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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
11
A fragment describes preparing a berry layered cake with halves of berries, a buttercream spread, whipped cream, and whole berries. It mentions baking two layers, spread with butter and berries, and topping with cream, with KC Baking Powder promotions and a colored certificate offer.
An old advertisement touts Resin ol Soap and Resinol Ointment for clearing pimples blackheads and improving complexions while promising inexpensive, quick relief. It notes national use for 18 years and urges readers to buy locally. The notice also lists estate administration for David Lawer deceased and an upcoming stockholders meeting of Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Anaconda Montana.
Washington notes peace delegates under Bryan and Marshall favor a joint centenary celebration marking the Ghent treaty. A plan proposes erecting identical custable monuments in America and Britain with king and president laying foundations. Universities would host British American chairs and exchange scholars, including journalism studies. Banquet speakers include Root and Lord Weardale.
A rapid collection notes long standing clerkship in the Boston registry of deeds, plans for a six million dollar high pressure fire water system, and vast lumber use in Ohio. It cites a Perth factory for farm machinery, Berlin meat inspectors using motion pictures, and a rare postage stamp collection valued at $500. The world map project envisions a globe sized mural, while a major scientific and industrial congress is planned in London in June. Pins from prehistoric times emerge in British harbors, and English motor vehicle density is contrasted with Germany’s car dividends and US oil field electrification reducing steam use. A curious panorama of industry, science, and global enterprise.
The article notes a massive soda lake in East Africa described as the richest bed of soda in the world. It reportedly contains 209,000,000 tons, with a surface over 160 square kilometers. The seasonal flooding covers the lake with shallow water, yet when a block is removed, new deposits form rapidly, allowing sustained extraction for years.
Arbor Day activities mark the day with tree planting across Anaconda. The governor urges citizens to plant trees, and Lincoln School hosts a program while schools close for a half holiday. A tree planting demonstration by Hugh Daly at Gregson and activities on the Gregson Springs company ranch are noted as part of the observance.
Sanitary Officer McHale plans immediate action to remove rolling towels and common drinking cups from lodging houses, restaurants, and public places per state health board rules. Dr Bancroft urged city to implement the measures at once and notify schools and private businesses. Quarantine for whooping cough will be required and tubercular individuals barred from food service, with local officials addressing indigent care gaps as county refuses. R F Climer, brother of Norris Climer, arrives today.
Mayor Edward T. O'Brien confirmed his full slate including Matt J. Kelly as city clerk and James O'Neill as city hall janitor. A June street commissioner appointment is pending. A sewer project in block 21 Eastern Addition costs 439.25 dollars. The council okayed bids for cement work and sidewalk repairs and discussed a free employment bureau proposal and refund of 40 dollars to Thomas J. Murphy.
City notices and ads fill the column as Sheridan club meets tonight and a big dance at Washoe Park is announced. Advertisements list six room house for sale at 605 Chestnut, corner lot on 600 block, and Oak street building lots. Several locals visit town, hospital updates, Arbor Day trees, and shop sales noted.
Miscellany reports on local figures and events including Mitrovich and Mehalich as all bar and Gallagher and Tower officiating for the losers. Egan in the city on business with optimistic district reports. Misa Lucille Hutchens marries in the area. Thomas Sullivan pleads guilty to petty larceny before Judge Winston. St Paul’s Ald Society meets at 404 Maple with J P Mahoney and Nellie Dube defeats the Bobolinks 17 to 13. Main Street Juniors beat Anaconda Bluffs 10 to 9. Copper City ads praise cheap shoes and corn prices. Steward McKay arrested for speeding. upholstery shop expands services. Special meeting called for May 14 at Standart hall to discuss May 20 track meet announcements. Ad for tailor services and finished garments cited.
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