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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
23
The piece compares the stomach to a churn and claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cleanses the stomach and blood. It asserts the medicine cures foul taste and breath, skin troubles, ulcers, and digestive ills by removing corruption in the stomach and blood, urging readers to request a free booklet from Buffalo, New York.
The piece argues not death by own action but disease, a blood poison, threatens race propagation. It blames incompetent physicians and touts Dr Hood & Co as specialists with offices nationwide, offering free consultations at 37 North Main Butte.
Soldiers of the Sixth Infantry trek from Fort Harrison near Helena to Missoula for fall maneuvers at American Lake Washington. They cover rough terrain across three mountain ranges, march 15 to 20 miles daily, and camp near Butte tonight before proceeding.
Local theatergoers may see William Collier in the popular farce Caught in the Rain at the Broadway theater Friday night. Collier reportedly plays a bashful young mining engineer and delivers strong humor. The first act ends with a dramatic rain storm portrayed with real water, giving the play its title.
The Butte directory for 1908 from R. L. Polk & Co. is issued complete and well bound. It lists business firms and private citizens, city county and state officers, schools, churches, associations, banks, and provides a classified business directory with an indexed city map. It covers Silver Bow county including Centerville Meaderville and Walkerville with extensive misc information.
To the Editor the Standard notes a change since the courthouse cost fixed at 750000 dollars and bonds issued on that amount. The letter says Butte rode prosperity with copper at 25 cents and a score of new coms.
Dr Gustav Baar of Portland Oregon announces at a Berlin medical congress a new nerve disease named oxalaria caused by excess oxalic acid in the system. He calls for muscular stimulation rather than rest cures and notes readings of his findings. Also mentions a sale ad for silk shirts at Wein's discount store.
A historical notice warns iced drinks are hazardous during heat, causing stomach upsets and other ailments. It suggests proper use of Dusty’s Malt Whiskey in each glass as a preventive measure, reflecting period advice on temperance and health.
Advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as preventive and cure for consumption bronchitis indigestion and throat and lung diseases. Claims malted grain distillation yields a nutritious tonic. advises teaspoonfuls four times daily with milk or water and offers free medical advice and booklet from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester NY. Montana Liquor Co. distributes in Butte Montana.
George Louder once a traction principal and bartender in the Board of Trade saloon faced a police court trial after a raid by Swede Murphy and others. The jury acquitted him after a brief deliberation. Ruth Spencer, his wife, testified to their marriage and Louder claimed reform motives. He admitted visiting his wife to reform her and cutting a coat into ribbons to show displeasure during a past dispute. Several other defendants faced milk standard violations and domestic cases with varied outcomes.
Freidrichshaven July 15 The 24 hour airship flight by Count Zeppelin is delayed after the damage to steering gear. A gust tore outer fabric and bent a side propeller causing the ship to remain buoyed near the shed for 10 minutes before being towed back. Repairs will take a week delaying the flight at least seven days.
The Pacific coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway will cost about 5 million dollars more than first estimated due to a lower grade on the mountain division. Total project cost now 77 million, with 10 million issued in stock to cover contingencies, ensuring no funds shortage. The line stretches 1,380 miles from North Dakota to Seattle and Tacoma and was begun two years ago.
Helena July 15 special dispatch says the state railway commission asked the district court for an order forcing the Northern Pacific Railway to stop backward operation of a certain engine over the Mullan hill between Helena and Blossburg. The company answered that the commission action is invalid unconstitutional and unauthorized by law.
In Panville townsfolk discuss nominating Uncle Joe for Congress as habits of political naming and local politics surface in the Chicago Record-Herald item.
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