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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
4
Mixed views dominated New York trading as letters from stock houses show a cautious shift after the election. Market activity was weak with some advance in lower grade issues and a notable decline in copper prices, while bonds floated irregular notes and several major equities drifted.
Chicago opening trades show a light advance followed by broad weakness as wheat and corn slide on profit taking and a dry winter belt. Declines are mirrored in cattle with overall softer cash tones and hogs under pressure at western packing centers amid higher receipts. Napoleon Loved strove in the closing line.
A long list of mining and extractive industry names appears, mentioning Amalgamated Copper Arizona, United Copper, United States Mining, United States Oil, Victoria Winona Wolverine, and several others in a scattered, OCR-like passage. The text shifts to a fragment about The Gentlewoman and an anecdote describing English attitudes toward music and an emperor’s interaction with a cellist, ending with a note about Maestro Dupont and a concert incident.
Notice states a meeting on November sixth 1008 levied a half rent per share on Daniels Mining and Milling Co stock, payable to P Raden, with payment due December first. Delinquent assessments advertise sale January 24 1909. Also administrator notices for the estate of Samuel Grigg and the estate of S Amiconda, with claims due four months after first publication. Deer Lodge County Montana.
County commissioners met in special session in Deer Lodge on November 6 1908 with all members present. Minutes from October 1 were read and approved. Accounts totaled for Contingent Fund Road Fund and Bridge Fund with various salaries and road work listed. A warrant was ordered for right of way for a public highway across Dry Cottonwood gulch. Subsequent session on November 7 approved warrants for Deer Lodge Agricultural Fair and appointments to fill vacancies. Various bills for road and bridge work, materials, and services were approved and the board adjourned.
The report details bid and offer levels at 1 percent, with firm tendencies in short terms and varying rates for 6 days to 12 months. Sterling exchange remains steady with bankers bills quoted at 9 1/2 to 10 for day and demand, alongside mentions of government and railroad bonds, wool prices, and miscellaneous currencies and commodities.
A damaged OCR fragment shows an apparent classified notice about a card presentation and office contact. It mentions a standard office address in Indiana and a request to act promptly. The legible bits hint at a coatmaker reference and a local contact name, but content is garbled and incomplete.
Bright youths and adults urged to join eight week barber trade and electrical plumbing bricklaying plastering programs in Butte, with pay offers of up to 15 per week for graduates. Ads seek houseworkers, cooks, and aids with references, various addresses in Butte and San Francisco, promising quick training and steady wages amid job listings and union mentions.
A collage of want ads shows various job and service requests in Butte Montana. Listings include positions for a chef, ranch work, a detective, and carpentry, plus requests for hook sets, evenings work, and capital investors. Local businesses offer cleaning, dyeing, upholstery, and taxidermy services.
Rental column lists several four to five room houses for rent across Montana towns including Anaconda Butte and Helena style entries. Properties mention electric light sewerage and plaster or new condition with monthly prices. Addresses show W Park Helena 708 tana Butte Oak Spruce and Spruce.
Classified rental notices describe several units in Butte. Five room modern flats with granite address 624 W Granite inquire at Silver Bow block. Six room modern flat with hot water heat and steam heat options. Front offices for rent at 3 Main with steam heat. Apply Leys the Jeweler for details.
An array of loan and financial services advertised in Butte, including unsecured loans on personal names, low real estate loan rates, real estate security loans, furniture and personal property loans, and various offices such as Meltne & Solveson, 49 W. Park. The Bailey Co., 1 EB Granite St.. Andrews Wilson & Smith. and The Rombaure Co. Assayers and chemists also advertise services in Butte.
Classified ad fragment lists sale items including billiard tables and furniture. Mentions rent to own options, low prices, and a variety of secondhand goods. Indicates locations on Broadway and Sixth Avenue in Butte with contact numbers.
Fragmentary medical classified item notes eye ear nose and throat services at a private hospital in Butte. Mentions Mrs Walmer as midwife at 278 Main Street with sparse OCR data including Tol and Lapigs which appear garbled.
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