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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
15
A brief note indicates that resolutions on the war are prepared by the Russian army. The fragment references dates and internal use cases, with unclear surrounding context and no additional named entities or locations.
Washington May 20 perfecting of the second administration food bill will begin in the house agricultural committee tomorrow with a view to passage in the house by mid June if possible. The senate debates the first bill already passed by the house which provides for a food survey and activities to stimulate production and conserve foodstuffs. The house committee has closed hearings and will begin considering the new bill section by section. Urged by the president secretary houston and herbert c hoover the bill sets up a complete machinery for full control of food supply and distribution to prevent hoarding speculation and monopoly and authorize standardization and regulation of food products including production of beer and whiskey under the president's discretion.
Washington report says Vermont slate roof manufacturers told the interstate commerce commission they would be virtually driven out of business by a 15 percent freight rate rise. Representatives from lumber, fruit, fertilizer, brick, light and power industries joined in protests, warning curtailment or failure if approved. Tomorrow state railway commissions from South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin will present protests.
The New York Woman's League for Animals reports a blind shoe lacer's dog with a wooden leg. The mild animal guides his master through streets, avoiding play with others until a bulldog attacked his leg, causing a bad wound and leaving the outcome unspecified.
Classified notes show job ads from Rialto Theater and Montana Employment Co in Butte seeking a janitor and reliable workers. Female and general employment offices advertise ready help with references, short notice, and contact details, reflecting local hiring services. A veterinary tale recounts a dog receiving a wooden leg after a leg injury, restoring its function with help from a local establishment.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Abram J. Elkus, former American ambassador to Turkey, detained by illness after relations were severed, will depart via Vienna for Switzerland with Mrs. Elkus and 26 embassy staff. He plans to remain in Switzerland before returning to the United States.
Two German sailors Fred Witzenberger and Carl Radke, taken from the steamer Baja California at Port Townsend, were jailed in Seattle on charges of attempting to wreck vessel machinery. They face no bail during investigation and likely internment for the war’s duration. The ship had bore nitrates from South America to Puget Sound.
A fragment recalling Marie Antoinette's execution quotes her final words and the guillotine scene. It notes she tripped on the executioner's foot and apologized before her execution ended with her head in the basket. The anecdote reflects on the famed courtly elegance amid tragedy.
Classified ads from The Standard list rentals in Anaconda and Butte. Notable entries include a new modern four room house at 1304 E. Firth in Anaconda, a brick three room unit at 307 W Commercial Anaconda, a one room furnished flat near W Granite Butte, and a five room modern flat with yard on the west side. Also services include stove repairing and hat cleaning.
Multiple classified items from The Standard list pianos for sale with prices and contact numbers in Butte, a board and room request in a private family setting, and a note about a housekeeping torment. The entries mention locations Butte and Anaconda and provide prices and phone numbers for inquiries.
Classified notice seeks a near Park Street south location for a 2 room unfurnished house or apartment at a reasonable rent. Respond with Box 23 Standard Butte. Also wants a large cool dark basement with water for a greenhouse. Address 16 Standard Butte.
Darsh Greenfield Co. advertises CHIX and BABY CHIX in white and black varieties including Minorca and Ancona. Turkey eggs for hatching 25 cents each while supply lasts. Located at 1250 Harloon, Butte. Phone line listed.
Multiple firms in Butte advertise money to loan on real estate and stocks with low interest, plus realty and chattel services. Also notices list lost items, a found auto license, and a small round teather purse found, with owners urged to claim. Various locations include 83 and 24 Owsley block, 97-99 Owsley block, 106 West Bailey, and 21 N. Main.
Repair service by Stownfield Cag ty Co offering sewing machine repair for 1 with expert staff. Located at 64 W Park St Butte and Park Ave Anaconda with contact 208 a Tearea. Also advertises jewelry sale and exchange fixtures with a note about sacrificing a $2,000 jewelry item. Care 425 8 Mala hy Butte.
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