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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
7
A faded ad text touts a drinkable remedy claimed to relieve a range of distressing symptoms in both men and women. It references Kilmer & Co of Binghamton and promises a sample bottle to prove its alleged benefits.
Abbott and Ford Mining Company, organized under Montana law, announces a board meeting on Sunday in December. A one half cent per share assessment is due on capital stock, payable to Fd. Mulier, treasurer, by January 32, 1913, or stock will be sold to cover costs and delinquent notices.
Anaconda claims status as the healthiest city with the year 92 death toll at 14 and no contagious disease deaths. Bancroft notes improved health conditions due to monthly food inspections and record low death rate of 12 per 1000, along with unreported births and varied monthly mortality.
The Techn Theater shows a high class program with Naughty Marietta as the feature an clever detective story Just a Woman was a detective tale Glen Outcast and The Black Hand on the bill Beardsley sisters remain a crowd draw with singing The program will be repeated tonight Adv
A 1912 record shows thirty couples sought divorce, twelve permits issued in September and December, with a high ratio of divorces. Judges caution against trivial grounds and uncontested decrees, warning of possible collusion and weak evidence in some courts.
Preparations are complete for an Elks Ladies Night tonight featuring a program of monologue, readings, and songs by Spelman and James Chase, followed by a banquet with French waiters serving and a toast by ex mayor Vin of Butte. Committee members T Williams FH Te Blackstone Bert Gets Les Benson A G Hassin and Dr F Cadwell will oversee arrangements.
A busy night with Elks and Moose meetings, skating at the rink, and New Year events. Notables include E Farnsworth visiting from Butte, Mrs Sig Goodfriend and others traveling to Butte, and several residents visiting relatives there.
A patchwork of society notes from Butte and nearby towns reports visits by Mrs. Hattie Schultz and Miss Mary Foulkes, New Year events, local business ads, interments, and upcoming shoots. Mentions include John T. Law returning from Santa Barbara, Mrs. Warren Campbell visiting relatives, and planned New Year service at the Swedish Mission church.
The post office reported a quarterly total of 8088.32, the highest ever, surpassing previous three months by over 550.26. Preparations for new parcel post rules emphasize careful packing, labeling, and handling of perishables, with strict prohibitions on dangerous or prohibited items.
An ad style piece promotes Danderine a hair product claiming to rinse dust dirt and oil from hair leaving it clean and moist with a promise of delightful surprise for those who have neglected their hair. It emphasizes young beauty and easy use.
The article outlines Christmas and New Year postal practices with misprinted terms. It discusses proper address placement and prepaid nets, post stamps not being the pavement of postage for various classes, and parcels held for postage. It notes parcels collected on routes must be deposited at the next post office with postage charged according to the carrier’s route rate.
Allen Girard died late last evening at St. Ann’s hospital from pneumonia. He was 21, worked as a crane operator at the Converter building, and leaves parents Mr and Mrs Peter Girard, a sister Mrs Bart Junier of Prosser Washington, a brother Montana Girard of Anaconda, and a grandmother at 304 East Third Street. He was a member of the Elks and the mill and smelter men’s union. Born in Missoula, he came to Anaconda 12 years ago and the community will mourn his loss. funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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