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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
23
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Hinins avenue in Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates are available on application.
The Missoula County high school board met in a special session at the First National Bank office to discuss funding, tax levies, and curriculum changes. They approved a new history chair, drafted a revised study plan, planned eliminations of drawing, and set a Sept 10 opening with 15 weeks of school. Quarterly meetings were scheduled for Oct and Jan.
Seaman, a Harvard law graduate, received word from Boston that he passed the Massachusetts state law exam and is admitted to the bar. He plans to begin practice in Boston shortly, entering the field by associating with a firm.
A reader reports relief after using Cuticura products for a skin condition. The letter describes persistent itching and irritation that cleared over five weeks, with claimed improvement following regular application and a recommendation to continue until full cure.
Bath members of the Knights of Columbus in Columban township Missouri request a special train from the Northern Pacific Railway to attend the first anniversary celebration of the Mitsouli lodge. About 20 guests from Butte and Helena are expected. preparations are underway for guest entertainment and initiation of several new members at the local hall.
Lothrop Mill suspended operations today due to machinery trouble and a foundation fire. Workers will redo the foundation, replace the engine base, and readjust the machinery, with an estimated week to ten days of downtime and substantial expense expected. The mishap originated beneath the surface and involved inflammable materials, prompting rebuilding measures at the Pacine Railway Company site.
Missoula wires state residents on Flathead Indian Reservation report a yellow grasshopper plague stretching from St Ignatius Mission to Missoula River. Local authorities note infestation confined to the reserve area, with no spread beyond, and hope for containment and control measures.
Missoula July near Columbus Mont a woman plans a boarding house for university pupils near the University of Montana. She will select a site and build a specialized facility, to be ready for the fall term. Assisted by interested locals, she seeks a suitable location and will let a tract for construction in days ahead.
Missoula notes report several visitors in town including Mrs A D Dunn of Wallace and Mrs T Baggs and daughter Dorothy, with others from Omaha and Coeur d Alene. Frank Pierce vs J Whittemore heard in the land office. witnesses present. A new Juvenile Tub dancing club postponed dates for three weeks. mining visits noted. Two wagon accidents occurred in the city with no injuries. meat wagon overturned after hitting a curb near Front Street.
Soldiers from Fort Mies begin a long march toward American Lake. The action centers on the unit identified as Goon 44 Anagen with emphasis on troop movements and readiness ahead of deployment.
On July 25 at dawn, four battalions of the Seventh Regiment and 139 enlisted men from Fort Missoula started a march toward American Lake Washington. The party, led by Lt Col Booth and Lt Leonate, travels via Hope Idaho to the Northern Pacific line for a 50 day training encampment. Major Sage commands 42 men left behind for garrison duty at the fort.
A government order announced by George F. Roberts, director of the mint, expands silver purchases from mining operators. Beginning August 1, miners may deposit bullion valued up to three times prior limits, with silver value fixed by market quotations and bureau rules. The change, dated July 2, allows former eastbound shippers to sell threefold the prior amount to the government.
A night police officer saved a man from drowning in the river after he wandered toward the water while intoxicated. The unnamed man was swept toward the west end of Front Street by a swift current, and the officer arrived just in time to prevent a fatal outcome. The man’s intentions are described as unknown but potentially self-harm. The incident occurred near Wallace and Missoula with university figures cited in a separate update.
A vintage promotion claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens and stabilizes women especially workers and homemakers. It touts benefits for nervous exhaustion hysteria and pelvic disorders, pledging cures and confidential treatment from Dr Pierce at Buffalo institutes.
A man named Peterson, arrested yesterday in Savannah, faces charges for passing a ten dollar bill that was pasted together from two fifty dollar notes. The bank issued note originated from Merchants and Traders Bank of Savannah. Peterson, from Bing ham Utah, pleaded not guilty claiming good faith. He was in the company of two accomplices who fled. the bill was allegedly two pieces joined on both sides.
Justice Tanchard of the New York Supreme Court ordered the superintendent of insurance to show cause why the names of General Tracy Colonel Shook Fudge and others should not be removed from an administration ticket filed by the Mutual Life. Samuel Untermeyer will argue for the commission. Albany dispatch. London reports on food inspection and cannery preservatives. Miles City and Helena dispatches cover cattle and horse shipments, sales totals, and a marriage at Warren hotel.
Armunmeen Raiventth and Congressmen Longworth with Mrs North plan car trips to Cansbad Frangenbad and Martenbad then return for a four way performance of The Life of the Niebel ung San Juan. The eighth anniversary of United States troupe was observed with a thrash country demonstration. A London report notes education and political cheers with opposition in Chile during a nine year term.
Readable fragments describe a public building site near White Pine on the Northern Pacific. Inquiries report bids for a federal building funding, with a call for immediate action by property owners and citizens. The process includes bid opening, inspection, and submission of proposals to Washington. The piece mentions Minerva goddess of wisdom in a late aside.
A vintage warning ad urges mothers to protect children from stomach and bowel troubles caused by constipation. It promotes Cascarets candy tablets as the safe remedy for babies and larger children, claiming they purify and strengthen weak bowels, with the motto Be very careful to get the genuine made only by the Sterling Remedy Company.
A chaotic fire alarm near Montana Street at 3 pm led witnesses to report a man fired a six shooter toward the flames. The gunfire prompted a scare and misdirected responses as locals attempted to control the blaze with limited caution.
Reports say bones along Pollock shaft near Walkerine reveal two bodies buried and later exposed by flood waters. One man is confirmed, the other is undetermined. investigators seek whether the remains are murder victims or self harm. Further inquiry promised as water levels drop.
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