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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1918
Page
5
An advertisement urges morning internal cleansing by drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims this wash clears the bowels of daily toxins, preventing headaches, biliousness, constipation, foul breath, and rheumatic stiffness, and keeps the alimentary canal clean. The message reports dramatic health benefits and endorses the routine as worth the time.
Mackie a noted New Yorkress and grandmother claims a wartime hair remedy can instantly darken or lighten hair using a home mix from Orlex hydrus. Dissolve the small box in water, comb through, with directions in each box. The ad promises no rub off grease and a younger look with no additives.
A Pinehurst Washington reader describes a yearlong scalp eruption with water filled pimples spreading, causing hair loss and disfigurement. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for several weeks the boy recovered, prompting the testimonial from Annie Danielson dated June 30 1917.
City to observe Memorial Day with a monster parade featuring nearly 60 patriotic organizations. Grand Army and United Spanish War Veterans representatives will attend, with J. B. Hrinson as lead speaker and Peter Breen introducing him. Ceremonies start at 9:39 AM after church services, with graveyard observances at Grave Methodist church next Sunday led by Rev. J St Mitchell.
Mrs Georgia McPherson president and Mrs Georgia Thompson secretary returned Friday from an inspection tour of circles. They visited Hamilton Alberton and Missoula and praised the patriotic work of the society members across the state.
At a joint meeting in Knights of Pythias hall the Fraternal Brotherhood society hosted a reception and dance with Mrs Dreitis, supreme past president, on a Northwest tour delivering a patriotic address about members aiding the war effort. The drill team acted as hostesses while the banquet followed. Brunswick phonographs advertised in the town listings.
Chicago May 18. A man from Ohio walked into a police station with wrists cuffed, claiming he left a key in his raincoat causing a prisoner to escape. He explained the prisoner and guards. Also noted are funeral plans for Capt Antonio Sylvio Resnati killed testing a Caproni bi-plane at Mineola aviation field and arrangements by Tozzi for Italian burial.
A May 18 report from Norfolk Nebraska describes a high wind and rain event causing destruction and fatalities at Aberdeen and nearby areas. Violent weather damaged several buildings, with reports of heavy rainfall and hail in parts of the region. No further details on total casualties were available tonight. The notice ends with an unrelated local advertisement about sewing machines from Brownfield Canty.
Patrick Carney president of the State Fair association announced Horace Ensign of Salt Lake will become Montana’s state fair secretary, taking the post on May 29 after 14 years as Utah fair manager. Carney praised Ensign’s experience and said preparations are under way for a very successful fair. He also spoke of ideal Madison county weather and a promising crop outlook for the state.
War reduces enrollments at the Montana State School of Mines to four students this year, with diplomas to be awarded to four graduates including David Longhren Willard Thrasher William Peterty and Samuel Axel Selkon. No graduation exercises or trip will be held or staged this year due to low attendance.
Special Dispatch reports from Billings on May 19 that the jury returned a verdict of first degree murder against George Riggs in a case where he killed his wife by firing a blaze that consumed her clothing as she slept.
Washington May 18 New zinc prices fixed for three months by the war industries board were submitted to President Wilson for approval after a conference. The report notes the board’s action impacts metal pricing in wartime, with copper prices among changes under consideration.
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