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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
5
A sensational ad touts freezone aether compound from Cinempati as a magic corn remover. Drops applied to tender corns shrink and loosen the corn without pain and claim the root will lift out with fingers. Also targets hard corns calluses and between toe corns with no skin damage.
Mrs Sophie Hafner died at Great Falls May 1. Body at Ushatule undertaking parlors. Funeral Friday May 11 at 2:00. Public funeral services for Brown at the temple Thursday Hermon at 2:00 under the Auspices of Eureka chapter No 16 Order Eastern Star. Rev J L Craig officiating.
In session yesterday the county commissioners approved wage increases for county employees. Laborers now earn 3.50 dollars, teams 7 dollars, while engineers at the courthouse petitioned for a Birch Hill road between Ash and Alder streets but the project was rejected due to high costs including a tollway estimate of 2000 dollars and large construction expenses.
Lehriber, acting chauffeur for Frederick Lalst, has applied for a French aviation corps post. He passed a preliminary step and must undergo a physical exam at Headquarters before reporting. He plans to leave Friday for New York to sail to Paris and will attend two months of instruction at Pau before active service. Also note a funeral service at the Masonic temple for Sarah Brown at 1 30 this afternoon.
In yesterday's Standard report on Phil McDonnell's death by his own action in Bakersfield California, a brother was located at 722 Nineteenth Avenue North Seattle. The notice to owners of motor vehicles warns strict enforcement of new license laws starting May 24 and says vehicles lacking proper credentials will be prosecuted under county attorney DH Morgan.
A compact Anaconda area rundown notes various tonight meetings including W. O. W. B. A. and St. Jean Baptiste. It lists local business ads, social events, and updates on residents such as visits, enlistments, and upcoming church and club activities.
A Northern Pacific engine exploded at Kennedy station this evening. Engineer Frank Thompson of Tacoma was killed instantly. Two firemen were badly injured and others are believed to be hurt. survivors were taken to Northern Pacific hospital.
In the office of City Horticulturist D. Kelly yesterday afternoon, gardening plans for the Hoy Troop were discussed. Four troops were present led by Father Schulte and others. It was decided that ten plots would be started as soon as completion of a task, with advertising to follow on Saturday.
Musicians of Local Union No. 81 in Anaconda Montana pledge support to the U S president and Congress as America aligns with Europe against autocracy. The statement praised democratic resolve and called for unity and readiness to assist the nation in the present global conflict. Committee members C Le Taylor A Nicely J A Jordan and J S Robertson signed the pledge.
The Famous Players Paramount program at the Grand features Marguerite Clark in Little Lady Eileen. A young girl faces an arranged marriage in a frightening setting as she seeks escape from a dangerous suitor. The scene juxtaposes fairy tale belief with a menacing reality in a dramatic film presentation.
The body of Mrs Sophie Hafner a former resident of this city who had lived in Great Falls for five years arrived by midnight train The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o clock at Tuttle undertaking parlors A daughter Mrs TC Slayton and two sons Joseph and George Hafner of Great Falls accompanied the remains
Officer Tom Edmunds was slashed across the face with a horsewhip by two Conda women at Main and Park while enforcing a new local ordinance. The whip drew blood and could have caused serious injury if struck higher.
Fragmentary OCR listing multiple individuals and cities including Missoula Butte San Francisco Minneapolis St Louis Helena and Salt Lake City with scattered initials and titles. No coherent event or action is identifiable from the readable text.
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