This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 44 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
12
The Anaconda Standard shows imprint details for STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY, publishers and proprietors. It notes entry at the Post Office in Anaconda as Second-Class Mail Matter.
Subscription rates list monthly and annual prices for Daily and Sunday editions paid in advance. Includes Sunday Standard option for one year.
The notice lists branch offices and contact numbers for advertising, including Butte and New York, and provides a wide spread of newsstand locations in major cities such as New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Houston Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and more. All general business correspondence should be addressed to the Anaconda Montana office.
The city launches an emergency hospital today after a fifteen year push, supplying care for unseated patients and those without funds. A trained nurse will supervise the jail matron role and female prisoners, while a detention room for boys is added, separating youths from hardened inmates and marking a major reform under Mayor Nevin and the aldermen.
English elections occurred Saturday with early returns printed in the Rocky Mountains Sunday, illustrating modern news methods. The campaign is described as the most exciting in memory, drawing American interest as the situation captured broad attention.
The fortnight of campaigning across the sea brought Washington events into focus while Britain awaits the Saturday vote. Lloyd George faced trouble again as liberal candidates won with reduced margins, signaling a potentially fragile liberal lead that will require tact to sustain.
The article notes Congressman Wor bly, a first term Democrat from an Indiana district, may offer brief remarks in Congress on the post office deficit. It credits him with sending sixty one big mail sacks of seeds to his district, suggesting potential for better post service and questioning prospects for a second term.
The Tokio press attacks Secretary Knox on Manchuria policy. The column notes Japan’s dissatisfaction with Portsmouth terms and questions Roosevelt administration influence. It praises Count Witte as Russia’s lone genius, then shows his sudden fall from favor upon returning to St. Petersburg.
The shipyards of Belfast will launch two new Oceanic Steam Navigation Co ships this year the Olympic and the Titanic each about 60 000 tons and 840 feet long dwarfing Cunard liners at 22 000 tons and 762 feet. Expected features include ballrooms smoking rooms libraries and even gardens to bring land luxuries to travelers aboard the transatlantic vessels.
The article describes a futuristic cruise liner featuring oriental palm avenues, rose beds, arbors, grass roofed garden areas, a diving swimming tank, and an ice skating rink to blend summer and winter climates for travelers. It notes Lusitania Mauretania benchmarks and predicts 60,000 ton ships will spur further competition between German and English lines.
The reading warns against mood and appetite control while Mercury favors writing and promotion. It notes boldness and potential quarrels, with surgeons and outdoor workers favored. Elders provide good advice and those dealing with fire or weapons have excellent signs. Birth date individuals gain benefits for bold, honorable, charitable conduct. Children born today gain leadership power but may crave recognition.
An eastern company completed the purchase of the Max Lauterbach and Jacob Wyrouck ranches near Twin Bridges, totaling nearly 10 000 acres for about 85000. The buyers plan to split the land into homeseeker tracts, lease large portions this season, and sow winter wheat on the beach area next summer to test irrigation viability. Lauterbach will move his interests to the upper Ruby valley and supervise his sheep operations from there.
Weather break eases stockmen as hay supplies hold. Cattle and sheep are in good condition with minimal losses expected, provided no severe storms hit in the next two months. Centennial valley reports deeper snow than in years, while Madision valley side sees slightly more snow and ongoing feeding. Horses largely left in hills but feed can be found if cattle and sheep suffer.
Lewistown January 16 Special Dispatch reports Register E. McKoin of the local land office and Mrs. Inez Jewel Golden were married yesterday and will spend a couple of weeks on the coast for their honeymoon. McKoin is noted as a Judith club member.
Charlot, hereditary chief of the Bitter Root Indians, known for reserve and loyalty, dies. He endured deceit and malignment, bitterly resenting those who harmed his people while he valued trusted white friends. The Bitter Root area attracts eastern capital seeking land, climate, education, and resources for growth.
Yellowstone Journal notes in Congress since holidays resumption Mr Pray introduced appropriation bills for site purchases at Glendive and Kalispell, aligning them with Anaconda and Miles City. He also records protests by Belgrade and Glendive merchants against a parcel post adoption, critiquing express monopolies and mail order competition.
A Laurel Sentinel reflection argues that a single teacher error provokes harsh community criticism while many teachers improve citizens, civilize hoodlums, and tame wild spirits. It questions earthly inequality and imagines a future where justice honors good teachers.
Gov Charles E Hughes of New York during an Greenwich anniversary speech urged boosting towns and promoting local pride. He said readers meet inquiries about his views and noted placards saying You'll Like This Town. He urged greater momentum for state wide opportunities.
The Bozeman Republican Courier notes the Montana railroad commission earns praise for its current work. In the ongoing switchmen strike the commission members volunteered as arbitrators and contacted city officials statewide to assess the coal situation, aiming to maintain coal supply.
The Moore Inland Empire urges early planning for a champion baseball team next season. Fundraising dances and entertainments are proposed to raise money for player purchases, with a business leader noting that a town’s two best ads are a good band and a winning team.
