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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR shows a principal branch office address 18 East Broadway and references to telephones business rates and advertising rates. The readable portion suggests a newspaper or telegraph firm listing office location and rate information, with garbled text affecting specifics.
Leys advertises a one day event with discounts on cut glass, silverware, and Sheffield plate items. Highlights include a $10.50 cut glass plate, $6.50 large cut glass bowl, $2 silver child cups, $1.50 pie knife, a $12 chest of silverware set for $9, and a $18 water pitcher flagged as new design. Watch for sterling silver day with deep discounts across items.
Butte current notes list residents and visitors: Tonkin Tanner Cox of Alder in the city. William Begert of Trident. A A Bridges of Boseman. C M Haight of Minouta. H J Quinn in Great Falls. W Probison of Dillon. W Dichier of Armstead. J P Terrent of Bozeman. J H Hall of Drummond. George Nick of Deer Lodge. Alfred J Parkman of Missoula. George Wilcoxon of Billings. J P Crutcher in the city. Florence Baker of Three Forks. Clarence A Robertson of Missoula. Mr. and Mrs. C H Wood of West Falls. Wilma Geler of Helena. Mr. and Mrs. Lee J Ford of Great Falls. R D McPhail of Drummond. Joseph Ferrell. Gin Me and Mrs. Gibbs of Boulder Springs. Edith Breslin of Warm Springs. more notes on births, travel, and county business. Also mentions Roger Long of Walkerville leaving for Spokane and local preparations for shipments and stationery items.
A blaze at a cobbler shop at 421 East Park Street last night lit the street for blocks and drew a crowd of several hundred. Firemen quickly extinguished the flames after an estimated gasoline stove explosion. No residents were found in the place, which reportedly belonged to Anthony George, with damage undetermined.
Vice President A R Currie warned of Helena moves to add mining taxes and urged action to protect mining and large corporations. J Bruce Kremer and Herman Blanks urged broad citywide support while a committee considered a memorial to Springfield legislators. The gas smoke study reported central heating upgrades to cut emissions and operating costs, with plans for a citywide ordinance.
At least 50 women from Butte's former restricted district departed yesterday, per police and railroad offices. Many aimed for reform-spasm destinations in Tia Juana and New Orleans, while others bought tickets to Chicago New York San Francisco or Los Angeles. Pawnbrokers reported another busy day with jewelry pawns.
Commerce official Yoshida reports on Manchuria trade noting Osaka to Harbin transit takes about a month by passenger train. Key Japanese exports to European Russia include hosiery underwear soles textiles medicines isinglass and insulated wire. Since mid August Manchurian customs have levied duties on hosiery and underwear. Trade in North Manchuria shows rising prosperity due to higher production and agricultural growth with Harbin viewed as business center.
The text notes figures from a government survey on brick and tile value in 1915 and compares 1918 brick and tile production to earlier years. It mentions a 25,000 tons daily paper output derived from wood pulp.
The Geoffrey Lavell property at the northeast corner of Park and Washington streets was purchased for 25000 dollars for the proposed new 200000 dollar Young Men's Christian Association building. The 100 by 126 foot site sits on elevated ground near public buildings. The site committee favored this location and plans to draw up contracts soon. Subscriptions toward the project are coming in well, with some paying in full and expectations high for 100000 dollars by February 1.
Mrs S Ally was arrested on a knife assault charge after an incident at 127 Fast Mercury Street. Ally countered with a like charge against her husband as witnesses noted he beat her to it. both were jailed that night.
Directors of the community singing group postponed their bi weekly rehearsal at Butte High School auditorium because of cold weather. The rehearsal will be held at a later date.
The central Parent Teacher council discussed a February session on child welfare with lectures and papers. Miss Mary F. Rausch of the University of Washington was invited to speak in Butte, and a date near month’s end was sought. A committee will coordinate with her, while a separate report noted financial disappointment in a proposed Saturday children’s matinee.
A mile of Postal Telegraph wires and supporting poles were cut yesterday. The incident affected service for about an hour while manager Brown arranged to use Milwaukee lines around the break. The case involves Joseph P Nolan T F Nolan and L P Donovan against Postal Telegraph Company over a claimed right of way.
Walkerville council appointed Fred O'Donnell as night watchman to patrol streets. An ordinance to close midnight eating stands was drafted after reports those stands were blind pigs. Milk regulation similar to Butte’s 2.3% butter fat and 12% solids was read. Main street grading finished with 580 feet traded and crossing retimed. City finances show over $6,000 in the treasury. Former City Clerk Holbrook sent a letter from St Augustine, Florida.
New companies in Norway have been established to manufacture steel plates for ships and other shipbuilding needs. The move aims to bolster domestic production for the maritime industry and reduce reliance on imports.
British airmen discovered cushion seats to counteract vibration in Horsebas machines and enable reliable magnetic compass use for navigation.
The Silver Bow county ministerial association discussed closing the restricted district and proposed establishing a Florence Crittenden home in Butte to shelter and employ women seeking reform. They urged investigation of the Helena based Florence Crittenden circle and support for local groups aiding these women, aiming to provide refuge and employment until self improvement.
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