Parcel Post Starts July First In United States
Postmaster W W Harper received forms and instructions for the inauguration of a collect on delivery parcels post system to begin July 1. The move brings the post office department into closer competition with express companies. Under the system packages are insured for their value up to zero dollars. Stamps must be affixed when mailed, and the stamp and package price are collected from the addressee. The recipient also pays the money order fee to the originating office for the full amount.
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W. W. Harper
Postofice
Commercial league to raise roster size but limit on-field players
At a recent executive committee meeting the Commercial League recommended increasing team rosters from 11 to 15 while restricting players on the field to 11. The change aims to accommodate players who cannot always attend games. Captains were told to finalize lineups and maintain consistency. Tonight Roach & Smith vs Sparrows is on the schedule.
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Commercial League
Roach & Smith
Sparrows
Anaconda Drofino Mine Leased For Immediate Work
State Senator W H Dunnigan and Charles Rostrom of Georgetown announce a two year lease and bond on the Orofino mine adjoining the Southern Cross claim. They will begin work next week building a shaft house and installing an electric hoist. The half interest cost seventy five thousand dollars. Bostrom previously mined $150000 in gold during the lease, boosting interest in the west city mining area where ore is rich though largely in pockets. The mine has been idle for eight months since Bostrom’s lease expired.
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W. H. Dunnigan
Charles Rostrom
Georgetown
Southern Cross
Bostrom
Gol
Dunnigan
Hockets
Local Social Notes and Minor City Visit Highlights
Notable residents and visitors appear in city society pages. Mrs FBrien and Mrs M K Brown of Helena are among those linked to bedside visits and hosting friends. N L Tyler of Butte and Wraith of Deer Lodge conduct business in Anaconda, while CW Ferguson and Edward M Tebo also visit. The Newsboys defeated the Cherry Street Juniors by a score in a recent game, with players Mattersea Newsboys Heaudette Urich McDonald and Bowman mentioned.
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CW. Ferguson
Edward M. Tebo
Butte
Anaconda
Newsboys
Cherry Street
Mattersea Newsboys
Heaudette
Knute Nordquist Marries on Portland Vacation
A postcard received by Max Nordquist from his brother Knute Nordquist announces his marriage in Portland to Miss Nellie Breman of Missoula. Knute, a night foreman at the foundry, left for Portland Sunday for a vacation and the couple plan to be at home July 1, with Mrs Nordquist returning to reside locally.
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Max Nordquist
Knute
Portland
Nellie Broman
Missoula
Nordquist
Breman
Scandinavian Temperance Lecturer Tonight in Swedish Mission Church
Johan Heilberg of Seattle arrives to deliver a temperance lecture as Nordic churches unite for a new lodge. A new lodge formed in Butte with hopes of strong membership. King Lodge directs the movement with HH Logan chairing the committee. The drill team is to be launched for August convention week preparations.
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Johan Heilberg
Seattle
Wash
Edgcombe
Etter
Aed
Butte
Dewey Hall
Grand Lodge
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Dies of Meningitis
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Boyd of 312 West Park Avenue died last evening from spinal meningitis. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
City news and social items from Anaconda and region
A compiled digest notes clerks meeting tonight and local events in Anaconda including social visits by Mrs. Warren May and Dr Parks attending a Minneapolis medical convention. It lists residents traveling to Deer Lodge Los Angeles and Butte, a new brick building project across 7th Street from the Anaconda Brewery, and a motor cycle purchase by Juttan. Agnes Kinney of Boring Mo. dies. Marty O Brien receives word.
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Anaconda
Barber Shop
Con
St. Parke
Irvington, Ky
Warren May
Dr. Parks
Minneapolis
Tally Johns Wins Grueling Contested Fight in Anaconda
Tally Johns outlasted Reddy Hughes in a 12 round bout in Anaconda, earning a decision after a hard fought clash. Johns leveraged superior reach and infighting to land decisive blows while Hughes absorbed punishment, both fighters gaining fans for their grit and durability.
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Anaconda
Tally Johns
Johns
Thome
Spokane
Jane
Hugnes
Hughes
Scottye" Jackson
Salt Lake
Young Murphy
Butte
Murphy
Kelly
Bute
Welah
Aliant
TH. Edmunds
Yankeweight
Abe Shurmbaugh
Jonns
Reddy
Jolens
Tally
Teddy
Joins
Jolie
Ina
Jett
Boxing match report with Hughes and Tally clash
The article details a rough boxing bout where Hughes and Tally exchange heavy rights and jabs, with multiple knockdowns and a heated exchange. Referee counts and clinches follow, while the scene shifts to a street brawl incident involving Pete Stamnes and others. Local officials order witnesses to appear before Judge Sanderson.
