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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
5
The article notes rising popularity of waist watches for women and slim models for men and announces a larger line of watches. It highlights beautiful shape and finish, dependable movements, durable cages, and well-known brands with nationwide distribution.
The Butte Current notes numerous visitors and guests from Dillon Wisdom Libby Three Forks Deer Lodge Helena and Missoula checking in and out of the city for Sundays and family visits. Readers learn of hospitality by residents and the pattern of regional mobility through brief announcements.
A Bengal tiger escaped when a cage wagon wrecked through a culvert. Police and residents searched for about two hours until a trainer coaxed the tiger into a car. The trainer declared the animal’s success depended on knowing your tiger as he drove away with the big cat. Residents stayed anxious overnight.
Prominent Montana figure and former head of the Montana State School of Mines, Nathan R Leonard, died at his Butte residence aged eighty five. Born in Columbus Ohio, he moved to Montana about 20 years ago and led the school from its start in 1900. He served on the state board of education, later engaged in business, and will be buried at Mount Moriah after services at 43 West Broadway.
Anaconda Copper’s 1916 style cost sheet shows copper production at Butte cost about 18 cents per pound, excluding off Montana ventures. The figures indicate total per-pound costs around 14 to 17 cents net after credits and taxes, with profits heavily influenced by wartime taxes and fires.
Montana weather reports show rain was not statewide with scattered showers. Miles City hit 102 degrees while Butte and Phillipsburg areas saw varied conditions and cattle stock feel the dry spell. Northern Pacific officials caution rain is urgently needed. crops suffer in Gallatin Jefferson and Musselshell counties as spring grains struggle under heat.
Spanish American War veteran Chisholm arrives in Butte with wife Mrs Chisholm. They tour the city and plan to organize a flying squadron of 50 cars and 20 veterans ready for rapid service. Chisholm urges adjutant general to back the unit as a border and domestic service reserve.
P. Conley of the Dallas Texas League club tied the major league record with nineteen straight wins, beating 8 to 5 in ten innings. His seventeenth victory two weeks earlier was a no hit no run game in which only 27 batters faced him.
Scoutmaster Thomas leads a Troop departure for a ten day camp with a full daily routine, detailing preparations, a planned 18 mile hike to the camp, and supervision by senior patrol leader Pine Bick. Many named scouts embark with gear and a goal to return fully equipped.
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