Diamonds priced by true value policy statement
A policy statement asserts selling diamonds strictly at their actual value rather than perceived worth. It emphasizes transparency and aims to prevent inflated judgments based on appearances.
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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
7
A policy statement asserts selling diamonds strictly at their actual value rather than perceived worth. It emphasizes transparency and aims to prevent inflated judgments based on appearances.
Local society notes list visitors from Helena Billings Missoula Dillon and other towns. Births and bankruptcies appear alongside business and social items with calls for meetings and upcoming events in Butte Montana.
The Butte Baseball club directors moved to revive the club after 11 straight losses, sending wires to Milwaukee for players and offering McCarl a May 15 report in Seattle. Umpire and player discipline were discussed after recent fist fights, with fines and new umpire instructions authorized.
Hager, who held the contract to pave two miles on Harrison avenue, arrived from Manhattan to finish surfacing after a late fall delay due to cold weather. Under Hager's direction the old paper mill, Montana’s sole plant for years, is being torn down as steel costs rise and shipping to Bozeman becomes profitable.
New York unconditionally welcomed Marshal Joffre and Rene Viviani as the French mission arrived from Philadelphia. Tens of thousands cheered as they rode through Broadway to the Frick mansion, with Mayor Mitchell and officials greeting them. Viviani spoke of France’s sacrifice and the war’s liberty goal, while Joffre noted the warm American reception.
In Butte two masked robbers struck the Connors saloon taking $55 from the register and $180 from the till plus purses and pockets of patrons. One bandit was shot dead as police pursued the men and investigators identified the dead robber as William Popst, a known criminal recently released from prison. His companion fled, police searched the city and surrounding areas, and Deputy Sheriff Doherty, shot and injured, was said to have a chance to recover.
Wiggin of Anaconda Copper Mining testifies on cost reductions from the Minerals Separation flotation process at Washoe smelter. He presents data showing millions saved in operation costs and higher recovery, with the change not disputed by Butte & Superior. Dr Grosvenor discusses scientific aspects of the oil flotation method. The Chinese government plans to open an aviators school.
Newsboys of Butte concluded the season with a program featuring Myrtle McDermott on piano, Father Barry, M Jordan storyteller, Dolling and gnair violin duet, Mrs Jomer vocal solo, followed by refreshments.
London reports a British mine sweeper was torpedoed and sunk on May 5 resulting in the deaths of 2 officers and 20 men, according to the admiralty.
George B. Ervin, a picture framer, met General Squier in Washington to demonstrate his vertical takeoff aircraft concept. Funded by the war department, he described a craft rising from a stationary position, starting on water or pontoon support, and capable of forward, backward, and vertical movements. Ervin pursues two other inventions.
The Sons of Veterans of Butte plan to erect an armory costing about 10000 dollars. John A. Steinberger says Butte lacks an armory and a shell structure could suffice, funded by public subscription. The armory could join with a proposed municipal auditorium, per Commander Guy L. Tyler.
An American steamship liner arriving in New York from Europe reported six shots fired at a German submarine off the coast of Ireland on May 2. The periscope was sighted at 6 p.m. the submarine disappeared after the first shot and did not reappear. The liner continued on its voyage with 29 first class, 28 second class, and 24 third class passengers onboard.
Ottawa reports Canadian expeditionary forces casualties since the war began total 88 513 as of yesterday from the war records office. London notes a bad week at sea with 24 British merchant vessels over 1 600 tons sunk and 34 under 1 600 tons sunk or attacked.
Premier Tuan Chi-fui and the cabinet urged a war declaration against Germany in a secret parliament session. The measure was referred to the standing committee for Thursday. In the senate the informal move sparked a stormy session amid opposition calls for cabinet reorganizing before war.
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.