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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
7
Legal notice reports a civil action filed in the county court alleging theft and misappropriation of goods from a local firm. Plaintiff seeks damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees. Court records indicate docket number and upcoming hearing date.
An old advertising fragment promotes a fig syrup for children claiming it is the best and harmless laxative for stomach liver and bowels with fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. It urges readers to look for the name California on the package and to call for a…
Sore tired aching feet are promised relief from a Tiz foot bath. The ad claims feet become comfortable, toes wiggle with joy, corns and calluses vanish, and shoes fit better, urging readers to buy a box of Tiz at drug or department stores.
Mme E Guerin arrived from Helena to secure state aid for destitute French children. Backed by Governor Stewart and state officials, she promotes Poppy Day on June 22 with girls selling to aid France’s orphans. France lost millions in war and faces ongoing need as she maintains frontier armies. Guerin will stay in Butte all week giving readings. Grand Rapids factories advertise for housewives to work two hours daily.
The Spokane case trial of Builders' Brick Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile and Northwest Coat Co. wraps up as John Kenoffel, owner, testifies about industry pressures. He recounts Associated Industries’ tactics to end strikes and threats while denying ads about not supplying buckets for strikers. Brick supplier refusals and demands to join Associated Industries are noted.
Mrs. F B Smith, president of the Silver Bow auxiliary of the American Legion, will represent Montana women auxiliaries at the state convention in Livingston June 19 29. She is the temporary organization’s representative and was elected to the auxiliary’s Montana board of directors. Resolutions urging national backing for state auxiliary recognition will be pressed at the convention. The Montana body aims to seek a national headquarters for state auxiliaries. Other temporary officers include K Flowerree Great Falls president B C Johnson Livingston vice president C F Woodward Sidney recording secretary G B Lockhart Great Falls corresponding secretary Walker Quincy Scott Missoula treasurer. Directors: Mrs Fred Chapman Billings Mrs J H Rutter Hinsdale Mrs M Grabiul Glendive Mrs J R Burgess Wolf Point Mrs James Bureau Harlem Mrs L E Holmquist Walter Miss Mary Sullivan Fort Benton Mrs C E Pew Helena Mrs H H Carrol Roundup and Mrs S C Smith Butte.
Central Ladies Aid to entertain details a vague description mentions hours and activities. A reader note references Hrs and a speaker or host. The text is fragmented with multiple garbled phrases and unclear specifics.
Clark playgrounds reopen for the summer with Miss Gail Passmore in charge. A wading pool for youngsters and a four foot deep swimming pool join traveling rings merry-arounds slides and other devices. Plans include forming girls and boys ball teams volleyball and basketball. Passmore will teach tennis on the courts. Open afternoons and evenings all season.
Jerry Lee and Miss Mary Warren of Butte were married yesterday at St John’s Church with Father McDonald officiating. Loretta Lee and Edward Lee served as bridesmaid and best man. Only a few friends and relatives attended the ceremony.
Mrs. Lee, daughter of Philip Farren, and Mr. Lee, son of P. H. Lee and Otis Le clerk of the district court, were guests at a ceremony. After the event the couple left for a several week tour.
A new vocational training system announced by recruiting officials in Butte aims to grow the United States Marine Corps from about 17 000 to 27 000 and maintain a waiting list. It lets a youth train for a civilian trade while serving Uncle Sam, earning pay while attending school and gaining discipline, travel, and physical development.
Elizabeth Frauer accuses John Frauer of beating her with a broomstick in June while the couple, married in Alba Hungary in 1897, lived in Montana. She fled a divorce complaint seeking custody of four children, a house in Butte and another at Basin, $75 monthly alimony and attorney fees.
In a June 15 report, Soviet Russia refuses to recognize liability for debts contracted by Russia up to November 1917. The stance was conveyed to British ministers and Krassin, the Bolshevik trade minister, who warned that acceptance of liability would entail penalties and imply inherited rights and privileges from the former regime. The article notes a convention of 1918 safeguarding Constantinople to Russia.
Everett Wash June 15 Robey of the city was injured last night when an automobile he was driving left the road and overturned on a sharp curve on the Vernon road near here. He was treated at the hospital and his recovery is expected. Also in district court Judge Lamb dismissed suits including Sterling-Smith against Leslie Gaunt and Maso Strugar against John Milanovich.
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