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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1920
Page
10
An old remedy once used by grandmothers to darken gray hair is revived as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The product, applied with a sponge or brush, promises natural darkening without obvious use and restores luster and fullness after a few applications.
Quit tobacco aid No-To-Bac promises to curb all tobacco desire by placing four tablets in the mouth. The ad asserts immediate relief and a fully broken habit, offering a money back guarantee through the druggist if cravings persist.
A six inch field gun exploded at Camp Lewis artillery range yesterday afternoon killing three and injuring five. An investigation indicates the gun or a shell fuze may have caused the fatal accident. Lieut Philip S. Golderman and Capt Arthur Doig of the Fifty ninth artillery are among officials connected to the probe. Oregon Gov Ben W Olcott narrowly escaped injury, leaving the gun minutes before the blast.
A special train will depart Butte at 11 am August 1 to take members directly to Washoe park for the Butte Irish societies picnic. The Sons of Erin forecast the event as the most successful yet, with new committees set to entertain and manage sports and crowd activities.
Delegates and officers arrive for the sheep shearers convention delayed by weather. McLennan, an Australian, recalls the 1902 Australian drouth with parched earth and dying sheep, then notes relief when rains return. Australia remains a major sheep country with variable conditions for flockmasters.
The garden program in Butte reports 1000 school plots growing vegetables under Dr. Peter Potter, chamber gardens chair. The plan is to market the crops this fall to showcase youth farming and boost future garden efforts despite midsummer growth and ideal weather conditions.
General Charles B. Warren said on return that the Soldiers' Home in Montana is in fine condition with one credit to the state and a need for a central dining room before the next legislature. The institution houses 100 residents, including 25 widows or wives of veterans, and seven deaths were recorded last month.
Abe Engle, class of 1913, School of Mines graduate, plans to travel to South America with a party of mining engineers from New York. He may take a position with Hradnen Copper at Rendhue, Chile after leaving the school. He has since worked in the welter at Great Falls.
The Rialto audience heard Alexander Schreiner, Utah's noted young organist and pianist from the Mormon tabernacle, perform with masterful skill. John McClellan of Salt Lake City called him the most gifted young player in Utah. Schreiner’s debut at the Rialto signals a rising career amid talk of further engagements.
Schreiner officiates with McClellan soon arriving as arrangements are made to bring other top instrumental and vocal musicians to Butte. Under Rialto management the city is poised to become a leading music center in the state with excursions expected from surrounding communities to enjoy the show.
A dinner in Butte hosted by Murray hospital doctors drew physicians from Helena and area. Attendees included Dr N. Henders on of Rochelle, Dr T Pigott of Roundup, state association president, Dr E G Balsam of Billings, and Dr Brown of Miles City among others.
Fay Daniels was dismissed after a lecture by Judge Grimes for cutting a corner he said to avoid a collision. The judge warned that a similar offense in the future would bring a fine. The case against Mike Sheehan for bootlegging at 61 El Quartz Street was continued to a later date.
The Sonsana vaugnters will hold their annual picnic at Gregse Springs today. Ole Nelson of Butte chairs the arrangements committee, promising sports and musical selections. About 300 attendees from Butte and Anaconda expected. Those leaving Butte ride the BR A P train at 9:40 a.m., returning at 7:45 p.m.
A delegation from Butte Red Men will travel to Philipsburg Tuesday with J Rogers to attend the great council. Notables include B. F. Stephans of Bear Springs and Aaron Rem Tey from Lewiston. Delegates and reception committee listed, with the event to close with a dance and music by a Butte orchestra.
Government certificates of proficiency in first aid work were awarded to 45 candidates who passed the required test in last week's examinations at the M C A. Instruction was given by J B Wilcox and H E Callison of the United States Bureau of Mines. A new class is being enrolled for the coming week with afternoon and evening sessions at specified mines rescue stations and the M C A.
A notice indicates a suit was filed against Ross Huber as administratrix of the John Huber will. The action centers on a $3,000 note given on December 27, 1918 to Centennial Brewing Co. Nevin-Frank Co. allegedly purchased the assignment noting claim.
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