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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
2
A new oil lamp reportedly brighter than gas or electric, burning 94 percent air with 6 percent kerosene, claims government and 35 universities tests. Inventor J P Johnson offers 10 day free trial and free lamp to early local supporters, with potential $260 to $500 monthly earnings for selling agencies.
Medical authorities like Garrod Minkowski Hans Vogt and Reach attribute gout and rheumatism to excessive uric acid in the blood. Symptoms include heavy kidneys cloudy urine back pain headaches and night-time relief needs. Advertisement urges readers to request Aparic tablets or mail for a trial package from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
Legislature debates four banking measures to create state banking offices strengthen rules for state banks and reduce reserves. Senators Greening backs bills for Montana Bankers’ Association while anonymous letters face new signature requirement. House considers electors’ mileage funds and a public messenger, and weighs a plan to split Fourth Judicial District with one judge per district amid cost concerns.
Continued from Paget a report describes buildings burning and efforts to save them. It claims it was hard on Irishmen to have their city burned and worse to be told they did it themselves. The piece criticizes the government for denying a judicial inquiry and for assigning the probe to those publicly accused of the perpetrators.
Frank Dempsey, chairman of Mallow urban council and locomotive engineer, told the committee of 100 that railway unions forced troop trains from a mistaken policy. He said the move endangered Irish supplies and aimed to contain no loss of resolve for an Irish republic, noting the railways carried food and essentials. Washington reports dated January 18 reference the refusal and broader Irish conditions.
London dispatch reports Melbourne government bars Osmond Grattan Esmonde, viewed as a Sinn Fein emissary, from landing the Makura steamer tied up in Sydney harbor amid a strike. He reportedly has eight days to decide on the oath of allegiance, and his status as a desirable citizen is in doubt.
Kalispell wife of R I Moore traffic manager of Kalispell Mercantile Co died at home Sunday after an illness starting with influenza and pneumonia. Survived by husband four children Ruth Georgia Maurice Dorothy four sisters and a brother in Indiana and Minnesota. She came to Kalispell in 1908. Funeral held yesterday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Col.
Helena Jan 19 William Potter of Red Lodge appointed as game warden to report Feb 1 today became a deputy under Game Warden De Hart to learn the routine during the ensuing period. The session notes include bills on jury, irrigation code, workmen compensation, and an appropriation measure for state offices.
Helena Jan 19 Senator Greening introduces four banking measures including chartering building and loan firms under banking laws creating a state superintendent of banks and modernizing reserve rules. The bills set 10 percent reserves for most banks and 15 percent for reserve banks. appoint the state examiner as ex officio superintendent with an $8000 salary and four year term.
Helena Jan 13 Under act noticed by Dodds of Flathead veterans of any US war are made eligible for election as commandant of the Montana Soldiers Home Columbia. Current law restricts eligibility to Civil War veterans. The bill raises the commandant salary from 100 to 200 dollars monthly and enables the board of directors to elect any Civil War veteran as commandant with Civil War veterans given preference.
Butte, Helena, Bozeman and Hamilton entertainments supported charity to aid starving European children via the Hoover committee. Butte groups unite on a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Adolf Pincus’s space, with music by the Liederkranz and others. Proceeds go to relief work, clothing donations accepted for shipment by Red Cross and allied bodies.
Forum to guide lawmakers notes a police layoff under Mayor Lewis J. Duncan. Patrolman Harvey did not sue for back pay. city council and Sept 15 1911 letter explain retirement to eligible list with recall potential. Funeral services held in Great Falls for Loat Binegar, age unknown, with post ceremony proceedings and exhibit references.
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