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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1917
Page
6
An old time editorial urges regular gentle aid for constipation among the elderly. It argues aging dulls bowel activity, likening it to weaker muscles, and promotes Cascarets as a safe daily remedy available at drug stores. It stresses natural, mild treatment suitable for all ages, especially fifty and up.
An advertisement argues kidneys do not cause backache noting back pain stems from sciatica strain or similar issues. It promotes St Jacobs Oil as fast relief by topical application, claiming it penetrates instantly with no skin irritation and can ease backache neuralgia sprains or related discomfort.
Delinquent tax sale in 1917 left the Silver Bow block on West Granite street unsold by private bidders. The county bought in at $2,060, with a year to redeem, while most other parcels across Silver Bow county were sold or paid up.
Butte plans a quarter-million-dollar Milwaukee passenger station to open for public service in ten days, with materials arrived and construction expedited. The telegraph department offices and other divisions will move to the new station, while the uptown ticket office remains on North Main Street. Officials deny Oregon Short Line use of the station.
The uBtre local No. 580 of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will hold its annual ball in Dreamland hall Montana and Mercury streets on January 24. Proceeds go to injured members, including a special case of permanent disability. W E Sielaff leads a 25 piece orchestra from the Sielaft orchestra and the musicians union donate music. Pallas Candy Company provides the hall. Also advertised is a new plunge at Boulder Hot Springs offering dancing and bathing under one roof with Great Northern railway fare one third.
Butte Electric Railway announces five new winter street cars due about February 1. Ordered last May, the cars address urgent holiday traffic needs. Officials cite wartime demand, material shortages, and lack of skilled labor as delays in repairs and procurement.
Peter Sweeney, linked to Under sheriff Jack Melia’s enforcement drive, paid a 50 dollar fine for staying open after midnight. Melia and two deputies found eight men at a saloon bar. Sweeney waived jury trial. Judge Doran presided and imposed the fine. A separate charge, carrying a concealed weapon, is filed against Tony Jefferson with Patrolman Oscar Lauger as the filing officer.
The teacher association will hold a meeting at the high school building Monday evening January 15 at 8 o'clock. All members and others interested are urged to be present as business of importance is to come up.
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