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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
13
Chicago markets show wheat futures for May and July rising with gains in cash oats and corn. Prices recall mixed futures amid unsettled demand while receipts climb, with May wheat at 1.52 and July near 1.25. Cattle and hog prices move cautious as receipts total 400 head.
The district court of Montana in the matter of Earl M Collins, bankrupt No 816 in bankruptcy, gives notice that on May 1915 Collins was adjudicated bankrupt. A creditors meeting is set for June 1 1915 at 1 30 pm at the referee’s offices in Butte Montana where creditors must appear, prove claims and examine the trustee. The notice also mentions license and fish commission matters in Helena and Anaconda with deadlines May 5 1915 and May 16 1915 for related filings.
London May 2 Anton Kuepferle a man who claimed American citizenship and had been on trial for passing military information to the Germans was found hanged in a Brixton prison cell. He left a note asserting a fair trial but saying he could not bear the strain and chose death. He stated he was a soldier and that his actions were for his country, requesting his estate go to his uncle in Rastatt, and added he was not dying as a spy.
London reports in the house of commons that the British government contract with J P Morgan & Co does not bar possible business with other U S firms. Financial secretary Harold Baker stated that circumstances could justify sourcing from different American companies if suited. Sir Richard A Cooper questioned whether firms in America that refused Morgans could still supply munitions.
London May 20 Sir George Farrar a wealthy South African mining man has been killed in a railroad accident in German Southwest Africa He served as assistant quartermaster with the Union of South Africa forces under General Botha which invaded the German possessions.
Hearing of evidence begins in the Theodore Armatrons murder trial in Georgetown Texas. Armatrons faces charges for the 1892 murder of Sheriff John T Olive in Bell County. About 190 witnesses have been summoned, including Governor James E Ferguson and Secretary of State George G McKay.
Wanted a competent girl for general housework in a small family on West Broadway. Must be able to serve full parlor duties with references. Apply to X. W. at Stand. Also request for a competent girl for rigging housework in Gallien, West Park, Butte with name JA Canty.
Classified notices from Butte list WANTED AGENTS with no experience for Oregon nursery, WANTED HOUSEWORK, WANTED TO BUY used furniture, FURNISHED ROOMS and houses for rent with amenities, UNFURNISHED ROOMS, and modern apartments. Also public notices urge Say You Saw It in the Standard.
A fragment announces land for sale claiming one dollar's worth of land yields more vegetables than a person can consume yearly. It advertises Sacre tract at $10 monthly, with fixed expenses like meat rent. Describes level land near city limits and a tract suitable for a family to live on. Offers free information from Butte.
FOR RENT-FROOM PLASTERED: house. Apply 4 Locust st., Anaconda, of '$1 and up, rooms papered, 4 per room. Phone 80X, Butte 30 National Ite FOR SALE SECTION OF FINE LAND in Helena valley: six miles from city, fl under irrigation, price and terms rex ionalite: this is attractive for Investment fr speculaton. Helena Farme company, room 8, Kohre aM Haute: the good." Address the own treat Falla, Mont. FOR SALE-FIRST-CLASS-BENCH Yand with good water rights, 15, ver acte, Sullivan & Peterson, Anaconda.
FOR RENT A FURNISHED BUNGALOW on Flathead lake will accommodate a family of eight with a large living room lace piano screened porch Address H S Cannon for further particulars Mont FOR SALE OR TRADE SEVEN LOTS rear Harrison Cobban cheap cash or trade for automobile Gall phone 28 store frontage North Half Evans Opera House building and store beneath Anaconda price rights part cash part time if desired Address P O BOX 120 Missou FOR SALE ROOM MODERN BUILDING alow due to sickness will sell at a sacrifice Inquire Ben Moyle Brophy Grocery Co FOR SALES AND ROOM BUNG low 9 W Sixth Anaconda
Classified sale notice from The Standard listing young mark sound traveler for use as auction horse or family horse with harness and buggy, aged cattle two years and up with calves, two thoroughbred stud included, price and terms negotiable. Inquiries at 1138 Maryland Ave. Butte.
SLEMONS & BOOTH NEGOTIATE To loan money on real estate security at one percent. plus offers on furniture stocks salaries and other personal property. Lenders include Goodwin Investment, McRae & Solveson, Wilson & Smith, and others at 97-08 Owsley block and 108 W Granite.
A fragmented text advertises sale and rental items from the Standard. It mentions second hand Underwood typewriters at the Palace of Liberal Arts exhibit in San Francisco, plus furniture, billiard tables, sewing machines, and office fixtures in Butte Montana. It includes phrases like You Saw Tein the Standard and various classified notices. The tone is terse commercial, with multiple vendors and contact requests.
Oldest and best paying notice in the city offers a lodging house or hotel investment. Sale options include three rooms and cab service with terms, asking price around 30 cash or balance on delivery. Also seeks a partner with capital to invest in a good hotel operation in Anaconda.
A terse Help Wanted notice seeks a white wife for a ten year old understood as a poor working girl with cod character. Readers directed to send responses to C. care Standard Anaconda.
A BSF pocketbook containing valuable papers was found near Pugh's coal office. A liberal reward is offered for return of the items and papers to the finder or rightful owner.
A fragmented directory list shows various trades and offices in Butte and Helena including dye works, motor cycles, assayers, chemists, chiropractors, and related services. Names include Starrens de Parisian, Galena, McCallum, Travis, Goodall Bros, Bow of Goodall, Thomas Buggy, and And For chiropractic adjustments. Contact details reference addresses in Butte and Helena.
Mrs Nelle Carlisle at corner Cobban and Roberta streets advertises dressmaking help. Call S201X for details.
A garbled mix of ads and notices lists manicure chiropody parlors, furniture store, second hand furs, umbrella repairs, excavating and house moving, Pekin Noodle Parlor, stove repair, chimney cleaning, and a 7 passenger automobile for sale. Also mentions contacting Standard Office in Butte and listing various phone numbers and addresses in the Mittens area.
Turkish Bath Parlors on Broadway offer separate apartments for ladies and gentlemen with electric cabinet options for Turkish vapor plain and shower baths. Wise & Hosp are proprietors and provide contact by phone.
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