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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1910
Page
10
Butte newspaper item notes the principal Singherd Branch Office at 3 East Broadway, and lists telephone numbers 422 and 2422 for independent telephony. Advertsite rates are said to be furnished on tipi pitealten.
An ad style notice touts Handy Shur-ons glasses offering a secure fit without pinching. It claims swift alignment with the nose, stable lens balance, and ease of wear, asserting they won’t fall off and are comfortable during movement. Mention of an eye exam service and an optical firm appears, with marketing rhetoric on efficiency.
Butte notes report Trent pianos from Orton Bros and fresh oysters at Klaft kt’s. Montanans from Miles City to Helena are in town for business, with multiple locals visiting relatives in Phoenix and Tacoma. Open events, theatre ads, a birth, a hospital commitment, and the Paxson funeral arrangement are noted along with several business visitors and court duties.
Merchants Association meets in Butte for its seventh annual session with L. S. Tripp acting as president. Delegates from central Montana towns attend as committees discuss rules, finance, and trade advancement while speeches by speakers including Eliis Howland and others push improved city and state commerce. The gathering includes a luncheon at the Silver Bow and aims to conclude by day’s end.
Advert shows various cosmetic and toilet preparations with prices and claims of purity and efficacy. Mentions creams, violet extract, skin foods, hand softeners, whitener, toilet tonics, shampoos, and hair growth aids. Product names include M D C, A B C, and violet extracts.
Rev Lewis J Duncan opened a lecture series at Britarian parish house with a review of Shelley. A large crowd attended and funded the series for future talks. Future lectures will cover Kingsley, Watts, Lowell, Theen, and Hemmantshaw in order.
At the officers meeting of Meldly Company KB Second Regiment Monta Ratlotagia Wes Brinton was chosen to fill the vacancy. B Vitkers was promoted to captain. A small but enthusiastic attendance discussed company betterment and proposed securing a gymnasium with proper equipment. A committee of Charles Bond W B Brinton and S R Walter was appointed to pursue the plan.
A newspaper ad from Orton Bros at 216-213 North Main lists second hand and new pianos for sale. Highlights include Arlington in good repair, a factory finished Decker, a studio size veneer model, a fancy walnut Arion, and Guth & Papney and Willamette uprights. Payments range from $6 to $26 down and $7 to $10 monthly.
Three Black men were found guilty of gambling after a trial before Judge Donlan in the district court. The verdict came after a day of testimony about a game of “blainjack” at a local resort. Sentencing was pending, with possible fines up to $1,000 and potential jail time up to two months. Evidence included allegations of marked cards and loaded dice, and testimony suggested links to higher figures in gambling rings.
Mrs Peter Ranger hosted a box party at the Majestic last night in memory of Mi and Mire. Mr Gunn of iter Nev and Mr Nichole were among guests. After the performance, Miss Ida Guetta and Goodwin of Yakima were married at 7 by Rev E Noftsinger and departed for Yakima where he is in business.
An advertisement touts low prices for eyeglasses and lenses from a Montana optical company. It claims best fit time, cheapest prices, and a guaranteed satisfaction or money back offer. The copy emphasizes no risk and urges customers to avoid higher prices elsewhere.
Montana Optical Co advertises free eye examinations and replacement glasses at Mayer's Store located at 22 West Park Street. The notice highlights no charge for eye checks and mentions eyewear replacements available at the Mayer location.
Mayor Charles F. Neving fights a district court suit by James R. Keeling and 12 discharged policemen seeking reinstatement. Neving argues the force size is a mayoral prerogative, the men had no formal trials, and their firing aimed to cut costs amid dire city finances. He claims the 12 would cost about 32000 a year and cites safeguards for city finances and public safety.
County commissioners advertise for proposals to erect the main building of the new county courthouse. Bids due March 30. Plans and specifications available in the commissioners and architects offices. A 5 percent certified check accompanies bids with a one third contract amount surety requirement. Separate proposals requested for heating plumbing ventilating and electric elevators.
County commissioners confronted a long standing problem of vagrants labeled as lopeheads. A women’s committee urged separate facility or wards to keep drugs away and to isolate them from others. Past attempts involved special quarters at the courthouse and costly care, but control remained elusive. The board pledged to study possible solutions and coordination with city and state authorities.
Advertised remedy Rexall Mucu Tone claimed to target catarrh, the supposed cause of consumption, with a prescription from a famed specialist. The piece touted health benefits, ease of use, and a guarantee, urging readers to obtain Rexall remedies from local stores in Dulles Vansant Rockauer Co and Amarconla.
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