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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates and multiple office locations and agents across cities including Butte Missoula Seattle Portland Spokane and more. It also notes addresses for main and branch offices and directs general correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
The essay notes sensational Paris murder rumor and looming scandals among high figures. It reports French fashion crises with new clinging skirts troubling dancing masters, resolved by decreeing shorter steps for waltzes and polkas. France is seen as saved and hopeful for the long term.
Dr J N McCormack, organizer of the American Medical Association, urged states to heed physicians in fighting pestilence. He warned that tuberculosis killed seven hundred fifty thousand Americans in four years and that many more remain ill, calling for preventive health laws beyond livestock and plant welfare.
The piece argues Montana remains a doubtful state after the latest returns. It notes a history of shifting party control from governor to legislature and highlights Taft’s lead, Roosevelt’s past margins, and Democratic gains in the lower house, with Bryan shown as comparatively weak in Montana.
A collection of statements extols agricultural funding for disease control while lamenting medical neglect and urging government leadership against tuberculosis. The fragment weaves in satirical references to Taft Carrie Nation Platt Root San Francisco and a murder verdict, ending with a holiday note about turkeys and gifts.
A column notes public figures and factions facing partisan and social tensions. It mentions the Lamphere jury, Montana weather anxieties, and political maneuvers around inaugural balls, congressional stature, and war talk in the Balkans. Pennsylvanian victory spurs Cornell to a rival yell.
A feature on city day nurseries shows 48 in Manhattan and 6 in Greater New York, funded by private philanthropy. Nurseries care for 20 to several hundred children daily, teaching cleanliness, health, and work skills, with positive effects on mothers and immigrant communities.
Lewistown reports John D. Waite and Waite Elliot Peck Co consignments to Boston sold. Medium wool graded 22 1/2 cents, fine staple and half blood 22 cents, back wool 15 cents, averaging about 21 4/100 cents. Fred Putnam predicts a strong season for wool growers next year.
R. J. Covert named cashier of the new Billings bank succeeding the Fergus County Bank manager who will stay until early next year due to Billings building readiness. Covert to assume duties after relocation.
Senator Ful ton traveled to Hot Springs to press President-elect Taft to intervene in the Oregon senatorial race. Oregon Republicans oppose electing a Democrat, fearing a shift in the senate’s balance, and press for a Republican chosen by the legislature despite Governor Chamberlain's primary victory.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey on November 28 troops remained at the scene of clay mining and working strikes in Keashey village despite a quiet day. Wounded men were reported out of danger. Local church leaders urged a wage increase from 1.35 to 1.50 while officials said current conditions do not warrant an raise.
Hennessy offers high grade tailor-made men’s suits normally priced at 25 to 35 dollars for 19 dollars each this Saturday. The display promises unusually low prices on 27.50 30 and 35 dollar suits.
Dean Howard of the musical college at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa died early today after a brief illness. His death announced this morning by the university office. He was a noted figure in the Drake music program and taught for many years.
Fashion ad notes beautiful patterns for arch coat shirts priced at $1.5. Located at Hub, 73 W. Park. Claims “A square deal.”
Reports from experimental sugar beet shipments along the Oregon Short Line from Melrose to Lima show beets grown in Beaverhead valley and southern Montana carrying a higher sugar percentage than those from Idaho or Utah. If factory returns support this, large scale development and subdivision of Beaverhead ranches for beet cultivation may occur with a Dillon factory planned.
Bozeman November 25 Mrs Hilliard grandmother of Mrs Milt White and Mrs Jennie Greenwood died at the home of the former north of Bozeman shortly before midnight She was about 75 years old and had lived with her grandchildren for three years.
The Standard offers color picture cards about Yankee Doodle sulkies. Series include Fireman Ned, Coachman Dandy, Rosebud Lee, and Sulky Dan.
At a miners union meeting in Red Lodge a $9 per member levy is set to create a relief fund for widows and relatives of miners who died in last Friday’s mine fire. About 11 eligible workers will boost the fund toward roughly $10,000 as a district petition is planned to attract more donations. Meanwhile remaining worksites will run double shifts to keep output and restore pre disaster capacity.
Fort Benton notes report John F Sullivan sold his 15 mile up the Missouri ranch to Ed Reichelt for 4000 dollars and will move with his wife to Spokane. Jesse F E Ross sues W L McClelland Carrie B McClelland Thomas McClelland and Imperial Elevator for 9650 dollars plus interest and fees, seeking foreclosure of mortgages on Chinook real estate and horses tied to the Ross livery sale in 1907. A song recital at Baker opera house by Madeline Skelly of Great Falls is praised as Fort Benton’s best such entertainment in years, with Eleanor Tracy and Cecile Reame assisting.
On the Adriatic from Europe arrives Mrs. Copley Thaw formerly Miss Thaw of Pittsburg. She married the Earl of Yarmouth but the marriage was annulled in England in February. She dropped her title and adopted the name Mrs. Copley Thaw.
Lewistown reports the arrival of T. T. Taylor, after nine years as superintendent of mails in Kansas City, to assume the role of assistant cashier.
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