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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
3
A fragment notes that travelers value a rare chance to save money on suit safes and similar items, describing it as a lucky combination of circumstances that produced the opportunity. The readable text emphasizes thrift and timely deals for travelers seeking value.
A varied liquidation of leather goods including 14-inch grain leather club gun grips at $2, 18-inch fine grain leather club grips at $6.50, 14-inch alligator and horned alligator slub grips priced around $89, several gent's oxford shoes in sizes 14 to 18 with prices from $5 to $12, and a 1-inch gent's grain leather Oxford plus a lady's horned alligator Oxford.
Special Dispatch to the Standar Great Falls July 18 two Cascade county creameries produce 250 pounds of butter daily, with demand higher than supply. Creamerys urge surrounding farmers to boost milk. Eden Creamery near Great Falls yields over 100 pounds daily, pays cash for milk, and hog farmers benefit from separated milk. Chinook and Farmington in Teton and Chouteau counties post strong outputs, shifting local farmers to dairy breeds and expanding milk production. Eastern butter loses market share as home dairies grow.
July 18 dispatch from Tivingston: county commissioners postponed issuing a resort license for the island south of Main street due to a missing list of 20 freeholders. Once the defect is corrected, a license may be issued. The law allows commissioners to grant refuse or revoke licenses to ensure proper conduct of rural saloons.
Special dispatch reports Riverside Land and Livestock, formed to purchase Huntley Clark sheep ranch at Toston, pays a 12 percent dividend. Directors declared the payout with funds to cover expenses and to add 1,000 sheep, aiming at a net gain on the investment, with Helena owners predominating.
A reader from Melrose Massachusetts shares a testimonial alleging severe kidney trouble cured by Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root. The letter endorses the vegetable formula, notes a doctor’s approval of urine quality, and offers a free sample bottle and a book about Swamp-Root. It advises purchasing 30 and 31 ounce bottles at drug stores nationwide.
A Great Falls dispatch reports over Northern Montana in 48 hours with half an inch rainfall, bringing a bountiful harvest. Hay yields will set records, grain yields high, and May June rains eased drought fears. Farmers plan mutual aid and expect local mills to take all wheat while markets note ample oats and other crops.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls July 18 Matt Dunn left for Ohio to purchase drilling machinery for the Cassidy Swift Current Oil company owning 1200 acres in Swift Current field Drilling will start as soon as machinery is unloaded and if needed each well will be sunk to a depth of 2000 feet The company formed by 20 local men has 10000 in cash with each man contributing 500 No stock will be sold.
Miles City on July 18 reports the fire department starting an annual picnic by the Yellowstone river west of Fort Keogh. The stag event featured commissary wagons, horse wranglers, and cow punchers with equestrian acts. In two weeks the city plans another picnic expecting 200 to 300 attendees. Local officials note county commissioners and aldermen meet for property assessment discussions.
The Sons of Hermann lodge will host an annu picnic on the island near the city with athletics dancing and music. John Hammerstrom brother in law of Mike Nybo dies and burial set for Rosebud after hospital treatment. News from Miles City reports typhoid fever at the reform school with guards and inmates ill and others convalescing.
Jefferson County has shown a practical demonstration of building good roads at low cost when organized properly. Private auto enthusiasts used Boulder cad machines to improve sections from Butte to the Elk mountain district near Bernice, proving the old costly county method wastes funds. County officials should study the privately driven work as a model for permanent improvements.
The city council votes to establish a free public employment bureau at Mittle Wang to aid unemployed workers and ranchers. The Inspector of Weights and Measures will run the bureau without extra pay, directing labor placement and connections to surrounding areas to reduce idle time in the city.
Great Falls Montana clubs hold a joint meeting and appoint committees to stage the state tournament in Great Falls from Aug 13 for three days. Events include a grand ball, a Missouri boating trip, and social affairs. Participants expected from Anaconda Butte Helena Deer Lodge Livingston Red Lodge Stockett Fort Assiniboine and Lethbridge Canada. The state singles champion is Hillman of Helena and the doubles champions are Hillman and Bailey. A large number of special events will be added.
In Bozeman on July 18 Judge Stewart ordered a verdict of acquittal for young Joseph Davis in a arson case. The judge cited lack of direct evidence and weak circumstantial proof while noting the boy’s good character. The underlying crime remains unresolved despite the acquittal.
Sheriff Savage returns from Fallon after searching for a thief who took a team of valuable horses from Renn Bros. sheep camp, algon rifle, revolver and edibles. Identity of the thief remains merely suspected. Captain McDonald ordered to Fort As sinnevoine to oversee construction per Quartermaster General orders.
Livingston reports a herd of tame park buffalo broke through a fence near Gardiner causing a cavalry response. The buffalo, part of Wonderland herd, wandered into the Gardiner River area for several days before being driven back toward the national reserve. Fort Yellowstone troops pursued them but faced stiff resistance and long chase.
Virginia City reports a steady exodus to the Portland fair in mid July with several families and notable locals among travelers. The crowd includes B How and his sister, plus Mrs A J Downey and Mrs, as part of multiple parties leaving the area for the event.
Downey of Omaha lists Leonard D Moritz and sister Miss Freda Moritz of Virginia City alongside Charles E Reece and Joseph Smith, Walter Burford, Mr and Mrs H E Steffens and Misses Ida Steffens Nellie Jef ven, with further mentions of Miss Althe Jertha Jeffers Mary Gleason Mabel Bower in Madison Valley Miss Vera Smith Pony and Misses Odile and Faith Dupins Laurin.
Special Dispatch from Lewistown reports James Sinclair a renowned checker player and four sheep herder, was brought from Grass Range to the county jail after going violently insane. Loneliness from years of herding and sparse social contact is blamed for his mental collapse.
Special Dispatch reports trains on the Montana railroad delayed for a week due to two wrecks last week and heavy freight traffic from the Wool season. Wreckage in Sixteen Mile canyon was cleared, but Moore near three miles below remains blocked after nine cars derailed. a temporary bypass track has been laid.
A brief note promotes a free sample of a no cook nutritional product aimed at infants and older children. It emphasizes simplicity and quick preparation, inviting readers to request the sample with no cooking required. Additional details are unclear due to fragmentary text.
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