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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY as publisher and proprietor. It notes daily and Sunday publication and provides subscription rates payable in advance including terms for one year six months three months and one month.
Rates listed for 10 to 16 page editions one cent up to 32 pages two cents and 45 pages three cents. Europe doubles these rates. Main office Standard Block Anaconda Mont. Branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls. Washington New York Chicago and eastern offices listed. Newsstands in multiple cities. Correspondence to Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Mont.
In a May 2 issue, Senator George F. Hoar faced remarks by General Funston about him. Hoar remained unfazed and criticized Funston for his capture of Aguinaldo, calling it against The Hague conventions and old army rules.
A chaplain who served in the Philippines argues that the islands could be an ideal destination for American colored men. He cites thousands of colored soldiers who liked the climate and natives who supposedly view them with respect. The piece questions where the logic lies in spending in empire while disenfranchising Black citizens at home.
A fragment notes a speaker claiming racial hierarchy with Negro superiority over Filipinos and arguing Filipinos may be made useful under the republic’s forms. The text reflects troubling race‑based attitudes in early political discourse.
The article reports President Francis of the St. Louis fair announcing a delay toward 1904 while government and local managers debate funding. Montana's loan plan is set aside, with private subscription or legislative appropriation as options. A postponement to 1895 is suggested, and the upcoming 194 election heats political campaigns.
The article argues against the Nicaragua route, linking recent Guatemala quakes to the canal debate. It claims seismic events demonstrate regional instability and threatens the canal's viability, while noting supporters’ counterclaims that Panama would avoid earthquakes. It ends by satirically noting Mr. Morgan’s proposals to punish quake demonstrations.
A Cincinnati Enquirer piece links Ohio onion production to political strength, joking that sulfur and digestion aid manhood and that Ohio politics may hinge on vegetables. It ridicules the claim with Bermuda and Dewey anecdotes, and notes broader tall tales around 1904 conventions and public figures.
A witty column questions whether the humble Ohio onion alone can drive political power, suggesting other factors may be involved. It humorously warns aspiring politicians not to rely solely on the onion as a “tower of strength,” inviting local investigators to uncover the missing elements.
A promotional notice extols The Connell Store as dependable and experienced. It emphasizes customer confidence in the store's advertised methods and reliable dealings.
An old advertisement promotes wool coats in blue and red with braid trim for children sizes 1 to 4 years and women ribbed vests and pants in ecru and gray. Prices note regular costs and markdowns from 5.00 to 14c. The copy touts Stein-Bloch and Hart Schaffer Marx as preferred makes.
Telling Shoe Bargains announces sale on MEN'S genuine gear and gloves at reduced prices. Mens merino underwear halves price to 50¢ per garment, umbrellas $1.09, fancy shirts $1.00 to $1.75, suits from $12.50, calf and vid kid shoes $2.50, women’s patent leather shoes $2.75, and about 250 pairs of slippers and odd shoes marked down to close them out.
One lot of Swiss batista and nainsook edgings and insertions offered at deep discounts. Fine tucked Swiss allovers with plain and lace clusters, many Valenciennes designs. Embroideries valued up to 1.09 a yard, today 5c a yard. Laces in imitation Torchon, 2 to 4 inches wide with matching insertions, regular 2c, today 5c.
Local supplier advertises chiffon veil material with chenille and embroidered dots. Describes use for face and hat drapes and offers a sale price of 15 cents per yard today. Regular price not shown clearly. Supplier details not provided.
Vintage catalog style listing item prices for a variety of sewing notions. Includes silk garter elastic many colors, pearl buttons, machine thread, stockinet dress shields, wire hairpins, sanitary napkins, finishing braid, towel racks and rollers. Prices shown as cents per yard or per dozen with bulk offers.
Catalog note listing various hosiery deals for today. Ladies fast black cotton hose regular 20c now 1c pair, extra quality hose with double toes and silk finish, three pairs for 40c. Boys heavy bicycle hose and misses ribbed hose offered at deep discounts with limited quantities.
Advertises 1000 yards of fancy silk trimming braid in new spring colors at 4 yards for 5 cents. Also offers dress garnitures in spangles embroidered chiffon cut jets and silk braid effect at 10 cents each, with regular prices noted.
A special lot of odds and ends in wash neckwear, slightly soiled, with lace trimmed bows. Swiss and Persian lawn stock in white and evening shades. Regular price Me. Today 10¢ each. An elegant line of coronation ties and stocks to match all colors in wash shirt waists. Regular price 50c. Today 5c each.
A local shop advertises prints and Swiss fabrics in summer styles ideal for children's dresses. Highlights include fanciful callies, sheer Nainsook checks, and linen canvas waist fabrics praised as Paris fad items, with prices around one to two shillings per yard.
The article surveys spring fashion trends with silk pendants, Irish lace, Persian pannes, and delicate blouses in linen and duck. It notes Monte Carlo gowns with gold buttons, lace trims, and new skirt motifs, plus home decor items like birch bark fruit baskets. It also covers tableware portraits, Carnation arrangements, and practical tips on jet care, egg racks, stove repairs, ventilated closets, and lace washing procedures.
Instructions describe rinsing starching and shaping lace on a clean board then drying and trimming. A Saratoga chip server is shown as a small silver item with perforated bowl and short handle. A cucumber method uses salted ice water to crisp and present with spring shad.
A new silence cloth made of asbestos material is described as soft and silky and safe for polished dining tables. The cloth is heat proof and prevents damage from hot dishes. Brass cleaning tips recommend a salt and vinegar soak before applying usual polish.
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