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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
2
Fragments describe a planned joint picnic in Butte with parties including Wey and others debating a beer celebration and cordial forms of intimacy. The text mentions Fraternity and regional groups and a proposed event tied to a price list for beer and lodging, with unclear dates and specifics.
The Foothill Yankees defeated the Rainbow Chasers yesterday by a wide margin. Hatteries and Yankees combined key plays, while Rainbow Chasers struggled on both ends. Washington Boys also won over the First Boys by four.
A special session approved repairs to Prescott School after persistent leaks damaged walls and rooms. Plans call for outside boiler room construction and a new boiler to prevent future flooding, with work to start immediately and be completed before September 1.
A Montana college board meeting accepted resignations of President Ty 2 and others. W. Winston of Anaconda elected president, with HL B. Davis and others named trustees. The college aims for a September start, and a related funeral notice for Peter’s church service is announced.
A battered record lists wool pricing and lot details with scattered names such as Philined and Napier Pi Elle, detailing warehouse sales and bids. The fragmentary OCR mentions vendors, quantities like 1216 pints and sacks, and prices, but specifics are unclear.
A damaged report recounts a protest by American athletes at a London event accusing officials of bias. It notes disputes over uniforms and equipment, mentions London police involvement, and highlights a controversial finish in a boxing and swimming program with American athletes refusing to continue.
A dramatic advert warns that kidney trouble poisons the body and urges Dean's Kidney Pills to relieve congestion and heal kidney disease. It includes testimonial from James Hagan at 329 Washington Street, Anaconda Montana, claiming rapid relief from back pain and a return to work after an accident. The ad stresses pills contain no harmful drugs and promote long term cures.
The text shows fragmented references to France Belgium Italy and other nations with inconsistent counts and misspellings. It mentions theorized tourist entries and timings but lacks coherent facts or a clear event, making interpretation difficult.
Missoula voters head to polls today on a $125,000 bridge expenditure proposed for the Missoula River at Higgins Avenue. County commissioners could seek a levy in August if the bond issue passes, but the current levy would not be increased. Public sentiment is divided though opposition appears limited, with vigorous discussion observed around the town.
The article notes Berry was selected to lead the Bryan and Kern Club in a meeting that included officers and volunteers. It mentions Miasoulit and JT Me Brey, with discussions about expenses and upcoming calls by the president, and hints at a planned meeting to discuss reductions in costs.
Special dispatch reports Billings Elks plan a large turnout for the annual Montag Ive convention in Great Falls. A chartered train car and several autos will carry members and families, with a large delegation from Billings lodge and a committee coordinating arrangements and transportation.
Bank collapse leads to receivers appointed at Cleveland bank facing insolvency. Details describe attempts to resume operations at 837 West Pine Street and the ensuing financial maneuvers.
County of Deer Lodge official records state the treasurer and vice president certify a statement of assets and liabilities for the year 1903. The document attests to the accuracy of the figures and is sworn before a notary public.
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