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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
7
Billings May 2 J Le Moore state immigration agent for the Northern says Montana will see its wheat crop exceed the 3912 record of 2 5 million bushels in the Billings trade area. He just toured the state reporting winter wheat in prime condition and more settlers are taking homestead land this season.
Past Grand Master A G Lovah of Billings spoke at the cornerstone ceremony for a new federally funded building at Second and Callender. A large crowd attended as students closed schools and local stores, with remarks praising the project and a tribute to Senator Thomas Carter. Local officials toured lines in the Coeur dAlene district, and a formal marriage occurred in Andersburg. A court verdict awarded $230 in a rental case, and a tuberculosis patient from Warm Springs was buried after an official transport. The Mayo Bros operation for Drs Blyth was announced in Rochester, Minnesota.
Glasgow May 20 Mr Rimninto a Mint proprietor was shot through the shoulder. The wound is serious but not likely to be fatal. Wounded man was taken to the hospital for care. An elder inquiry into the shooting follows as authorities investigate the incident. Wallingston May 26 George We Treese 1887 Park county resident died from apoplexy after years of service in Farragut post. He leaves three sons James Ira and Vert.
Billings notes the first term of the federal court to convene, with jurors drawn from Yellow Stone, Carbon and Sweet Grass counties. Custer, Dawson, Musselshell and Rosebud are listed as other district counties. The docket includes 10 criminal cases plus civil and general sessions, with pleas and demeanor hearings. Judge Bourquin has twice sent Marshal Lindsay to Billings to call and adjourn the term. A session is planned with several important cases to be heard.
May Hotena. Attorney General Kelly interprets the Thirteenth assembly law on public fund deposits by county banks. He states county commissioners must examine banks, may reject deposits if unsafe, and that the treasurer must pro rate funds among banks with equitable distribution. The act is effective immediately.
Helena May 20 A three month tally shows 5194 homestead filings in Montana. Commissioner J A Kennedy reports an average of 1184 monthly with desert land and forest entries included. If each of five family members averages $1000 in wealth, state wealth gains rise substantially. District counts include Miles City Great Falls Helena Lewistown and others.
Fragmentary OCR report notes land agents moving through the Mt Carmel area with described families and studios involved. No clear dates or outcomes are readable. Further readable details needed to identify persons or organizations.
Branch Agencies Classified advertisements for the Standard left at branch venues will be telephoned to the Standard office for prompt publication. Listings include Henry's pharmacy Granite and virbam streets Runaler Drug Co GOL West Park street Cleary's drug store 1017 Talbot avenue South Butte pharmacies South Butte ad Family drug store 19 South Main street Wilson's drug store 1660 Warvison avenue Rags 208 West Aluminum street Walkerville Drils Co 1 West Bally street Centravillas Conterville Dios Cla 938 Novtly Main street.
A fragmented listing describes staircased properties around Uarrizon and Mareleon avenues with prices near 1000 to 7700, plus a loan and realty firm offering monthly payments. Observed are mentions of cement walks, water, electrical work, brick renewals, and a broad citywide buyout theme, highlighting investment potential.
Amid fragmented OCR text the Butte classified section lists employment items such as male and female help wanted, housework, hospital training, and various labor roles. Mentions addresses in Butte and Wyoming employment notices, with references to a 1667 date fragment and scattered job phrases.
The State Board of Examiners invites bids for electric fixtures furnishings and related items for the state school building project at Helena Montana. Bids must be mailed in plain envelopes marked Bids for furnishings and addressed to the board secretary. The board reserves the right to reject any bids and to order additional or fewer quantities at bid prices.
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century classified ads page shows a mix of sale listings including real estate, livestock, machinery, and services. Readable entries reference Anaconda and nearby locales, with notes on rooms, poultry, furniture, tools, driving schools, and shop items offered for sale or rent.
Butte area ads list for sale used cars including a passenger sedan and a Ford, a soda fountain setup, plants, rugs and home goods. Also available are horses for cheap, J. E. Oppenheimer store space for rent, and numerous rooming and furnished rental options with prices and contact details. Loans on real estate offered, plus real estate listings and mining notices.
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