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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1917

Page

4

Anaconda Supt W K Dwyer Returns From Coast Trip

Superintendent W K Dwyer of Anaconda public schools returned from a three weeks coast trip attending the National Education Association convention in Portland where he was re elected Montana director. He says discussions centered on preparedness and whether school sessions should be shortened for agricultural work, but the consensus urged maintaining education. Dwyer visited Seattle Vancouver Spokane and the University of Washington to place orders for school equipment and noted rainfall worries in crop areas and a thwarted TIW agitation.

W. K. Dwyer Anaconda Seattle Spokane Vancouver C. L. Markley F. W. Wennerberg Will Malvey Harold Daigler Henry Early San Francisco University of Washington Marie Conley Gertrude Reardon Anna McGrady Florence Clague Dwyer TI. W. W Montana

District Rebekahs Convene in Philipsburg Meeting

Four automobile loads of Rebekahs traveled to Philipsburg for the district lodge session led by district president Mrs. M. H. York with state president Mrs. Mary Bennett present. The gathering included officers elected for four lodges Deer Lodge Wisdom Philipsburg and Anaconda with Alice Dixon presiding and Foss as vice president.

Deer Lodge Wisdom Philipsburg Anaconda Alice Dixon Foss D. Longtin

List of names scattered across cities in Montana and beyond

A fragment lists individuals including E Ranger Spokane, G E Marcy Salt Lake, Ada Salisbury Detroit, Marie Henderson Butte, Margaret Harrington Butte, C A Perkins Deer Lodge, Mrs Etta Beck and daughter Bozeman, James Rowell Spokane, R P Armitage Wisdom. The text reads like attendees or associates tied to places.

Suit with tan serge and smart high color detail

Louise favors a tan serge suit suitable for early autumn as she notes its new high color, flattened hip drapery, and a clever welt movement.

Louise

New Steel Is Laid for Railway Tracks

Roadbed of concrete is laid for street railway with four blocks completed and grading finished. Work progresses rapidly along Third street from the Butte, Anaconda and Pacific tracks to the western limits in the new improvement district. Permanent track laid four blocks west from Madison street. rest of grading done and ready for steel. Old tracks shifted to maintain service while excavation and creosoted ties are prepared. Concrete bed will be 16 1/2 inches thick with ties and rails embedded for long life. iron posts and brackets for trolley wires and lighting to follow.

Third Street Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Madison Street

Local notices and ads fill Copper City page

City news lists meetings for K of P and O F clubs tonight. Car sale and job wants at Turf cafe and a local tin shop. Classifieds include apartment for rent, shoes, pianos, Victrolas, and various shops. Local visits from Butte and Helena residents noted along with travel to Yellow stone park. ironworkers call for meeting and engineer member updates from American Lake service.

Gerard in Germany prepares dramatic wartime installments

The Anaconda Standard announces a sensational seven part serial about Germany and the Kaiser. Readers will receive daily installments starting August 5 for about six weeks. Subscribers are urged to share the story with friends.

Germany Kaiser Anaconda Standard Sanday

Death of Jerry Sullivan in Anaconda Region

Jerry Sullivan aged 58 died yesterday at the hospital after a lingering illness. A Michigan native, he had lived in Anaconda and vicinity for about 20 years. No relatives have been ascertained.

Jerry Sullivan Michigan Anaconda

Special Meeting Called for Carpenters at 7 PM

Attendees urged to join Monday evening at seven o'clock for business of importance. Thomas Speiran serves as Recording Secretary.

Thomas A. Weaver Thomas Speiran

Insurance of all kinds Wellcome and Durston company

Local insurance firm Wellcome and Durston located at 110 East Park offers a full range of insurance products for individuals and businesses.

East Park Avenue Wellcome & Durston Company East Park

Recruits Anxious 10 Begin Training

Authorities delay action until official Washington list arrives as Anacondans named in Deer Lodge County draft prepare for service. Volunteers plan local drilling and form a temporary organization tonight on the common, while some veterans of other wars reflect on the call to duty.

Washington Deer Lodge

Military Training Start Welcomed by Community

The article notes volunteers will teach and boys may begin military training early. It describes a welcoming crowd at the common showing strong interest in the students’ military response and readiness.

Uncalled Letters List for Ana conda Post Office Week

The weekly uncalled letters for Ana conda post office for the week ending July 21, 1917 include men and women named such as Earl Auburnn Andrew Bussell William Chisholm Conroy Clerkton company Robert Estis Edwin Forceman and others. Foreign entry lists G. O. Eggar. Postmaster Edward Burke signs the notice.

