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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
10
A historical ad-like piece touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural digestive aid. It claims the product assists digestion, stimulates digestive glands, and restores normal function, with testimonials and claims of chemical testing and safety for all ages.
An advertisement urges women to treat grey or faded hair with Hay's Hair Health. It promises hair will look darker, glossy, and natural again without dye, claiming quick, lasting results and a money-back guarantee from druggists.
An advertisement touts the Ortine treatment for drinking, claiming it destroys all desire for whiskey and can be used secretly without relapse. It references a Montana drug company and lists stores at North Main Mont and Anaconda Park Avenue corners as distributors.
Judge Lynch heard mandamus petitions from Peter Cavanaugh Maurice Condon James Sheehan and Francis Sullivan against city clerk W A Willis over preliminary petitions for ward one candidates. Condon's petition was deemed defective and void, forcing him to seek the primary as a Democrat not at all. Evidence on Sheehan and Sullivan continued as court adjourned with further testimony planned.
B Keane of Broadway befriended nephew Anthony Keane and helped him access a saloon safe. About $400 disappeared from the locked safe while the uncle was away. A complaint charging Evan larceny was issued yesterday as authorities search for the nephew who reportedly fled the city after the theft.
A Billings area push to boost local dairy production sends 11 000 dollars of high grade Holstein stock from Fort Atkinson Wisconsin the national dairy center. Two cars of seven year old cattle will be sold to Billings bench farmers irrigated districts east of town while one car serves valley residents and two cars go to Lowell Wyoming neighborhoods. Local bank supplies funds at six percent interest. The committee includes Dr J P Thomas and dairy expert G Greg from Minnesota along with Andriesen and Peter Streatama.
Special Dispatch to the Standart from Kalispell reports a morning snowstorm that intensified into a near hurricane, bringing the season’s worst storm to Northwestern Montana. Heavy snow and wind halted traffic on the Great Northern, with trains unable to traverse the mountains and mills forced to close due to worker shortages.
Victor Day, general of the Helena diocese, has been absent five months focusing on Montana settlers. He just returned from the Vatler project where he aided Belgian colonists he brought this month. A fatal lumber loading accident near Glasgow killed H Kirk, a 6 mile north resident. J F Hughes of Newman Ga left estate worth 10005 to Mrs. William Atkinson, widow of a former Georgia governor.
A teen confesses forging checks to fund a lavish lifestyle wired through Cincinnati and Detroit letterheads. He fled Ohio, spent about $1,000 en route to Montana, and was nabbed in Butte after posing as a salesman and using fake documents. He plans to serve a penitential term under an alias while his real name is kept hidden from his wealthy host families and parents.
Billings and aaronin Fellows report a Stone County farmer exhibited six large hens eggs this week. The eggs weighed about a pound each and measured seven and a half inches around the long way and six inches across. The flock is mixed, with a special selection noted.
An advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a superior remedy for kidney and liver diseases. It claims rapid, gentle, plant based relief and offers free sample bottles by mail to readers, with certificates of purity included in each bottle.
Great Falls reports a mysterious ancient cottonwood stump found on a Missouri river ranch south of the city. A three foot eight inch diameter main stump shows 238 growth rings, suggesting about 228 years. Debate swirls whether iron tools or Lewis and Clark era had felled it. The exhibit was brought to town after the owner A McDonald cut the stump tip for display.
Cascade county commissioners reject doctors trust claims and enter into a contract with Dr A M Macaulay and Dr Stockett to relocate to Great Falls for the man’s physician appointment. The move aims to fill county medical needs, with details outlining duties and compensation to be reported later.
In Plains on March 18 Mrs. William Christianson and Miss Marie Hurtgen hosted a Dutch themed evening with guests in Dutch attire, games, and Dutch lunch. The city faces a mayor and three alderman election with several candidates listed. George Heltertine was named to the state stock commission by Governor Stewart. Dick Gross returns to Astoria to resume his former job. Senator W. E. Christopher returns from Helena after withdrawing mercantile interests. CH Alexander travels to Lemmon SD. County approves purchase of the Pride at Perma tor.
The funeral of Peter Fey will be held Wednesday at St Dacrick's church at a time to be announced, with interment at Ama Dortold. The services for Amanda Skiscola, daughter of Stew Joseph, are set for Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the family home on 338 North Main Street, with rites at Holy Savior church to follow.
The funeral for the late Mrs Maes McGrath will be held Wednesday at 9 o clock in the morning at her residence on North Main Street, with services at St Lawrence Church. Interment follows at the Catholic cemetery.
M J Walsh Funeral Director and Embalmer located at 125 East Park Street offers Bell phone service and general funeral arrangements. Contact 4386 for inquiries and arrangements.
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