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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
9
A California reader describes severe dandruff and hair loss improved by Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She reports itching, pimples on the scalp, and hair shedding until using Cuticura reduced itching and promoted regrowth. The ad promotes Cuticura products for scalp care and pimples with a free Skin Book offer.
Irving J. Auerbach editor of the Automobile and Motorcycle Journal returns from Kalispell after attending the good roads convention. He credits Joseph Edge and Henry Bernard for the smooth event and praises Glacier Park and Flathead Lake scenery and the new hotel and gym facilities in Kalispell.
Edward H. Elwood aged 25 died after living more than 48 hours with a broken neck. He dived into the Potomac River at a summer resort and struck a submerged obstruction. He was brought to a hospital in a semi conscious condition. Surgeons marveled at his vitality.
Fire swept the railway right of way in the Rocky mountains near Winnipeg last night. The blaze drove many prospectors from their camps as they fled to safety, reports indicate from railroad offices.
Emma Schatzlein and L C Morris clash over company finances after Isaac Congdon, former secretary treasurer, faces a warrant for $447.96 alleged embezzlement. Congdon released on $500 bonds with Schatzlein as security, hearing set for Aug 1. Morris claims shortage. Schatzlein says Congdon protected her interests amid stock sale and later disputes.
Charles Jackman and wife transfer lot 11 and east of lot 19 block 82 Grand Avenue addition to Ernest Floyd Shields for 1. Mary J. Reddington transfers lots 5 and 6 block 4 Webster lode Rocker to George J. Shaw and wife for 1. Barbara H. Horst N W Simons and others transfer 3-16 interest in north tract of Sarah Nike to Eugene B Milburn. Charles A. and Celia A. Prentiss transfer east 27.7 feet south 72.5 feet of lot 1 block 2 Plgments addition to Gertrude A Lutey for 1. M Herzog and wife transfer lot 8 block 4 Silver Bow Park addition to CC West phal for 1.
Inventor unveils a ground to air mail pickup mechanism allowing an aeroplane in flight to snatch up bags and parcels from the ground. The innovation promises faster mail handling and new logistics possibilities for airborne cargo operations.
Three Forks July 23 George Powell, age 61, filed for three year proof at U S Commissioner Vetleson for his Spring Lake ranch homestead. He built multiple buildings and crops with 65 acres of Turkey Red wheat planned. Powell came from Virginia with $600, now $600 in debt but with over $1,000 in improvements and stock. credits Montana climate for making him feel 25 years younger.
Helena July 2 John McGill Wyoming state tax commissioner declares that if Montana used Wyoming assessment, state property value would top a billion dollars. He notes Montana taxes on a one third basis, cites railroad mile valuations, and explains Wyoming’s full cash value system with two stock classes.
Montana railroad commissioners Boyle Hall and Morley travel from Helena to Ravalli crossing the Flathead reservation to Polson to inspect shipping on Flathead Lake and waterside facilities. They will hold hearings at Kalispell on Idaho & Montana Power water rates, at La Salle on lumbering region station facilities, and at Kalispell on the Fernie Kalispell train service.
July term of Thompson Falls district court opened with a 50 member jury to report on Aug. 18. About 10 civil and 6 criminal cases set for trial. The key case is state v Massey for first degree assault on Andrew Madsen of Dixon in June. Madsen, longtime Dixon hotel operator, survived serious knife wounds. Power Co. v Barnes et al involves condemnation for a Thompson Falls reservoir site. commissioners to appraise damages on Aug. 4.
Missoula July 23 The assessed valuation of property in Missoula county reaches 13 328 117 a gain of 528 306 from last year excluding railroad property Last year railroad property was 5 577 312 If railroads are reassessed this year totals could top 18 506 429 An equalization board move to raise Milwaukee road toward Northern Pacific could add 650 000 pushing the total above 19 000 000.
Leveque Fel sheim and Baverly contractors of Bozeman win the contract for brick work on the new Methodist church in this city. They will begin brick laying before week’s end. A first class concrete foundation awaits the brick walls.
Billings July 23 The first samples of Irish cobbler potatoes seed imported from the East last spring by the Eastern Montana Producers' association arrived in Billings via James Fraser from his ranch west of the city. Five potatoes weigh two and a half pounds. seed planted May 17. About 39,000 pounds of seed potatoes were brought in enough to plant 40 acres. They were distributed among valley farmers. much of this year's crop will be saved for seed next year. It is expected about 600,000 pounds will be planted next spring on 600 to 800 acres. Members are pleased with the selection. the soil and climate yield better results than seed from other regions.
Bozeman reports that Prof. A. W. Rich ter of Missoula arrives to secure housing and move to Bozeman after the state board of education cut the Missoula engineering department. Assistant Prof. W. R. Plew, offered a similar civil engineering post, will join Bozeman within days to finalize the transfer.
Helena July 23 By stipulation the case Margaret C C Crum vs W C Crum will be dismissed as settled. The plaintiff, wife of Sterrett D Crum, sued for 50000 alleging the father-in-law harbored dislike and sought to prejudice her husband and alienate affections after their 1912 marriage in Butte.
Thompson Falls Power company nears completion of a 600 man camp. By August 1 at least 200 workers will begin on the power house and dam construction. Two dams are planned on Clark's Fork river just south of the town, with a three year completion horizon.
Missoula on July 23 sided with property owners to pave South Fourth Street from Higgins to Gerald avenues and Higgins Avenue to Fourth Street. The city council awarded the contract to William Nash of Missoula as the lowest bidder, ensuring brick streets from the Northern Pacific depot to the university across the river.
Articles of incorporation filed in Bozeman for the Belgrade Journal company with $6900 capital stock largely subscribed by John Luce and R T Stanton of Bozeman. Directors named H F Sears A A Cameron Frank Kyle E F Fr Bunker and C C Davis all of Bozeman. The company will operate the Belgrade Journal weekly.
Questions and answers outline peaks and measurements: Montana’s Granite Peak at 12,850 feet versus Colorado Elbert at 14,421, Wyoming Gannett at 13,785, Utah King’s Peak at 18,498, and Oregon Mount Hood at 11,225. Also lists eight early Butte silver mills and dates for local events.
The Oregon Short Line will operate its popular annual excursion through Yellowstone park Saturday July 26 with a $44.85 fare from Butte for a complete tour. Pullman reservations through FE A Shewe at 2 North Main Street Butte Montana Advy.
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