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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1923
Page
6
A city knowledge contest offers prizes for the best detailed answers to questions about local institutions. Readers may call, mail, or visit the office with solutions before Friday. Next Monday will publish the sequel, and winners are limited to non-employees and relatives of staff.
A three part feature profiles major Anaconda establishments. First, Anaconda Copper Mining electrical and water department under Harry Johnson supplies water light heat and lists its numerous customers and modern appliances. Second, Main Street garage markets buses and agents for Pierce Arrow Packard Franklin cars plus Westinghouse battery and Torgerson Brothers repair shop. Third, a drug store at phone 1 emphasizes prescriptions service safety and modern facilities with a request for the store name and proprietor.
The notice praises Anaconda’s Sylvester Mercantile company at 205 East Park Avenue for a large varied stock, expert staff including a watchmaker and an optometrist, and prices matching quality. It asserts the store’s popularity and asks what famous flour brand they sell.
The Washoe Coal company at 209 Main street offers all kinds of insurance and coal and fuel supplies. They advertise as a busy local firm with a large listing of homes for inspection and urge customers to secure best rates now. Contact their office to discuss policy needs and winter fuel orders.
The Fifth Avenue Hat Shop invites customers to preview a refined summer bonnet collection with stylish original ideas available. They boast long experience selecting hats to enhance appearance and offer trimmed tattled hats plus a large selection of sport models priced across a wide range.
A town advert extols Laser’s Tire Shop for fixing punctured tires and tires beyond repair. It boasts expert vulcanizing, fast service, and reasonable charges, promising customers better than new tires or affordable replacements. The piece praises fair treatment and customer focus, highlighting tire advice and 32x4 tire costs.
A playful local feature highlights a boot and shoe doctor on main street, known for quick repairs, fair prices, and a generous heart. It mentions 213 Mast Park, rubber heel pricing, and asks readers to supply the owner’s name. A second item praises Smith’s drugstore on Park and Main for 35 years of service and courteous staff.
A retail drug firm advertises its complete stock in drugs and accessories with a prescription department run by an expert. The piece asks readers to identify the manager and the standard make of drugs featured. It also promotes a bicycle shop on East Commercial Avenue selling top bikes, offering repairs at fair prices, and endorses Mr Jensen as a candidate for city chief executive.
Anaconda firm acted on a lucky hunch to acquire selling rights for Star and Durant automobiles. Park Garage, owned by Joseph V. Teacher, supported by a powerful backer, bets on these cars' strong performance. Durant, star of General Motors founder William C. Durant, underpins the line with speed and power. Complete Durant and Star parts in stock, plus a fine service garage. Prospective buyers urged to order now, as these cars suit mountain districts well.
A compact piece extols Mr. Oscar Norberg for tireless work at his Commercial avenue shop repairing shafts, springs, and auto bodies while praising a prominent local dairy noted for value, fast service, quarterly cow tests, and high sanitation. The creamery’s name, manager and location are requested.
Dr R D Sawtell of 214 East Park Avenue explains chiropractic as restoring proper nerve energy flow to the body via spinal adjustments, claiming health follows when energy is well distributed. The piece praises his cheerful manner and asks to name his medical school. MacIntyre's at 219 East Park Avenue offers Douglas shoes for men and other footwear and clothing lines, stressing service and community in Anaconda.
A Latin named store claims exclusive citywide sale of remedies and sundries from a 19 000-store manufacturing concern with national reach. The merchant marine recruit program linked to the parent house, and the cheerful proprietor brightens the area. The text asks for the store name, phone number, and candy carried.
A prominent Anaconda hardware firm builds a strong local presence with a large stock of standard hardware goods, electrical supplies, sporting items, guns and ammunition, paints, stoves, builders hardware, and tools. The shop promises reliable merchandise at right prices and attentive service. Propritors’ names and address are given at the end of phone 523.
