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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
10
The article notes Montana's lumber reserves as a major national resource, rivaling mines and farms. It highlights Western Montana forests, the national forest reserve system protecting vast timber, and Montana as a leading treasure state for wood supplies despite some past losses in other states.
Missoula reports Western Montana lumber exports to Milwaukee and other Wisconsin markets as contracts close for large deliveries. Lothrop mill in Missoula starts and repairs its main shaft, while Hamilton and Bonner plants prepare for peak season with improved boiler capacity and new equipment. Rail access in Bitter Root extends log supply. log scarcity and river ice may delay drives from the Clearwater and Blackfoot regions, but overall a strong year expected for Missoula Ravalli and Flathead mills.
A Missoula reader shares letters about travels from Montana to San Diego and Los Angeles. He lists Montana families visiting California, notes pleasant sights in San Diego including Coronado and La Jolla caves, and mentions Mount Low Catalina Island and Ramona history. He recalls Missoula residents in winter and expresses longing for home.
The fragment appears to be an OCR snippet from Western Montana advertising notices. It references the Standard, Mis s, and 110 West Main street with a telephone number and advertising fglea darniches. No clear event or person is identifiable.
Advertisement notes silk lined spring overcoats priced from 25.00 up to 822.00 with long styles offered at similar price points. Text emphasizes broad selection and varying prices for spring outerwear.
A solitary woman in Beaverhead county operates a ranch near Wisom, handling hay and cattle alone. She allows only her father near her, avoiding outsiders who seek work or conversation, and her routine includes brief post office stops for mail and newspapers.
A reference notes a woman deeply attached to her husband lost long ago and now estranged from society. It is believed she has never seen a railway train. A mention of Workingmen's pants at Boston appears unrelated to the main item.
A remarkable swan, possibly the largest seen in Missoula, was captured near Buckhouse bridge on the Bitter Root river. Mr. Grant plans to tame it after it crashed into an iron bridge rod, breaking its wing and bill. The bird spans seven feet tip to tip and stands about four feet high, a handsome wild specimen.
Modern Woodren dance at Elks hall Thursday April 3 with tickets priced at $1.00 and music by Esray's orchestra.
Missoula reports the ill health of R. W. Angevine who traveled to Los Angeles for a climate cure. He has grown worse and plans to return to Missoula, seeking care from a San Francisco specialist before his arrival.
The Missoula Water company sues multiple defendants in a major district court action before Judge Webster. The trial, expected to last around for days, will feature many witnesses including Samuel Bowers and Charles Winters who helped dig water ditches for ranchers and from the Rattlesnake creek. Mrs. Lee seeks information about missing contractor Cox formerly from Strawther Missouri.
A Nevada weather memoir recounts Las Vegas heat reaching 110 degrees and a 50 mile ride to cooler high desert where snow stood eight inches deep. The letter from Frank Cronkrite notes vivid contrasts in climate as he travels.
Missoula telegram notes T W Lee of Florence seeks her brother Will Cox who has not been heard from for several years. The message asks for information on his whereabouts and current status.
To Stare Up To Morrow Missoula reports Eq Donilon's mill at Deborgia will start up for the summer run April 1. The mill has an excellent gifting and will possibly give employment to a number of men all summer.
Missoula reports a major fish hatchery and fish business to be started this year. Victor plans to run the operation at Daily's Fish Hatchery, with M. Price noted as involved in the venture.
Spring brings new lines of men’s apparel with stylish options and consistent prices. The Golden Rule brand offers wardrobe entries for well dressed circles, while the hatch price scheme is set to begin soon.
Turkish baths Rankin Barber show MISSOOLA NOTES. A. Herbert visits Florence. Dr J C Barton visited Stevensville. D Dowd of St Ignatius in Missoula. Featherman family from Drummond in town. M Mattson of Northern Pacific at Arlee in Misoula. Stephenson and Crutchfield visited Butte. Dr R W Beck from Stevensville came for Easter in Missoula. Workmen rush new station completion. Brown released from quarantine. Roundhouse bricks to be cooled as painters finish yards. Gust Moser welcomes 10 pound boy and plans Ovando visit. P J Shannon from Bitter Root stock farm and J E Tot man from Anaconda Copper Mine arrive from Hamilton. Visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses or call city store Higgins Ave. Meals served hot at the European.
Under Sheriff Lyons travels to Nye City for subpoenas in the preliminary hearing of Joan Willison on April 4 for alleged attempted poisoning of the Hughes and Dunbar families. A special train will run to Livingston on Monday to serve Elks and guests attending the lodge brand hall that evening.
If you expect to reap good harvests plant good seeds We offer Sterling Timothy Sterling Medium Red Clover Choice Timothy Choice Medium Redlover Northrup King Co s seeds 5¢ packages of flower and garden seeds at 1c each Freight paid on all orders for shed Mail orders receive careful attention.
The Missoula Democratic city convention meets at the courthouse on Monday March 31 1902 to nominate a police magistrate a city treasurer and one alderman from each ward for the April 7 1902 city election. Delegates total 43 with ward allotments. primaries occur March 29 from 5 to 7 pm at Edward's old bakery courthouse city hall and Keim building. Voters in each ward are invited. delegates must reside in their ward.
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