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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
7
A pale canary colored diamond weighing 205 carats, valued near two Kohinoors, is linked to the British Red Cross sale in London. The Maltese Cross facets mark its original cut, with proceeds to charity. Leys Jewellers advertises other fine white diamonds.
Butte buzzes with visitors and hotel arrivals as out of town business people like Orton Bros piano tuning contactors, A. L. Cox Miles City and Mrs. Woodworth Wisdom travel for shopping and commerce. Alfred Atkinson meets Montana officials. A. F. La France arrives from Great Falls. many locals register at Finten and Acoma hotels. The Marine Scouts plan a parade with a 7 30 PM assembly Friday night.
Jacob Malenen of 276 Fast Ps street was knocked down and slightly hurt yesterday by a runaway horse believed to be owned by Hugo Anderson Malenen. Anderson remained at large after driving recklessly. he reportedly fled, and Malenen was treated and released. Anderson later turned himself in.
Beginning today the Woman's Club will serve dinner to the public at clubhouse for three successive days from 6 to 7 o'clock. Proceeds benefit the fund with meals prepared by women in charge. List of helpers includes Messrs T. Bas Martin W Penne Noyes P. TL. Me arthy Tom Christie Thomas Casey Ce Pe Teish J.D. Mee wor Hallowell George 2 Lock Wood Ed Lamb Marco Medin W. J Methigh Arthur Merkle James Spen cer Dan Ne B Orem CP. Brinton H. FX Giard BL. Dervin Hughes Catherine Arch Miss Marian Mai Miss Alice New. LONG PAILS. The Japanese raise roosters with tails 12 feet tons.
Professor Clark lectures on concise persuasion and wartime propaganda in a mining town gathering. He warns that small efforts matter and urges focus on ideas over form while pressuring citizens to support bonds, textbooks, and Red Cross campaigns, tying patriotism to local industry.
In Park and Main street Oregon Short Line window a pupil exhibit from Whittier Emerson and Garfield schools urges wheat conservation through potato substitutes. Potato ships and wooden figures march toward a battlefield scene with banners urging “Potatoes will sustain our homeland,” “Save wheat ship wheat serve potatoes” and a large figure labeled 331,535,000 bushels.
Cerial dispatches say Clemenceau praises General Poeh and allied commanders on the western front amid continued heavy losses for the enemy. British forces renew pressure against the Turks elsewhere, with several positions reported gained north of Hadada. Pope Pius may offer mediation again as American troops in action near Villers and Thomson face heavy fighting on the great front.
In a British field hospital near Neuve Chapelle two French children held for safety amid fighting are saved as German bombs strike a barn. Soldiers guard the infant through the night, the child later rescued unharmed by comrades while the others are killed.
Alderman Corry fails to secure the proposed Talkless Share Shop report as the council discusses barbering regulations and related licensing matters amid ongoing debate. The meeting highlights differing views on oversight and community impact within the city.
City council discussed limiting barber shops hours and introduced a minority report proposing prohibitions on certain practices and mandatory examinations for workers. The majority report urged changes. the ordinance now restricts opening at 4:40 a.m. and closing at 6:30 p.m. with holiday exceptions.
War chest endorsement by street railway men reflecting support for soldiers. Report notes attendance at a weekly meeting and calls for fare relief and aid for those front line. Union involvement cited as part of efforts to assist the troops and families.
Veteran Bigler, former head of the Headquarters Company of the Fourteenth Infantry, died at Camp Kearny, California. Joseph Parka Hutte, buried with military honors in Locust, Missouri, was cremated in Sherman Reed's undertaking parlors as relatives prepare for a funeral. Locust eggs treated with sulfur and lime are cited as fertilization in certain Mediterranean farming.
SOHN ROWE and partners stage a dramatic victory with strategic plays at the arena. Ren battles draw attention as spectators note the tense finish and strong performances from Gee and Wi in a marquee event.
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