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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1910
Page
11
State editorial from Columbus condemns capitol commission for blocking local quarry use and forcing Montana granite. Helena slander claims about bidder Jacobs are addressed. From Moore Inland Empire and Helena Record, disparate notes on farming land, holeworm fears, and Dr. Cook’s swift travel.
News from the University of Copenhagen reports an examination committee found no proof that Dr. Cook reached the north pole. The verdict prompts remarks on the doctor’s troubling expeditions and their effect on him and his supporters.
The Missoulian notes that granite from Montana mountains is the best building stone and urges approval of the legislature’s plan to use it for capitol wings. If Montana granite can meet the cost limit, it will be used. otherwise, the state examiner’s original decision stands.
The Chester Signal notes steady progress toward city status for Chester in Northern Montana. It praises the town's lively residents and urges an energetic leader to accelerate advancement and growth in the near future.
From the TBillings Journal the report questions whether Mr. Jerome may have fallen victim to an unknown danger as authorities search for clues.
Washington on January 2 reports a notable drop in inbound live stock movements for the 11 months ending November 1909. Across seven interior markets 645,614 cars were unloaded, about 30,000 fewer than 1908 and over 52,000 fewer than 1907. Chicago led declines, with beef the sole packing-house product continuing to shrink.
From the Missoula Herald death saved Sheldon accused of larceny in connection with insurance irregularities after learning a prison cell had been promised him. The text notes that when a man steals a million and has none left he often chooses death over disgrace and imprisonment.
After prior rail officials warned of danger from electric headlights and experiments at Livingston supported concerns, the state board of railroad commissioners issued an official declaration favoring electricity for locomotive headlights. They admit defects but see no proof that general use endangers safety. Time and experience will decide which side was right.
Ida Crouch-Hazlitt of the Montana News surveys the party amid a wormy metaphor. She cites tapeworms hook worms cankerworms fishworms cut worms and bugs as indicators of internal trouble.
A Bozeman Republican Courier discussion proposes practical changes for a safer holiday. It humorously suggests limiting dangerous elements such as cotton batting used in Santa costumes and candles near the tree, calling for preventative measures to avoid fires and injuries.
The Irish land bill debate reveals a change in the congested districts board from 13 to 12 in the Commons to avoid the unlucky 13. Lord Crewe said others opposed the number though he saw no real objection, noting the motive was to please certain people.
A five market survey shows meat stocks thinning and hog receipts draw down by 579,900 head compared to the same period in previous years. The data indicate tighter supply across the principal markets and related price pressure.
Mrs Ethel Irwin wife of P H Irwin general manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone company was found dead in her El Paso bathroom from gas asphyxiation. The incident occurred after her recent move from Salt Lake City.
Riverside California faced complete isolation as floods and washouts halted all railroad travel. Spreading rails and damaged beds blocked trains, while hundreds of acres of vegetable gardens were inundated.
Rain has fallen intermittently since Friday night across Central Arizona. Snow in the mountains has melted and streams are swelling as the rainfall continues.
The Libby Western News recalls the belief in Santa Claus, arguing against the notion of no Santa. It insists there is indeed a Santa Claus and mocks those who deny him, calling such a belief a sign of a troubled mind.
A Great Falls Leader piece argues that appearance can mislead about wealth. It notes that the wealthy may pass paste stones as diamonds while those of modest means are unlikely to be mistaken for real gems.
The world mourns not a great loss as King Leopold dies. Described as shrewd and crafty, his exploitation of the Congo Free State for personal gain drew condemnation from the civilized world. For years he defied decency and brought disgrace upon his imperial head through immoral conduct.
A columnist links divorce to higher tuberculosis risk and suggests divorced men lack energy and hustle. He notes ailments more common in divorced men and jokes about costs of maintaining a married lifestyle, while dismissing the wag who mocks the view.
The Melstone Mirror notes a chimney addition at the printery front end and the installation of a new stove that raises heat and coal costs.
Fort Benton Montana January 2 19 The district court for Chouteau county last year completed its work with three defendants sentenced for assault. David Thomas received seven years for attempted assault in Havre while William Spangler got six months and a $200 fine and J P Mitchell six months and a $500 fine. Thomas a native of Wales had lived in Fort Benton years ago and in Great Falls prior to Havre.
