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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
19
The Sidney Herald announces its second year since debut and defends its duty to readers. It boasts growth, acknowledges criticism, vows to reflect the lower valley with a democratic voice, and quips about Joe Cannon possibly having heart disease and tobacco use.
A reader asks for a wart removal recipe and an odd folkloric method is described using black sagebrush and a moon phase ritual. The piece also nonsensically claims the remedies are “the best known to science” despite its superstition.
Promoters award a contract to build 20 miles of an envisioned 40 mile line in Gallatin valley connecting towns to the county seat. The initial segment to be completed this summer will reach Ferris hot springs and Salesville, marking a first step in local electrified rail service.
In the Great Falls Leader the whipping post and anti cigarette bills have died in committee leaving no legal obstacle to a man seating his wife every time she smokes one.
An item from the Stevensville Register discusses rail unfairness, noting James J. Hill cannot ride his railroads free or grant himself rebates, highlighting disputes over rail ownership and charges.
The Judith Gap Journal notes Montana state papers roast the late legislature. It points out the house was democratic while the senate was Republican and argues neither party can be held strictly responsible for the bad record.
A Sanders County Ledger column urges action on overgrown brush around a hill, noting a visitor’s remark that cutting the brush would improve building sites. The paper vows to keep calling for clearance until the brush is removed.
Bennighoff former Grand hotel proprietor and world traveler returns from abroad and announces his bid for mayor of Billings. He says his leadership would likely make one of the citys best mayors, reflecting optimism from his travels and public image.
The Kalispell Bee notes that at the late session all state institutions except one received improvement funds and maintenance boosts. The soldiers' home in this county got nothing for improvements and its care appropriation was cut by 25 percent. Four county legislators are praised for protecting local interests.
Forsyth Times notes estimable ladies planning a memorial urging Mrs Taft not to serve wine at her table. A club president declined to sign, calling the suggestion meddling in Mrs Taft’s private affairs and impertinent.
From Fergus County Democrat readers ask when the attorney general George Wickersham will prosecute prominent figures such as the tyans, Belmonts, and Harrimans whose counsel he has long provided.
Critics of the government argue the contest between Germany and Great Britain for naval supremacy also threatens national bankruptcy, framing the struggle as a broader political and economic crisis.
From the Stockgrowers' Journal W J J known as the peerless perennial candidate and oracle of disaster has announced his reeptive candidacy for 1912 and has recently added to his procession of horrors a forecast that in 1910 there will.
From Miles City Independent: assurances come from every section of the state that the Elks convention here in August will eclipse past efforts Milestown will do its part.
Kalispell Inter Lake notes a new law intended to remove politics from the judiciary may apply more broadly. Attorneys say the measure governs nominations not only for supreme and district court judges but also for police judges, justices of the peace, and coroners.
The Livingston Post argues that rancorous rivalry hurts progress and urges a shift to energetic yet fair competition. It cites a grim example of divisive behavior when a business delegation to interview President Earling faced internal boycotts, calling the attitude childish and counterproductive.
The Ravalli’s Republican notes ex president Roosevelt remaining at Sagamore Hill to report articles under his name and plans to attend a Matinecock lodge meeting as a member, contrasting with harsher editorial tones used by city papers.
Selfridge, ex Marshall Field partner, unveils a new American style retail house in London built to five above ground stories but extending eight floors with three subterranean levels. The London public finds it a revelation amid familiar department stores.
A cautious assessment suggests Mr. Harriman suffers indigestion from decades of rail travel. The strain from swallowing the miles and the New York Central load may be the final straw, with tapping proposed as possible relief.
The board of county commissioners agreed to grade the road to the cemetery outside the city limits if the town will grade the portion within the limits. The road is in deplorable condition and the town council must act. A well kept cemetery is a valuable asset for the town.
The Bozeman Republican Courier notes New Yorkers show a larger crowd for the world champion prize fighter than for Elihu Root or Theodore Roosevelt or William Howard Taft. It mocks the champion follies of the world's champion city of sport and dissipation.
The Belt Valley Times notes party pledges made in campaigns seem forgotten as the Eleventh legislative assembly delivers little. The paper argues public judgment is swift when lawmakers fail to achieve meaningful results.
In Fergus County Argus commentary the Montana legislature failed to act with resolve due to time constraints. The piece mocks lawmakers for lacking backbone, likening them to jellyfish and suggesting an extra month could have seen repeal of the gambling law.
Missoula Herald notes Walter Wellman seeks financing for an endowed newspaper project. The piece warns the venture could meet a fate similar to Wellman’s failed attempt to reach the North Pole.
The Billing Gazette hopes Central American belligerence will pause until Montana decides on forming a State baseball league. The note emphasizes avoiding distraction during the crucial league decision.
A collection of short classifieds from Butte listing jobs for nurses and housemaids, domestic duties requiring residence, laundry and cleaning services, furniture sales, real estate loans, a lost item, and small notices. Includes names and addresses across Butte areas such as 732 W Broadway 49 Mahoney St 225 Colorado 60 W Galena 427 S Main.
Legals notice to creditors and others with claims against the estate of William Fox deceased. A. Short, administrator, requests claims and vouchers be exhibited within four months after first publication at Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana. Dated March 6 1909. John W. James attorney for administrator.
The Debtor's Court in the lofty room of Portugal Street Lincoln's Inn Fields, long known from Pickwick as the insolvent debtors court, closes after a four week move. The court will reopen in St Martin's Lane while the old building is replaced by a land registry extension. Nearby, an anachronistic curiosity shop remains.
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