18 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
The readable text hints at a dated advertisement or street notice urging preparation for arrivals and purchases, mentioning profit, present wear, and values to set. It reads as an archaic promotional fragment likely from a local paper's classified or ad section, lacking clear subjects.
The meet features Jack Runkally sweeping the track with strong unsteady pacing. Moore Sohnnen wins the opening race as a favorite, while Coralita falters at the post and Marie Johnson edges Reno Rebel by a nose in a slow, dragging first event.
A major race event headlines the afternoon program at the track with a one mile distance for mares and up. Contenders include Columba, Girl Hinge, Daisy Warrior, and Native Son among others. Strong wagering interest from Denver and Butte crowds meets jockeys and riders amid controversy over a rider’s mounting restrictions and potential protests at the meeting.
The Butte Leashmen resume weekly coursing meets as weather improves. A Salt Lake October Futurity entry potential boosts interest. Silver Bow Club forms with 18 members paying five dollar dues. Officers named Richard Kemp president O N Olds secretary George Kent treasurer.
The article notes Jack Sullivan being offered a bout with C English in Sioux City, with Sullivan stating readiness for a clash if conditions and money are suitable. It mentions past associations with Yous Ketchell and Frank Tmahy, and hints at local financial plans in Butte.
Special report in The Standard notes Hoagland, an engineer at Canyon Ferry dam, drowned last Friday. His body was found yesterday and identified. He recently moved to Montana for a job with the Mak o River Power company. his Minneapolis home is to be returned to for burial.
In Fort Benton on July 17 the Chouleni county board met in session. They discussed a steam heating plant for the courthouse and construction of several bridges and a farm to aid the poor. Havre Trumbing Co offered a boiler and heating apparatus for 4277.50 and the offer was accepted. Proposals to furnish land for a poor farm were reviewed but no action taken.
The notice advertises deposits and savings accounts with a one dollar opening in a small community bank. It touts low balance requirements and urges customers to open new savings accounts. Battery names and local sports references appear as filler in the OCR.
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