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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
7
The piece notes a bluish economic season with prices falling and buyers scarce. Retailers dropped prices and advertised boldly in local newspapers, attracting customers. By year’s end, buying revived, sales topped records, and advertising is praised as the key force driving commerce and factory restocking.
Insurance men from Montana Idaho Utah Washington Oregon and California will gather in Butte on April 6 and 7 for the annual convention of the Insurance federation. The date was advanced from July with an excellent program of speeches and papers. The secretary’s letter urged all members to attend the 1921 convention in Butte highlighting the federation’s benefits to agents and expected large attendance.
Artistic temperament redefined as a force in art. The piece notes Charlie Chaplin’s enduring fame despite attempts to reinvent his persona with a new production. It reflects on how the hallmark style persists even when the humor is altered or restrained.
David Dodd a Hopkins Street cabin dweller was given 60 days in jail by Judge Grimes after pleading for clemency He has a long record including a July 3 robbery charge acquittal bootlegging Oct 11 fine vagrancy Feb 7 fine and carrying concealed public safety items Feb 19 He objected to terms and sought to sack other environments The dog case涉及 a Lewellyn fetter seized by the poundmaster with Mrs Leary and Mrs Loftus the charge withdrawn and the dog destroyed
Five hours and 50 minutes of court time secured a jury for Clara Hamon in the murder trial of Jake L. Hamon. Veniremen were questioned as Hamon, watched via notes, met with attorneys while relatives of the deceased looked on. Prosecution hinted at a defense claim of self defense and a possible death‑bed statement. Local authorities flagged metropolitan influence in the courtroom as jurors reported petty thefts outside.
Rotary club of Butte announced broad support for a bowling tournament with about 100 visitors expected. Arthur Merkle Eugene Foil and Arthur Perham helped sign the subscription list while Carroll predicted a great city event ending with a banquet for visiting guests.
County Surveyor Laughlin told the board of commissioners that sidewalk repairs in Floral Park will start immediately. He said insurers had secured the contractor’s assurance the work would be completed under his supervision, with final arrangements soon. The new sidewalks, laid about five years ago, have disintegrated and now hinder residents.
The melodious and funny operetta Ruddigore by Gillette Sullivan is to be staged at Broadway tonight. Critics including Woolcott and Crane praised its humor and artistry. during its New York run it drew 93,648 viewers across eight weeks, averaging nearly 12,000 weekly. The piece promises high enjoyment and repeat viewing for audiences.
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