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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
8
An old newspaper item warns that tobacco use causes stomach inflammation leading to gastritis and indigestion. It describes symptoms such as loss of appetite and burning sensations, noting risk of chronic illness. Smith Bros M A C Stomach Tonic is advertised with a money back guarantee and a $1.25 bottle price.
Henry McVey and Ralph McVey were reelected president and secretary treasurer of the Bitter Root branch of the Montana Threshermen's union at Stevensville. Directors include Charles Rouse Cap Oerth and William Bilis. The 1924 threshing schedule fixes peas 60 pounds 15 cents can wheat 60 pounds 5 cents barley 48 pounds 4 cents 60 pounds 5 cents rye 56 pounds cents oats 32 pounds 3 cents.
In Stevensville on June 17 Mrs. L. W. Saltz and her children from Eureka visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Emhoff. Leona Best of Mount Vernon Washington guests sister Mrs. Paul Cook. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Avery on June 10. Several locals and visitors travel to Paris Missouri and Illinois for summer visits. Paul Dayton and Margaret Bailey prepare summer travel plans after their marriage.
Visitors at the L. J. Nordheim orchard ranch three miles northeast of Corvallis include Thomas Sonderland Lind Fisher and families from Missoula. Sonderlands plan to reside in Portland for health reasons and lease their Missoula property for the summer. Also noted are Mrs. Bohier and daughter from St Regis and David and Charlie Talbot visiting their father Joseph Talbot. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs W T Beardsley was hosted by Corvallis Women's Club with 100 attendees. Beardsleys depart for Buchanan Michigan for the summer.
June 16 Victor notes report Mrs. A N Mittower returning from Santa Cruz visits Miss Mariam Watters in Missoula guesting Miss Gertrude Moody. Homer Babbitt and Harvey Hall plan an extended auto trip visiting Yellowstone park and the coast for several weeks. Ibert Davenport from the Flathead visits his father H H Davenport. Charles Rose and family motor 2000 miles from Rim Rock Washington to Bitter Root. Mrs. Alice Van Bierham to Spokane then Vancouver for extended stay. Mr and Mrs Clem Gilbert drive from Butte to visit McHatton ranch. Joseph McCune arrives from Bozeman for a short visit with Mrs. Thomas Couch.
Mrs J E Beaudoin and her young son joined husband at the Western Union telegraph office after arriving from Fargo North Dakota. Mrs P Frost and Mrs Robert Bnow attended the state Women’s Relief Corps convention at Butte. A shipment of 200000 trout eggs arrived at the Hamilton hatchery the last of the...
Darby notes players and visitors as June 17 reports Mrs. William Rae Jr. of Spokane visiting her sister Mrs. Roy De Vore. Claude Milburn of Junction City Kansas visits brothers Roy and Tom Milburn and Mrs. A P Nickel. Milburn may join summer. Agnes Byrd, teaching in Missoula, vacationing with her parents. Lottie Helvik returns for summer from Fort Benton high school. George Cummins and Roy Kerlee of Montana State College Bozeman visit their parents.
Dillon fire department sponsors a free Fourth of July celebration featuring Dillon team cap tain Tom Drummy against a P. and O ranch led squad headed by Bernard Williams. It is the first horse polo in Dillon with races including quarter, three-eighths and half mile events and Drummy also chairs the races committee.
Montana State Normal College in Dillon opened classes with 665 students already registered and about 360 more from yesterday. Anticipated total enrollment for the summer quarter may exceed 600. About 49 men are enrolled. Coach Bruce Mollister leads coaching instruction, first of its kind at the college, while Mr Hollister handles athletics and plans a fall football debut for the school.
Dillon notes list visitors and travelers from Argenta, Whitehall, Lima, Grant, Great Falls, Polaris, Morse Prairie, Butte, Columbia Missouri, Spokane, Malta, Malta encampment, and Jackson. Residents and relatives from Dillon host or join trips to Portland, Malta, and Malta encampment events. civil war veteran attendance noted.
