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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
15
A harsh winter day in Anaconda brought snow and bitter wind that ruined outdoor events. Farmers welcomed the moisture for crops, while baseball, golf, and gunmen activities were canceled or truncated. Locals expect sun and warm growth to follow as fronts move on.
A large crowd at the Methodist church heard Dr. Hankey lecture on the Epworth league's origins. He traced beginnings from Genesis to the Epworth league’s formation, noting its amalgamation of five societies and its comprehensive aims for education, social life, and global evangelism.
John A Boarman returns from two weeks touring Seattle Spokane and Puget Sound meeting Montana alumni and noting improvements. He touts gains at Washington hotel sewered by Del Harbaugh and remarks on Roosevelt visit May 23. He advises carpenters to avoid Seattle and praises Old National Bank Spokane growth.
Mrs. Patrick McAndrews of Butte slipped on Front Street and broke her ankle while en route to the depot. Dr. HH W. Stephens attended and said the injury is serious. taken to St. Anne hospital. Her daughter witnessed the incident as her husband plans to reach Butte soon.
A weekly notice lists uncalled letters in the Anaconda post office for the week ending Saturday May 18. Names include men such as Louis H Bailey Jas H Brown PD D Callahan J R Collums and many others, plus numerous women and several foreigners. Postmaster ENGLISH signs the list.
Two age under 15 baseball games were played despite cold weather. The Little Anacondas defeated the Golden Charms 4 to 2 with Jimmy McHale's brother as captain and Arthur Baudette leading the Red Stars who won their game against an unspecified opponent.
The Red Stars lost to the Foundrys 19 to 13 in a rough game. Captains were Dan O'Mara for the Red Stars and James Corrigan for the Foundrys. Willie O'Leary umpired and did fine work despite comic warning about possible illness. Stage's advertising and city notices fill the page with Stage's promotions, Union clout, and department-store bargains at Adams' and Strain's.
Notice to stockholders of Anaconda Copper Mining company states annual meeting at the principal office Anaconda Mont on Wednesday May 20 1903 at 1 am for election of trustees and other business. By order of the board of trustees W H H Diudley Secretary.
Notice from JOHN REES stating that bids for new buildings will be received until Monday evening May 1. The message urges contractor firms to submit proposals by the deadline.
Dr Louis B Couch of Nyack a homeopath says bee stings may benefit rheumatism after an accidental discovery and extensive informal testing. He notes he never claimed a universal cure but asserts the sting’s acid offers curative qualities for rheumatism and related ailments. He invites sufferers to write about bee sting experiences.
A physician discusses experiments using bee stings and formic acid, claiming relief for rheumatism and other ailments. He cautions against overstimulation, notes rapid skin reactions, and proposes diluted subcutaneous injections of formic acid as a safer alternative, to be administered by a doctor.
Bobbie Sophomore claims in a NYT style exchange that Noah created an arc light atop Mt Ararat, presenting antiquity of electricity as scientific interest. Professor Seedy questions the source while acknowledging significance to scientists.
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