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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1924

Page

9

Better Homes Week Observed in Dillon Montana

Dillon observes Better Homes week with displays in local stores. Huber Brothers hold annual table laying contest Saturday at Dillon Furniture. Camp Fire girls run bed making contests at Hughes & McCaleb's. Displays at Waldorf's highlight home budgeting. More displays by local college staff and library. Graduate events begin May 15 with prom and baccalaureate on May 18. Alumni dance May 20. class day May 11. commencement May 22 with John V. Dwyer speaker.

Dillon Huber Brothers Dillon Furniture Company Camp Fire Hughes & McCaleb Waldorf's Velma Phillips State Normal College Ragan The Normal College Dillon Public Library G. T. Paul Dillon Dry Goos Company T. B. Leubben Marion Leach Home Economics Beaverhead County High School Thomas Bennett Training School Dilmont Park John V. Dwyer J. H. Gilbert Board of Trustees

Bank entry notes Dillon move to First National in Butte

Dillon May 15 Frank Brammsman, former assistant cashier at Security State bank, departs Dillon for Butte to join First National bank. He leaves a wide circle of friends and well wishes follow his new position. Dillon news notes report locals attending funerals, meetings, and visits from Lima, Bozeman, Helena, and nearby ranches.

Dillon Frank Brammsman Butte First National Bank Brammsman Security State Bank H. G. Rodgers George P. Hughes Horse Prairie Val Tadovich Reichle M. FB. Fullerton Jackson H. K. Holtzenger Helena Helena Spentesterday Edward Smith

On Mid Summers Day operetta at Rialto grade school

Deer Lodge May 15 The operetta On Mid summers Day to be performed tonight by DER LODGE BURFAD GRADE SCHOOL at the Rialto theater promises best presentation of the season. The cast includes Bernice Beaumont Jennie Nelson William Coy Deryle Toy Donald Tavener Harmone Graeter Edgar Haneman Joe Miller Lolita Keliason Mary Maxwell Janet Balker Dell Goldie Phyllis Midding Louise Rule Gordon Schechter Dave Boulter and other students across grades with elaborate scenes and costumes under competent direction.

Deer Lodge Rialto Theater Bernice Beaumont Jennie Nelson Nasturtiums William Coy Deryle Toy Donald Tavener Harmone Graeter Edgar Haneman Joe Miller Lolita Keliason Mary Maxwell Janet Balker Dell Goldie Phyllis Midding Louise Rule Gordon Schecter Dave Boulter

Deer Lodge News Notes May 15 Highlights Local Visits

J W Miller returns from eastern business trip as Edwin Gannon stays ill on Missouri avenue. Baby girl born May 14 to Frank and Beck at Race Track ranch. Local residents Hildah Conley Higgins Boyle Hepstead visit Deer Lodge. County Attorney Cummins visits north end. For sale baby buggy at 502 Second street.

Deer Lodge J. W. Miller Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Edwin Gannon Missouri Avenue Frank Conley Hildah Missoula Frank Beck Race Track H. Cashmer Garrison W. S. Higgins Butte Higgins Anna Boyle FE. J. Cummins John Hepstead J. Thorkelson William Day John Case Second Street

Washington News From The Nation’s Capital

President Coolidge vetoed the soldier bonus bill. The House rules panel mapped a plan to bring the McNary bill forward likely Tuesday. Congress adopted the immigration bill conference report with the July 1 deadline including the Japanese exclusion clause. Senate debated the Gooding bill on interstate commerce long and short haul provisions. Justice officials said they would pursue the Montana case against Senator Wheeler. A House committee found no proof to support charges against Representative Zihman. Miller testified on Jess W. Smith and Daugherty era ties before the committee.

House Senate

City Tax Commission to Meet Tonight on Delinquent Payments

Members of the city tax commission will meet tonight in the city hall to work on clearing delinquent payments. The street and alley committee is scheduled to meet this afternoon on routine matters.

City Tax Commission

Lee's Guilty Plea While Bond Be Prepared

Jim Lee a young Chinaman pleads guilty to a drug offense as friends arrange his bond. Judge Lynch sentences him to three months in jail and a $200 fine after confirming Lee understood English. The court notes indicate no consult was sought before the plea.

Lee Bond Jim Lee Donlan BB. D. Elderkin Lynch

Butte High Girl Wins Natalia Lahr Dwight Scholarship

Vera Phelps of the 1924 Butte high school class won the Natalia Lahr Dwight scholarship at a Butte College club meeting in the high school domestic science rooms. Chosen from five candidates for outstanding qualifications, the award funds four years at any University of Montana system school, supported by the College club.

Vera Vera Phelps Butte High School Natalia Lahr Dwight Butte College Club Miss Phelps Butte High University of Montana College Club

Bungalow Still Raided In Moonshine Operation

Police and federal agents raided a four room bungalow on Parrot Street south of Butte after dark. Julius Miller and Frank Wilson were arrested as alleged owners. Four 10 gallon moonshine barrels and 25 barrels of mash were seized and the 100 gallon still dismantled. Miller paid $200 to be released. Wilson jailed.

Murphy Holter Powell Calpin Julius Miller Frank Wilson Parrot Street Butte Miller Wilson

Newspaper Couple Depart For South On Westbound Train

Mr and Mrs Herbert L Belle left on the Milwaukee westbound train for Seattle and will proceed to Dallas Texas via San Francisco and Los Angeles. Mr Belle formerly circulation manager of the Standard in Butte and will take a district manager position for Butterick Publishing company. Mrs Belle is well known in Butte newspaper work.

Herbert L. Belle Seattle Dallas Texas San Francisco Los Angeles Belle Standard Butte Butterick Publishing Company

California legislature to pass forest fire prevention law

Effort will be made at the next session of the California legislature to pass a law pro-

San Francisco California

Forest fire danger from careless throwers warned

P G Redington of the United States forestry service announced a punishment for persons who throw cigarettes or cigars from cars. He cited numerous forest fires caused by careless motorists and urged stricter enforcement.

P. G. Redington United States Forestry Service

Diet list of Finnish athletes surprises with simple fare

A Finnish diet list shows athletes consuming black bread, dried fish, fresh meat and fruit occasionally. The roster reflects modest, protein rich meals typical of the era. The emphasis is on practical nourishment rather than luxury foods for peak performance.

Finland

Result Not Changed By Official Canvass

The official canvass of the merger vote concluded yesterday by the board of county commissioners. Despite minor errors the total remains as first announced in the Standard with a 660 majority against the merger. Precinct details show small changes, but the overall tally favors the anti merger side.

Board of County Commissioners Consoli

Junior Prom At Gardens For 1924 Class Tonight

Butte high school hosts its annual junior prom at Columbia Gardens honoring the graduating class of 1924. More than 1,000 invitations have been sent to former students alumni and friends. The Columbian orchestra will perform a special dance program with purple and white decorations and class colors.

Butte High School Columbia Gardens Columbian Orchestra

Boys nearly burn Florence hotel livery stable

A group of youths using an East Broadway hangout nearly started a fire at Egan's old livery stable behind the Florence hotel. Fire Chief Martin said they were smoking and a discarded cigarette set hay and straw alight in a stall. the blaze caused no damage to the building.

Egan Florence Hotel East Broadway Martin

Australian Ranch Sale Sets WA Record

Sir Richard Waldie Griffith made the largest pastoral property purchase in Western Australia, buying two estates of about 560 000 acres each. The price paid was 300 000 dollars, with 700 miles of fencing and 60 pad docks built, marking a historic ranch acquisition in Perth.

Perth aAustralia Western Australia Richard Waldie Griffith

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