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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
14
Readable fragments mention at SLAS Gywae and a price of 1.69 for a product. Names like Kutta and Linon appear, but the full context and meaning are unclear. The text seems to reference a list of items or a sale with altered or garbled words. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the legible portions.
Montana leaders urge local committees to speed second series training camp applications after a higher war department telegram dated San Francisco. Montana aims to raise its quota to 80 or more with 72 already allocated, while emphasising age rules and that prior military service is desirable but not required. Local offices in Helena and Butte coordinate submissions and verification to Seena.
The St John’s Episcopal Church Sunday school picnic set for Monday at Home Stake is billed as one of the region’s finest. Tickets are 60 cents round trip, with special coaches arranged by the railway. The event includes sports, fishing, and a train return by 8 p.m.
A French discovery shows increasing current pressure through carbon arc lamps raises light output. The finding suggests sharper illumination as electrical force pushes more electrons across the arc, enhancing brightness.
President Wilson's help was sought to resolve senate debates over food and war tax legislation. Senators Martin and Simmons met the White House to convey the issues with the House amended bill and Gore's constrained substitute. The president agreed to study both measures and report conclusions. No action on liquor provisions. conference expected to shape prohibition. Agriculture committee favored the Gore plan but planned no formal vote today.
Abe Foltz, officer in charge of the navy recruiting offices in Butte, announced orders to stop accepting hospital apprentices as this branch has its full quota. The piece notes that many rejections arise from avoidable conditions like flat feet and poor eyesight, urging better living and training to improve physical fitness and reduce required recruitment.
John Whigon a Park Street barber dragged the son of J W Duncan into his shop and cut his hair in a strange style, leaving most hair on top shaved. Duncan complained and a warrant for third degree assault was issued by the county attorney.
The Soldiers Aid Society of Columbus Georgia promoted the Memorial Day plan and Gen. John A. Logan, noted as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, endorsed the movement.
The kingfisher is slaty blue and white, as large as a pigeon, and flies very fast with a rattling mate. It generally frequents creeks and ponds.
Sheriff Melia and deputies raided the Panama Road House, seizing liquor valued at $1,000 and 27 cases of beer. A woman, Jennie Ellis, was arrested behind the counter. The operation, led by Tex Leveaux, aimed to prosecute liquor sales to women, with a court order to destroy the seized material. A license issue loomed for Leveaux as an additional charge.
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