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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
2
County Sheriff aims to enforce closing time by drawing twelve local men from North Main Street area to jury duty. Six will be chosen to hear cases against saloon keepers for violations after midnight, with jail terms possible alongside fines.
Linnea lodge of the Order of Vasa plans initiation ceremonies in Scandia hall on May 26 for a large class of candidates. New paraphernalia will be unveiled by the degree staff. Mrs Ackerman and Miss Louise Larson hostesses for the meeting.
Attorney A. M. Devall of San Francisco seeks a Mrs Roberts sister to Richard Williams of Tulare county California. Williams died recently leaving an estate around $50 000. She was last known in Butte about fourteen years ago with a miner husband now likely aged around sixty. If Mrs Roberts is dead her children would inherit. California law grants property to the state if no claim appears in seven years.
An advertisement describes tired women with nervousness headaches and sleeplessness as overworked during the social season. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic that nourishes blood to relieve neurasthenia anemia and related symptoms. The copy notes pills can be mailed free booklets and lists Schenectady New York as the address for the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
The town notices list real estate transfers including Tidewater Investment to Minnie McCormick and Nora Powers to Anaconda Copper Mining Company among numerous parcels and mineral rights. A humorous Buckinghamshire tale closes the page, while library catalog lines and local governance references appear amid historical text.
A note on library improvements and an appeal to patrons amid a busy political year. The piece highlights new shelves on constitutional and international law, lists key works and authors, and emphasizes the library's role in educating readers about democracy, law, and governance. It mentions Frederick Trevor Hill and Alexander Johnston among others, with a long catalog of titles and editors to guide study.
The article chronicles Cutbank Brown once a prominent Butte figure who bankrolled his fortune on border schemes and quick trades. After a flashy heyday he lost wealth, became nearly broke, wandered from Butte to Canada then France, working odd jobs and living lean as earlier patrons and schemes failed.
Faculty members at the University of Chicago and their wives have adopted over 80 war babies through a plan that keeps the children in Paris while foster parents hold the papers and pay the bills. The arrangement, described as a foster program, places the children abroad but ties them to American sponsors and official paperwork.
Butte will spend more on Independence Day fireworks as Eastern manufacturers warn of higher costs. They cite war in Europe and rising saltpeter and potash prices forcing increased quotes for Roman candles and other displays. Importers expect scarce Chinese goods and higher freight, with next year likely even pricier. Patriotism and strong business climate may boost demand for fireworks this year.
The article recalls Harry Tate testing a group of small boys with a poser. He asked what time it is when the clock strikes 13. A boy replied that time was taken to the watchmaker for repair.
In a fragmentary exchange a mother urges constant practice and attentiveness. Johnson replies as a son's curiosity is raised. The conversation hints at lessons on discipline and a stubborn father figure who could not keep his eye on the same task.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets have long been promoted for gentle cleansing of bowels and liver to curb bad breath. The product is described as purely a vegetable compound with olive color and is sold by Olive Saver Company in Columbus Ohio.
An old advertisement extols Zemo salves and ointments for eczema itching and skin troubles. It claims quick relief, healing of sores burns and rashes, with doses priced at 25 cents or one dollar for larger sizes. The copy emphasizes dependability and value from a druggist.
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