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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
4
An old advertise ment claims Q-Ban hair restorer can return hair to its natural color, using chemists designed formula. It touts a money back guarantee, lists Bent Bi Go and other outlets, and promotes related products like G-Ban tonics and shampoos.
Anaconda residents faced a fatal outcome as Karma Padovich died after a bullet wound received during a holdup near the Three Mile house three weeks earlier. Padovich, a Croatian native aged 11 years in Anaconda, showed remarkable resilience but succumbed to complications despite rising hopes of recovery. He leaves a wife and two sons, with services planned at Tony Prancivco’s home.
The World at Home show drew strong interest at the cariv grounds amid late setup and high quality tents and acts. The Kiltie band, an acclaimed touring group, offered to donate its services to the Red Cross dance at the pavilion, while Creation, a scenic phenomenon, impressed most witnesses and is expected to draw crowds all week. Washington reports from June 5 note Senate finance pressure as war tax bill revisions loom, with bills on liquor, tobacco, and a new auto license tax under study and expected changes in 10 days.
Paris announces the French steamship Yarra of 4163 tons was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on May 29. Of 690 passengers aboard, 36 are missing including 8 Arabian firemen. Separate item notes a timber obstacle on a rail line near the Maj Gen Leonard Wood train from Chattanooga to Birmingham, likely an accident.
After three weeks of waiting for fair weather the Wolfe Tones faced Anaconda Emeralds in a 4 3 half time lead, then battled a brisk wind at the fair grounds. Anaconda won the toss and opened with a goal after a series of passes led to a score, but Butte Connell saved a near goal. The match featured swift exchanges and key plays by Moriarty Callahan and McCarvill, with Anaconda extending their lead before Shine closed the half with a late point.
In a lively finish Anaconda led 7 to 3 at the final whistle with a large crowd watching in Butte. Spectators applauded Anaconda’s win and also praised the plucky Butte team, including many ladies in attendance, for good sportsmanship.
John Chrystal returned from Oswego by illness of his mother. State Highway Commissioner George Metlein left yesterday. The First Presbyterian Church Women of Missionary Society meet this evening in church parlors with the pastor in charge and executive committee as hosts.
The fifteenth anniversary of the lodge’s founding was celebrated with a patriotic program and a social session. Dr. J. M. Sigh presided, presenting a watch chain and O. S. C. charm to James Pringle for long service as secretary. Attendees included notable names, with readings, music, and remarks on volunteers versus conscription. A card of thanks from bereaved families concluded the notices.
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