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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
3
A brief stock report notes limited trading action with only a few issues showing movement. Prices quoted include notable firms and indices, though overall activity appears subdued amid cautious market sentiment.
Sept pork closed higher by five, lard up, ribs up. receipts listed with barley, beef, and dairy market movements. Western receipts show mixed tone. London markets subdued with copper and tin dips, while New York stocks saw early gains followed by profit-taking amid unsettled bond and currency signals.
Correspondent Frank Conway reports haying in Big Hole Basin is in full blast though labor is scarce. He estimates 400 additional men are needed to handle about 65,000 tons of hay in 60 days, with wages from 175 to 2 dollars per day plus board. Cold nights slowed grass but warm days boosted growth, and increased acreage may offset lower tonnage.
Y Markets Chicago July activity shows mixed futures as July wheat and corn prices fluctuated amid strong receipts and dull demand. Traders blamed weather, short covering, and limited buyer interest for a tepid session with September and December spreads tying up cash flows and keeping mood cautious across pits.
Special correspondence from Dillon notes wool sales total around 206000 pounds so far, with nearly 150000 pounds consigned to eastern commissions. Sales this year surpass last, including 20000 pounds by T M Selway to Justice Bateman Co and 10000 pounds by HH Hildreth to See buyer, all at about 12 1/4 cents.
Special dispatch from Dillon dated July 24 reports Mildred Elliott, a sprightly young woman who secured a $130 check belonging to Les Sing weeks earlier, has left town. A creditor pursued money from a deal. the check dispute was settled with Mildred receiving $40, lawyers $20 each, and $70 to the remaining party. Deputy Slate Gam reports the case.
A garbled page shows various classified notices. Ads seek workers and services while a separate item reports M Dory pleading guilty to dumping waste into a stream near Polaris and being fined costs following arraignment.
A young woman died last evening at a Wan lodging house after taking poison a month earlier. She lingered in agony for a week and was moved to the house where she received care. Her father has been notified and funeral plans await instructions from Omaha. In Dillon, Captain Young Company N G reports Krag rifles are on the way to Helena for drill, replacing old arms.
Stansfard Tuly M George KR Metlen, chairman of the democratic central committee, issued a call for the committee meeting to be held in the Dart hall on the afternoon of Aug 6. The call invites all democrats and members to attend as the party pursues a major Southwest project.
Multiple wants ads list Stevensville Bitter Root Missoula Ravalli counties real estate firms Dickinson Cannon George F Brooks seeking price guidance and buyers for farms and fruit lands in western Montana Also sale notice for 10 acres near Anaconda plus job seekers including shorthand and typing knowledge deafness acknowledged and a middle aged lady seeking housekeeper position in Anaconda area
An early 20th century notice seeks a lady of gentlemanly bearing and agents to open a branch in the West. The publisher offers exclusive books on commission or Malay terms. For details, send stamped envelopes between 1 and 2 p m to Malley & Mink, 2K Broadway, Butte. Also a loan inquiry and unrelated ads appear.
A fragmented classified ad block for second hand goods in Butte lists items such as furniture and household goods. It mentions a store at 25 and Park streets with phone contact, and several other dealers including Montana Second Hand and Feldman’s at 108 Main Street.
Anaconda reader seeks a low cost three or four room house on the east end. Contact Wilmott with details and price.
The ad touts Mme E Page of 7 West Park Street as a powerful clairvoyant who can reveal lovers rivals and help win heart desires. It claims success in courtship, divorce, wealth, and business and offers confidential, satisfaction guaranteed readings with hours listed and rooms in Butte. It also markets furnished rooms and hotels nearby.
Classified listing shows multiple rental offers including furnished housekeeping rooms at Lint W Park Butte and 2 room suites. Properties include 3M Locust St Anaconda 208 Mercury St Butte 28 W Galena Butte and 338 W Sixth Anaconda. Rentals range from furnished rooms to modern houselets with kitchen water and utilities noted.
A compact vintage ad lists Scavenger Office at 19 E Lawy with telephone contact 67 GW. Vineyard. Carpet cleaning and tarpeting services offered. Manager G E Shale based in Montana and Porphyry area with local tel 68M.
Fragmented rental items: former room in modern brick house suitable for rooming or boarding with water heat and partial furnishings, or sale. Ads show Jackman Armitage Co listings at Main and Strouds Way and Broadway and Main with contact S92A, plus a 2 room flat offered by G E Dally and Connell Co. Also desk room for rent described at The Now vell company fourth floor Harbour big. Butte, Mont.u
Classified notices show L Dube French Expert Cleaner seeking work at 60 W Galena and Arisan Dye House-French offering dyeing and cleaning services. Also Grigg advertising eye nose throat and lungs prices and terms. A job ad for women to shave and salons at Graven's Curtis block Butte.
Western Montana listing offers a bake shop and confectionery parlor in Missoula for sale. The business includes eight rooms, six work areas, and bargaining terms. Call EB Park for details.
An historic parcel of loan notices advertises money to loan and chattel mortgages on salaries wages and all kinds of collateral. It mentions real estate pianos and various security types offered by Davenport and Kimballt on Main Street Butte and related locations.
A fragmented Montana advertisement section lists multiple assayers and chemists in Butte and Anaconda offering mail and express services with prompt returns. Firms include Mayer and associates, Clark Brothers, John Bapty, Fitzpatrick and Lewis, J W Sinz, J M Be, and others with addresses in Butte, Anaconda, and surrounding areas.
A five year old horse named Lost Sorrel is missing and weighs about a large gold watch is offered as a reward. Contact Standard office for returns or inquiries at the Parke street area.
An early 20th century classified style notice lists medical wants and remedies with mentions of Dr H. Peck, multiple addresses in Butte Montana, and various services such as home altars, manicure and chiropody. The fragmentary text suggests a poorly legible medical and personal services page with names, locations, and promotional claims.
A petition to create an improvement district for sewer purposes through blocks 67, 90 and 99 is presented. Objections and protests will be considered by the city council through the first Monday in August 1902, per city clerk notice from Wisner. Storage advertises fine storage options at a Broadway location, and Butte Exchange Furniture Co promotes furniture sales and services.
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