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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
8
Jan 6 report from Bozeman notes ongoing Praices teacher training sessions expanding. Miss Eleanor Troxell, instructor, and Miss Trumper discussed primary methods, need for sympathetic, joyful school work, and citizen education. Beaverhead county items follow, including a waterUsers meeting, basketball games, and local notices.
Government officials and Sheriff of Madison County seized a still capable of producing more than 10 gallons of whiskey daily and two barrels of new corn whiskey. The site, described as near complete, had been in operation for months and was valued at about 21 dollars per unit. Beaverhead county officials, led by O S Best, D D McKnight, and Joe Shaw, held their regular meeting and planned to remain in session Wednesday night. Judge Joseph C Smith and another Smith returned from Miles City where they visited Montana State Normal College students. A slight rise in registration for the upcoming term was reported as residents prepare for new facilities and housing between Dakota and California routes.
An advertisement touts Pinex pine extract cough syrup as a fast home remedy. It claims a pint makes a family supply, with a sweet syrup to suit children, and promises quick relief from bronchitis croup and asthma with a 25 ounce bottle.
Great Falls January 6 A statement by John Mc Vay superintendent of the Rocky Mountain Elevator company says they accepted a Canadian Wheat Board offer to purchase 100 000 bushels of Canadian spring wheat at 3 25 per bushel to be placed in the Calgary elevator and distributed to over 50 company elevators for farmers seed use The deal follows a Canadian rule not guaranteeing pure quality but the wheat is believed to be Marquis quantity and quality Now the attempt to buy more was rejected hinting at Canadian scarcity
A roundup of new Montana incorporations lists Dillon based owners for several ventures including Midland Hardware at Billings, a Bozeman retail grocery, and Great L Winison Hazeman lodge oil company Red Lodge. Other entries note capitalizations from 20 000 to 300 000 with varied subscriptions, plus filings for a Shelby motor sales theater stake and a Helena estate business. The items reflect a surge in local corporate activity and capital formation across multiple towns.
Helena Montana January 6 survey crews begin work in four counties for the Helena district 1930 program of the Rinten highway commission. Projects include paving from Gallatin to Sanders counties and main routes in Silver Bow and Deer Lodge counties with weather delaying contractor start. District official Spann notes crews finish locating work in Meagher Sanders Granite while awaiting conditions and federal involvement shifts to Missoula.
Helena January six reports Montana game warden George Mushik warns that by January 10 all migratory birds must be removed from possession or cold storage. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act sets a ten day limit after the season ends December 31. penalties include fines up to 800 dollars and six months imprisonment or both.
Heavy snow blocks the Pacific railroad track near Twin Bridges. Two passengers were stranded as crews worked today from Whitehall. If weather permits, the line may reopen by tomorrow morning enabling travel toward Alder.
Billings expects the opening of a large fox farm within weeks with pens already started and 300 pairs planned for next fall. Builders will likely populate the site as a major venture. The city also envisions a new high school to relieve crowded conditions, with the old building possibly becoming a junior high. A Scottish Rite Masons conclave is set for next Wednesday, and state appointments include A J Holmen as deputy state game warden succeeding George Mushback. The story notes rising prices and insurance activity, plus a sermon on lynchings and calls to curb mob violence.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Montana farm labor paid higher wages than in 42 other states. In 1913 permanent labor averaged $62.20 per month with board, and $89 without. Harvest season wages rose to about $4 daily with board and $4.93 without. Nine years earlier harvest wages were $2.09 daily with board and $2.80 without.
In Deer Lodge on Tuesday Sam Barnett spoke to the Tocel organization at the courthouse. Emma Putney of Biscoula visited the F.E Ster home and returned to Garden of Arron Bignell. A Spokane groom Clare nce Dugan and Miss Gladys Le Duke from Wyoming wed quietly at the Episcopal parsonage with Rev. W. Atewood officiating. Fritz Carothers bond case ended in dismissal, and jurors prepare for January court term. Wedding news from Moscow Idaho features Miss Stuidred Hat Mek becoming Mrs Gowan Reson at the groom’s brother’s home with details about arrangements and new apartments.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It claims the first dose begins easing symptoms within two hours, with up to three doses over two hours breaking up severe colds and ending misery. It promises open nasal passages and relief from headache sneezing feverishness and stiffness. It costs only a few cents at drug stores and tastes pleasant.
Charles Lewis, already charged before, again faces arrest while failing to support his wife and six children at Elliston. He was nabbed Tuesday at Iron Mountain by Sheriff Lacomb, with Sheriff Mullen to transport him to Powell county. Funeral services for Kane, killed by a blast rock, were held Tuesday with pallbearers named and a visiting brother from Detroit.
DEER LODGE Jan 6 A Powell district court session excused jurors summoned for fifty. Frank Luppino charged with escape pleaded not guilty and trial set for Jan 33. Peter Panasa pleaded guilty and jailed one to two years. Carl Schultz pleaded guilty and received a life sentence. Others pled not guilty or forfeited bonds. gambling cases in Elliston were partially dismissed. Mannix versus board of county commissioners and Lintz versus Lintz were dismissed.
Melrose residents share holiday travels and family gatherings. Viola McCurrin returns to Melrose from Rock Creek after time in Butte. Mary Flaherty visits from Feeley, George Elghorn visits sister in Woodin, Katherine Ahern returns from Anaconda. Local report mentions Dorland of Anaconda in Melrose for medical probes and a Bow shot incident on McCarty. Public conference on natural gas waste prompts governors and utilities commissioners to convene with manufacturers.
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