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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
6
A feature discusses Japan's push to abandon kanji for Roman letters and adopt Western scripts as part of rapid modernization. The piece notes Japan as a rising world power, driven by Western influence and ideas from master minds, with insights from Yamaguchi of the Ten Ichi jugglers.
The piece discusses two Japanese writing styles the cursive and the square, noting vertical lines and complex characters. It explains advocates for Western reform including Kana vs Roma-ji kevai and the challenge of changing a language used for thousands of years. Chinese characters greatly influence Japanese writing despite differing pronunciation.
The body of Edgar Marlow dies at his Dillon home. He will be buried in Dillon cemetery tomorrow afternoon. A Montana pioneer from Iowa who settled in Last Chance Gulch and later ran stage lines between Helena Corinne Bannack and Virginia City. He left a wife, a son, two sisters and two brothers. He owned Dillon real estate and livery equipment. He was a conservative, respected businessman with strong family ties.
The column surveys Clement Scott sixtieth birthday tributes and two provocative letters from W. S. Gilbert and Mrs. Kendal. It reprints Chauncey Olcott recalling an Irish amateur barber tale from travel in Ireland.
The funeral services for our late brother I. Van Orton will be held this Monday afternoon Oct. 21 1001 at the residence of W. C. Orton 801 West Copper street. By order of John Howard president and William E Seilaff secretary full attendance requested.
In Butte Thornton hosts 8 S H May of New York City, an early Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks member since 1871, recounting the lodge’s growth from an actors and stage circle to a world renowned secret order. He notes selective admissions and leadership roles alongside associates Roosevelt and Schuyler.
The New York Times notes stunning feather boas in Brussels chiffon and velvet ribbons, with imported styles leading price and fashion. Net and liberty silk boas appear, including a long black and white mix, while muff and evening coats echo the luxe trend. Prices span from five to thirty five dollars.
In the Boston Home Journal, Sarah Sylvester urges sense of proportion in minine apparel. She mocks mismatched accessories and ill timing of outfits, advises versatile wardrobes, durable essentials, and coordinating outfits for various occasions.
Bulve Montana promotes a wide range of fabrics including 1000 yards of 27 inch outing flannel in pink red old rose navy and cardinal. Also offers 30 inch heavy outing flannel in stripes checks and plaids and fine all wool eiderdown in multiple colors. Stevens' Scotch flannels for men's shirts feature pink blue red and gray hues at 45c yard.
An advertisement touts Gunn desks in oak and mahogany finishes with pedestals and pigeon holes priced at 37.50 each. It also notes heavy sales of rockers with a limited stock and a mahogany finish rocker now reduced from 7.50 to 5.65.
The Keiser military stocks in bold colors with tassels and embroidery priced at 2.00 each. Keiser Links in two color schemes cost 2.00. Washable stock color and tie at 0.50. Various silk scarfs and stock collars offered from 1.00 to 3.50. White embroidered linen stock priced tie 1.50. Lace and velvet Berthas, chiffon neckwear, and chiffon boas listed from 6.00 to 10.50. Latest novelty neckwear at Hennessy’s.
Millinery department to display twenty five new pattern hats Monday morning with latest styles shipped from New York. Ready-to-Wear Street Hats include scratched felt trimmed with stitched felt in red navy and brown at prices from 15 to 25 dollars each. Children's fine felt hats and fancy shanes for dress wear feature large brims, pompons, and velvet ribbons in red, navy and caster with prices 6 50 7 50 and 10 dollars.
Catalog notes detailed women garments including extra large Swiss ribbed vests and pants with lace trim fleece lining in ecru and gray. Part wool underwear priced at 1.00, half wool vests drawers 34 to 42 inches at 0.50, all wool cheviot serge skirts in black 4.95 with varied waist and length ranges, and all wool chevicet skirts 6.50 with flare tflounce and satin trim.
The announcement lists Reynier French kid gloves dressed and suede at $2.00 a pair, Fownes English Kangaroo walking gloves $2.00, Strand Driving gloves $1.75, and P and L French gloves at $1.00 $1.25 and $1.50 per pair. Every pair fitted and guaranteed.
Miss Cox, a noted artist, presents paintings watercolors and tapestries this week. The exhibit offers delightful works for visitors with prices described as low.
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