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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
9
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims the skin will improve after a few nights, cleansing blood bowels and liver without sickness. The copy warns against common side effects and urges taking one tablet for a week to see benefits.
Seven young women nurses at West Ind hospital in Chicago fell near death after eating home made candy laced with cyanide. The candy was sent anonymously to Miss Helen Rosenfeld, and police suspect a rejected admirer. Doctors saved some by immediate emetic treatment. Two victims pictured.
A photoplay titled Habit opens at Rialto theater. Mildred Harris as Irene Fletcher delivers a polished performance. Irene dreams of debt, seduction, and a violent wedding scene after her father’s impending failure, then awakens to accept Marshall. The dramatic tale contrasts dream and reality while a allegorical spirit tempts extravagance.
Mike Burzan, slated for a life trial beginning October 31 on a charge of killing Philip Prija, asked to call a list of witnesses deemed necessary and material to the defense. Subpoenas were ordered for James Rolando Sam Zelpht Dr. H D Kistler Dr. Dan J Donahue Mrs. Ella Obradovich Michael O'Brien Peter Lachner Robert Galen Mrs. May M. Forrester William Murphy and Ray Harrington.
Dwight Elderkin was chosen president of the Butts High School Sophomore class at yesterday’s meeting. James Murphy was elected vice president, Helen Dahlberg secretary, Ted Rowe treasurer, and John Boyle athletic director. Julia Lynch re elected faculty adviser, with Burney Rice also re appointed. Marie Burby was granted a divorce from Sidney Burby in district court for desertion, custody awarded and her maiden name restored. William Wilson represented her in court.
An old instruction notes that sleep supports health and cites testimonials about Foley's Honey and Tar for cough relief. It mentions residents like Anton Dremla and Katherine Kavrian in Butte and a minor consent issue with Miss Stair. The product is advertised as soothing irritated membranes and easing chest congestion.
Halloween week in Butte promises a flurry of private and public parties. Silver Bow club and Acacia Dancing Club host dances, while Yo Men’s Av and a boys’ party add to the schedule. An MC A party features an elaborate stunt program and a late time. Mrs John Davie chairs the Friday event with eerie plans and a vote to end the night.
Members of the Mines baseball league plan a November 7 social at Twentieth Century Danes Hall with all players and friends. Sam Kinville chairs the event to raise funds for a future banquet to settle old scores and fund a lively affair.
District Attorney J L Slattery says a Supreme Court ruling is needed to resolve how property seized by internal revenue agents for prohibition violations may be sold. He returned from San Francisco where he argued six Montana cases before the circuit court of appeals, which took the matter under advisement. The dispute centers on whether forced sales to collect taxes or penalties apply, with interpretations varying by district.
The Rev Alfred Appell, who has served as pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Phareh in Butte for the past year, has announced his return to Peoria to resume duties at Emanuel Lutheran.
The Rev. Mr. Appell will go to Peoria to accept a pastorate after 14 years in the ministry following his January 1920 arrival in Butte from Minnots. He will visit friends in Nebraska and Colorado during the trip, and Rev. CE Prangman, formerly of Anaconda, will assume Appell’s pastorate. Franzman, currently in Henburn, Town, will arrive in Butte soon.
Representatives from Express handlers in Butte gather at the American Express Company office at 2 oclock this afternoon. The meeting, called by B A Benton, aims to inaugurate the campaign for perfect package in the local office.
Olson reports Leach invited him to his home and struck him in the head, taking $21.75 and a watch. Police Officers White and Powell arrested Leach on robbery charges, alleging the victim was a visitor at the accused's home when the crime occurred. The suspect was turned over to county authorities. The article also references the Grand Canyon of Colorado, noted as 6,000 feet deep with nearly perpendicular sides.
A promotional piece suggests Kellogg's Bran cures constipation with two tablespoons daily, claiming permanent relief for chronic cases and health benefits for all ages. It argues Bran cleanses the bowels without habits like pills, and can be eaten with cereals or baked goods in many recipes.
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