Anaconda Earl Auburnn Andrew Bussett William Chisholm Conroy-Clinton Company Robert Estis Edwin Forceman W. Hill George Kane Hillding Karlson William Koch A. Lalan Charles Lawrenson al Leon Loborish Jim Mathuson Jerry Moriarty Jacob Neva Dave Wnystron Frank Peccia John R. Reed Rodgers Henry Rohrbach Eugene Rowarth Shote Via Rugger Ray Trullinger C. R. Stankard John Andros H. G. Carlson Benny Collins K. M. Cope Mary Johnson Agnes Moore Scribner Almira Smith G. O. Eggar Edward Burke

Civil Service Examinations Urgently Need Clerks and Stenographers

There is urgent need of male stenographers and typewriters for all branches of government service in the eleventh district especially the quartermaster corps with entrance salaries around 1000 annually. Women stenographers may be hired at 900 to 1000 after passing combined exams. Examinations Aug 3 at this place with Butte as nearest point. Aug 4 at Butte for internal revenue. At least a thousand first grade clerks expected by Sept 1.

Quartermaster's Corps Army Butte Civil Service Internal Revenue Service Civil Service Commission Secretary of the Treasury

Auto collision near Three Mile House injures child

Two Anaconda cars collided near the Three Mile house east of the city. The vehicles belonged to Mrs. K. McGregor and P. B. Everett. A child in the Everett car suffered the most serious injuries, being thrown into the other car and wedged between the fender and wheel until the tire was deflated to release him.

Three Mile House K. McGregor Everett Eiverett

Union member disputes ballot results in Standard report

An electricians union member told the Standard last night that a five vote error occurred in the ballot reported after Saturday's meeting on the new agreement. He claims the correct tally is 87 to 20 against ratification, not 37 to 26 as published yesterday.

Electricians’ Union Standard Office

Knights Triumph Over Dillon in Low-Scoring Game

Knights of Columbus defeated Dillon 6 to 0 as Johnny Keltus out pitched Al Bonner. Kornder had four hits for the Knights while Bonner allowed four hits for Dillon. Key hits came from Kornder Jones Childs and Gordon as the Beaverhead club was held scoreless through the game.

Knights of Columbus Dillon Beaverhead Boys Johnny Keltus al Bonner Butte Anaconda Boys Keltus Kornder Bonner Jones Childs Gordon McKinney Pita Ta EK

Lydia the First European Convert Named Lydia of Thyatira

Lydia, a Jewish woman from Thyatira famed for dye works, is recorded as the first European convert of St. Paul. She was a person of notable wealth connected with the dye trade, either selling dye or dyed goods.

St. Paul Lydia Thyratira

Easily taught gray parrot with scarlet tail noted

The gray parrot measures about 12 inches and shows a general gray body with a bright scarlet tail and grayish feet. It is described as the most easily taught of all parrots and historically known, with a lifespan of around 70 to 80 years.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Business and Professional Directory of Sawtell, D. C Ennat Park Palmer School Chiropractic Diana W. T. Hogg & CO Planoe Tig Park Avenue Motortricks Lathrop Bros Montana Mattress Co Keppler Jewelry CO Main Street Muller's Laundry East Commercial Avenue J. A. Hasley East Commercial Avenue L. F. Verberckmoes William A. Cash East Fourth George W. Peterson Lewis R.B. Abbott CO Sanaconda-Philipsburg Georgetown Philipeburg Rock Springs Diamond Owl Creek Bear Creek F. W. Peckover Co., Inc DR. Rinckel Anmonda Smith Clark’s Bank Anaconda News Supt. W.K. Dwyer National Association District Lodge OF Rebekaws Third Street 18 About the City News K. of Schlappi Silha’s Palace Crafft Turf Cafe Anaconda Tin Shop Vermillion’s Golden Rule New Victrolas Victor Copper City John McIntyre W. T. Bleick Victor Records Otto Jensen Dr. Spelman Fuller Drug Co Gertrude Erickson St. James’ Hospital David Pizer Helena Libbey Pickard Hammerslough E. L. Horrie H. N. Blake H. R. Hyatt Rock Creek R. A. Kelly Anna Kelly Griselda, Viola Julitta Edna Tuchscherer Yellowstone National Park John A. Connolly Company A Eighteenth Engineers American Lake Wash Gerard Strain Triangle Palm Beach Civil Service Examinations Bluebird Theatrie Paramount Ann Pennington THE Rainbow Princess Sherwin-Williams Duval Hardware CO Duval Service Washoe Park James H. Murphy East Park Ave B.,a.&p.ry
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