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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
9
The advertisement touts GOLD DUST as a safe cleansing powder that contains no Soap Naphtha Borax Soda Ammonia or Kerosene. It claims the GOLD DUST TWINS need no outside help and Coup DUST forms instant suds in any water to remove grease grime and stains while protecting clothes from wear.
Public notice from Matto County authorities announcing registration for forthcoming elections. It details registration dates, locations including Katd Cemetery, and eligibility rules for voters including disability provisions. The notice lists officials and contact points for registering and outlines deadlines and polling site hours.
The event showcased exhibits with Beer Lodge earning two third prizes and other entries from Wm Lewis, Cherk, and Rewe receiving first, second, and third places respectively. Visitors filled all displays as judges evaluated a wide variety of wares and garments, while officers led the organizing efforts and announced results pending tomorrow's final conclusions.
Special dispatch reports breeders factions in Montana opposing poolrooms. The text references officers and local branches, with mentions of presidents, secretaries, and county actions. The fragmentary item notes a state resolution and archival notes from courts and counties.
The Civil Calendar of the District Court for Deer Lodge County opens Monday with Judge Winston presiding. Several cases listed for October include many demurrers and at issue matters. Notable entries name Peter Jerson vs Willan Nartan et al and Walter C. Staton vs C. Galbraith among many others. Local crime reports mention three youths, Des ios, Carl, and Longfelt, charged with theft and sent to jail.
An advertisement recounts a man’s severe headaches eased after using Grape-Nuts and Grape-Nuts products. He credits the change to the cereal, saying his nerves calmed, sleep improved, and he has had no headaches in over a year. A companion testifies similarly, praising the product’s effects.
The board of county commissioners approved changes among registry agents after reviewing clerks and appointments. James Bennett and David Cohen were named to posts, with others resigning or awaiting replacements. The registration period opens October 12 at 6 PM and closes that night at 12.
Citizens from Anaconda traveled to Helena for Anaconda Day at the Montana State Fair. Attendees reported the largest crowd yet and praised the fair as a great success with Deer Lodge County showing pride. Reviews noted exhibits and displays, with remarks on clothing sections and various booths.
The page reads as a jumble of local commerce items and community blurbs with scattered names and places. Mentions include Verberkinnes and Pine diamonds, Mint Dry wine, Hivkory street, and a county committee meeting. Several people are named in passing amid brief notes on deliveries, visits, and local concerns.
A land dispute surfaces as a claimant sues former officials over patent validation for a parcel tied to the Northern Pacific pathway project. The case centers on survey timing, patent rights, and costs claimed by the plaintiff amid subsequent filings and regulatory actions. The proceedings reference Washington papers and local court reviews with mentions of related financial totals and prior land selections.
A major blaze roared through a Livingston building and risked total destruction. Firefighters connected a hydrant on Eighth Street, enabling control after hours of effort. The incident prompted evacuations and drew attention to the structural vulnerability and emergency response.
Local Democratic nominations appear amid a jumble of names and party figures. Rostan Massie and Poe are among those listed for governor, with various candidates for auditor and attorney general. The report also mentions property sales and a depiction of a national gallery event.
A garbled OCR fragment references trade practices and financial terms, including payments, survey fees, and land valuation. It mentions the Mavs, Western, and various monetary figures like 25 and 27, with scattered references to wheat, acres, and taxes. The legible content is minimal and lacks coherent narrative.
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