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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
3
Excerpts from a De Valera manifesto urge American aid for starving women and children in Ireland. It condemns British actions, cites brutal force and devastation, and asks for funds to relief efforts with all money directed to victims and rehabilitation. Subscriptions to Harbour Block Butte are requested.
The Nippon bank of Sacramento, a Japanese owned and managed bank with Japanese depositors and 116000 paid up capital, failed to open its doors without authority. State superintendent Charles F. Stern called it a surprising result of Japanese banking in California and noted heavy rice loan exposure to tenant farmers. He cited a 12 year mortality rate of domestically organized Japanese agricultural banks and said the bank's Feb 21 report showed no condition justifying closing.
The Butte High School Alumni association presents Nothing but the Truth tonight and tomorrow. Stockbroker Bob Bennett bets he can tell only the truth for 24 hours and pays a social price as he loses friends, partners, and love before delivering a final lie. Cast includes Edna Dosenbach Gwen Ralston George Bourquin as the liar and Maybell Winchester as Mrs. Ralston.
County Commissioner Freudenstein is the first bachelor in Silver Bow to pay the $3 bachelor tax. Treasurer McIntyre issued the receipt, crediting the county poor fund. The law, signed by Governor Dixon, taxes unmarried men aged 21 to 60. About 12 000 to 15 000 men in Silver Bow will be affected. collection follows road and poll tax methods.
Betsy Buell of Clinton Connecticut, now Mrs Betsy Valentine, is described by a Smithsonian expert as America’s most perfect woman. The bride, newly married to Jersey City resident Frank Glass Valentine, was selected in 1918 as the most perfect American woman after a five year search of over 6 000 contestants.
Governor Joseph M. Dixon calls Montanans to donate to Irish and Armenian relief efforts. He notes the urgent need to save tens of thousands of women and children from starvation and death, urging Americans of all creeds to respond generously through the American committees distributing food, clothing, and medical supplies.
To Mr and Mrs W J Adams 1725 Whitman street a son born March 16 To Mr and Mrs Hjalmar Anderson 816 West Diamond a daughter born March 14 To Mr and Mrs Sidney Hatton 2036 George a son born March 11 To Mr and Mrs P J Buller St James hospital a daughter born March 14 To Mr and Mrs Antone Sodja 2109 Mountain View a daughter born March 14 To Mr and Mrs Harry Bennetts 1726 Whitman a son born March 16
In Samsvill e West Virginia Conway area claims the record for oldest citizens as ages of three persons total 276 years. A Lusitania medal story notes French engraver Rene Baudichon created a medal portraying the Lusitania sinking with a child clinging to a spar while a German medal shows death selling tickets to Americans and a Liberty statue with a sword marked Ultrix America Juris 1917 1918 La France Newark.
The Montana public service commission will meet in the council chamber at 10 a m to consider the city council's request for reduced street car fares for students. Alderman Hess advocates a five cent fare for children with Professor Maddock teachers and college reps expected to attend. He argues it benefits the city state and nation by encouraging schooling and easing parental strain.
Police report a dramatic transformation of George Oliver once deemed lazy into a berserk fighter who knocked down Officer Walsh with a rubber hose, resisted jail bath discipline, and led a kangaroo court to collapse under inmate reaction. Oliver received a 90 day sentence for assaulting an officer.
Mrs Berg, about 35, told Judge Grimes she intended to be confined at Warm Springs for treatment. She will pay $2 a day until cured. Two youths were fined $10 each for drunkenness after being asked where they bought liquor.
Forest Peterson, charged with bootlegging, was discharged by Judge Grimes yesterday for lack of evidence. Peterson said he was visiting a friend in the Shodair block and denied rooming there. Officers found two half pints of moonshine in an adjoining room, with no link tying him to the premises.
Bess C. Sullivan of Chicago named assistant prosecutor by State's Attorney Crowe will assist in the prosecution of Carl Wanderer, according to reports from Chicago.
More than 280 women attend weekly gym sessions at the Y M C A, with one hour of exercise and one hour of swimming daily. Director M. A. CleVett leads dumbbell drills, folk dances, and other activities, with classes on Thursday mornings and Saturday evenings and near perfect attendance.
At a Rotary luncheon in Butte, A. M. Riley received a carnation for his birthday. Lester D. Frink led the presentation while Henry Codden and A. L. Swan also have birthdays this week. An Irish poem sparked a March 8 or 9 birth debate, resolved by a compromise placing St Patrick’s Day on March 17. FE. L. Mogge, Y.M.C.A. secretary, visited as guests were introduced for the April 12 to 16 membership secret event in Butte.
Lionel Barrymore headlines the Rialto theater in The Master Mind the first in his photoplay series. Promoted as a sensational screen story this season Barrymore asserts the role offers broad scope for his talents with a strong supporting cast including Gypsy O'Brien Ralph Kellard Bradley Barker Charles Brandt Marie Shotwell Bernard Randall and Charles Edwards.
The king and queen of Italy and the king and queen of Norway celebrate their silver wedding anniversaries this year. A French physician notes a theory that people who write with lines slanting upward from left to right may suffer liver complaints.
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