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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1920
Page
2
An ad promotes Brownatone hair tint for gray or faded hair offering instant, greaseless, odorless coloring to brown or black. It claims safety, no lead or harsh chemicals, and durability. Two colors and sizes available, with a coupon for a free trial package and hair care tips.
Letter from J Lyons of Homer Michigan praises a private internal treatment for piles, claiming complete relief after years of suffering. The 88 year old blacksmith urges others to request a free trial by mail, promising relief regardless of duration or occupation.
Butte Catholics organize for a Monday start to a campaign raising 300000 to 400000 for a new boys high school. Two Chicago campaign directors lead volunteers, with Christian Brothers of Ireland to staff education. Site near St Patrick's church eyed. plans call for modern architecture and a gym.
A brief ad touts Freez drops to relieve corn pain. It claims a touchy corn is instantly numbed and then lifted out with fingers, costing only a few cents and causing no hurt.
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and Glenn E. Plumb will address the fifth annual meeting of the co operators congress in Great Falls Feb 23 to 26. Other notable invitees include Gov Fra zier, H M Wood, Dr E F Ladd, J M Anderson, D G O'Shea, Prof F A Cooley, Sen B C White, Prof F L Cummings, W S McCormick, and Gov S W Stewart whose reply is awaited.
Dr G J Marquette named to District No 1 school board replacing Dr George M Crabb who resigned. Yellow stone Trail talks feature H B Wylie H C Cooley L R Nye from Butte with Tom Davis Maj T C Witherspoon W B Daly and W Mc C White. Farmers week set for March 1 for three days at the state college extension department in Bozeman. Home economics plans three day short course for county housewives. J & Astle sells Fourth street property to Mrs Fitzpatrick. Dr Crabb house sold to I R Blaisdell from Hyatt Barnhill. Mrs William Wallace visits from Missoula. Hyatt Barnhill’s child recovering after mastoid operation. Day Hansen case against Sara Payne non suited. plaintiff wins. George and Lenore Conard trial under way. court adjourned to Monday. Calendar rearranged. jury trials set to Feb 14. Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and Mr and Mrs Will Harris visit Dut te. Miss Duval of west side school visits Anaconda for weekend.
An explosion aboard the American shipping board steamer Marne at Cristobal caused fuel bunkers to ignite. The ship was towed to the outer harbor as the fire grew uncontrollable and the vessel was expected to sink while carrying 8,000 tons of general cargo from New York to Melbourne.
Three armed men robbed four Dimund Eisner company employees on the factory grounds in Red Bank New Jersey today, taking about $20,000 in payroll funds. Police search for the suspects.
New York January 24 With prohibition on the statute books a bill to protect harmless snakes will be introduced in New York and New Jersey legislatures and other states. Dr Allen Samuel Williams founder of the Reptile Study Society of America announced at the organizations annual dinner to be held February 10.
Senator Reed charged Herbert Hoover was a go-between for Colonel House and British officials in the negotiations before U S entry to the war. He warned a Hoover nomination would promote a League of Nations under Britain and claimed Britain could sway several nations. Reed urged investigation and ridiculed Hoover’s wealth. Bryan, in Tennessee, refused to consider Hoover until he presents clear positions.
Helena Jan 24 Chancellor E C Elliott of the University of Montana said no action had been taken on a reported $5,000,000 bond issue for state educational institutions. He and leaders of Montana schools met to review a budget system but made no decisions or bills for the next election. An announcement on financing plans would come next week.
At the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association meeting a protest was filed against Mayor James B. McCavitt for abolishing the municipal police matron. Signers cited Grace Fleming's prior work with youths and urged reinstatement. Reading room and church notices follow, listing schedules for Christian Science, First Baptist, and St. Mark's Episcopal services.
The Walsh family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and burial of Mrs Jessie Walsh. Special thanks to the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association, the Catholic Order of Foresters, St Pauls choir, and those who sent spirituals and flowers. William Walsh and family and others extended gratitude.
Local churches in Anaconda plan altered schedules with no morning or evening at First Presbyterian, inviting all to Methodist, plus Sabbath school and Christian Endeavor held as usual. Zion Swedish Lutheran and Swedish Mission share times. First Methodist hosts evangelistic rally with Dr. O G Ragan. First Church of Christ Scientist in Hickory details Sunday services and Sunday school.
Union delegates debated wage raises against rising building materials costs. Crafts favored $1 daily increases only if living costs dictate, while employers argued profits would shrink. Conference reorganized with dual chairmen George Baker and M D OConnell as delegates split into craft groups and prepared to seek union instructions.
A head on collision between two Burlington freight trains near Warren Wyoming disrupted traffic on the Casper branch. One engine was badly damaged and freight movement faces delays as crews work to clear the line.
Billings finance committee reviewed plans for purchasing the courthouse and building a new city hall. No decision was reached, and another meeting was set before a report to the city council.
The ad urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble by using Rad Salts a grand remedy made from grape and lemon acids with lithia. Take four tablespoons in water before breakfast for a few days to flush kidneys relieve bladder weakness and headaches. Inexpensive safe and healthful for home use.
World renowned scientists hail SANOSIN as best pulmonary remedy yet found. Yelix Wolff, court physician, declares dismissal of other cures. Amsterdam doctors call it a moral obligation to spread. Inhalation antiseptic fumes soothe and heal without injections. Provides sleep, relief from coughing, blood spitting, night sweats. For TB bronchitis and related ailments, free booklet offered via Unity Building Chicago.
Anaconda departures at 7:40 and 11:20 arrive Butte at 8:40 and 12:20. Butte departures at 9:30 and 2:00 arrive Anaconda at 10:15 and 5:00 with additional 10:30 departure and 2:00 and 6:00 arrivals.
Cincinnati Ohio January 24 Supporters of Major General Leonard Wood will submit his name to a preferential presidential primary in Illinois officials announced Col W C Proctor general manager said tonight the move aims to place Wood on the ballot in Chicago ahead of the nomination fight
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.