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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1916
Page
11
L. L. Thede of the British-American Assurance Company of Toronto arrives in Butte for his maiden trip. He tours with W J Thomas, theagent for the British-American. Thede discovers Butte differs from sensational space age tales once told.
The city of Butte paid off 400000 dollars of 4 percent bonds issued January 1 1906 to refund city indebtedness and retire warrants. The retirement used 278000 dollars transferred in New York and 122000 held by the state, with the remainder from the sinking fund. New 6 percent bonds will be sold to Baeleton Co of Spokane to provide funds, with further withdrawals to retire warrants held by bankers and mercantile houses, totaling 680000 dollars in warrants redeemed and 680000 dollars of 5 percent bonds issued in their place.
The Grimes King Clothing Co opens at 65 West Park Street Butte presenting a modern shop with skylights electric lighting and new equipment. Partners Dwight Grimes James King and Phil King with staff Sid Mattingly Jack Trolfe and Charlie Driscoll promise quality Bran ddee Kincaid Star shirts interwoven hosiery Glastonbury underwear and popular men’s wear brands with guaranteed satisfaction and inviting invitation to men and women to visit.
John McManus sues for $1,000 claiming personal injuries while employed hoisting barrels of oil. On May 22, 1913, a barrel jammed and the rope was not slackened, tearing part of his right thumb in the pulley during retrieval. Meanwhile, neighbors send thanks for sympathy, flowers, and support after the death of a mother. funeral for Frank Jackson set for Sunday at White's Funeral Chapel with Rev Alderson.
Butte prepares five days of carnival and revelry for the state Elks convention and Independence Day. The event features The Passing of the West rodeo, aerial displays by De Lloyd Thompson, pyrotechnics, diving horses, rope and bronco acts, and prizes exceeding 100000 dollars. Notables include Fanny Sperry-Steele and Yivelde Mulhall, with performances daily and races nationwide. Rail and local committees push plans as Missoula to Spokane mail service is adjusted.
A France company official cites 100000 deaths from disease and kidney troubles in the past year. He notes 60 percent could have been avoided with proper precautions. Advertisements promote Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as aiding kidney function and elimination of poisons, claiming decades of trusted use and offering $1 bottles and a free sample by mail.
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