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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
2
The Rev. Jesse Lacksen preached at Sunday services in Anaconda on a series about Bible doctrines on salvation. He contrasted materialistic evolution with divine creation, asserting God made man in His image and bestowed personality and will, noting human achievements as acts of creation guided by free will.
The text describes neurasthenia as a result of constant worry and exhaustion from overwork, listing symptoms like pallor, sleep trouble, melancholy, reduced pleasure, and constipation. It warns doctors cannot cure it and advises self care via writing to the Dichonectads nervous disorders and using a fifty cent Dr. Wil’s treatment box with its directions.
The piece discusses free will versus divine control, noting God could impose absolute obedience but grants humanity freedom. It states God calls on men to choose right and worship, and mentions Rev. Jackson continuing sermons on the fall and redemption next Sunday.
Harry W. Shabel died last night at his home 2548 Harrison avenue Butte after a brief illness. Born in New York he moved to Montana as a youth and lived in Anaconda Great Falls Missoula and Butte. He is survived by wife and daughter Urbana and sons Frank Paul and Edward Shabel of Glendive, a sister Mrs John Hanley of Marquette Michigan. Edward Shabel of Glendive will attend the funeral at D J Harrington 327 South Washington street. time to be announced. In Anaconda he worked at brick yards on school buildings and business blocks. he was widely esteemed.
A fast paced zero weather hockey game at Washoe Park ends in a 4 to 4 tie between Anaconda and Lake Avoca after an hour. Williams and Dowd score for Butte Lakers while McCammon and Scott spark Anaconda comebacks. Remarkably no extra period is played as both teams exhaust efforts and spectators head home to thaw.
A fragment lists D Beattie and Brown's Quarry with G W Ubi iockaney Na Olbonnel Butte, W Thrasher, B Gore, L A Pearman of Chicago, Harry Wood and J Morrison of Caldwell, East Helena, Stephen Parker of Butte, naming several individuals and places in connection with a Montana quarry matter.
The cold wave hit the area around midnight and persisted despite sunshine. Thermometers showed minus 20 and forecasters expect the coldest temperature of the winter for early risers.
British and Turkish troops fight along the Tigris near Kut el Amara as British reinforcements push a 2,500 yard front to 1,100 yards depth on the right bank. British attacks on Kut el Amara fail to seize Nanesti on the Sereth in Romania. Russians press across Sereth bridges inflicting heavy losses. In France near Loos British daylight attacks destroy German dugouts with many casualties. Verdun artillery duels intensify while British repulse renewed Turkish efforts east of Kut el Amara.
Judith outlines a glamorous gown featuring ribbon, flashing silver flowers and leaves, and white net. She notes pearl sequins frosting the net and mentions sleeve drapery that veils the arms for a refined, evening look.
An analysis shows four top rinks led by McGregor, Barker, Bower, and Jette as the local bonspiel nears completion. McGregor won eight of nine in open events and faces Barker in the finals while several trophy matches proceed, with new memberships and postponed games to be completed soon.
A bustling city page lists club meetings at K of P and O. F. tonight, local professionals such as Dr. Craft osteopath and Dr. Holmson physician, plus several rental notices. Shifts in social life include new arrivals, jewelry offers, a piano and records shop, and a theater company. Local residents travel, register, or plan to attend events at Montana hotel and other venues.
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