Asbestos Clothing Promises Future Weatherproof Garments
RM Orth of Iroquois Manufacturing predicts soon we may wear asbestos clothing. He cites experiments with asbestos in silk and tafs, forming silky threads that become fireproof and waterproof. The firm, based in Cleveland, notes a new mine near Longnights, Colorado, and ongoing trials to use the mineral in cement, road work, building, and clothing.
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RM Orth
Iroquois Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Orth
Butte
Montana
Sna
Bfasberton
Quebec
Canada
Longnints
Col and
Marshall Dismissed In Speeding Charge
J W Marshall faced a speeding charge after a Memorial Day incident. Police court yesterday acquitted him as witnesses testified he was not exceeding three miles per hour. Judge Shea noted Reckless driving was not charged. city failed to prove excess speed. Defense consented to dismissal.
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J. W. Marshall
Marshall
Shea
Shrine Chef Wile Honored With Parade
Local Shriners prepare extensive entertainment for Imperial Potentate Garretson of Tacoma during his visit to Butte on June 9. A parade led by the Fifi Shrine band will travel from Milwaukee depot up Montana street to the business district, followed by a noon arrival special train. About 600 Shriners are expected, with address by Garretson and a luncheon at Columbia Gardens before the 2:30 p.m. return train to the East.
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Engarretson
Tacoma
Wash
Milwaukee Depot
Montana Street
Butte
Adole Hon
Deer Lodge
Columbia Gardens
Garretson
Des Moines
Aoekine Sony
Foley & Co
Shemerd Ave
Chicago
Foley
Trains Offer Hotel Sleepers for Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Butte fans heading to Jersey City for the Dempsey Carpentier bout on July 2 may use a special rail package. The Great Northern reports a Pennsylvania Railroad special from Chicago to Jersey City at 120 dollars, including rail fare, sleeping accommodations, and dining car meals. Departures run June 30 from Chicago Union Station at 4 p.m., arriving June 31, with return trains leaving New York Pennsylvania Station at 11 p.m. July 2 and reaching Chicago at 11 p.m. July 3.
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Butte
Dempsey-Carpentier
Jersey City
Great Northern Railway
Pennsylvania Railway
Chicago
Union Station
Arena
Pennsylvania Station
New York Est
Hoffman Drops Banned by Federal Government
A district prohibition officer says the government banned Hoffman drops wine of pepsin wine of beef and terpin hydrate on March 2 with 50 days to dispose stock. Other old drug- trade preparations like blackberry cordial cherry cordial and elixir aromatic are banned as medicines unless properly medicated. A large quantity of Hoffman drops has been sold in Butte and a drinker nearly died after consuming a half pint with another drinker.
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Dengler
Butte
Butte Sees Record Precipitation in May 1921
May brought heavy rainfall in Butte with 2.24 inches, the highest since 1916, per J. R. Wharton of the weather bureau. Historical May totals show 2.97 inches in 1916, with other years ranging from 1.47 to 0.64 inches. Mean temperatures varied, 61.4 last observed, while the warmest day reached 74 degrees and the coldest 31.9.
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Butte
J. R. Wharton
Dr Williams Named New City Health Officer
Dr. Frank J. Williams appeared at the health office yesterday as the new city physician. Dr. Griggs announced his term of office expires and will not resume private practice, Planning to devote time to the tuberculosis clinic and private business matters. The tuberculosis clinic meets Thursday to Saturday afternoons with free examinations under the National Tuberculosis Association.
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Frank J. Williams
Griggs
National Tuberculosis Association
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Hoffman
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Highland Linen
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