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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
4
The Al G. Barnes circus rolls into Anaconda tomorrow and Then to Butte for Friday and Saturday performances. Families head to the tents for a day of wonder with elephant babies and training acts. Doors open at 1 and 7 pm with shows at 2 and 8 pm.
A reader argues the public should reject doom and rally behind the nation. He urges America to embrace wartime duty, support allies like France and Britain, end submarine warfare, and join the Anglo-Saxon alliance in pursuit of justice, peace, and victory.
An editorial discussion cites whale meat as edible and nutritious, noting usage in Japan and Norway while tracing the decline of the industry as petroleum replaced whale oil. It advocates reviving whaling but acknowledges limited domestic appeal and markets elsewhere for whale meat to become sausage.
The text notes early transcontinental cable routes from Bombay to Java and Fort Darwin to Java, dating from 1863 to 1872, with the first line completing to Adelaide and a message sent by the Lord Mayor of London. It also mentions steps toward uniting Protestant churches in France via the Reformed Evangelical church’s synod.
Peggy expresses a preference for long sweeping lines in clothing and notes the outfit features a dark blue char mouse satin dress with white satin collar and cuffs, white buttons at the belt, and a black satin hat with a swinging tassel suitable for town or formal wear.
Anaconda marked a subdued Fourth of July with flags in Main and Park and a morning reading of the Declaration of Independence by Jerome E. Johnstone. The day saw baseball games at Washoe park, dancing at the pavilion, heavy rail travel, and picnic outings, despite a restrained public mood.
The Wabash and Erie Canal, part of Indiana’s internal improvements 1820 to 1840, received land grants to link Lake Erie with the Wabash River. By 1841 the line reached Lafayette, with Covington by 1846, and the middle division 82 miles long cost about $232,000 with repairs up to date.
On July 4 citizens gathered to witness waters of the St Joseph and Wabash mingle while northern and southern chain waters unite. The canal from the Tippecanoe mouth to Terre Haute received federal grant support and land for construction. Congress earlier passed related acts in 1845 and opened Lafayette to Toledo in 1843.
A famed animal painter recalls a tall tale of dogs told by fishermen and sportsmen. In a club gathering a navy admiral narrates a Russian setter gift given during a Petrograd naval attaché posting, highlighting legendary canine prowess and tall stories from far lands.
Miss Margery Maude known as Maude of England and Mrs. Maude of Sussex is engaged to Joseph Warren Burden from a New York business family. Burden has joined the army and plans active service, prompting a soon wedding. Mande has had a notable stage career including the lead in Grumpy and later supporting Margaret Anglin in Lady Windermere's Fan.
A seafaring narrator recalls taming a highly intelligent dog aboard his ship. The dog learned signaling and tracking, warning of a massive grizzly in a thicket. The account leads into plans for a Philadelphia hydro aeroplane school to demonstrate practical air travel routes and transatlantic flight viability.
Excavation after a bluff collapse near Riverside beside the Mississippi reveals Indian pottery artifacts including a water bottle panel vase pestles and arrow heads. The items are added to the Cosaitt library museum’s Indian collection. Funeral notices list several services and estates notices for Charles Rivers deceased with creditors asked to present vouchers within four months at 204% East Park Avenue Anaconda Montana.
An old newspaper fragment touts a stomach remedy with strong claims of quick relief and restored digestion. It mentions Magee, Edie, and a Mayes Wonder, urging purchase at Smith Drug Co. and druggists everywhere.
In the Third judicial district Montana Deer Lodge a series of probate notices for James M Glenn and Abraham Lincoln Bolton deceased. Appointments for wills, hearings for letters testamentary, and creditor claims under dates June 20 to June 29, 1917. Administrators named Charles Ralsto and others.
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