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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1927
Page
8
A vintage ad extols Cod Liver Oil and McCoy's Compound Tablets as fortifiers for thin sickly children. It claims to boost strength and weight, touting dramatic recoveries and urging readers to use Mes Gay's Tablets for vitality, with aggressive, parent-targeted language and sensational claims.
A district court report shows divorces in Anaconda were few in 1926 with wife-initiated filings. Civil actions numbered 69. criminal cases 68 with 64 closed. juvenile cases 24 with all closed. Adoptions 2 and dependent children petitions 4 were filed. Foreign birth naturalizations totaled 38. marriages reached 135. City council debates on a city attorney’s duties and light installations reveal cost disputes and calls for bid scrutiny.
Anaconda students resumed study after the holiday, with many returning to institutions including the state university in Missoula and the state college in Bozeman. Names listed include Merial Holstrom, Sreely Clin ton, St Mary Farnsworth, Sidney Ste, and others.
Promoters claim San Cura antiseptic ointment relieves pain from sores cuts burns and boils and promotes rapid healing. Advertisements tout money back if not satisfied and include testimonials about dramatic recoveries from injuries and skin problems. Also promoted are San Cura soap and other skin care products amid funeral notices and notices of local events.
A tribute by old-time friends honored Joseph Kraus late resident of Anaconda who died in Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin last week. His funeral was held from the Kraus home and proceeded to St Pauls church for a high mass at 10 oclock. The Rev A J Coopman celebrated with deacon and sub deacon assisting. Many attended to show esteem for Kraus in the community. Pallbearers included Patrick Daleton FW Harrizon Frank Savane Joseph Miller George Daniels and John Garvey. Interment followed in Mount Carmel. Tuchsherers and Kraus Jr of Minneapolis attended the funeral in Anaconda.
County commissioners received compliments for the courthouse tech upgrades. New lighting uses about 1000 candela power globes, cost around $800, installed to enhance the stone courthouse against the mountains. The ornamental lights will be cycled with the old system until the new setup runs fully.
Announcement from Anaconda confirms the marriage of Mrs Brywig formerly of Anaconda to John Riswig of Detroit. The ceremony took place Monday December 27 in Detroit with bride’s aunt Miss Margaret McGrath and brother Harry Swanson as attendants. The couple will reside in Flint where Riswig is stationed.
Funeral services for the late John Street Streeter are planned in this city today. The procession will move to Philipsburg for further rites at the home of his son in law M C Durfee, with additional attendees including Mrs T W Moore of Beattie Washington and Streeter relatives in Philipsburg and Toledo.
A vintage advertisement touts Adherika as a saline intestinal cleanser that cleanses both upper and lower bowels to remove old toxin buildup. It cites dramatic benefits for constipation gas and indigestion and quotes several doctors praising its effectiveness. The ad notes availability at Fuller Drug and other druggists in Anaconda.
Deer Lodge county funds remain strong per Treasurer Gordon Dougherty's report to the board. On December 1 balances included General fund 19,266.43, poor 10,522.41, county sinking 20,789.54, protest tax 430.75, institute 183.60, with district trust balances reaching 82,229.07 and the general school fund at 36,194.34. receipts in November totaled 199,629.11 mainly from taxes.
In a colored colony court hearing Judge Murphy faced a testimony filled with amusement as Craig admitted gambling and taking money from residents. Marie Snyder and Percy Harris testified that Craig took nearly everything, including money and personal items, as the trial proceeded.
Yesterday's Rotary meeting, the first of the year, opened with an invocation by Tey FW. Werts. Prof. W. K. Dwyer gave a New Year's address as an overview of coal retailing from the retailer's viewpoint. Speakers mixed wit and wisdom, with remarks on oiling, weighing, and delivering costs, as well as modest retailer profits. The club adopted resolutions on the death of Rotarian Reed Takerie of Philipabore, with plans for a special Day event on Monday to raise funds for boys.
Anaconda police monthly report lists six arrests for the period. The records include three disturbances or offenses, twenty-one investigations, four pet crimes, and four other categories such as vagrancy and harboring. Notable mentions include arrests held for transfer to larger jurisdictions.
The Anaconda Commercial Service association shows stronger credit conditions and higher membership after a recent meeting. Last year the group had 36 members, rising this year, with F. J. Habein of Livingston attending as the state association’s general manager. A general meeting is planned for January 24, and the state organization will meet in Helena on February 7, per Mc Queen Lawton, local manager.
Services for Frank Geren who died in a New Year’s Day smelter accident were held yesterday at 2 PM at the J. Finnegan mortuary with Rev. Forrest Wertz of the Methodist church officiating. The body will be shipped to Columbus Ohio by way of Fort Worden for burial. widow Jessie Geren plans to accompany the casket.
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