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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
8
In a busy police court dispute Mrs. Clemens Wantti Mary Erickson argued over a hat claimed to be hers. The women followed and charged the other with theft, but the judge dismissed the case after reprimanding Wantti for making unproven accusations.
The state food administration fixed new sugar rules to be completed today with instructions sent for a card certified basis. Frank W. Haskins, food administrator of Silver Town county, cites forthcoming details and notes plans to expand government control over food and regulate large wholesalers. He cites high prices due to crop failures and labor shortages, using the cantaloupe crop in the Imperial valley as an example of 50 percent crop failure, 25 percent from pests and rot, and 25 percent from labor shortages.
On Monday afternoon police court session featured two cases. John Paton was charged with disturbing the peace after an altercation with William Shellesford over a hammer taken from a shed. Shellesford claimed self defense while Paton claimed he was struck. The judge found Paton guilty of beating Shellesford and fined $10 with suspended sentence. Stella Brown and Marie Smith were each fined $40 for city vas francy.
Official wartime message confirms Albert Dorais formerly with Standard in Butte now in the quartermaster corps has arrived safely overseas. A postal card to relatives states the troop voyage was successful and promises letter writing.
Frank M. Gullic a Western Union telegraph operator in Anaconda enlisted in the Marines after waiting for a selective service call. He traveled from Joplin Missouri to Montana and joined the Marines, stating the branch is the best fit and noting his past service in Alaska. Registrants of June 5 1918 could enlist with officer approval.
In Butte a new wartime economy order impacts uniforms for streetcar conductors and motor men. Buttons from the street railway company remain on blue overalls while jumpers and oversuits cost about 47 dollars, with uniforms previously priced at 45 dollars.
Tule Hold of Englewood son of Mr and Mrs J Holda was the boy left intelligent last night for the streets of Vancouver. Holda has lived in Butte about 18 years. He is an ex journalist.
Superintendent WF Maddock notes slow response to a new nursing course. About 15 registrations needed before start. high school girls may have missed notices or misunderstand the program. The three month course aims to train girls for a three year hospital program, with instructors being selected and rooms prepared at the high school for classes next week.
The column foresees Jupiter influencing fortunes for buying and speculation with hints of legal matters and public shifts. It notes a prophecy of national strength and change, plus a divorce ruling for Donald A McMillan and Ference B McMillan. A dividend of twenty five cents per share is declared by a company with record date July 12 1915.
Amer. of the world urges strict adherence to dressings and medical supplies handling. Robert sional superintendent notes that dressings from northern branches reach Paris and hospitals with careful quality, urging regular standards be maintained to save time and ensure boxes are reshipped in original condition.
Morning frie ting at East Park street pool hall ends with Beehick striking Mednik and breaking a window. Beehick fined $10, Mednik dismissed. Tony Novak and John Negnieth fined $10 for reckless driving after arrest for knocking Elizabeth Bowers down on Utah avenue. Cope fined $10 after a neighborhood dispute with Mrs C J Smith and children. she accused him of throwing rocks and name calling.
An automobile owned by C. Parritt of 41 Main Street Meaderville was taken from Columbia Gardens Sunday night. Officers found the car near 418 Crystal Street and returned it to the owner. The theft is described as a malicious prank, with officials stating they will treat the culprit as any criminal.
A $100 reward is offered to anyone who proves that we do not supply the best mainsprings for $1. Guaranteed one year. Jewelry made and repaired. Now located at 37 North Main, Mayes.
Anaconda residents report a ban on a 25 pound item tied to local acts and a company named Bug, with revisions and representatives involved in the event.
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