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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1920
Page
2
A pamphlet touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a fat reduction method promising quick results without dieting or exercise. It claims the tablets aid digestion of fatty foods, convert fat to muscle and energy, and offer lasting fat loss for $1 per large case, with purchase through druggists or mail order from Marmola Co., Detroit.
An old fashioned remedy touts yellow mustard plaster or poultice for sore throats and inflammations with claims of blistering but rapid relief. Beggs Mustarine blends pure yellow mustard with other ingredients for faster, cleaner hot relief, marketed by druggists at 39 and 60 cents.
More than 200 men attended a Republican get-together banquet at the Thornton hotel with 10 minute speeches by local leaders. Mayor Stodden hosted and urged harmony, while speakers including R. L. Clinton and George Porter voiced party aims for unity and victory in the Montana campaign.
William Jennings Bryan defends loyalty to the party and rebuts talk of a split, saying the president and the public are in accord on the treaty issue. He asserts no personal bid for the presidency and criticizes newspapers for personalizing national questions.
In a peace era reflection Germany states it is at peace with all except the United States and proposes a framework to extradite and try Allied suspects before Germany’s supreme court. It suggests entente representatives act as public prosecutors and that amnesty exclusions apply, with German laws enacted to enable this. The Entente had not accepted the proposal before peace but may reconsider now.
A large banquet in Butte praises Jack Roche for his civic service as he leaves for new fields. Speakers from Montana Power and local officials laud his hometown ties and promise of friendship, while telegrams from friends express regret at his departure.
In New York a crowd of over 1000 gathered at 119th Street and Fifth Avenue as August Claessens, suspended socialist, spoke amid calls of defiance. He defended the manifesto and urged social revolution without violence, while denouncing democracy as missing ballots. In Washington, Senator Borah condemns the assembly vote to expel socialist reps as inviting lawlessness. Senator Thomas warns it risks revolution.
Four governors two lieutenant governors and 25 representatives of the Western States Reclamation Association and the League of Public Land States left Denver for Washington. They will present a memorial to Congress urging prompt action on a 250 million dollar reclamation appropriation for the western states. Leaders include Governors Bamberger Campbell Larrazola and Davis. Lt governors Stephen and McDowell join. Wyoming’s Carey Washington’s Hart and Nebraska’s McKelvie will link up in D.C.
Leaders report no progress toward an agreement as conferences stall over section 18 with oil royalties and land value at stake. Officials say resuming full talks hinges on resolving the disputed provision affecting surplus lands valued at about four million dollars per section.
George Eastman of Rochester unveiled as the mysterious Mr. Smith who pledged 11 million dollars to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. President Richard C. MacLaurin disclosed the secret before a jubilee alumni dinner, Eastman not in attendance.
Fred Stanley national committeeman for Kansas joined Gen Leonard Wood campaign headquarters and predicted Wood would receive all 20 convention votes from Kansas.
Copper prices in New York remained firmer as electrolytic copper quoted around 19% for spot and first quarter and 19% to 19% for second quarter deliveries. Lion remained unchanged.
San Antonio dispatch reports that Luis Cabrera head of the Mexican cabinet urged expulsion of over 200 Americans who organized a Tampico American Legion post. Cabrera warned Tampico’s mayor to probe the American Legion of Honor and to report suspected loyalty to the United States. He said three Mexican veterans in the post should be shot for treason.
Jimmy Clunder stars as speed loving Lincoln Highwayman in William Fox film with Lois Lee and a cast including Frank Brownlee Jack Connolly Harry Spingler Edward Piel and Edward Booth Tilton. Emmett J Flynn directs the action filled drama at the Ansonia theater.
Broadway hit Widow by Proxy transfers to film with Marguerite Clark as a sharp witted bachelor posing as a widow to secure a legacy for a friend. Nigel Barrie co stars in a lighthearted comedy of mistaken proprieties and romance with a jaunty supporting cast.
Everett Washington January 10 Isom White a nineteen year old Stanwood boy was found guilty by a jury here tonight of the murder of Lee Linton an Everett taxicab driver near Everett November 19 The jury sentenced him to be hanged This conviction marks the first under a new state law that requires juries to specify the punishment in capital cases
Kiel Germany Friday Jan 9 The United States army transport Buford carrying 249 undesirable aliens deported from the United States arrived here at 5 o clock this evening The Buford will lay up for repairs to her boilers
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