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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
18
An exhibition of Pyrene extinguishers will be demonstrated this afternoon at the South Montana Street power station. Peterson of New York, representing Pyrene, will explain the gas based extinguisher and its use on fires involving oil, solvents, and chemicals. Insurance men are urged to attend.
An article traces interest in reviving the spelling bee in large cities including Ames and Chicago noting teachers mixed on the formal part of spelling yet reporting districts adopting spelling contests in semi monthly meetings. It cites New York eight years ago and suggests correct spelling improves correspondence and penmanship.
The Montana Life Insurance Company reports over 400000 dollars in total insurance and more than 500000 dollars in first mortgage loans on real estate within its first two years and three months of operation since September 1910. Officers and directors from banking mercantile stock raising and professional sectors guide the firm with Cunningham as president and general manager overseeing operations.
The mayor and city officials reached a pact with the awarded truck company to deliver an aerial truck by June 1. For each day of delay after that date the company must pay a set daily sum into the city treasury. The move followed failure by other firms to meet December delivery commitments.
Only three days remain in the January shirt sale at The Clothery located at 31 N Main. Shirts priced at $2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50 are reduced to $1.15, marking a final chance for shoppers to save.
A Northern Montana resident testifies Alberta lands attract more homeseekers but Montana offers are strong for agriculturists and stockmen. He notes his own farming in both regions, praises the Milk River Valley, and says many Montanans plan to return after selling property for chances to profit in the state.
Advertisement notes the Wickwire Co and Washington offering winter garments and spring wear at 11.95 for 25 suits. Mentions Boucher's at 31-39 West Park Street, with sizes varying and selections available.
Mining men evaluate the Gambrinus claim west of Mis soula gulch as extending the Gagnon vein and potentially yielding the richest unexploited ground in the Butte district. The deal includes Belcher and Water, adjoining fractional claims, with exploration tied to Corbin Copper’s recent stock action and ongoing work by Joseph P. Nolan and associates.
The Corbin Copper Company will assess shares payable in two installments to raise funds for ongoing work. It holds options on nine mining claims near Rochester Montana and three Butte claims Gambrinus Belcher and Walsh. Purchase price for the group is 059,000 with final payment due 1914. Development work, including a vertical shaft, is to begin upon payment.
President Shaye urges stockholders to back outlined expansion and treasury moves. If sales of remaining treasury shares occur, 20,000 shares could aid development for treasury purposes. Without sale, plans may push issued stock to 130,000 with potential $2 per share over two years.
Bert Barnard returns from Rochester Nevada where with J F Cowan he bought a property in the past two months over 100 men have moved to the district nearly 10 claims are being worked the deepest shaft is 30 feet ore is found at grass root with 50 sample assays from the Nenze group showing 6 to 8 ounces of silver per ton Barnard plans to return soon.
The home of Mrs. Edward Hickey at Quartz and Excelsior will host an open house Monday afternoon and evening in aid of the Immaculate Conception parish. Card games will entertain guests in a cordial, inclusive event with proceeds supporting the parish. Hosted by Mrs. Hickey’s friends and M. OD. Barry, pastor.
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