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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
3
Eugene Vogt of St Louis reports intense facial pimples that covered his skin and bled after squeezing. After trying tablets without relief he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and says the eruptions vanished the next day. He notes a 82 page Skin Book offer by mail.
The ad asserts stomach poisons cause many diseases and promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a universal cure. It praises the remedy as alcohol free and urges readers to obtain a free book or buy from Smith Drug Co or other druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails. The message targets a broad audience and quotes a supreme court official among its testimonials.
Success in business comes from the application of good and the tenacious pursuit of high ideals. The advertising page demonstrates service as a convenient method through which a business may express its aims and ideals to the public. Glance over today’s newspaper to see what is going on in the business world.
Veterans and patriotic groups plan a Memorial Day program at St Pauls Methodist church in Butte with invites to the Elks and Eagles. Albert Dickinney chaired the meeting at the courthouse with a general committee arranging speakers and a band. Civil War veterans will visit public schools starting Tuesday to teach patriotism and Memorial Day respect.
A former inmate from Deer Lodge prison, dressed in common suit, recounted being barred from life after release. Miller, who finished a term at Fears, told how a patrolman and state money shaped his search for work, and how Meeman redirected him to jail despite efforts to stay free.
Dr Charles E Cook, who has supplied the pulpit for six weeks, was last night called as regular pastor of the First Baptist Church of Juette. He previously led Bloomfield New Jersey church for 15 years and served 12 years as secretary for northwest missions. His headquarters were in Spokane when asked to fill the vacancy caused by Rev Walter A King retirement.
The Butte Aerie of the Eagles held a grand ball at Columbia Gardens to raise funds for Butte Grill team uniforms and expenses for a state convention in July. Attendees from Helena traveled to attend, and Helena plans a royal welcome for delegates. The show The Passing of the West will be staged in Helena during the Eagles convention in early July.
Joseph M. Shane a veteran of the Spanish American War and longtime Butte resident died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital of tuberculosis He was 45 and a former private in Company B First Montana Regiment served in the Philippine Islands He later joined Butte police and drove the patrol wagon He worked in mines most recently on the surface at the Colorado He was not married and will be buried Saturday in the Catholic cemetery by his comrades.
Henry Ordeman unable to wrestle Pat Connolly in Butte on May 26 due to eastern engagements. Freddie Beell of Duluth has been signed to meet Connolly, touted as a top draw. Connolly trains nightly at his Hamilton street gym, with the bout to be staged at the Broadway theater.
A local advertisement markets new patterns and colors in dresses and kids clothing. ITEMS include GINGSLAMS dress at 15 cents, KIDDIE KLOTH at 20 cents, SPORT STRIPES at 25 and 45 cents in pink blue and black shades, highlighting quality and latest stripes.
Ad listing women hosiery including Sisle top and foot silk hose in black and colors priced at 1.25 with four months guarantee. Also black silk seamless weave hose four pairs sale and odd lots in black white and colors. polyester blends and heavy cotton fibers available at 50 cents.
In Butte the Silver Bow Trades and Labor council and the Silver Bow club clashed over heating plant work. An older engineers union member was replaced by a younger non member paid the same, prompting union demands for the new worker to join and take on full duties. The dispute led to a near shutdown of club activity and delayed a New York Life agents banquet, with further moves awaited.
Daniel Grant of Dillon and Mrs. Sam Wallace are mentioned among Lewistown arrivals with Frank E. Hirsch of Helena visiting the Leggat. The Ladies Aid of First Baptist meets at 967 West Broadway this afternoon. John P. Kelly, missing since yesterday, was found alive near the Belmont mine. he marked his seventy eighth birthday Tuesday. An overturned candle caused a bed fire in his cabin. Early sheriff John E. Kelly is noted as a Helena figure. The Butte Rangers’ Sunday lineup for Anaconda includes George, Harper, Hinck, Tonkin, Lobb, Oliver, Higman, Nankarow, Brewer, Haywood, Bates, Sims, and Lyburn. depot time given as 12 80.
The Butte Arts and Crafts club women are invited to a 2 30 pm meeting at the Woman's club house this afternoon. Mrs J B Weirick prepared a strong program on universal Peace and refreshments will be served. The piece includes a comical stat about average meat consumption per year.
Despite cool weather the Tuesday night lake dance drew a strong attendance with lively music and a fine dance floor. Dances will continue every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday promising an upbeat social outlet for loners and locals alike. Also noted is a decline in diphtheria deaths over the last 15 years, now less than half of what they were in 1300.
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