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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
2
A Denver resident reports a fearful chest eruption that spread to shoulders causing sleeplessness. She details itching burning lesions that worsened until a free sample of Calensa Cold Cream Ointment healed within three weeks after trying mail order advertisement.
An advertisement extols Plant Juice as a remedy for stomach trouble nervousness weakness and other ailments claiming four physicians failed and a local testimonial from Grace Metlenry of Indianapolis praises its benefits after three bottles. It notes retail availability at Newbro Drug in Butte and Smith Drug in Anaconda.
A testimonial from Arthur Wear recounts severe lung disease in 1904 05 with weight loss and near death. He purportedly recovered after using Eckman’s Alterative, claiming strength return and ability to work at a grain elevator. The letter cites travel to Fort Worth Canon City and a physician’s grim outlook before recovery.
An archival ad promotes Swamp-Root as the best remedy for kidney and liver issues amid dubious claims of purity and superiority. The fragment mentions price points and various exaggerated testimonials, reflecting speculative patent medicine marketing from the era.
Advertises Zemo as a disappearing liquid from Cleveland that soothes itching and heals eczema ringworm rashes and other skin diseases with prompt relief. Sold in 2c or 1.00 extra large bottles at drug stores. Describes non greasy gentle application and rapid effect.
The Liberal Culture club heard Rabbi D H Wittenberg oppose literacy tests as a measure for citizenship while arguing for the uplift through liberty education and American ideals. A State Federation of Labor spokesman backed restricting immigration, with several members delivering short talks on the issue.
James Falmer, a Fort Lawton commissary Department soldier, was arrested last night in Seatup Wave for owning a stock of liquor. He faces charges related to illegal distribution and possession. Local authorities continue investigations into the bootlegging operation and its connections.
A man captured after liquor was reportedly ejected from a room on West Virgin Street. Officers found nearly 90 vials of liquor extract along with many pint bottles of whiskey and beer. Palmer, confined in the city jail on furlough, claims innocence.
W. P. Freund of Seattle, in Irish Fusileers training in Canada, faced extradition in New Westminster on a Seattle forgery charge. He allegedly changed his name to Frank Warren Roberts and enlisted after the arrest at the New Westminster barracks. Bond in Seattle was $1,699. adjournment granted to secure counsel.
At a special meeting of the Poultry association members selected J L Dorsh to represent the Butte organization at the annual meet ing and state show to be held in Billings next week.
The funeral for the late Pat Hick Pigan will be held Saturday morning at the residence on Daly Street. Interment follows at Holy Cross Cemetery. Also noted is the death of Mary Pershe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Downy Berane, at home on Pine Street with the service to be announced.
Fragmented obituary items list several funeral announcements for Mary Sirmen Sullivan and others. Entries reference Sherman Reed undertaking parlors and services at local churches with Catholic cemetery interment pending husband’s arrival and addresses like 125 East Park Street.
The funeral of the late Touts Gothin, aged yeara, will take place Sunday afternoon at 1 oclock at Dog Bans Undertaking parlors for interment in Mountain View cemetery.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Larry Duggan as a reliable undertaker and embalmer on Sain Street with a Bell phone number 770 and an old number 1861, providing scant contact details.
The Simon divorce case before Judge McClernan features testimony about the plaintiff Anna Simon's alleged motives and financial disputes with Patrick Simon. Witnesses recount alleged affairs, money transfers, and arrangements tied to the Adelaide block and Nine Mile house, while Abramowitz’s brief marriage and finances are examined. The judge will render a decision later after weighing testimony and potential prior relationships.
Word reached last evening of the marriage of Miss Dagmar Henningeen and Paul Wolcott both popular in Butler. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Frederick Henningeen in Superior Nebraska.
D J Charter of Miners Savings Bank spoke to the Rotary Club on Butte real estate, arguing prices are dirt cheap and urging investment. He traced past doubts about mining longevity, noted the city’s growth, new zinc industry prospects, and a brighter, more permanent civic future driving demand for homes and a larger business district.
Francis W Schweitzer and Freda Buhl wed in the rectory of St John’s Episcopal Church. The Rev Roy E Early officiated, called in for the ceremony by the South Side Methodist pastor. Additional notice lists events and refreshments related to the installation of officers on Saturday January 15 at 8 pm with Joseph Vogler referenced.
The discourse argues for a building boom aligned to local needs while noting Butte’s history as a zinc producer and its resilience when previous booms collapsed. It stresses cautious growth and avoiding speculative excess.
Japanese premier Count Okuma escaped death after two bombs were hurled at him near the royal palace shortly after midnight. One device exploded harmlessly behind his carriage, a second failed to detonate as the assailants fled.
In Galveston Texas on January 1 a government boat the J B 16 was struck and sunk by the steamship Charles E Harwood outbound for Tampico. Captain F P Nones medical corps U S A was drowned and the bodies of three privates of the coastal artillery corps were lost. Captain Nones body has been recovered.
Pasadena Cal Jan 3 Mrs Janne C Burrows wife of former Michigan senator led today at the home of Mr Fales relative. Burrows arrived soon after her husband death last November and had been in ill health for several weeks.
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