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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
7
An old advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as nature's relief from constipation. It urges immediate use, rejects pills and low-bran foods, and claims daily two tablespoon servings cleanse the system, with recipes on packages and availability at grocers, hotels, and clubs.
Louisville officials plan heavy security for the Kentucky Derby event featuring a 60 detective task force drawn from 30 major cities. Derby prospects train at Churchill Downs as the track shows imperfect conditions with contenders like Crown and Audley Farm stables seeking top times on the one and a quarter mile course. Louis Marshall and Prince K. lead a 2:11 pace, Vigil and W. J. Salmon’s entry clock 2:08 to 2:10, Payne Whitney runs 2:09 as Derby chatter intensifies.
Butte High began spring football practice with about nine players including two from last year’s squad reporting to coach Harry Dahlberg at Cinders grounds. The group focused on passing, kicking, and signal work as newcomers and returning students work to form the rudiments of the team. Practices will continue through the end of the school year.
Paris report from Bordeaux dates May 17 states France beat Denmark four matches to one in the Davis cup tied by Jean Lamazeutth Tegner 7 6 1 6 4 after a stubborn battle. Earlier Henri Cochet defeated Wurm 6 3 8 6 1 securing France’s advance and Denmark’s elimination.
In Salt Lake City Roy Leslie hit a line drive that struck San Francisco pitcher Pat Shea in the head. Shea was removed to the clubhouse and attended by physicians who later said the injury was not serious and only temporary.
In Leeds England May 17 Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen held British and American open titles. Hagen endured a tough morning against T Barber then beat him 6 up and 1 to play in the afternoon after trailing M. Bingham. Sarazen defeated Mark Seymour 4 up and 3 to play in the morning then faced George Gadd in the next round with a close match.
Indianapolis reports Capt Eddie V. Rickenbacker, World War I ace and former auto racer, will be the special starter for the 500 mile race on May 30. Twenty five cars are in daily prep and thirty three are expected to start. St Louis reports Frank Henry traded to Brooklyn for Fred Schlebner. Gene Bush, New Orleans businessman and sportsman, dies by self-inflicted gunshot at home.
Crowds explore the Montana street carnival as a red fox and circus unfold in Butte. Tonight and tomorrow mark the carnival’s closing with Market Week to end at midnight. The Bagdad band and Twin Cities ensemble perform across streets while jazz acts thrill crowds. The Bagdad temple Spring Ceremonial initiates novices with a luncheon, pavilion ceremonies, and a grand ball at the gardens for members and guests.
Quick Quaker Oats offers the fastest oats cooking in five minutes, matching regular Quaker Oats in quality and flavor. Flaked from queen grains, the quick style is cut before flaking, rolled thin, and partly cooked to reduce cooking time. Your grocer carries both styles labeled Quick.
Police Chief J. J. Murphy solved the query about the heavy automatic pistol provided to former Mayor Cocking. Acting on city council instructions, Murphy recovered the weapon and turned it over to Mayor Horgan, who laid it away for his successor.
Butte hosts a film evening to promote bringing the Modern Woodmen national convention to the city in 1925. The showing, at Knights of Pythias hall, highlights the last convention and aims to attract business leaders. The event notes about 25 000 attendees with over 6 000 delegates and potential daily spending near a quarter million dollars for the city.
Michael Thomas, 62, died yesterday after a brief illness. A native of Austria, he lived in Butte for 30 years and worked as a minor. He is survived by his wife and a son.
William N. Mallory Yale football captain-elect was tapped into Skull and Bones in a ceremony at Yale University. The outing names family connections including Frank and four daughters and notes Mallory’s social honor at the college.
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