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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
22
Gentle cleansing of the system with a desert spoonful of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna promotes health. Marketed as a natural family laxative approved by physicians, it warms and tones internal organs without harming them. Buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product bearing the name on the package.
Eastern markets opened strong but failed to sustain gains as selling pressured prices lower. East Butte posted a new high amid the movement while local stocks remained inactive and lower. The report notes mixed signs in New York London and Pittsburg with copper sentiment favoring higher prices.
Census bureau figures from 1910 detail Montana crop gains for 1909 across hay for forage oats wheat potatoes flaxseed barley and other cereals. Hay and forage acres rose to 1 135 876 with yields 1 693 556 tons. oats total 333 195 acres and 18 805 785 bushels. wheat 258 877 acres and 6 251 945 bushels. flaxseed 37 647 acres and 447 484 bushels. potatoes 20 575 acres and 3 240 696 bushels. barley 27 242 acres and 763 288 bushels. The report notes preliminary data with slight revisions possible.
Special Dispatch reports the steam drill unloaded for Libby Creek prospecting had many fittings removed, likely by thieves. Co B Campbell of Colorado Springs finances the venture and plans to prospect about 409 acres for potential dredging operations.
Reports from Sylvanite indicate activity will start soon and mines will be in operation before summer end, with a new mill aboard. Rebuilding of the mining camp has progressed slowly after several months of work.
Money on call remains steady at 2 percent as ruling rate and closing bids show 2 percent. Time loans firm with 60 days at 2 1/2 percent and 90 days at 2 3/4 percent. Six months at 3 4 3/4 percent. prime mercantile paper steady at 4 1/4 percent. Sterling exchange steady with actual business at 4.81 for 69 days and 4.8595 for demand. Commercial bills 4 8 3 4 4.
Wheat futures close at July 96 3 4 cents, September 9 3 4, December 96 1 4. Cash markets show No 1 hard at 98 3 4 cents, No 1 northern 91 2 3 to 91 4 3, No 2 northern 98 1 2 to 99 1 2. Flax 2 19, barley 0 - oats No 3 white 41 to 41 1 4, corn No 8 yellow 55 6 5 to 65 3 4, rye No 2 85 cents.
President Taft accepted invitations to speak at the Christian Endeavor convention in Atlantic City on July 7, attend the New York state fair in Syracuse in September, and stop in St. Louis later in September.
In Madrid on June 26 a joint meeting of Republicans and Socialists approved resolutions opposing Spain's military actions in Morocco and protesting the ongoing International Eucharistic Congress in session.
Marysville will mark the Fourth with sports including two ball games and an evening dance. A special train runs from Helena early morning and returns from Marysville at night, with July dates supplied by the notice.
In 1899 cereals accounted for the majority of total crop acreage and value. Oats led in both acreage and value, with wheat close behind. barley trailed. The average cereal value per acre was 19.30, about twice that of hay and forage. Among hay and forage, wild grasses topped both acreage and value, alfalfa second, timothy third.
Judge Lynch dissolved the old Butte Racing and Fair Association after five years. Fairs failed to attract support and were discontinued. Dr A D Galbraith, secretary treasurer, testified two thirds of stock attended the dissolution meeting. One debt existed and was canceled by W A Clark Jr leaving the organization with no obligations.
Portland Chief David Campbell of the fire department died in a blaze at Union Oil on Portland's east side. Three firefighters were injured as the department fought the warehouse fire, with the loss estimated at 190000 dollars. Campbell led a squad inside to battle the flames before a heavy explosion halted their advance. His body was recovered after the flames were suppressed.
Chicago reports a colossal statue of an Indian on a bluff above Rock River near Oregon Illinois will be unveiled next Saturday. Miss Laura Miriam Cornelius of Seymour Wisconsin granddaughter of Daniel Bread and last full blood Oneida princess will speak about her work for her people Wynnogene Ray of Light. The statue facial lines reflect Black Hawk the tribe chief.
A National Guard vs Crow Indians mock battle is planned for July 2 in Billings as part of the Fourth of July celebration. The event aims to resemble the Custer battle, with Paul McCormick as master of ceremonies and eight thousand rounds of ammunition already on hand.
Local plans call on John D. Losekamp to head the three day Fourth of July events in Billings. Activities include parades, concerts, and community gatherings across the city.
The senate judiciary committee approved the measure by four to report favorably after a delay caused by Senator La Follette's objection over lack of consultation. Negative votes came from Senators Cummins Borah O'Gorman and Chilton. Orton Bros advertise pianos and organs at 214 218 Main Street.
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