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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
12
Ottawa plans a national board to buy and market Canada’s 1919 wheat crop. Farmers receive cash on sale and all surplus goes to original sellers after expenses. Speculation and profiteering are barred, with proceeds distributed by grade and quantity. Details on board personnel and initial cash payments to farmers pending.
In Japan, kanten or isinglass from seaweed is produced across many prefectures with Osaka Kyoto and Hyogo accounting for over two thirds of national output. The 1917 production totaled about 2,808,207 pounds valued at 977,492 dollars.
Walter T. Scott of the Y M C A says the mood of American soldiers at Camp Lewis has shifted from eagerness to go to France to returning home. Fewer troops remain on the reserve, with 1,200 men in four units handling guard duty hospital post quartermaster discharge center. The Universal discharge system guides the process from medical checks to final records, with enlistees offered re-enlistment and furlough options.
Miss Gladys E. McIntyre daughter of Colonel McIntyre Salvation Army and Russell A. Harmon Richmond Va former lieutenant 104th Regiment Twenty sixth National Guard division wed last night in a tale of romance born during World War I The couple met in the Toul sector France where Harmon served and the McIntyre sisters were famed for doughnut work for soldiers during the war Their friendship ripened into love after the war and culminated in marriage last night in the United States
A soldier receives discharge papers at Camp Lewis building No 5 along with a $60 bonus travel allowance and back pay. He can file complaints with a major and awaits a government transport ticket at 2 cents a mile. Representatives from war agencies visit, offering advice and sweets as speculation grows whether Camp Lewis remains a permanent mobilization point.
Staff Captain Garabed of the Salvation Army known as Joe the Turk arrived in Anaconda from Butte for a first appearance. He has traveled 35 years in the army nationally but this marks his debut in Anaconda. He spoke nine languages, played music, and drew a large crowd at Salvation Army events.
An electric storm battered upper Modesty Greek and Antelope Gulch with a fierce cloudburst that washed away over a mile of fencing and a three acre potato field. Neighbor James Oliver valued losses around $2,000 for hay while rail and road damage blocked travel. Lightning struck a haystack at James Skakel ranch and Hector Bader escaped injury in Max Smith's barn, though his whiskers were singed.
Condemnation proceedings filed by John Ee Hoteman for right of way over land belonging to Thomas I Jordan were argued yesterday at the courthouse before a three member commission HG Coy FE B Abbott and HG Lewis. The land lies three and a half miles north of Warm Springs. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff and the commission will assess any damages arising from building the ditch.
A delegation led by Herman Swanson Peter Nelson Carl Olson Axel Johnson John Bloom and Peter Nelson faced police court after a brawl in the east end the prior evening. Each man was fined 15 dollars as police noted knives chairs fists and boots in a chaotic scene. Field experiments in Ireland show liquid manure yielding better hay crops than other fertilizers.
Members of Boy Scouts troop are ordered to bring baggage to Metropolitan Market before Friday. They must appear in person Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Scoutmaster Webber and Abbott JF will oversee the camp to the lake with transportation and facilities.
Anaconda locals and guests are noted in a string of brief notices. Clay Gibson Georgetown visited an Anaconda business while Miss Marie Clifford planned an extended Spokane visit. Mrs Bruce Weaver departed for Helena to see her daughter. Frank Mooney returned from Deer Lodge. Lila Tucker headed to Helena for several weeks. Reverend Joseph Polla visited the city. W F Proudlock left for Deer Lodge after business. D W Kelly and wife left for Portland for a vacation. Mrs A Morin returned from a three week visit in Missoula. Frank Ham and son left for New York City for fall buying. James Hurley and W F Murphy visited Anaconda. W H Willey left for Salt Lake City after a 10 day visit. Margaret Joyce of St Paul was a guest of Mrs Frank Tigue. J C Tucker and wife headed to Portland for several weeks. Edna Reddick arrived from Laramie for a few weeks with Mrs Pierre Sanders. P J Hannigan and family began an extended vacation visiting Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and other coast cities. After a few days, Alexander Morin and wife returned to Deer Lodge for hotel repairs work.
Alek Munson, once a valued Foundation Ship Building Co. employee in Portland, reports gaining 18 pounds after starting Tanlac. He suffered four years of stomach trouble with cramping, gas, heart palpitations, and insomnia, leading to a year of inactivity. After one bottle, Munson claims his digestive issues cleared, appetite returned, weight restored, and he plans to return to work, praising Tanlac’s effectiveness. Published as an advertisement in Anaconda and Butte.
Belgrade hosts eighteen American Army Medical and Sanitary Corps officers aiding the Ted Cross commission. Maj Edward Stuart repaired and staffed hospitals. Capt Pred Davis battled typhus. Capt Herman handled dispensary work at Pirot. Lt Morris Bradner and Lt Ber Pi Mug helped establish bacteriological labs and prison dispensaries. the effort aimed to curb epidemic threats amid relief operations.
Coco nut oil is reported to serve as an effective mange cure for dogs in India. The article notes its diverse applications and highlights its reputed therapeutic value in veterinary care.
Mrs. Brownell of 418 Oak street shows off an extraordinary two inch hair coat rabbit named Tinklebell born two months ago. The light tan Flemish Giant Belgian hare mix follows her like a kitten and shares Mrs. Brownell’s nine pet animals including two dogs. The article notes the lively scene with the pet family and neighbors observing.
The funeral for Adena S Wouford is set at 2 o clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr and Mrs Gpper Works. Services are under the auspices of the Christian Science society and directed by local officials.
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