After more than five months of talks China and Portugal announced they would not arbitrate the Macao boundary issue. Beijing maintains all Macao dependencies were occupied illegally by Portugal and seeks evacuation of the territory and islands. General Machado’s mission failed to broker a settlement.
The first regular through passenger train left Seattle for San Francisco this morning. The Southern Pacific Shasta limited will cover the trip in 34 hours. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific now offer three extra Seattle to Portland trains and through connections with the Harriman system to the East.
A friend of Johnnie Poe, famed Princeton halfback, says the college star has endured a strenuous period during his travels abroad as learned by the state department. Details remain sparse as officials report on his welfare.
The article recounts football star Poe escaping danger with a one gun battery on the coast and boarding an American gunboat after declaring he had 54 pieces: one pair of socks and a pack of playing cards. The ship's commander offers transport home and Poe arrives safely in New York.
Bozeman reports indicate the Montana legislature will consider creating a state run game preserve of about eighty thousand acres adjoining Yellowstone National Park. The plan, backed by State Game Warden Henry Ferguson and Nelson Story Jr, calls for minimal policing costs and would not disrupt industries. Lawmakers may also shorten the open season for big game to November.
Bozeman hosts the states first horse school under the animal industry department with Prof. I. W. Clark leading husbandry faculty. More than 15 men attended during the week and over 10 left town after the session. Veterinarians Dr. W. J. Taylor Dr. H. H. Weles and Dr. W. J. Hartman performed a final surgical operation on a horse.
Women of the national capital including wives of congressmen will meet to discuss the anti trust league to lower food prices. The organizers say state leagues will form nationwide with cooperation from congress members and no legal clashes arise because boycotts target price reductions, not firms.
Fort Benton Mont Jan 2 W R Early named special administrator of Narcisse Valleaux estate bonds 35000 While Valleaux known as Captain Nelse left a will excluding John Valleaux the latter through attorney W S Towner contests the will delaying probate Early to handle estate with real estate livestock and funds pending letters to the executor.
Claremont and Cole residents are held prisoner on Mt Baldy after a landslide blocks the way. They have seven days of provisions and plan to escape the mountain path within that period.
Hennessy’s Big Store offers a large sale on regular stock of high grade tailored men’s suits. Prices are emphasized to entice shoppers to visit early this morning for exclusive deals on top quality suits.
The jeweler left his new boy in charge of the store while he went home to dinner, cautioning him that all goods were marked and he must not let...
The notice explains six word lines for classified ads, six words per line, ten lines per inch. Advertisers may receive replies via a mail card addressed to the Standard and must present it at the office to collect responses. Light-faced display type is used on the Want Page at regular rates.
Parson's Employment Office lists job ad for cooks at 2516 W Park with contact via IAd phone 5 956.
Advertisements offer work for young readers to sell standards with a promise not to interfere with school. Circulators are told to report to the Standard office in Butte between 5:30 and 6:00 AM. A separate notice promotes eight week barber training at Moler Barber College in Salt Lake City with graduates earning 12 to 39 dollars weekly.
Classified items show employment requests and sales pitches in a late period advertisement page. Listings seek a tailoring entrepreneur, a live merchant, and various shop help, plus sales of cleaner goods, paints and corsets. The piece concludes with a short anecdote about a man selling brass rings for 18 cents each.
LOST A TEAM OF SORREL HORSES branded round top E on left shoulder Dec 27 reward for return to 656 Ss Montana Butte.
The article reports that certain scents can trigger digestive disorders while pleasant odors may aid digestion. Dr. George M. Niles notes odors influence the gastro intestinal tract. eastern practices include persistent inhalation of fragrances after meals to calm nerves and improve digestion.
A courtroom style exchange ends with the remark that the lights in the house go out at ten o'clock and the young man replying that it suits him and not to delay.
Short classified notices list a housekeeping room for rent at 444 West Quartz Butte a four room house for $18 50 at 503 Maple Anaconda and furnished houses for rent with limited details available from the clipping.
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