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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
2
An old ad lists prices for various meats and pantry items including lamb stew, mutton stew, boiling beef, pork chops, roast beef and veal roast. It offers a free bottle flavor with a $2 purchase and shows prices per pound and per item like ham and sausage.
Novice and subscribers in residential areas are urged to call 78-30 to arrange prompt home delivery and to receive the paper by carrier. Those wishing to have it delivered should also call. Eugene Tetreault, Superintendent Carrier System, requests prompt attention.
July 29 report notes completion of clearing debris from the new courthouse site in Deer Lodge. Grounds are being restored to their former beauty after years of construction activity. County commissioners promise careful work to recapture the area’s historic appearance.
In Deer Lodge on July 29 Judge Wingon will begin the regular August term of court. The docket includes State of Montana versus Hans Anderson and several civil actions such as Lamar D. Kelley versus the Chicas Milwaukee Company Martha versus C G Goldberg and others Warren versus Delia Senecal Downers George J Schuetsreville Simon Bert Piter versus Kate Fiver Nelson versus the Larable Stock and related cases.
Josephine Dyer petitions distribution of Rasmus Hansen estate and relates to Frank H. Vickerton estate matters. James Adolphus Kelton seeks guardianship appointment. Nettie Smith estate seeks letters of administration and guardianship for Gladys Smith and Dorothy M Smith minors. Bonner Luminet CA McDaniel and other parties appear in related actions. May Reiley and others oppose the Wowell sheriff matter.
The Associated Press reports Montana public service commission advised extending water service to additional customers. State investigators found three new connections possible, though no formal order issued. The lookahead suggested companies may pursue reasonable extensions to expand service. Deer Lodge notes cover local marriages, accidents, and visits with multiple names and places such as Bonita Butte and Glacier Park.
A report from Montana outlines plans to construct a triple gallows in the jail for executions, potentially in the jail building rather than the yard. The condemned Byrne and Chron face possible commutation petitions with Governor's action due in 27 days, while past executions used the jail yard at Butte in 1919. The article notes the legal uncertainty and sheriff's authority in choosing the site.
Mrs. Stone endured eight days on a four foot ledge high on Mount Banon after her husband fell during a rope assisted ascent. A Canadian Royal Mounted Police party and Alpine Club members conducted a long chase from Banff, with Rammer and guides aiding the rescue. Mrs. Stone is recovering but faces a grueling 55 mile packhorse trek to Banff on a stretcher the entire way.
United States cables reveal a tense exchange as King George asks Lloyd George if he will shoot Irish people, and the prime minister counters. Lora Northcliffe later denies attributing the remark to the king in a published cablegram to Lord Stamfordham.
In Ireland peace talks loom as Dail Bhegan preparation proceeds. Military authorities led by Gen. Sir Nevil MacReady and Maj. Gen. Sir Edward Strickland refuse habeas corpus writs tied to John Egan's death sentencing, with Egan reportedly spirited from Limerick jail.
Helena July 29 petition by J G Crites receiver for reorganization under chapter 152 of the seventeenth assembly session laws was granted in district court by Judge A J Horsky. Other item: osteopaths may not practice optometry until they pass licensing exam per Attorney General Rankin opinion to W Wine Lewis and Clark county.
Deputies and the Daly guard uncovered a concealed moonshine operation 22 miles from Anaconda. A complete plant and about five fallons of liquor were seized. Fred Anderson is charged with operating the still. The cabin was built in an old cut, nearly invisible from all sides, with smoke barely visible above overhanging branches.
Lord Northcliffe left for New York after a McLean dinner and planned a Vancouver stop en route to travels toward Australia Zealand China and India. He was hosted by Overseas Writers and attended President Harding’s semi weekly press conference, showing interest without probing questions.
A. H. Burton of 482 Jarrett St Portland Ore credits Tanlac with restoring his health after years of indigestion pains heart oppression and weight loss. He reports appetite return weight gain improved strength and peaceful sleep now able to work hard all day. Tanlac sold in Anaconda by Fuller Drug Co and by leading druggists.
A Montana father accuses his former wife of kidnapping their child after she took the child from Seattle to Butte during a visit. Judge Carroll delayed ruling, transferring temporary custody to the mother and ordering further arguments before Judge Jackson next Thursday.
A hotel arrivals page lists numerous guests from across the country and Canada. Names span Marylands and Californians to Montanans and Washington residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Fryer, Beatrice Kistian, Charles L. Bovard, and George F Barnes, among others staying at the hotel in Portland and associated cities.
In an evening game at Timer Butte diamond Williamsburg eased past the Mail Carriers 10 to 2. Two straight home runs by Fischer highlighted the win as Schenbuck and Slager worked the battery for Williamsburg while O Connell and Peoples paired for the Mail Carriers.
Reynolds remains in Murray hospital with injuries from Missoula. He regained consciousness at intervals yesterday, could take nourishment and speak to friends, but doctors have not stated recovery chances.
Yesterday saw a small rise in temperature the max reached 81 degrees and the min 49, higher than Thursday's 79 and 47. A cool day made the readings seem lower, while a falling barometer hints the forecast for the next 24 hours of lower temperatures and clear skies may be accurate.
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