An exclusive district shoe shop showcases a wide seasonal display of ladies and men's footwear with durable school shoes for children. The store emphasizes stylish design, careful selection, courteous service, and perfect fit, inviting readers to supply the proprietors’ name and exact address. Telephone listed as 393.
In Anaconda, Overland and Willys Knight agencies are praised for honest methods and strong sales aided by Walter Osborne’s repair shop promising prompt, careful service. R B Abbott Realty promotes home ownership with a park avenue office, urging readers to save and invest in homes. The local funeral director, offering modern auto equipped service, is noted for attentive twentieth century arrangements and 24 hour calls.
Dr Maria C Crafft of the Hasley block explains that disease stems from impeded blood or nerve action. Effective osteopathic treatment removes pressure on vessels and nerves, improves circulation, oxygenates blood, and aids healing while also considering mental environment and nutrition.
A reader question asks from which osteopathy college a physician graduate, tying to a broader profile of the Wright Transfer Company in Anaconda. The piece lauds the firm for moving freight and household goods with first class staff and multiple trucks, noting their service to locals and newcomers and offering contact ideas. The company emphasizes safe, professional hauling of furniture, pianos, and heavy machinery.
The Style Shop at 114 East Park Avenue markets exclusive hats from master makers. Manager with years of experience oversees work and backs every purchase. Patrons are urged to seek expert pattern hat guidance and rely on the shop’s proven style and value.
The Metropolitan market is described as the city’s best located for fresh and cured meats. It emphasizes quality, sanitation, and absence of cold storage, inviting discriminating customers to trust only the best. The ad asks for the price per pound of their leading Lacen brand.
In Anaconda, Ler’s Grocery at 399 East Park touts unbeatable price, quality, and personal attention. The ad highlights a broad fruit and vegetable line, asks readers to visit for proof, and notes owners’ respected standing in the community. It mentions Chevrolet cars and Nash dealers, praising dependable value and courteous service.
In Anaconda the funeral director is praised for compassionate service and steady guidance during bereavement. The message notes his courteous demeanor, extensive experience, and modern shop, while acknowledging the C. A. Tuttle company ambulance service and its 24 hour readiness.
The article extols a leading jewelry store known for trustworthiness and expert service in watch and jewelry repairs, engraving, and display. It invites readers to visit for unusual value in diamonds and notes an optometrist connection with the motto if you see specks you need specs.
A dry cleaning business advertises thorough care from owners who personally inspect all items. They claim to clean every thing but the kids and return every thing but the dirt, promising top quality cleaning and pressing of suits at 314 East Park.
The text extols Piggly Wiggly on Vark avenue for self-service savings and high stock quality, invites readers to meet the local manager, and asks how much their stocks rose in 30 days. It then praises Anaconda tire shop proprietors for honest work and asks the price of a 35x4 card tire, followed by Hudson and Essex car notes and a query on the Essex price.
There is nothing more important to a city than honest real estate firms. Anaconda boasts many, including a noted firm at the end of phone 12. They handle city property and nearby lands, raw or unimproved, offering great advantages though caution is advised in dealings.
A newspaper item urges readers to verify real estate values before purchasing and notes a local firm that advises for patrons and can assist with exchanges. It also promotes ordering coal for winter, giving a phone number and asking readers to learn their coal type.
In Anaconda a new Marinello beauty parlor offers shampoos, facials, manicures, and wave hair styling. Mrs Doll leads preparations while locals seek expert artistry to enhance wedding hairdos and social functions, promising beauty and ease against dry winds.
The Montana Cash Grocery company promotes a groceteria service eliminating many clerks to cut costs for residents of Anaconda. Shoppers pick items, pay at the cashier, and leave quickly, with the manager personally greeting guests. The ad asks where the groceteria is located and how long it has operated.
A feature notes Anaconda's rapid growth driven by lumber firms like Charles W. Allin Lumber Co. The owner is praised for straight dealing and dependable service. The piece highlights location and phone details and urges readers to seek quality building materials. It also discusses health and osteopathic medicine as keys to personal success and vitality.
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