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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
3
An ad claims TIZ soothes tired feet after long wear and removes corns calluses and bunions. It promises immediate relief letting wearers feel lighter and even allows smaller shoe sizes. The pitch invites buying a cent box at drug or department stores.
Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad stated rail lines and equipment would be placed in government hands during war. Howard E Coffin of Detroit and William C Redfield of commerce spoke on manufacturing priority for government contracts and the rallying of business leaders to support national defense efforts. Mr Kelly noted the war spirit in New York on his return home.
In London May 18 Walter H. Long secretary of state for the colonies introduced in the house of commons the electoral reform bill granting women the right to vote at age 30. The government pledged to push passage as quickly as possible.
J Warren Kerrigan, famed movie idol, arrived in Butte from Lake and plans talks for patrons at the Rialto. He disclosed thousands of marriage proposals and cautioned aspiring actresses about studio success, saying most lack backing or experience and should stay home.
The article recounts Kerrigan leaving theater to fund his mother’s medical needs. He joined early film companies, played western leads, and later found major success at Universal. His earnings grew as he became a noted star in the early Hollywood era.
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