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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
3
Associated Press reports a buoyant New York market opening with business leaders and bankers forecasting a favorable 1925 economy. Optimism centers on revival in agriculture, Dawes plan progress, anticipated moderate higher money rates, and hoped-for stabilizing settlements on Allied war debts.
Washington dispatch reports 1931 saw a poor year for livestock men due to uncertain prices and weak demand. Cattle receipts and slaughter tended to fall, hog markets were pressured early but improved later, and overall marketing showed declines while liquidation fears rose. Industry officials noted price volatility and prolonged weak conditions in the year.
C x Smith and Mrs Smith traveled from Chicago to Corvallis in a Ford touring car, battling blizzards and temperatures as low as 22 below zero. They crossed eight states Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and returned via Knoxville Maine. The party left December 10 and returned Christmas night after visiting friends and enduring ice packed rivers, snow storms and flooded stretches along their westward route.
Reports say a man over seventy sustained injuries after being kicked by a cow during milking. J. and Chamberlain are seriously ill at home but improving. Mrs. Fren Minervini is returned to Wyoming for employment. She spent three weeks with her son and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Flowers.
The Ravalli delegation leaves for Helena to attend the opening of the legislature. Three members travel: Senator Tom Kane of Corvallis, holdover. G. B. Strange of Victor, returning for a second term. and Mark D. Fitzgarrald of Stevensville, attending for the first time.
Boulder diary notes multiple residents visiting Helena Basin and Butte. Ed McCauley rides to Helena. Vollmer and others visit. divisions over weather, new year gatherings, and Mine area trips. Local students and teachers listed with travels to Great Falls Basin and Missoula. Community announcements include hospital, dances, and New Year car trips.
Jeffers Jan 4 J P Nelson and son Gayle drove to Butte for a winter with friend Carl Darntser of the Ruby Valley. Various locals report holiday travels, illnesses, and gatherings as residents recount Christmas visits and the new year. Louis Maynard wins art prize. many families travel, visit, or return to work across Ennis, Virginia City, Box Canyon, and nearby ranches.
Meagher County News readers review local happenings with a string of visits and travels. W Kaine left for Bridger, George Beall and daughter returned from a short trip to Butte, Mina Bettie Harder Gibbs moved home in Lannon, Andrew McPherson and Robert John arrived from Ward 8D to see parents, Mrs Harder moved to Chico Hot Springs for rheumatism, T Thompson performed at Martinsdale, Jesse Lifer visited Ringling, LL Elliott and family spent time in Harlowton, Taabel McCurry hosted a dancing party with refreshments, Mina Kilasbeth Paden and Hex Senith were guests in Harlowton, Mrs J H Measey hosted the Jolly Dozen club with luncheon and gifts, Joan Myhr left for Spokane, P Carroll and Murray quietly wed at St Lawrence.
In Harlowton Montana on January 4 Mr and Mrs LR Daems hosted a bridge and dancing party with a late lunch and hour of dancing. Guests included Mr and Mrs W Clark Mr and Mrs Edward M Dott Mr and Mrs W McGrath Mr and Mrs Ben R Britsius Mr and Mrs William VanDyke Mr and Mrs Thomas Holley Mr and Mrs A A McCabe and Mina Ry TM le of Lewistown and Aires ML. The report also mentions visitors and local activities including travels of residents to Helena and London plans, educators, and community events.
A group of friends gathered Friday evening to celebrate a wedding anniversary with bridge as the main diversion. A delightful luncheon was served. Mrs Clara Retaalie visited her sister Mrs W F McGrath and returned Friday morning to Lewistown.
T. J. Shea of Billings, president of the Montana State Bar Association, will arrive in Butte Monday to meet the executive committee and arrange a program and date for the summer meeting. The committee includes Senator C. K. Leonard Kelly James E. B. Murray and I Maury. Leonard says the meeting will discuss important matters and addresses the scheduling issue due to August being a vacation month for many lawyers. The group has considered moving the date to June or early July. The subject will be discussed Monday.
Manhattan January 4 report on the joint installation of officers for the Atonic lodge and the Eastern chapter in Manhattan. The event included a New Year dinner at 6 30 with many members and families present. Several officers were installed and named with titles such as secretary treasurer chaplain and sentinel. a death notice for a former member was also noted along with holiday travel of Mina Lonia Meece.
Dillon Beavers hear the oath as county commissioners begin the 1926 session with few staff changes. Fred Rife to succeed W. Stephenson as clerk. Stamm to serve as deputy. T. G. Rodgers named district judge succeeding Joseph C. Smith who leaves bench for private practice. Minon becomes public administrator. George Baker deputy county clerk and recorder. vacancy filled by Joseph C. Fuller, who becomes postmaster. Others retain staff. local notes recount moves and travel of residents and officials amid legislature in Helena.
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