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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
7
A New Year report shows average freight car mileage up two miles daily, equating to 200 000 extra cars for U S railroads. Monthly gains exceed last year except in April during a switchmen strike. Average tons per car near 29. First seven months of 1920 exceed the prior three years’ output despite constraints.
Peter J. Gilligan state humane officer argues against a movement to place orphans in private homes with state supervision. He says such homes would become profit driven and insufficient to favor the child, noting the Twin Bridges state home as superior and challenging the feasibility of farming out orphans.
Miss Ruth Saville of the Empress stock company, after a month and a half in Butte, declares the city and its people unexcelled. She says the air and spirit here inspire her, and praises the mining city for its energy and wholesome atmosphere while noting the play The Lure and her role as the girl in the case.
The text argues against extending child labor to farms and shops. It contends such changes harm many children and that institutional training, like Montana state home care, is superior to farming out state support.
Mrs Catherine Meagher 56 died yesterday at home 124 Minah street. Requiem mass at 9 30 at St Marys church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Survived by husband James Meagher and two brothers in law Jack of Vancouver and George Meagher of Iron River Michigan.
Mayor W T Stodden will preside at a public address by Salvation Army commander in chief for 11 western states Commissioner Adam Gifford at Butte high school auditorium on October 27 The visit does not relate to the Salvation Army Christmas drive scheduled for December 8.
Tom Masuda a Northern Pacific railway employee was discharged in Justice Ornsby’s court after Tanaka failed to make a case against him. In a related matter Joseph Mueller and the Rocky Mountain Bottling Company faced charges over saccharine in soda water. Justice Doran dismissed after evidence showed only three grams used in 86 bottles and authorities noted this amount could be non harmful.
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic announce a card party for Thursday evening October 21 at Stevens and Manley hall. Twenty five prizes. Tickets cost 25 cents. Play starts promptly at 9 o clock.
A courthouse ceremony interrupted the juryless court as Judge Lynch married Ethel L. Olsen of Lovell Wyoming and Harry N. Senecal of Stockton California. Attendants Joseph Griffin and T. J. O Connor witnessed the informal nuptials, for which no fee was accepted.
All members of Local No. 112 are urged to attend a Thursday meeting on October 21. A matter of much importance to every member will be considered. J. Fe. McNally Secretary.
A simple home remedy combines 244 ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar syrup to create a cough syrup claimed to beat ready made products in cost and effectiveness. It tastes pleasant and supposedly stops throat irritation, loosens phlegm, and aids bronchial symptoms with daily use. The ad urges buyers to request "244 ounces of Pinex" from their druggist and guarantees satisfaction.
The article argues skin disorders originate below the surface and must be treated at the source. It warns against overreliance on ointments and surface remedies, promoting S.S.S. as a blood cleanser that addresses root causes. It urges readers to consult Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta for free expert guidance.
Advertisement-style copy touts St Jacobs Oil as a fast, harmless cure for rheumatism and related pains. It urges immediate rubbing into joints and muscles, claiming instant relief and a full range of ailments from backache to neuralgia. A small trial bottle is recommended from any drug store.
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