The Montana Queen contest begins with broad county participation and strong excitement for 1924. Miss Alma Huber won the 1923 vote tally of nearly three million. Lewis and Clark County plans to again host the visitors as the winner’s hostess. Rules will be distributed to newspapers soon as counties prepare lineups for the Helena event.
Deer Lodge June 17. The Deer Lodge Farms company suit against Alois Brand ended and was submitted to the court. An order directed a partial distribution of the late John N W Bielenberg estate totaling 320000 to the four Kohrs and Bielenberg heirs, with securities remaining to be distributed later.
Kiwanians across the United States and Canada marked All-Kiwanians Night at Hotel Deer Lodge with silent one minute at 8 45 p m to honor 1 240 clubs. Pat Keeley chaired. Russell Marsh read on Good Fellowship. George B Winston attended. Creed sung as The Star Spangled Banner closed the event.
Deer Lodge June 17 Col Thomas McTague leaves for New York to attend the Democratic National Convention as Montana delegate. Miss Elizabeth Kutzleb and Miss Theresa Hazard travel from Louisville to visit Judge and Mrs Marry Petersen en route to Los Angeles. Mrs T B Mannix and Mrs William Coleman attend G A R convention in Butte. Louis C Boedecker heads to New York as Sergeant at Arms for the convention. Local residents and visitors from Ovando Helena Anaconda Spokane Butte join in varied activities and travels. Betty Sue Healey recovers as family heads to Spokane with doctor Powell and nurse Harker.
An unnamed about 65 year old man was killed instantly when he stepped from behind an eastbound freight into the path of westbound Burlington passenger train number 43 east of Billings at 6 10 am. His right side was crushed and no ID was found on his clothing.
Anaconda businessmen plan a Saturday reception for a mobile caravan from Missoula and Hamilton arriving by Skalkaho highway. About 500 people in 90 cars will tour the city, with an escort to Montana Hotel for a welcome by Mayor James B. McCavitt. The Missoula band and drum corps will provide music.
Anaconda alumni association hosts a homecoming style dance at Washoe Park pavilion tonight from 9 to 1. Includes graduates, former students, and visiting college friends arriving in Anaconda, with music and reception. 1924 girls from Anaconda High School to pick up favors at Anaconda Florist today between 12 and 6.
Patrons at the Bluebird theater will hear John Henry Lyons, world champion song leader, lead a community sing in addition to the regular program. Lyons gained fame at the 1923 Rotary convention and has led over 8,000 sings for millions nationwide, praised for his skill and humor.
Charles LeSage alias Dan Akir and T E Shannon faced vagrancy charges after a second arraignment. They pled guilty, were sentenced to 90 days in county jail and fined 50 dollars each, suspended on condition they leave the city by 7 pm. Officers said they were seen exchanging moonshine at a Main Street soft drink parlor. Shannon had been sought on a federal liquor charge and was taken to Butte for that case.
Commencement exercises were held yesterday morning at St Peter's church for high school and eighth grade graduates from the parish. 22 high school diplomas and 34 eighth grade diplomas were awarded. Awards honored top scholars including Bridget Walsh for best essay on Commodore John Barry, Owen Kirby for highest American history grade, and Mary Shea for Irish history. John Ferguson presided at a breakfast by the Dominican Sisters. speeches followed by Father Tracy.
Tom Mix stars in The Trouble Shooter a Western for William Fox. Kathleen Key leads with Earl Fox, J. Gunnis Davis and others in a tale of a power company wiring through mountains. Director John Conway delivers natural scenery and action as Mix rides Tony and faces storms and hazards tonight and tomorrow.
Dillon band directed by Rev. F X Leschner performed a 7:30 concert on the depot lawn lasting about an hour. Several new members joined, and steady practice is shaping the group for upcoming summer events with music.
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