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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
5
A historical health ad asserts that many nervous, thin people are nerve starved and that organic phosphate tablets, marketed as biteo phosphate, act as a powerful nerve builder and stimulant. It urges taking a five grain tablet with meals to restore energy, appetite, and cheerfulness, promising dramatic improvements for weak, delicate individuals.
Sheriff John K. O Rourke of Silver Bow County is cited to appear before Judge Hourquin in federal court to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. The hearing date was set after a citation signed yesterday by Federal District Attorney Wheeler. The matter stems from the sheriff and deputies allegedly releasing Ernest Owen from county jail after an indictment in Helena charging whiskey trafficking on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Several others connected to the case—including Bona Parte, Lasso Stusso, and Hirvella—are named in related actions and pleas. Owen faced recusal and sentencing issues, with outcomes ranging from eight months in jail to fines and costs in various proceeding stages.
Edgar J. Fletcher, a noted Butte youth now holding a business secretary post in the MLC, is described in a vivid column. The piece also notes an electric ray found along the Pacific coast with hexagonal electric cells under its skin, famed for its draining arcing power. It recounts a naval anecdote of a sailor’s prank and mentions entomology research showing insects cause more timber damage than fires, with authorities urging vigilance.
Judge Rooney of Walkerville argues that infantry with rifles will win the war, while heavy artillery harms mobility. He cites Civil War general Sherman and Field Marshal Hale to support the belief that rapid infantry action, exploiting gaps in enemy lines, will bring victory as rainfall hampers large guns.
Fragmented OCR text hints at surrender and ongoing fighting. Mentions heavy artillery, bridges destroyed, forces pursuing, and present war context. Named details are unclear due to damaged source.
Butte residents who ride trolley face revised routes next Wednesday as Main street is slated for double tracking. North Park to Main and Broadway paths adjust service while Walkerville and Centerville cars follow their prior lines. Separate sale in Maidstone raised funds for Red Cross and prisoners of war efforts totaling nearly $30,000.
Local draft board at Gunsmith logal draft faced a call for two Tutte gunsmiths with no responses after issuing the appeal. Board members voiced uncertainty over whether qualified artisans can be found, amid ongoing labor shortages. Camp Lewis reports two deaths in service, Russell J. McBride and Beta E. Shaw, with bodies sent to Spokane and Assorie respectively. Austrian food controller considers one breadless day weekly due to shrinking flour and wheat supplies.
Testimony opened yesterday in the case of Dr. Carl F. Baston against Western Casualty Company over a claimed over $1,080 for loss of time during illness or disability. The defense contends the doctor was a drug user and lied when taking out the policy. Witnesses discussed drug use and payments. doctors testified strychnine and morphine were stimulants, not narcotics. The trial began yesterday forenoon and is expected to continue today.
The Vigilance Committee informs neighborhood women of the hour for worship at Lutheran mission stations in Tassia where clocks are scarce. It also aims to ensure women are properly dressed for the occasion.
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