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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
5
A Utah Consolidated contract with Garfield Smelting Co covers six ores for ten years. President A H Broughton leads the effort to reopen smelting after court-ordered closure. The note outlines past disputes, option extensions, and the aim to secure favorable terms while preserving production.
A proposed contract with W D Thornton of Hutte would create a ten year smelting arrangement beginning April 1910. The deal includes erecting a Tooele county plant and processing up to one ton daily from Utah Consolidated mines, with transportation costs capped and stock options discussed. Plans call for a new railroad spur to connect the Garfield area to Pine Canyon and a board of directors with Mathewson as president.
Citizens of Anaconda heard the band play in uniform last evening as it paraded door to door. Pope was honored and thanked, while the band marched to a new section of the city to perform under lights. The gathering crowds sought to understand the tribute, and the Anaconda Band under Leader Hicks was praised as a lasting presence.
Advertises Pui med Taudies house slippers with two tone finishes and refined trims. Slippers priced from modest levels, highlighting comfort and casual wear for indoor use. Local shop promotes fashion and practicality with limited stock across selected trims.
County Attorney cites two informations in district court. W Jefferson, a colored man, accused of stealing $100 in clothes from a cabin, later caught in Dillon trying to dispose of the goods and brought to Anaconda to face grand larceny charges. Norvid Sinkins faces burglary in the night after looting a clothing company store, most of which was recovered.
At First Presbyterian Church a children’s program is set for Wednesday evening November 25. The Little Light Hearers will perform with music scripture reading and prayer. Mother Goone exercises and a music segment titled Shine will be presented by the girls. The pastor will give an address and the services are described as very interesting with free admission and a cordial invitation to all.
After a defeat by Columbia, Anaconda’s tennis and football squads show effort in late play. Changes to lineup are planned with emphasis on speed and defensive improvements. A Festival of Song program is announced for November 28, with advance subscriptions available at local offices.
A dated and unclear advertisement touts a claimed home remedy for rheumatism promising relief to many sufferers. It references a tonic solution and mentions men and women seeking improvement, though specifics and ingredients remain obscured by damaged text.
A mixed notice from The Margaret Theater highlights the new play The Gent Divide by Molnar with praise from Dorothy Dix and press, noting its appearance in major cities and upcoming performances. It also mentions a Boston-origin play From Boston by George M. Cohan and an array of related theatrical items, with additional theatre and local services advertised such as evening concerts, theatrical costumes, and holiday photography appointments.
Missoula on November 2 saw a broad spread in bids to construct the proposed Higging avenue bridge over the Missoula river. Bids, prepared by Waddell & Martington of Kansas City, ranged from low to high with several top bidders including the River Ridge company of Spokane and the Oliver Bridge company of Spokane. John Lo Harring, listed as overseeing the plan, attended the bid opening and may supervise the project if accepted by the commissioners.
A chaotic page lists turkey giveaways at East Park and the Oxford Hall, barbershop ads, club notices, and a funeral announcement for Mrs Jorge. It also mentions the Fraternal Brotherhood of Montana meeting, a Royal Neighbors event, and various sales and job notices amid scattered partial local jottings.
An old home remedy touts “unre mid extract” Buchu Compound with Sarsaparilla and other herbs to cleanse kidneys and lungs, claim relief from urinary pains, rheumatism, diabetes dropsy and heart troubles. Directions prescribe two ounces and a teaspoonful before meals plus water, with night dose and frequent use urged by local druggists.
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