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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1919
Page
10
In an old period advertisement style the compact notice touts Tiz for tired and sore feet. It claims the 25 cent box relieves burning, swelling, callouses and bunions, soothing sharp pains and easing shoe tightness. The copy promotes instant relief and glowing comfort for distressed feet.
Health advisory urges Americans to reduce rich foods to lower kidney strain. It promotes Jad Salts a grape lemon lithia mixture claimed to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys, ease bladder disorders, and relieve back pain and headaches with a daily spoonful in water.
A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It promises natural, even color, gloss, and youthful appearance with nightly applications, noting the product is not a disease remedy.
Willie Less, 11, son of Coroner Andrew Less of Whitehall, was found dying on a Morecroft railroad right of way with a head wound and leg fracture. He had recently worked in a Butte mine owned by the Anaconda company. The coroner hurried to Morecroft as his condition remained critical and explanations were unclear. Mrs Less reported the boy left Butte for Sheridan, Wyoming, before the incident.
Helena January 25. The capital battles a new epidemic that mimics influenza in spread but differs in cause and symptoms. Doctors disagree on etiology with warm winter and prohibition era cited. the malady chiefly affects the throat and bronchial tubes and grips a large portion of the population as handkerchiefs appear everywhere.
Dillon January 25 efforts to pave Dillon streets including the business district have been revived. The city faces a long debated issue already before city councils for a decade with attention likely in the coming months. Some residents oppose paving and push for a better lighting system instead. Both issues may be advanced to the council via petitions from property owners.
Dillon January 25 Two men pled guilty to thefts in district court and were sentenced to Deer Lodge state penitentiary for 18 months to four years. George Revoir admitted stealing sheep from Albert Anderson in Centennial valley last summer and Dee Smith pleaded guilty to robbing an elderly sheepherder in town. They will be taken to Deer Lodge tomorrow by Deputy Sheriff Mooney.
Missoula January 25 One of the nation’s leading scientific institutes the Rockefeller Institute plans to assist Montana in eradicating cattle ticks in the Bitter Root valley. Dr Nagooche a Japanese scientist of high reputation will head the project from Bitter Root headquarters for weeks to determine an offensive method either removing the insect or curing those bitten.
Missoula January 25Polleys Lumber company has completed a deal for large stands of timber on the west side of the Mission watershed opposite St Ignatius and Ronan More than one billion feet of lumber are involved Camp equipment near Arlee will move to the Flathead tract and active operations will start soon It is estimated to take five years to log and ship the timber to Missoula for milling
Helena January 25 A Helena girl has been given high honor by the national Y W C A Miss Helen Holroyd daughter of Fred Holroyd is chosen on a committee of national young workers to evolve a national program for young employed girls.
Missoula resident Henry Tripp earned a silver cup for the best pen of chickens in the American class at Spokane’s poultry show. He also took first and second prizes for pullet bred pullets and a second prize for pullet bred stock.
Dillon January 25. A number of new cases of Spanish influenza have developed in the last week after a month of near freedom. The cases are mild and centered in the city with little fear of a wider outbreak or severe symptoms.
Bozeman Montana January 25 Harry O Neill of Willow Creek is on trial in district court charged with the murder of Perry Hendershot He was arrested July 12 and after pleading not guilty was released on 20000 bonds Prominent Willow Creek citizens signed the bonds Attorneys H J Miller of Livingston prosecutes with county attorney and George S Pease defends A large number of witnesses have been subpoenaed The jury list includes Charles Hecox A W Osborne Ray Eichelberger Edward Scanlan J C Williams J E Stafford Harold Mason G K Cass 2 A Sanborn John Landers Robert Oyler W A Randall
Mrs Verne Dillman visited and cares for ill relatives with influenza. Sans Souci club hosted by R V Wright. MHillings visitors Charles Howard and Robert Hetherington. Mrs Elvan Tuttle from Lyon guest of Miles Tuttle family. Richard Kilke suffers sprained arm. T J Lajaunesse and son visit Crookston. Leo Kelly hosts birthday party for Richard Graney. Thelma Townshend visited Butte. Irma Tuttle works at Price’s while Lulu Crumb vacations in Butte. Henry and with Whitetail celebrate 35th anniversary with neighbors. J T Shea of Twin Bridges visited. Joseph Tigan in Stockett. Woman’s club met. Russia program by Tebay, Eason Jr, Bruner, Packard. Next meeting Feb 11 at Mrs L C Pace. J D Eason Jr visited Twin Bridges.
Francis Huette by guardian sues George Orman for 15000 claiming injury from a November 24 bullet near the spine. G R Hamilton sues sheriff J H Stephens for return or value of an allegedly wrongfully seized automobile plus 250 damages. Edward Roberts and Allie Bacon arrested on oats theft in Moore County. Captain H E Lay, former Democrat manager and Red Cross worker in France, arrives in New York. Realty board luncheon features T L Stanley praising Lewistown as leading state normal school site.
Lewistown January 25 Fergus high defeated the Teton county basketball team in a fast game here tonight. Score 20 to 13.
Missoula residents north of the Big H Blackfoot river withdraw petition to detach from Powell County after promise to gravel the Ovando to Missoula line. Highway from Ovando to Helmville to be graded. Complaints of neglect prompted the transfer drive, but the agreement ends the issue and the legislature will not consider the petition.
