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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 134 Hig hs avenue in Missoula. Telephone number 228. Advertising rates on ap mn.
A Bonner sender reported a murder to Missoula officials causing a hurried trip to Bonner. The intoxicated man admitted no crime and claimed fear for a missing acquaintance after a fight. He has eight dependent children, and officers faced trouble and possible prosecution.
Missoula on July 4 reports W C Michael of Chicago visiting to inspect Bitter Root and Missoula valley apples. He plans for his New York wholesale firm to handle Western Montana apples this fall with strong prospects for Chicago and New York markets. Samuel Dinsmore assisted in observations before Michael departed for Portland. One hundred calling cards and plate for $1.50. Standard office Missoula.
Harry Lee Browne of Toronto and Miss Anna E. El Bion of Custer were married by Rev. Wright at the Avery home in Evard. The couple, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Avery, plan to sail for Japan from the coast this Saturday after an overland journey.
A lively Missoula Fourth of July celebration featured floral and decorated floats in a multi division parade, with Missoula band improvements, log rolling, swimming and boat races, and a key ceremony. Judges awarded prizes to Eagles, Missoula Mercantile, Daily Missoulian, and other participants, followed by city speeches, field sports, wrestling, fireworks, and a late evening dance.
The Baly medal has been awarded to Professor Pawloff of St. Petersburg for distinguished physiology work in the preceding two years. The medal is given every alternate year on the recommendation of the president and council of the Royal College of Physicians of London. Sir Patrick Manson receives the Bisset Hawkins gold medal for 1905 for advancing sanitary science and public health.
The seven century old fir tree eight feet thick forms the spire of St Peter’s church in Tacoma and houses the church bell.
An inn on the Wales England border is described as half in each jurisdiction where Sundays see half operations under English laws and half under Welsh laws. The unusual arrangement highlights cross border legal quirks and Sunday regulatory differences.
Missoula reports Henry Florin of Thompson Falls has started a pottery plant turning out high quality ware from local clay. The Kiln operation under contractor Christian produced perfect ware after 36 hours of firing. The project, backed by J. D. Roberts and sons, aims to become Sanders County’s great industry with plans for exhibitions in Missoula and Spokane and additional kilns soon.
Peter Mires, formerly of Philipsburg, now in Fairbanks, writes of an active winter on Cleary creek. He describes log handling, contracts for snake sawlegs, and high mining yields with claims 60 to 110 feet deep and ground frozen to bedrock. Prices for provisions were steep, but he saved by stocking up. boats expected soon to resume supply runs.
Special dispatch from Missoula notes Fourth of July celebrations in Potomac Iron Mountain Superior Thompson Falls Flathead Indian agency and Corvallis with grand observances. Indians on the reservation plan weeklong festivities with dances songs games and a feast. Thompson Falls held a full sports program and parade with speeches by W L Murphy G E Marlowe Ed Fitzgerald and Frank M Vancil. Tom Nelson Marlowe spoke at Potomac as the day’s principal address. A masterful patriotic address reflected the era's spirit.
A Philadelphia editor extols Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee as brain energizers and stomach calmers after years of indigestion. He credits the foods with steadied nerves and improved daytime focus, claiming they banish stomach trouble and offer economical benefits.
Missoula July 4. Fire at 5:45 p m damaged the upper story of Frank Hoovey s residence at 17 Stoddard street in North Missoula. Firefighters used over 700 feet of hose as the family was away at a ball game. No insurance on building or furniture. origin unknown.
The piece notes farmers ignore old methods as experiment stations and the U S department promote book farming. It credits scientific farming and labor-saving machines for solving labor shortages during harvest, urging modern farmers to ask questions and learn from bulletins.
A war trained dog attached to a German regiment reportedly deserted and made its way into France where authorities arrested it. The incident highlights unusual wartime discipline issues as the animal was captured by French forces.
A hat shop was recently opened in London by the Countess Fabricotti. Liveried footmen served tea and cakes, creating a ceremonial atmosphere around the new establishment.
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