fragmentary OCR paragraph discusses parcel postage, rates, and carrier duties. Mentions postage payment, delivery, and various procedural notes. The readable portions reference a historical postal process with unclear details and disrupted phrasing.
Allen Girard died last evening at St. Aon's hospital after an illness of three days. He was 28 years old and had worked at the converter building. Survived by parents Peter Girard, a sister in Prosser, Washington, and a grandmother aged 65. Born in Missoula twelve years ago, his passing will be sincerely mourned by many in the city. Funeral arrangements pending.
A 1912 blizzard chilled New Year festivities as the year opened with driving snow. At the A C H ball guests danced despite the storm while the Amaronda Gun club planned its annual New Years shoot and Elks prepared special church services.
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