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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
10
A Cleveland resident recounts years of stomach trouble and failure with doctors’ diagnoses before trying Plant Juice. She claims rapid improvement and full recovery after one bottle, praising Newbro Drug Co. in Butte and Smith Drug Store in Anaconda.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound ends grippe misery and breaks a severe cold within hours. It promises rapid relief from runny nose, headache, fever, throat soreness, and congestion with two hour dosing, at 25 cents, and warns not to accept substitutes.
Elisabeth Fowlie obtained a divorce from Thomas J. Fowlie after about 37 years of marriage in Judge McClernan's court. She did not seek alimony, noting no minor children and that she has supported herself for over 2000 years. The couple wed in 1886 at Waupaca Wisconsin, and she described him as idle and profligate, preferring loafing over work and spending money on drink.
George High and Martha High sue John Harvey for damages over forcible eviction from 7 North Montana Street. They say they rented through John Connell’s agent, then watched Harvey take possession after a Sept historic notice to move. They endured cold, unsanitary quarters and illness. they seek 500 in damages.
William Clark, jailed days earlier for turning wife and baby out, was furloughed for a few hours to attend the baby's funeral. He must return to finish his sentence after the funeral. The release came at the wife's request amid remarriage and medical aid dispute. The notice also records incorporation filings for George Spil im Clear Company with $15,000 capital to operate a general mercantile business.
The document lists ages for President and Mrs Wilson from a marriage license: 58 for the president, 42 for the bride. It explains English shillings, value in American money at 47 1/2 pence per shilling, and that compensation act dependents are the same for single or divorced individuals.
Park Street druggist reports ice cream sales stay strong even when temperatures drop below zero. Friday and Saturday sales rival Sunday and last week, as same customers continue choosing frozen treats despite cold. Hot drinks disappoint some parlors, and one-third of previous winter ice cream orders were sold out by afternoon.
The narrative describes business climate contrasts between Butte and California cities, with travelers noting stronger local commerce and optimism in Butte. It mentions Mr Richards improving health, and the Richardses moving to apartments above an undertaker. The Southiwe Nevada Mines company files annual statements with Pero county clerk, listing capital stock of 1,009,000 and debts of 162,210.29, with office of president vacant and La A. Desay of New York as first vice president. Mayer Jewelry Co. advertises engraving and jewelry services at 21 West Park.
Carter brand heavy fleece Union suits in sizes 4 to 16 years sell for 1 per suit. Springfield heavy wool and cotton mix vests and pants in gray or white fit all sizes at 75 cents each. Women’s vests and pants priced at 26 and 30 cents, regular 50 and 65 cent values. Sizes 4 to 6 at 25 cents, larger sizes 7 to 9 at 80 cents.
Butte executive committee reports ready responses from local businessmen to aid a national laymen movement convention to lift a $1,000 guarantee fund. The event set for February in Butte at the First Baptist church while Walter A. King will head headquarters. Also notes court actions and property transfers in Butte and a veiled report from Miners Savings Bank. The letter from El Paso describes Villa's forces in Chihuahua killing seven Chinese, imprisoning five Americans, and sparing them after a firing squad incident.
William J. Toepler seeks bankruptcy in federal court stating a single asset is a suit of clothing. He owes Hochstein Leaf Tobacco Co of Glenwood Springs California a $1099 judgment and claims no other property.
An old Washington ad touts Cascarets for girls and women as a safe laxative promising quick relief from headaches and bilious breath. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses liver and bowels without griping and improves mood and energy. The note ends with a government credits bill intro in Congress.
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