The Forsyth Times Journal notes the Billings boosters assumed Montana sandstone for the capitol wings could only come from Columbus. It argues that much local enthusiasm for home products would fade if buyers knew other quarries in the state offer better stone at lower prices.
In Red Lodge the pork trend tops a multi year high as restaurateurs weigh menus with lettuce wrapped chops and garnish ideas. A curious discussion follows about prices and small cent checks amid a bustling dining scene.
In the Chester Signal a writer laments the town's absence of churches amid rapid commercial growth. The piece urges balanced development to reflect spiritual needs and hopes a good brother aligns town plans with steady progress.
From the Sanders County Democrat, the article argues Sanders county offers a prime field for capitalists and investors. It notes conservative landed valuations but predicts they will not remain so for long, implying upcoming changes in property values and investment prospects.
Deer Lodge residents applaud as flames destroy the last $20000 bond issue of the public school district. The crowd credits school trustees Thomas Astle H B Davis W F Gullette Joe Whitworth I S Endred H H Mattison with guiding the effort to better facilities, salaries, and equipment.
The December term of district court adjourned as officials note many cases arise from ill advised lawsuits. Carbon county, though prosperous, should avoid spending large sums on prosecutions for fence line disputes or branding errors. Sensible resolution outside court is urged to curb such legal spats.
From the Livingston Post Senator Aldrich criticizes the Elkins commission plan to study high living costs. He argues the inquiry cannot uncover real facts and would worsen unrest among plain people. He also notes the same source claims the ultimate consumer is a myth.
An eminent statistician notes the average man will eat seven four horse loads more food than is good. The editor says in jest that since starting in the business he has eaten two four horse wagon loads less than he should have. Verily the editor laments the hard life.
The Libby Western News urges residents to cooperate with census enumerators and treat them fairly. It stresses providing complete facts, noting there is no harm in full disclosure and that accurate data benefits every locality through informed planning and aid.
From the Madison County Monitor a Dundee Advrtiser note says a Scotch inventor created a clock designed to run ten thousand years. The piece expresses little interest and jokes about needing an alarm that rings that long to cope with cold mornings.
From the Billings Journal the report notes Dr Cook preparing for another north pole expedition to secure conclusive evidence of his presence, raising suspicion that he aims to seize Commodore Peary’s flag.
Carbon County News notes flax raises in the Clark Fork valley, drawn by a steady market near $2 per bushel from Minneapolis. The piece contrasts city dwellers facing rents with Montana farmers who own country homes and seek viable farming options.
A man reflects on overcoming hardships by producing what he lives on and by owning his home. He emphasizes self sufficiency through daily labor and stable residence as his core support.
The Laurel Outlook cites a heated jab from the Billings boosters, contrasting it with the Billings Gazette line that blames Brother Moss. The exchange centers on a claim that the other party figuratively planted both feet, landing on Moss’s neck in a sharp rebuttal.
Forsyth Times Journal offers advice on choosing contentment and making the best of circumstances. The column urges resilience, suggesting if you cannot enjoy or do what you want, you should like what you do and adapt. It frames the message in practical life maxims for steady living.
A Philadelphia magnate’s daughter, described as the darling of her family, faces social and health troubles after eloping with her sweetheart. Reports note she requires medical attention and a shingles therapy session in her backyard setting, according to press accounts.
A letter urges Columbia Falls to build a grain elevator to ease farmers’ access to markets. The writer says farmers travel far to sell grain, spending money away from town and harming local commerce. The piece argues a local facility would attract buyers and improve nearby market access.
Dillon Examiner notes ranchers and stockmen welcome Chief Pinchot dismissal and mock Taft for temperate weather complaints as Washington weather man faces displeasure after a month of cold, unsettled conditions.
A hazy speaker in the Hamilton Republican predicts cars will connect old and new worlds. The column notes autos already speed travel from this world to the next, mixing prophecy with grim humor about death and danger on the road.
The text notes a troubling pattern where coal prices climb in cities facing shortages, suggesting there may be causes darker than the fuel shortage itself behind the rising costs and social strain.
At the January city council meeting W. L. Morris formerly assistant city engineer at Great Falls was named city engineer for Miles City at a salary of 175 dollars per month. He will map Tongue river meanderings as requested by Captain Howard of Fort Keogh to document historic flow and the impact of a new river channel.
A humorous collage of quips from various newspapers. A stern judge threatens expulsion, a prisoner cheers, and lines poke fun at speed, editors, and end-of-world scares. Bits include a modern Samson joke, a barber wife gag, and a nautical rescue remark.
Twin Bridges notes report the Lester group leasers will begin building a mill to treat ore in spring once snow melts. A small mine crew works below surface. Alderman Pease to seek a saloon regulatory ordinance at next town council meeting. Mrs Owsley and her mother return to Missoula. Mr Owsley travels to Market Lake Idaho for irrigation project.
A wry Chicago Record-Herald quip notes Min secretly tied the knot with a refined social circle. The remark sketches his habit of waiting to drink coffee until others are done and then drinking it black.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.