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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
7
A fragmented poem reflecting on lost love and fading memories. The speaker recalls a tender smile that lit up the beloved's face and the alchemy that brought forth beauty from barren ground. After the person left, flowers faded and thistles thrived, leaving lingering memories and stifled hope.
A Montana focus on the 1924 Republican and Democratic conventions with General Warren endorsing Roosevelt and naming possible contenders. Discussion covers Roosevelt’s likely nomination, Hughes and Root supporters, Montana’s delegates, and Democratic plans around President Wilson’s policy, with a note on campaign logistics and regional expectations.
David T. Jones of Baltimore, who lost both arms within three inches of the shoulder six years ago, has mastered stenography and adapted his work to a demanding craft.
Frank St Clair, famed as the world’s greatest long endurance pianist, performs at Montana Piano Co using a Wick 1 piano. He notes the instrument’s unique soul and plans the longest recital yet, drawing crowds who marvel at the seamless stock swap and his noted endurance feats.
Mary Pickford appears today and tomorrow at the American theater in The Eternal Grind a drama of factory life and sisterly trials. The star is featured as a factory girl with a hard life facing a brutal owner and a cruel foster brother while battling illness and social stigma, with her indomitable will driving the story and her famous range on display.
Vivian Martin and Harry Hilliard star in A Modern Thelma a five reel Fox release shown today tomorrow and Wednesday at the Ansonia theater. The article notes Tooker sought his own film appearances and discusses actor self judgement. John Coughlin and Lillie Williams wed in Anaconda as Rev Meeke officiated at the Methodist parsonage. Venus remains hidden beneath dense clouds preventing surface study by astronomers.
Fxdwin Olsen, a Scandinavian humorist, will perform for the Sons of Norway lodges in Butte and Anaconda this week and for other Montan lodges. Members of the Hutte prepare for a celebration marking 100 years since Norway’s independence from Denmark. The anniversary event is planned for May 17 at the hall.
Edwin Olsen leads lodge members in presenting Til Saeters with several musical numbers. The Polheim male choir, aided by the Swedish club and the Butte Nederkranz, performed for a large crowd at Scandia hall in Butte Saturday night. Olsen also set for a performance in Ana Veonda tonight.
The Popular Ladies Garment Store at 63 East Park Street in Butte reports securing shipments from New York of triple waisted garments. Waists range from 1.95 to 6.95 dollars with selling price at 2.95 dollars. Skirts from 0.50 to 0.650. All sizes available.
A garbled clipping describes a claim that a Dr Edwards treated a patient with a mysterious mixture for a pale, sallow complexion and headaches. The text mentions wellness workers and waste ail wards, with unclear references to ingredients and a 17 year time frame.
Pieces of the Sons of Norway will entertain the Butte lodge at a meeting in the Norwegian hall 51 West Ox street on Tuesday evening. The entertainer is well known on the coast where he has been credited with merit programs and will also appear in Great Falls and other Montana cities.
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