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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
13
Chicago markets on May 7 showed tentative activity with wheat and corn fluctuating as hogs supported provisions. May wheat dipped to around 1.45 and corn rose slightly, while oats and other grains varied. Prices quoted: May wheat near 1.45, July futures mixed, hogs firm lifting provisions, and cash grains showing modest shifts amid rain-related crop concerns.
Montana district court Deer Lodge county schedules hearing for probate of Josiah Merrett deceased will. Petition for letters of administration with will annexed filed, W D Hele named as proposed administrator. Hearing set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in the fourth floor courtroom. interested parties may appear and contest. Clerk MM L Addermott, deputy P J OBrien, attorney Charles Mattison.
The Montana game and fish commission invites bids by May 3 1815 at 6 pm for an addition to the Anaconda fish hatchery. Plans are available at the state hatchery in Anaconda. Bid must include a certified check equal to six percent of the bid amount and bids may be rejected at the commission’s discretion. Chairman MATHEWSON and Secretary J L DE HART announce from Helena, May 16 1815.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway will be held at the company's office in Anaconda Montana on Tuesday June 1 1915 at 8 p.m for the election of a board of directors and to transact any other business brought before the meeting. Halloran secretary.
Fragmentary market notes list beet steers cows tomess western steers and heifers with references to New York May sterling exchange firm time loans call money and rates. Cables 2 For Gemand 4280 and bar silver values appear amid irregular terms and unclear units.
Budapest reports Count Stephan Tisza delivered a fiery chamber speech, defending Austria-Hungary's stance against Italy. He urged unity with the monarchy and ally against Allied demands, promising to wage the war to the last breath and to force victory.
A chaotic collection of many ad lines from a 19th or early 20th century Butte listing page. It shows help wanted notices for housework and cooks, female domestic roles, boarding and lodging, and sales positions. Several entries request references and announce immediate hires with rates and locations in Butte and Anaconda.
Help wanted ads seek agents for Montana and Oregon nursery stock with no experience required, promising liberal commissions and steady earnings. Also a young man seeks work as a grocery clerk with references, addressed to Standard in Butte.
Classified rental notices indicate newly papered and painted three room houses for rent in Butte at 06 S, Math and 3 West Gold Street. Additional listings show a plastered room house for rent at 40 in Anaconda and a modern furnished room house for rent in Anaconda town.
A Bay Ocean area cottage with bay view near Hawkinson Bay Ocean Oregon is offered for monthly or seasonal rent. Also listed are a furnished room house at 908 W Fourth Anaconda Idaho, a furnished cabin on Hamilton Street Butte, and a nicely furnished two room house in Gil Colorado Butte.
For sale furniture and employment ad fragment from Butte Montana. Mentions Montana Emp Co and a Birch bedroom set, dining room set and Steinway. Includes contact number and location 21 N Main, Butte.
Classified lines listing local services in Butte including chiropractic adjustments and medical ads, cleaning services, furniture takings, umbrella repairs, excavating for lawns, mining notices, noodle parlors, and contact details for P. Holm and others. Includes addresses on East Broadway and Parke Street, phone numbers, and ad pitches.
Classified notes advertise several animals for sale including a young mare described as sound and suitable for driving, plus a gentle driving mare. Inquiries directed to 100 W Third St, Anaconda, and Copper City store in Butte. Other listings mention horses and mares with varying contact details and locations such as Maryland Ave Butte and Lost City Bergen.
Money to loan offers real estate secured loans at various rates. Notices mention Mrs Henry Wasle of Carolina calling at the Standard to receive two theater tickets. Firms include Slemons & Booth, Butte real estate lenders, and Wilson & Smith Co offering low rates with Owsley Block, 994 Owsley.
Falls May 27 A Turkish gunboat of the Aidin Reis type was sunk in the Sea of Marmora near Constantinople by a British submarine The loss follows the destruction of Turkish transports last week and has caused deep impression in Constantinople.
Standard subscribers may buy up to four spoons each month without clipping coupons. The offer allows readers with monthly subscription to obtain four spoons per paid month.
Journal of the American Medical Association notes many see fixed or floating spots in vision, described as cobweblike specks that fade with eye movement but return. They arise from residual cells in the front part of the eye and are not a permanent impairment, not photographable from the optic nerve. Des Moines, Iowa claims to be the cleanest city of its class in the U.S., per the national bureau of moral education president.
The ad lists multiple real estate offers including a two 3 room houses with a corner lot on East Eth street Anaconda a 5 room modern bungalow on Harvard avenue and a vacant lot near Florence avenue in Butte priced around 1.80 with contact at Land and Investment Co 19 West Granite Street Butte and a phone listing. Names of streets and towns are given with prospect pricing details.
Property offers 49 acres six miles from Boise Idaho in fruit and alfalfa. The ad notes a daily mail and telegraph presence, with a school nearby. Contact Address Box 12 Standard for details.
A flood of classified items lists land for a dollar a tract promising rich yields. Also numerous ads for ranches water rights ponies benches billiards office fixtures and plants with prices and contact notes across Butte and nearby Montana towns.
A brief note from West Broad about a commotion at a dress and beauty parlor district. Halse Dressing and associated services including manicure and chiropody are mentioned with names of local parlors and firms. The incident is described as a disturbance tied to grooming shops.
Advertises sale of all or part interest in an active teachers' agency and school supply business established six years, described as money maker for right party. Also seeks lodging house or property with several rooms near Main Street. Contacts in Anaconda for partnership and property inquiries.
A historic ad listing assay offices and chemists including Joodall Bros at 948 Main St Helena and Pout McCarthy Assayers in Graste and Butte. It mentions motor parts, second hand motors, and various prices, with references to firms like Merkel Motor and Biner's in Galena and Butter.
A garbled OCR ad dense with local businesses appears. It mentions dressmaking alterations W Parke Hutte phone 494K, Moray 23 E Park St, dyeing services, an estray cow, and various services in Butte and Anaconda. The piece reads like a classified page snippet with scattered phone numbers and shop names.
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