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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
17
A detailed tour explains tanning to finishing, tracing how hides transform into soles and uppers. Workers cut, stitch, and cement parts, rank leathers by thickness, apply waterproofing, and press heels for uniform height, with tickets guiding sizes and patterns throughout the assembly line.
The article outlines shoe production steps from edge folding, gluing and stitching to assembling, eyelets, buttons, and lining work. It details machines with multiple needles, automatic lining, toe box creation, lasts, insoles, and final fastening, inspection, welt sewing, shank insertion, cork filling, and outsole cementing.
The process outlines how lasts shape the sole and channels are cut for stitching. Machines cement, level, nail, trim, and smooth heels, then trim edges, burnish, and polish. Creasing and final touches precede branding, packaging, and shipment of 4500 pairs daily by 156 workers.
Shareholders deposited most stock under the plan of reorganizing Boston and Corbin Mining Company on Thursday night with 75,000 shares and 200,000 bonds pledged. The committee notes a $150 per share contribution and anticipates 90 percent stock deposit, enabling formation of the new company under Maine law with 200,000 shares of $5 each. Reorganization aims to absorb 17 shares, leave 24.80 in treasury, and keep expenses low while paying $20,000 bank loan from concentrates sales. The working capital target is about $100,000 as debts are settled and remaining balances are liquidated.
Seattle June 10 Abel Turner two years old was shot fatally and City Detective Giles Humphrey was severely wounded in a pistol duel after Turner attempted to rob a street car conductor. Detectives Humphrey and Ralph Jones had set end car-line ambushes to catch the highwayman. Turner fired first as he cried for the conductor to surrender and to join him on the car. The detective returned fire, wounding Turner and Humphrey.
Ironton Ohio June 10 A coroner's jury ruled that George Steele Jr and a fashionably dressed woman identified as Mrs Andrew Forrest were murdered after eloping from the couple's families. Steele, 48, was the father of four children. The cases linked to a December crossing and a divorce suit against Forrest's wife. The bodies were found beside each other near Russell Kentucky, and investigators tied the woman to Forrest of La Grange Ohio.
Stockholders and bondholders are urged to pay assessments promptly as Corbin Copper plans to develop new property in the Butte district and continue Vein operations at Gagnon mine. Secretary Albert I. Wyman reports strong belief in asset value to recover losses, with $179,300 in bonds deposited and most remaining bonds located. Extension to June 24 for stock deposits aims to boost reorganization and minimize costs.
Great FallsMontana June 10 The Catholic Order of Foresters voted to hold the next meeting in Butte after concluding their business at the state convention here today with a banquet this evening Elected officers include HT Case Fate state chief Flaherty Red Lodge state vice Oc Robin Great Falls state secretary T J O Leary state treasurer W Po Flyin g Butte Rev Father Vermatt He Havre and Rev Father Joseph Bleare Livingston state spiritual adviser Plans for tomorrow focus on visitor pleasure.
Frank Simimi and Charles Last, motorcyclists, were arrested last night on South Arizona Street for unspecified charges. Officer Nelson detained them. bonds set at $29 each.
Ony Mai Waugh, owner of a Chinatown store, was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn by Lieutenant Yorath alleging the disposal of opium.
Portland June 1 The main feature of the rose festival was the allegorical electrical display Flowers and Gems of Oregon with eighteen luminous figures depicting Mower of Oregon The event drew the week’s largest crowd Two uncarded incidents occurred at Oaks Park when a Blackfoot Indian ghists act led to a dangerous river plunge two people nearly drowned before lifeguards and bystanders rescued them The drowning girl was unconscious for nearly an hour after the incident
Former Governor Carter and Sidney Ballou testified before the senate lobby committee about their roles in lobbying to keep a sugar duty. They said about $100,000 was spent by sugar producers, with Ballou as Washington agent earning salary and expenses. Carter claimed no pay, only expenses.
Paral Portland fire began in the mattress department of J G Mack & Co due to an unknown cause. The blaze erupted after the Rose Festival electric parade, hampering the fire department as the crowd impeded efforts, with damage estimated at $100,000.
An old advertisement claims Hay's Hair Health restores gray hairs to their natural color almost immediately. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer and urges readers to buy from Metro Drug Co in Butte and Smith Drug Co in Anaconda.
An old newspaper classified style ad promotes Cascarets for constipation and bilious feelings. It claims a thorough cleansing overnight and promises lasting relief, urging readers to buy a ten cent box from a druggist to stay regular for months.
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