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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
10
An advertisement touts a simple nightly treatment using ordinary liquid arvon to dissolve dandruff and improve hair quality. It claims most flakes vanish by morning with several applications, promising fluffy glossy hair and stopped scalp itching, while warning dandruff harms hair.
Grace Cotterill evangelist and suffrage advocate spoke to a mixed crowd at Volunteers of America on the ballot for women. She argued the vote helps working men by improving home conditions and expanding job opportunities, and challenged the notion of voting harming homes. She urged unity among suffragists and noted women’s place in public life.
May 24 Boise Idaho The Hutte Boise and San Francisco Railway Company filed amended articles of incorporation. Capital stock 125000000 with par 100, of which 1068000 has been subscribed. L C Leonard, president, heads a local board until a foreign syndicate takes over. Route spans Montana Idaho Oregon Nevada and California. Original plans from Hutte Boise Winnemucca to San Francisco expanded to 1066 miles.
The letter from Mother M. Stanislaus of Sanford Florida describes a throat condition and a successful recovery after using Eekman’s Alterative. She recommends the remedy for throat catarrh and similar affections, noting no harmful side effects and urging others to write for a booklet.
Los Angeles May 4 Kilfoil a real estate agent is on trial for a statutory offense against 16 year old Lillian Palmer mother of a two month old. Kilfoil has been jailed as investigators probe the death of his sister from poisoned chocolate at the Kilfoil home where Palmer was a guest and fell ill.
The Walla Walla Daily Bulletin reports the Water Carnival opened at Rice & Dove on Sportsman park, with hundreds of spectators filling the big tents. The event features new acts, a water-filled big top, motorhome stunts, and an educational miniature Panama Canal exhibit led by Captain Ladere, with music from the Rice & Dove band and a crowd-pleasing array of curiosities and performances.
Washington May 14 Senator Brad ley of Kentucky republican announced that health and campaign hardships will prevent him from seeking reelection. He is in his first term ending next March. Gallinger as minority leader may announce soon whether he runs. In San Francisco on May 14 David Williams mess boy on the Ventura stole mail from Australia and was jailed for one year. Vaude actor Joseph Horne aided Williams and received six months for disposing of $4000 in stolen securities.
In Herkimer May 1 a confession alleged to be by Jean Gianini details how he murdered his young school teacher for revenge. He claims he struck her with a monkey wrench then stabbed her and dragged her body beyond a quarry as he walked home. The confession says he killed her after she reported his misdoings to his parents. The case ties the homicide to alleged prior misconduct and family repercussions.
New York telegrams report the Paris death of Paul Louis Toussaint Hercult, a scientist whose research cut aluminum production costs from $20 to 50 cents per pound, making the metal commercially valuable. He was BL years old.
Wolvern United train wreck on Michigan Central line near Tuncom Ontario injuring several. no fatalities reported.
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