Helena January 25 Alphonse Guie while serving a Washington state term for robbery confessed to looting the Northern Pacific ticket office here and, after finishing his Washington sentence, was sentenced in the state court to five to ten years in the Montana penitentiary.
Rumors point to a near revival of mining activity in old Montana districts within 60 miles of Dillon due to strong silver and lead demand. Eastern capital has sent representatives to observe the mines, historically among the state’s notable producers, as townsfolk note recent visits, social events, and local business travel.
An advertisement touts organic nitro phosphate as the best remedy for thinness and weak nerves. It claims the product feeds nerves and body cells, promising rapid weight gain, improved health, brighter eyes, and rosy cheeks, with a caution against use by those not seeking flesh growth.
Count fifty Your cold in head or catarrh disappears Your clogged nostrils will open the air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely No more snuffling hawking mucous discharge dryness or headache no struggling for breath at night Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist and apply a little of this fragrant antiseptic cream in your nostrils It penetrates through every air passage of the head soothing and healing the swollen or inflamed mucous membrane giving you instant relief Head colds and catarrh yield like magic Relief is sure
The court calendar for February begins on the 24th with civil cases. W T Morrison filed for divorce from Ella Morrison citing desertion. the couple married in Manitoba Canada 17 years ago and have four children, two with each parent in Washington.
Three Forks elected and retained Red Cross officers for the year with Mrs. J. R. Westfall as chair man S. J. Crouch as treasurer and Mrs. Al Wagener as secretary The Gallatin county report praised Three Forks for last year’s notable successes A Presbyterian chapel supper hosted by the Ladies Aid Society featured Mrs Avery Antonson Van Horsen Dunbar McPhail and O Donnell as hostesses.
Otto A. Swant of Missoula visits Deer Lodge for business. High school advanced shorthand students shadow court in session for dictation practice. Ranger Hubbard of Helena forest service visits from Burned Hollow. Local residents Hall and Hoover conduct business. Waldemar Stejer listed as ill. Home economics class hosts a luncheon in gym decorated in green and white. Sons of Veterans held meeting planning June encampment expected to draw about 500 attendees. local group to cover expenses. Christian church ladies report sold out cooked foods with many orders. Tom Walters family recovers from influenza and quarantine lifted. District court jurors dismissed until Monday. Judge Winston leaves for Anaconda.
Miss Edith Lindgren, a Methodist deaconess nurse, died in Bozeman and will be buried in Chicago. Born in Chicago, she trained at the city and home missions school, worked with Scandinavian missions, and served as a deaconess before joining the Bozeman deaconess hospital nursing class of 1918.
Large attendance at the funeral of Mrs D J Wait at the Odd Fellows temple with Rebekahs andastern Stars present. Rev Eugene Cosgrove assisted, services conducted by Rev Mr McNamee. Interment followed in the Odd Fellows cemetery, pallbearers named J W Christie E W Fiske H S Hepner Harry Pickett John Dryburgh and Dr W R Hopkins.
In Missoula on January 25 the state Y M C A announced a war secretary will be sent to assist soldiers and sailors returning to civilian life. He will arrange quarters and help establish a clubroom during the ongoing building campaign.
The article reports on a conference where a veteran speaker urged immediate organization of committees to expedite demobilization. He argued that a larger committee reduces progress and cautioned delegates against procedural delays, insisting on rapid action to aid millions awaiting demobilization.
Paris Jan 25 The second session of the peace conference heard President Wilson on a league of nations, insisting it must be a continuous, global eye that never slumbers and reflect the will of plain people, not governments. He warned old power structures were dissolved and crusade for real peace. some issues need later settlement.
Paris January 25 draft resolution proposes a commission with up to three representatives from each of the five great powers and up to two from Belgium Greece Poland Romania and Serbia to examine the amount enemy nations should pay their capacity to pay and the method form and timing of payment.
The article reports draft resolutions for the peace conference. One proposes a commission of two representatives from each of the five great powers and five elected representatives to study employment conditions, seek international action, and recommend a permanent agency under the League of Nations. A second draft panel would appoint representatives to report on an international regime for ports, waterways, railways, and roads.
Paris reports M Tchitcherin, Bolshevik foreign minister, sent a wireless to the Soviet envoy in Sweden seeking confirmation of the supreme council’s decision to send a mission to Russia’s factions. He objects to meeting at Princes islands, deeming them too remote and favoring conference secrecy. The Bolsheviks are said to be victorious at home.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, vegetable remedy to cleanse the blood, bowels, and liver, claiming it replaces calomel with fewer side effects. It promises clearer skin and improved energy after a few nightly doses, priced 10c and 25c per box.
An advert touts Sloan's Liniment for fast relief of external pains, soreness, and stiffness after exposure or overexertion. It promotes wide availability, affordability, and a large bottle option with prices of 30c 60c and 1.20, urging immediate purchase at drug stores.
Mrs. M. D. Gillespie, Kansas City beauty expert, offers a home mix to darken gray hair at low cost. Mix water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine, apply twice weekly until the shade is reached. Not a dye, it won t color delicate scalp or rub off, and it promises a 20 year younger look.
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