This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1915
Page
9
A promotional sale listing Hart Schaffner Marx and other brands with prices from 1.50 to 7.50 and multiple garments and accessories. The ad promises dealer guarantees from manufacturers and Wein's as the best men’s store in Montana, inviting shoppers to buy with confidence.
A Butte Italian leader says about 2,000 Italians in Montana are eligible for military duty and 6,000 statewide, with 2,500 in Butte. Many plan to remain in the United States, pursue citizenship, and respond to future calls for arms if needed. A Christoforo Colombo society meeting will discuss Wilson's note to Germany and support for the country.
Fred Furman praises Butte over California highlighting roses and poppies in the state, while his wife spent a month touring the Golden State for their honeymoon. Back home the Parent Teacher circle plans kinder garten support and promotion within Butte public Schools, naming a committee to push the idea. Officers for the next year are President Mrs. C. J. Stone, Vice President Mrs. W. L. Renick, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. E. E. Dickerson.
A 1915 McClure News horoscope warns of a highly adverse planetary show affecting Mars Neptune and Venus. It cautions impulsive behavior, social discord, financial depression especially in the West, and potential naval and royal disappointments next month. Farmers may profit yet face crop risks and youth anxieties loom amid warning signs for the Prince of Wales.
The Ansonia theater will feature The Plunderer with William Farnum in a near future presentation. The week also lists a Sunday one day bill including Adamede two reel Vitagraph The Professor's Pain and Sophie Finds a Hero. Fox releases Princess Romanoff are referenced in correspondence from William Fox to manager E.R. Reditch.
Dramatic photoplay at the Ansonia Theater stars Julius Steer Nil and presents life lessons on honoring parents. The plot follows a girl who defies her father, leads to tragedy, secrecy, and eventual truth as the story travels from Rio to New York with a canonic cast.
Elinor Glynn's Three Weeks at the Empire theater drew a capacity audience as five reels depicted a romantic tale set in a European kingdom with realistic scenes. The production promises a dramatic queenly sacrifice while Charles Chaplin appears in a one reel comedy tonight.
After a one week closure for inventory, the Butte public library will reopen tomorrow. City Librarian Davies and staff have not completed all tasks but will minimize interference with patron services while finishing remaining work. Fewer books are missing than feared, with losses under hundreds.
An advertorial describes GETS IT as a rapid corn cure that removes corns and calluses without bandages or knives. It claims two drops over two seconds dissolve corns, reduces pain, and prevents blood poisoning from corn trimming. Sold by druggists for 60 cents a bottle, distributed by E. Lawrence Co.
In a busy divorce hearing Judge McClernan eyed ongoing wife husband disputes. Anna Simon seeks alimony as Pat Simon’s wife of a few months, with witnesses including Joseph McCaffery and Jay Tyler. She describes marriage on Washington’s birthday, a restraining order, and concerns over the Adelaide rooming house finances and her income from a West Silver Street property. Her ill son and debts are noted, with claims of partnership and money given without such understanding.
In Judge McClernan's court, a wife contends with high expenses and debt tied to a farm plan and city property. Witness Simon, a long time miner, describes his limited funds and lack of assets, while previous husband Abramowitz and other spouses face alimony and divorce motions. Judge orders ongoing support and attorney fees, with several contempt findings and new alimony decisions noted.
A divorce suit resulted in alimony of $130 monthly from the husband. He paid for several months until the couple reconciled their differences.
Hundreds of Knights of Columbus from across Montana will gather in Butte next Sunday. Nine candidates will be initiated into the mysteries of the order with an elaborate program directed by J.T. Shea. Vespers are set for St Patrick's church at 4, with initiations at Elks' hall at 1 30 and a third degree ceremony at 8 30 followed by a banquet.
The Eagles of Buttenerie announce a banquet tonight at 9 in Eagles Hall to honor musicians singers and cast members of the recently presented minstrels show. The event will feature informal fellowship and entertainment as a gesture of appreciation for all who assisted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.