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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
9
A vintage testimonial advertises Swift Specific as a blood purifier that cures rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It urges readers to use common sense and buy the vegetable remedy, claiming 50 years of cures and invites medical questions to the Atlanta office.
Detective Morrissey and Officer Henderson investigated suspicious sounds at Cotton's saloon on Thursday night leading to arrests for gambling as a dozen men, including Richard Webb and Jake Olds, were fined for city ordinance violations. Several others faced warnings or minor fines for disturbances and drunken conduct.
W T Reynolds of Reynolds and McDowell reports from Elk Basin in Southern Montana and nearby Wyoming, noting 2800 acres held by Elk Basin Oil Company and multiple leases. He describes drilling progress by Prudential and Kik Basin, a large oil tank, and pipeline links to Frannie, with wells yielding strong output and plans to ship in 20 days. He rates the district as a promising, largely independent oil field with great potential.
Judge Donlan placed three widows on the county relief list under the dependent child act. One mother had five children and the other two each had one.
Alice searches for Tommy on the farm and finds him with Jeanie by an apple tree in the orchard. She asks what he thinks is the prettiest thing on the farm and Tommy answers with a brief, uncertain remark dated 1916 and mentioning Wheeler Syn.
A federal court verdict awarded damages to a man who lost his son in a case involving the Great Northern and United States entities. The decision followed by jurors excusing themselves and a later vacating of the setting, with the court’s action aligning with the attorney’s statements about the case. The piece also notes Australia’s high per capita sugar consumption.
A vintage ad warns pimples and skin eruptions signal impure blood and alleges impurities spread through the body. It promotes Dr Morse's Sarsaparilla at $1 per bottle or $5 for six, available from Newbro Drug Company in Butte or by mail on receipt of payment.
An old advertisement proclaims stomach troubles including ulcers and jaundice can be cured. It touts a “Wonderful Remedy” promising relief from stomach ills, auto intoxication and appendicitis with one dose. Sold by all druggists.
Mary Benson, wife of John A. Benson, refiled an amended complaint in a divorce case noting a 1914 settlement that gave him control of property and $200 payments plus a $180 bank deposit. She alleges fraud, says she was sick and hungry when she signed, and seeks divorce, $75 monthly alimony, and $600 legal fees. She names no children and cites prior out of court action and coercion under threat of property loss.
The city of Butte faces a new damage suit from Gus Leese a tailor near the 4 ged building claiming dynamite explosions by a mob caused 925.40 in damages. Judge McClernan has only part of his jury panel seated with many jurors excused for cause and peremptory challenges exhausted.
Astrologers warn May 20 1916 is doubtful with risk of accidents and nervous illnesses driven by the war mood. The forecast notes unusual hospital crowding, large bequests, a millionaire death next month, and dangers from explosions cuts and burns. It mentions romance challenges, political shifts for women, church troubles, and a year of anxiety for some birth dates. A motor mishap near Boucer Springs yields a reward for return of a Fisk casing.
Justice Doran presided as Frank Tompson faced a preliminary hearing on yesterday’s charges of attempting to rob a hotel cow and calf incident. The case lists James Boznik and Jo as co-defendants with $15 fines each for related charges. Dan Lynch to be tried next day on failure to provide.
Justice McBride officiated at two weddings yesterday. The first united John Anderson and a bride accompanied by Mrs. J. WH Kene attended. Kene will reside in Butte. In other news a syndicate announced a manganese mine discovery in Panama following recent deposits findings.
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