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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement extols phosphates and bitrophosphate as a cheap, effective way to flesh out thin people. It promises rapid weight gain, improved health, brighter eyes, and rosy cheeks while warning that those not desiring weight gain should not use it.
The notice urges avoidance of damp ground and cold, stresses keeping feet dry and drinking water to reduce uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts as a daily morning dose for a week to stimulate kidneys, describing it as an inexpensive, harmless lithia-water drink made from citric acid and lemon juice, claimed to lower uric acid and help kidneys.
Musterole offers a clean white preparation that substitutes mustard plasters. It relieves sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and more by gentle finger massage. Sold in 80c 6c and hospital size 2.50 jars.
An old advertisement advises influenza prevention with Wizard Oil mixed 1 to 4 or used as a gargle and nasal soak. It claims to build an antiseptic defense and prevent chest colds, promising a money back guarantee and a 30 cent price from druggists for both Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Whips.
An ad touts Eckmans Alterative as a health builder for weakened lungs. It claims to stop coughs and strengthen lungs for the rejuvenation of health. Bottles priced at 150 dollars daily fate or from Packman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
A. E. Wells of the Bureau of Mines arrived at the Thornton hotel on official business and spoke on a senate relief bill for manganese miners and other war material producers. He estimated strong support for the measure and discussed how western rock phosphate deposits in Montana Idaho and Utah could help reduce sulphur fumes by making phosphoric acid for fertilizer. Wells noted current limited western phosphate processing and predicted near term recommendations and market development for western production, with possible federal relief tied to the smoke and phosphate industries.
Washington reports Secretary Baker has removed post armistice limits on army promotions. General Pershing will grant promotions to officers up to colonel rank to match command and work, with vacancies filled accordingly. Surplus officers to be returned to the United States. Also notices of possible introductions in classified columns.
New York reports detail the Allied food plan for Germany through mid year. Germany would receive about 6 million bushels of breadstuffs mostly from the United States if payment is arranged. France and Britain would take large wheat and flour consignments from the grain corporation, with allied governments sourcing oats and other grains to restore normal bread consumption. The grain corporation cites strong finances and ample stock to support sales, while pork imports for Germany are allowed up to 150 million francs monthly once payment and shipping are arranged.
Washington reports the war department announced the departure from France of 12 transports carrying over 850 officers and 11,000 men including four coast artillery regiments. Returning regiments are the Fourth Fort Fitzgibbon Sixtieth. ships favor New York Newport News and Baltimore.
Missoula January 30 parents asked for sentiment on whether local schools should extend the term to cover a full year after losing ten weeks to influenza. Printed notices were given to each child to obtain guardian opinions. An extended term would avoid a half year’s work and spring closure, though after reopening in December extra lessons have yielded less favorable results than expected.
Salt Lake City, Jan 30 Jess Willard is a big fighter but Dempsey believes he can beat him. Dempsey arrived in Salt Lake City to rest from road show wear and see his mother. He notes a slight hand hurt from knocking out Kid Henry at Hastings Pa and plans to leave for his next engagement soon. Steepson Helena Jan 30 Mother Mary successor to Mother Aloysius canonically Mother Logotta Shepherd home rep in Spokane attends St Paul event.
The article contrasts sensational local crime stories with police data from Paris, noting large overstatements of American murders and holdups. It cites Brigadier General Harts and Paris police chief Mouton, clarifying that most incidents involve Australians, Brits, or laborers in American uniforms, with few crimes by genuine Americans.
Large numbers of Italian and Greek workers seek passports to return home for family relief, many indicating relatives killed or disabled in the war. authorities report a surge, prompting doubling of staff at the customs house as applicants rush toward the Giuseppe Verdi sailing to Naples and Genoa.
Boston January 30 the public service commission announced it would issue an order defining the news federal telephone rate as unreasonable and suspending them. The move targets the rate structure and aims to curb excess charges while protecting consumers and ensuring fair access to service.
The Plattsburg, the first troop ship to bring English war brides of American soldiers, docked with wives of three officers and 12 enlisted men aboard. A war baby, William Robert John Lewisot, accompanied his mother to see his father, recently discharged from a naval hospital. Lieut. W. De Kade of Buffalo and Lieut. Henry G. Wyatt of Richmond spoke of reunions and journeys from England to Scotland to meet brides. A Brooke, SD aviation squadron clerk married a British air service clerk from Blandford, England.
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