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Pete Stamnes
Eras Raueren Ant
Walsh
O'Brien
Washoe Club
Standard
Paderewaki
Sanderson
Allard Plans July Fourth Bout with Pete Brown
Art Allard trains at the Olympic club in Anaconda as he prepares for a July Fourth boxing match against Pete Brown in Hutte. The readying period centers on sharpening form and endurance ahead of the scheduled bout.
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Art Allard
Pete Brown
Hutte
Olympic Club
Anaconda
Immigration changes and rate ruling flash across June reports
Washington reports three Hinas from the Philippines detained in San Francisco were admitted to the United States while authorities move to block aliens from entering continental territory via insular possessions. In other news the Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a Gallatin Lumber complaint, deeming coal rates from Gebo Wyoming to Bozeman Montana at 275 dollars per ton not unreasonable. East St. Louis saw two large freight warehouses burned and city works affected, with damages estimated around 30,009 dollars.
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Washington
Hinaus
San Francisco
United
Continental
United States
Insular
Te Stansara
Interstate Amerce Commission
Gallatin Lumbe Company
Burlington Railroad
Gebo
Wyo
Bozeman
East St. Louis
City Works
Hard Rainwater Hardness Reveals Air Pollution Link
The report notes rainwater in factory regions shows unexpected hardness due to airborne contaminants. Samples from reservoirs and basins reveal calcium and magnesium salts, with hardness ranging up to 16 degrees on the test scale, averaging about BS degrees.
Evening gown description from The Daily Hint notice
The piece describes an evening gown by Maison Jenny featuring a cream and gold brocade lower section with a gold net upper overlaying Meckiin lace. It highlights vaporous tops and a luxurious two tone design as showcased in The Daily Hint.
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Maison Jenny
Prominent man frank in praise of Plant Juice tonic
George Riley a well known steam engineer and civic figure in Butte endorses Plant Juice after trying it for stomach trouble and nervousness. He says the tonic is the best all round invigorator and notes many locals in Anaconda share his favorable view. The ad claims Plant Juice has helped many, offering a refund if it fails to help.
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George Riley
Butte
Mr. Riley
North Main Street
Plant Juice
Anaconda
Riley
Smith's Drug Store
City Seeks Bids for Concrete Sidewalks in City Common
Call for bids up to 6 p m received by the city at the office of the city clerk by July 7 1913 for the construction and material of a concrete sidewalk on the south west and north sides of the city common with plans and specifications on file in the city office. The city council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. M J Kelly city clerk.
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At the Ofice
Ity Elerlely
Somply
M. J. Kelly
Deer Lodge County Fair Association Announces Annual Meeting
Stockholders are notified that the annual meeting of Deer Lodge County Fair Association stockholders will be held at the Montana Hotel Anaconda Montana on Thursday June 12 1918 at 8 o'clock in the evening. Elections for directors for the ensuing year and other business will be transacted. Secretary W E Coleman dated June 12 1918.
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Olligie
Deer Lodge
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Gust Cal
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Bon-Ami
Alousehold
Hood River
Studebaker
Richardson & Cosens
Main St
A. Tuttle
M. P. Mahoney
East Park Avenue
Telephone Bell
Ind
Tuttle & Mahoney
Abbott-Ford Company
Anaconda National Bank
Capital
Commercial League Ball Commission
Russell
Bergen
Settee
AIL
Anaconda Milll and Smeltermen’s Union
No. 117
W. F. of
Thueson
East
Park
Ady
New York
Express
Goodfriend Clothing Co
Good Clothes
Anaconda News
Drofino
Hostrom Toofey
Elentor
Air
Col. Quiniand
Boiss and
la Grande
Ore
Knute Nordquist
Aav
Verberckmoes’ Optometrist
Planos
Greig’s
Adv
Neno Juttan
Martin Skaar
Efte Verday
WG. Craig
Thomas F. Bush
Yerveracy
F. W. Yeoman
Rank
Atoerta
Samuel Larrymore
Erdlay
William Sander
Los Angeles
Tom McTagne
Door Lodge
J. J. McCaffery
M. Brunsit
West
Sid Sullivan & Peterson
James
Allen
Studelaker Cars
Owen Walker
Rom
Cranscombe
Inghop Brewer
Helena
St. Mark's
E.R. Catlin
Billings
Marty O'Brien
Agnes Kinney
Boring
Miss Kinney
Grand Theater
Alcazar Theater
Out
Tananarivo
Madagascar
Bunny
Georgetown Gold Mining Co
Bery Heart
Anil
James Pringle
Durston Building
Wellcome & Peckover Co
Montman
Atmos Reddy
Vonger
Phe Ptemt
Sidway Mercantile Co
4Th St
Elkhart
Sidway
Copper City Commercial Co
Egan
Jae
Jotine
Neddy
Esimunds
Nity
Ron
Fang
Muller’s
Florida
Andio
Daly Bank and Trust CO. OF
Anaconda Capital & Gen
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