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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
7
An advertisement argues rheumatism stems from bloodborne germs and impurity, urging readers to use 8.8.8 as a blood purifier. It claims relief comes from cleansing the blood and offers free medical advice from Chief Medical Adviser at 602 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia.
The article details new regulations under which liquor traffickers face heavy taxes and penalties. Martinis brothers were arrested for transporting moonshine. their car was seized for forfeiture. Prohibition officers report that government seizure can cover taxes, penalties, and fines, with potential thousands in tax liabilities for each offense.
Cheyenne July 16 Frank W Mondell republican floor leader in the house filed papers for renomination as representative at large from Wyoming It is expected he will have no opposition in his party The state primaries will be held Aug 17
In Spokane a cent rise in pasteurized milk to 16 cents a quart was blamed on pasture shortages with no further changes expected until fall. Separately in New York, New York Railways workers received a 10 percent wage increase approved by receiver Job E. Hedges.
Galveston faced a power clash as Texas militia officers under Brig. Gen. J. F. Woltere superseded municipal authorities after Gov. W. P. Hobby issued orders suspending city actions and restricting enforcement of penal laws. City commissioners denounced Hobby's charges of neglect and warned any further encroachments would be resisted via federal courts.
The coroner's jury absolved Mrs Roma of culpability after she testified her husband Kromka abused her and threatened to kill her. She recounted finances, police fear, and a gun she kept for self defense while neighbors corroborated heavy drinking and violence surrounding the Deer Lodge case and shooting.
Testimony recounts finding Jomka dead from self defense after shots fired during a beating by Kromka. Jury rules no gunshot wounds. Kromka found justified in shooting to save herself. Mrs. Kromka expressed gratitude after verdict and left courthouse with friends.
Helena July 16 An Attorney General opinion rekindles the 1917 chairmanship dispute of the Montana railroad commission. It affirms that the legal fees of Galen and Mettler, paid by Chairman Boyle and Commissioner McCormick, are reasonable and a legitimate state claim to be reimbursed by the state.
Mrs George Peters is jailed in Corvallis charged with killing Frank Setts of Alsea. Setts died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen after Peters reportedly confessed that jealousy over a broken marriage promise spurred the act. Sheriff's deputies cite her claim that another woman caused the jealousy.
Helena July 16 Gov 3 V Stewart asked Nevada to return James J McGrath to Montana. McGrath is wanted in Silver Bow county for deserting his minor children. He is being held at Eiko Nevada.
A severe thunderstorm near Bellingham Washington started two forest fires south of Lake Sarmish. The fires spread into green timber as night fell, while several city streetcars were temporarily knocked out by lightning.
The article details a con man using multiple aliases including Cochran and Manning to cash fake checks. He posed as a priest or preacher, swindling law firms in Chicago and Columbus and falsely claiming farm sales or partnerships in Iowa. Banks eventually flagged the fraud after weeks, with victims often choosing to hide losses.
Helena July 16 filings show A J Galen associate justice supreme court seeking a state office term. C Hurley Democrat Glendive for Judge Seventh District and A H McConnell Helena Democrat for attorney general. Court, six...
Reports claim a mineral face bath using saxolite tightens skin, reduces sagging, and smooths wrinkles. The mix reportedly dissolves in alcohol and is marketed as a simple, harmless cosmetic remedy.
RS J M Craig of Los Angeles praises Tanlac for restoring her health after nervous prostration and influenza related weakness. She gained 12 pounds, sleeps soundly, and feels stronger than years past, noting how others in her family improved as well. Tanlac is sold in Anaconda by Fuller Drug Co and in Butte by Newbro Drug Company.
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