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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1901
Page
8
A trimmed ad presents a range of portiere draperies with different widths and lengths. Prices progress from $2.50 to $10.00, highlighting multiple size options intended to refresh home interiors.
Best grade oilcloth offered in lines with square diamond scroll and geometric patterns in large and small designs. Widths 1 yard 1.5 yards and 2 yards. Fair quality price per square yard 25e. Better grade 35e per square yard. The best made at a higher price per square yard.
Linoleums are growing in favor for vestibules kitchens dining rooms stores and offices. They are noiseless sanitary and warm with fair quality at 50c per square yard better 60c and extra heavy grade prices. We have on hand several remnants of Tic grade linoleum at 50c per square yard.
The advertisement touts The Butte Steel Range as best low priced steel range with asbestos lining and heat protection features. It also highlights Victor refrigerator construction and a variety of furniture pieces and pricing, including a $12.35 chair and a $4.95 oak desk, offered by HIS STORE described as larger than ever before.
A splendid golden oak dining table measures 36 by 42 inches and extends to six feet. It offers extra strength and was a regular seven dollar value now priced at five dollars eighty five cents for the week.
A local store announces a Monday start for a Lace Curtain sale featuring numerous patterns and heavy reductions of 25 to 50 percent. The ad lists various widths and lengths with prices, highlighting Nottingham Irish Point Brussels Net and Muslin options, inviting shoppers to visit before buying.
In Butte Montana a clash over liquor licensing pits saloon keepers against city officials The argument centers on a drop in liquor license receipts after grocers who formerly sold liquor must now pay retail saloon licenses Only six grocers took out the new license creating a $5000 revenue shortfall the aldermen weigh raising licenses on saloon keepers to cover the deficit while considering the impact on the liquor trade
Alderman Congdon opposes immediate license increase while voting bloc passes the proposition two to one. He may submit a minority report and push the issue to the council. Dr. Frank arrives in Butte offering free eye exams and showcasing Europe-trained methods.
Clara Morris a confirmed morphine addict in the city jail pending vagrancy trial asks to be sent to the county poor farm. Authorities doubt the ploy will work as she has used the tactic before fleeing once placed on the farm. Her decline from former looks to drug wreck is described and her street begging continues.
City to strictly enforce the ordinance banning dumping of slops and refuse into storm sewers. The board of health and city engineers complain saloon keepers wash refuse into gutters and sewers, impairing drainage with cigar butts fruit peels and similar items. Police will issue due notices and arrest violators.
In Judge Clancy's court the motion for a change of venue in Andrew McDonald versus Washoe Copper Co was argued and the case transferred to Deer Lodge county for trial. Judge Clancy defended venue law but warned against a fox and goose chase and noted Governor Toole vetoed Senate Bill 87.
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