This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
2
A major blaze in Wisdom destroyed homes and a restaurant, injuring none reported but forcing residents to seek shelter. Cowboys and ranchers arrived to help salvage belongings as water was scarce and town businesses began planning rapid reconstruction. Mrs. L. M. Gross, displaced by the fire, canceled surgery and moved in with friends.
Butte residents are asked to support Deaconess Hospital as Crowded beds and growing need prompt a fundraising drive. Dr Madden outlines three reasons to help including hospital crowding, the institution’s community basis, and the nurses’ devoted service. A dinner at 6:30 p m marks tonight’s gathering with plans for ongoing contributions through next week.
The United States Jewish community is seen as cosmopolitan yet deeply American in adapting to liberty. The speech praises welcoming citizenship, civic duty, and the role of Jewish contributions in statecraft science literature art business and religion, urging enduring faith in the Bible as democracy’s foundation.
Lieut. J. B. Thompson of the U S signal corps pleaded not guilty at a Manila court martial to murdering 18 year old Audrey Burleigh, step daughter of Capt. H T Calmes. Defense seeks temporary insanity claiming Thompson was not responsible. a medical board found him normal with no mental disorder.
Sixty years ago a Pennsylvania physician became renowned for his female health remedies and drew patients across many cities. He moved to Buffalo and produced what he called Favorite Prescription, sold through druggists nationwide. The tonic claimed to ease pain nervousness dizziness weakness and other women's ailments with extensive testimonials.
The company states it has paid all taxes that could be fairly claimed and that after 1918 the treasury would find no substantial change in taxes paid if the subject were closed.
The Des Moines Register notes that if President Coolidge seeks dialogue, a summer window may open during congressional adjournment offering a chance for talks on tensions and policy.
Douglas Fairbanks explains why The Thief of Bagdad, rooted in fantasy and dreams, is the year’s greatest picture. Manager W. J. Sullivan books an augmented orchestra and extravagant production with scenes across sea, land, and air inspired by Arabian Nights.
John A Currie of Butte arrives in Hamilton to manage the dry goods department of Valley Mercantile company. He comes from Lymone Dry Goods in Butte and was previously manager of Sanders Mercantile in Manhattan Gallatin county before a fire destroyed the property. Mrs Currie and their two boys stay in Butte until school closes, joining him later in the summer.
Elsie Kerlee of Bitter Root valley high school won the declamatory contest for the third straight time at the Hamilton auditorium. Her piece The Mountain Whippoorwill earned the coveted prize shield for keeps with second place to Jeanette Johnson of Hamilton and third to Frances Helm of Victor. Other speakers included Vivian Eastridge Theresa Schrage and Melda Schwab as county banners were awarded for season championships across Ravalli county.
Deer Lodge Mont May 3 The May term of Powell county district court opens Monday morning with Judge George B Winston presiding. The calendar is large especially civil cases. Criminal cases to be tried mostly involve prohibition violations. Length of term is not yet estimable.
May 3 Deer Lodge funeral notice states Mrs Edna Nelson will have services Tuesday at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev S A Nelson of Anaconda and Rev F C Phelps of Deer Lodge assisting. Burial at Hill Crest. body to lie in state at Bien and Ross chapel. Deer Lodge News notes local visits and travel.
The funeral for Mrs. Martha Martin was held at her Dillon home with Rev. E J Groenevildt officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View cemetery. Mrs Martin, a native of Illinois, was long time Montana resident and wife of former minister A C Martin. Surviving are two sons Harry and Charles of Deer Lodge.
May 3 notes list residents and visitors in Dillon including Dellar Gordon from Armstead, Wendell and Helen Jardine from Jackson, Josephine Funk from Sheridan attending the junior prom, Joe Golobie from Armstead, Mrs. J. Schumacher from Butte, rancher John Peterson from Horse Prairie, Walton Cosgrove visiting from Butte, M. O. Rand from upper Horse Prairie, Lonnie and John Mullen from Armstead, and Lonnie Linson visiting Butte.
Dance Saturday evening featured Jas Reynolds Jack Curray Harold Sterling Vern Evans Kenneth Richardson Chester Taylor Paul Fitzpatrick Calvin Denton John Mc Gillis James Higgine Jerry Ryan and Bus Hull. Wilbur Slaughtner spent the weekend with his parents in Pioneer. Mrs. Mary Swanders of Missoula visited friends here Sunday. Dick Boyle returned to Avery Idaho Sunday evening after a brief visit here with friends.
Five explosions shook the Northern Pacific depot at Perma, 58 miles west of Missoula, as three burglars tried to blow the safe. Grains and sacks muffled the blasts but the inner door held. The town woke to the noise and the trio fled empty handed without taking valuables.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.