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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
6
The Butte Women's council leads a spring drive against the housefly with support from physicians and health officials. Notices urge housewives to follow safety first rules, keep flies away from food, and use poison traps swatters and cleanliness to curb the pest and reduce disease. The effort stresses sanitary conditions lower infantile dysentery and typhoid risk.
Postmaster informs Montana postmasters of the March 3 act prohibiting liquor advertisements in mails. Effective July 1, the act bars any publication advertising intoxicants to any state where it is unlawful to advertise. Montana becomes subject on December 31, 1918, but the ruling also affects Montana publishers whose editions reach other states. Future department rulings are promised to settle technical questions.
A Helena conference unites Catholics Jews and Protestants to form a state war work council aiding the National Y M C A war work. Funds will back social religious and physical needs of soldiers from camps to Europe, with Montana aiming to raise $20,000 and establish county committees and association buildings across the state.
The Butte Eagles annual memorial gathered hundreds of fraternity members despite stormy weather. Andrew McConnell of Helena spoke, praising the order’s principles and honoring members who died, with Miss Gladys Calloway and Mrs. W. J. Medlin among musicians. The oration reflected on mortality, immortality, and the legacy left by departed brothers.
Butte Sunday schools and about 150000 Sunday schools nationwide with 18 million members were asked to observe July 1 as patriotic Sunday. The International Sunday School Association solicits offerings for the American Red Cross or other war relief agencies. The call also urges support for the army and Young Men's Christian Association to promote enlistment and Red Cross enrollment.
A G Liebmann of Butte declares no connection with Vignoles Rail Chair Co after resigning as director over a year ago and severing ties on February 26. He will act as trustee in trust under the patent assignment until further notice. Dated May 16 1917.
In a candid chat, Madge admits a shivery nature and reveals she wears summer furs. She showcases a scarf of kolinsky and ermine for her afternoon frilly dresses and her winter georgette crepe gowns.
Twenty men work on excavation and foundations for two unit Deaconess hospital in Butte site at Wilson Park. A seven day campaign will raise $100000 with opening dinner at the Pallas and speeches by hospital experts.
Sunday morning at St Lawrence church high mass celebrated for Pentecost with feast day rites. Evening prayers this week include rosary litany of the Blessed Virgin and benediction. High mass on Sunday morning will be celebrated for the deceased and for parish members. Friday morning mass will honor David Walker who died six months ago.
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