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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
7
Genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin carry the Bayer Cross and the world famous brand. Physicians have recommended it for over 18 years. Buy unbroken packages with directions to safely relieve colds headaches toothaches and other pains. Handy tins of twelve cost a few cents with larger packages from druggists.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and colds. It promises quick relief from cough, congestion, and throat discomfort for children, touting fifty years of trusted quality and pricing at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars per bottle.
A vintage advertisement asserts Bowels on Schedule Time with Dr King’s New Life Pills to cleanse the body, claim regular bowel function, and remove gaseous impurities. Selling price is 25 cents per bottle at all druggists.
The trial over the Butte-Rams dell mining district heard testimony from John Gillie of Anaconda Copper Mining Company about early mining on South Oklahoma street and the 1887 survey. He described shafts near the district, cracks in the ground, and large properties like Anaconda and Moonlight. rebuttal questioned house conditions and property values in the St George area.
A 24 hour search for 6 year old Johnny Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Roberts, ended last night when he was found near the Speculator mine. He had left home Wednesday afternoon after returning from Lincoln school and wandered away with older boys. He could not explain how he reached the mine and was returned to his family after authorities were notified.
A 1920 horoscope warns of a dark world outlook under malefic planetary aspects Mars Saturn Venus and Uranus. It predicts financial stringency, mining troubles, weather-driven farmer anxiety, ongoing wars, and a bitter political campaign. It notes possible personal change for birth dates and warns treachery for those born on the day.
The Ansonia shows May Allison in Fair and Warmer while Rialto features Jack Pickford in In Wrong. American presents Elsie Ferguson in The Counterfeit. Mempress shows Imprress Stock company in Daddy Long Legs. The Life Line and Peppy Polly headline other venues with the village tale of Johnny tied to an innkeeper daughter grocer and banker as a comic trio. A New York ice cream maker heartbreaker tests Johnny who regains favor by a sire cracker caper.
A regal harem set design was unveiled at Metro in Hollywood for May Allison’s film Fair and Warmer. Director Henry Otto supervised scenes for Screen Classics, with Maxwell Karger directing and John Holden crafting the set. The elaborate stage features hammered copper lamps, cauldrons, large attendants, Turkish rugs, pillows, purple draperies, a fountain, and lute music, creating an oriental ambiance.
The snippet suggests a theater note or review focusing on ambition and recognition in a small town. It hints at a drama or film feature playing at the Rialto and explores themes of local fame, personal struggle, and community reception. Further context from the full article would clarify cast and plot specifics.
Elsie Ferguson stars in Counterfeit at the American recalling Newport interiors. The plot follows a southern secret service girl pursuing counterfeiters linked to society's summer capital. David Powell co-stars under director George Fitzmaurice.
Maurice Tourneur’s Paramount Artcraft film The Lite Line shows at the Orpheum this week with Jack Holt delivering an excellent Romany Rye performance. Leena Owen portrays Laura, supported by Wallace Beery Tully Marshall Pauline Stark and others in a melodramatic adaptation of The Romany Rye with spectacular action.
C. Nicla, a city market stall operator at 4 Mast Mercury, was found guilty of assault and battery in police court yesterday. Judge Grimes fined Nicla 25 dollars for the offense. Hugh Godfrey, 66, the assault victim and the complainant, testified that the trouble began when Nicla kicked Godfrey’s dog and then struck him, breaking his nose.
The Salvation Army will start collecting January pledges on Monday. Captain Mae Morton will be in the city to assist. $20,000 pledged remains unpaid with $10,000 due January 20 and the balance due July 20. Payments may be made at the B. FE. Calkins store on North Main Street. The collection drive will continue for a week or 10 days.
Two men pleaded guilty to drunkenness at a police court arraignment yesterday morning. Judge Grimes fined each $10 or five days in the city jail. One defendant was in a bad condition and aid from the city physician was required after admitting ten days of intoxication.
Delegates of railway men unions in London have accepted the government's offer to settle wage demands by lower grade railway employees. The decision comes after discussions aimed at ending the wage dispute and restoring labor harmony in the service.
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