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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
12
A garbled report shows community leaders endorsing Charles Murphy for the Montana director post at Rander. The notice highlights his 30 years in transportation and business ties, urging support from bankers and local officials to safeguard the region’s interests.
Timber sales in the Helena region run brisk under Supervisor J. Lewis with plans to break records for timber and mine prospects near Elliston and Hut Lot Co. Officials from Z L company and others assess Gloster mine in the district while forest supervisor Cormick, and visitors from Bagdad temple, attend events. The annual board report notes total receipts and past records, with safety and licensing measures emphasized amid statewide inspector changes.
Ditton Jan 11 report notes a Hoosier style game between Anaconda High School and Heaverhead Monday night. Local notes mention a nurse training event, arrests, and various city changes including building permits in Anaconda with 21 warehouses and multiple structures planned.
Jan. 11 Metena report states Montana Wholesale Grocers Coalition claims the entire set of federal acts applies to intrastate and interstate commerce, with Attorney General Ford declaring the scope of the legislative body covers both within state lines and beyond.
A long time Red Cross employee, 87, remains active in duties while local postings report road bond debates and courthouse actions. The piece mentions deaths from cerebral hemorrhage, a crime sentencing, and the arrival of small tractors in Twin Bridges, reflecting a community page of local events, awards, and civic matters.
Numerous residents and visitors travel between Deer Lodge and nearby towns for visits, business, and family events. Names include Benton, Menton, Walton, Davis, Whiteman, Fredrich, Britton, Spence, Hess, Ellason, Parker, Albee, Penkake, Olson, and others. Posts note journeys to Butte Chicago New York and Camp Lewis, with local hosting and teaching assignments mentioned.
Jan Zeman reports substantial growth in the church after a yearly assembly. Trustees secured the Dr Waters property at Fourth Pehe and Tabcock to build two large gymnasium structures, reflecting strong leadership under Pastor nan. The Gallatin county Bigh Enter Moara was involved in the plan.
Fragmented report notes Heenan related to a U S government case against Kantman with references to Nelson and reservoir sites in Houraui Sper. It mentions a crescent emblem tied to Constantinople Christians and later Turkish adoption after Constantinople’s battle, reflecting historical religious symbolism.
Anaconda schoolchildren will play a leading role in a patriotic service on January 20 designated as National Tax-your-shovel-day. They will tag coal shovels in homes to aid fuel conservation during war, with governors mayors and school superintendents coordinating the effort and hints on saving fuel printed on the reverse of the tags.
J Christensen recalls a peculiar car mishap on a Georgetown fishing trip and reports damage to his Ford, with top chewed and cushions nibbled as a roadside repair. Francis Thompson, Catholic poet, is to be the theme of a First Presbyterian sermon by Rev. Robert A. Whitmeron tomorrow evening.
The Daily Fashion Hint notes a hat made entirely of cloth or ificloth and banded with black ribbon. A simple wreath of novelty glazed flowers decorates the hat, yielding an extremely original effect.
The Am dan branch of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy meets this evening in the mill and smelter men’s hall. H. G. Coy, a prominent city businessman, will headline as principal speaker. The ways and means committee plans musical entertainment, and the branch, about 70 members strong, includes business and labor representatives pledging support for war prosecution.
The Suns film features a 16 year old orphan girl guided by two New Yorkers in a dramatic plot with emotional performances and notable special effects. Separately, a political shift relocates the collector's quarters to the Daly building, with Mr Marks occupying the new site from January 21 to February 3.
enthusiasts gathered for three games with scores showing McCorkindale Ati McKenzie, Morden Stevens, and others. A veteran resident Felix Hae died in St Ann's hospital after illness and destitution. Texas reports a dextrose syrup from mesquite beans, mesquite trees cover vast lands yielding beans in Tong pods, with high sugar content and potential industrial value.
A clipped list reports additional names of individuals deemed delinquent. Entries include Alberto Innocenti 92, Joe Toscoview 112 ix 1.402, Joan Ay ioevae 140s, Andrew Johnson 1, Paul Johnson, Windusinoviel Enoch Kamperin, Harry Huntrage 120 North 1, George Pavitch 1,518 Georgetown, Tony Valetro 1,218 East Fourth, and others at varied addresses. The context references a residents delinquency questionnaire and appeals to officials for action.
An animal ace and varied vaudeville program opened with Cahill and Ward in a strong acrobatic act. Owen and Moore delivered a solid jam act, Nancy Fair sang and imitated well, and Hampton and Shriner offered rapid fire comedy. Audience reaction included many encores.
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