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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
7
Butte News branch office of the Standard at 119 North Main Street invites readers to inquire about advertising rates. Telephones listed for the business department and other departments, with numbers 4221 and 423.
Hallmark Howard Hamilton Waltham Groe Eierin watches offered in a large selection. Bracelets priced from 15 to 85 dollars. Leys Jeweler and Optometrists at 20 North Main Street promotes dependable, durable timepieces for friends and self.
Butte residents and visitors populate town notes with arrivals, visits, and births. Names include Orton Bros, Stein-Bloch, Tonkin, Bruce MacNeil, T. J. Conway, James Brogan, Pat Brogan, Kakiana, Cal Born, Jacob Huhan, A. J. Mitchelson, J. A. Appleby, W. D. Pierce, Conrad, Nell Rankin, Helena, Itoh, Mary O'Neil, Mountinuh Ga, Mrs Fletcher, Billings visitors John Russett, W. A. Blackburn, Buck, Levra, Forrister, Olson, Drummond arrivals, Olive Adams, piano ads persist. Also notes on hospital, mining, and local business mentions. Includes births on July 22 and July 26 and various travel.
We express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and for the sympathy shown at the death of our beloved son Vincent. Special thanks to those who sent the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moroni and Family.
Reports describe clashes with Campbell union members after an Eckman arrest and a saloon confrontation on Park Street. Leaders like Frank Little urged action against scabs and threats of wider strikes, while debates over whether to organize or wait continued among metal trades unions and local miners.
The Standard vows to print authentic war news and letters from the boy. Family readers are urged to submit messages as circulation grows rapidly. The note emphasizes frontline youth and the newspaper’s mission to relay genuine updates during a time of conflict.
A union dispute tale follows as miners reject relief rules while union members plan a patriotic dance on Monday Aug 6 at Columbia Gardens. Funds raised will buy bandages clothing and comfort items for American soldiers amid the strike. Weather promises ideal dancing conditions as supporters urge public attendance.
Large crowd attended a meeting in the courthouse for the first aid class of the bureau of mines rescue train. Boy Scouts Camp Mire Girls and youths attended alongside miners as instructors outlined helmet drills and under supervision by engineers Cox Allen and Forbes. The car plans a three week tour to eastern state points before returning to Pittsmont mine in Butte.
American troops at a French training camp welcomed a large consignment of tobacco from America today. French cigarettes cigars and smoking tobacco did not appear in abundance and soldiers noted a temporary shortage of familiar home brands amid the cheer.
Chester Pa July 26 two men a white and a negro were killed in race riots that followed a day of relative calm. About 20 others injured and dozens arrested as a mob assaulted the negro district. Joseph McCain 28 a reported mob leader was fatally shot. National guardsmen and police dispersed rioters as a cordon was set around the area and a heavy guard kept watch.
Local notes report Lawrence Price and a scuttler crew formed in the navy with nine members chosen from 2000, seven from Montara and two from Te. Dillon starts grading the north Pacifi Street section from Helena to Orr to connect to a macadam road. Sheriff Macy of Pocatello and L Elmer Kelley, identified by a registration card, were involved in a prisoner transfer.
Trenton New Jersey July 26 draft policy centers on husbands as exemptions. Military authorities cite Provost Marshal Crowder guidance that men married before call do not have to serve if dependents rely on them. The ambiguous rule hinges on marriage timing June 3 to June 5, 1917 and dependency status at call.
The funeral will be held at a time to be announced in later papers. The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy during the difficult time following the burial. Beloved wife and mother, the family asks continued prayers and support.
An advertisement touts Joyo a new foot treatment claiming immediate cooling relief for tired swollen feet. It promotes easy use without soaking in hot water and claims cleanliness and convenience with no greasy residue. First-class drug stores carry Joyo.
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