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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
3
The Rev. Jesse Lacklen at First Methodist Episcopal in Anaconda declares a shift from ultra pacifism to support for wartime goals. He warns Germany seeks conquest, urges Americans to back Liberty bonds and stresses unity against aggression, noting the two billion pledge as a crucial, yet small, step in aiding allies.
The text urges prompt bond subscriptions before June 18 to avoid failure, stressing that bond purchases secure national defense. It calls Americans to register, donate, and endure hardship if necessary, framing support as defense of homes, loved ones, and future generations. It emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and readiness to defend liberty at all costs.
The Margaret theater presents John Drew in Major Pendennis for one performance on Wednesday. The play, adapted by Langdon Mitchell from Thackeray, has drawn strong praise for Mr. Drew and preserves the novel’s humor and romantic intrigue with a compact four act structure.
Tomorrow every man in Deer Lodge county aged 21 to 31 must register under conscription rules. Clerks FE Christensen and Sheriff Lee Hartsell oversee sites from 7 am to 8 pm, with penalties for noncompliance, at nineteen precinct registration locations listed from Deer Lodge city west to Fishtrap and Warm Springs.
Anodes host two contests against the Black Rocks with no admission for the morning game at the common at 10 30 and a second in the afternoon at Washoe park. Carey led Spelters clash versus former teammates Kelly Jones and Varnadore now with Anodes as Kelly pitches one game and Coleman the other. Mudder races to field a sharp squad as weather clears and crowds are expected big.
Mayor Hasley orders traffic officers to verify 1917 license tags on motor vehicles in Anaconda. Residents with receipts but no tags must report to the city clerk to register or risk prosecution. Drivers urged to observe signaling and curb turning. Also lists uncalled letters at Anaconda post office for week ending June 2, 1917, with Postmaster Ward Burke noting foreign and local names.
Charlie Chaplin stars as the funny man of the screen in Tillie's Punctured Romance showing tonight and tomorrow with a matinee tomorrow afternoon Marie Dressler and Mabel Normand lead opposite Chaplin in the photoplay which has kept the country laughing.
The Intermountain weather scene is described with a daytime clear spell followed by a 9 o'clock storm, quickly turning to snow within two hours. By midnight thunder and lightning were noted, and the tornado threat is described as not moving west.
The Anaconda Typussapucal union voted yesterday to subscribe $100 for a Liberty bond to be purchased with treasury funds.
The Detroit board of education considers adopting Superintendent Charles E. Chadsy's plan for compulsory military training in high schools for boys over 14 and compulsory Red Cross training for girls over 14. The article notes the first electrically driven cotton mill in the United States was established in Columbia 20 years ago.
Anaconda business houses will close tomorrow as the day is set for registration. Retail Liquor Dealers County association orders saloons to remain shut until 7 p.m. Doors to stay closed all morning and until 7 p.m. Voluntary action by liquor dealers follows Mayor Hagley’s suggestion of good citizenship.
The Emerald Football Club of Anaanda plans a large practice match at the fair grounds to select a junior team. A second extended trial will include more players beyond the usual twelve per side. After the game a committee will decide on lineup and arrangements for the meeting with Butte visitors tomorrow.
Notice is given by the administrator R D Crosswhite of the estate of A J McCarthy deceased to creditors and all with claims. Exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication at 209 Main Street Anaconda Montana for Deer Lodge County. Dated May 12 1917 Anaconda Montana.
In Deer Lodge Montana a quiet title action against John Doe and Richard Roe unnamed heirs seeks to remove any cloud on Anna M Threlkeld's ownership of lands described as sections 34 and 27 in township 5 north range 10 west with water rights and privileges. Judgment by default possible if defendants fail to answer within 30 days of service. Also notices creditors of estate of David L Irvine with four month claim period.
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