Holiday of Labor Celebration Brings Afternoon Events
A local holiday program features baby contests and various activities. The schedule runs through the afternoon with the public invited to participate and enjoy the events.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
2
A local holiday program features baby contests and various activities. The schedule runs through the afternoon with the public invited to participate and enjoy the events.
Today’s events include a 1 to 4 p m band concert at Washoe park led by Ana tonda, a 4 30 p m sports program with Seventeen events, a 2 30 to 6 p m dance at Waation park pavilion, a 4 p m ball game between Lee grisea and Carpenters with free admission, a 4 30 p m baby contest with a 10 prize first and 5 second for under two in arms, and a 6 p m band concert with a hym and another dance at Washoe park pavilion.
The report outlines mixed cattle and hog trading with tight receipts and uncertain liquidation prospects. Hog prices hovered near 9 to 9.70 with limited offerings. cattle and sheep show steady or modest gains. Wet weather and market demand influenced bids as buyers eyed prime lots and stock quality.
Local columns list society meetings, lodge gatherings, and business ads. Advs cover liquor shops, hotels, autos for hire, and social notices. Regional residents and visitors are noted with travel, club events, and transportation details in a compact city update.
A weekly list of uncalled for items at the Andaconila post office for the week ending August 20, 1953 includes numerous personal names such as Fred Burkhardt, Joe Eyang, Charles Scelly, William Koker, Steven Laughlin, Garland Shipman, James A. Warner, L. P. Wilkison and others. Female names appear among the recipients, with entries like F M Mopper and Viela Johnstone. The list also notes foreign and domestic individuals, reflecting a broad mix of residents awaiting mail.
A Dec day clash at Washoe Park saw Ireland’s Shillalams top the All Nations 8 to 4 in a tight, fast game. Buck O'Brien and Johnny Morris controlled the late innings as the Irish offense built early leads, while Madera Jean and McMachran sparked key rallies.
The Isutke Montana copper mine presents a rare ore production method where the drill operator hangs in a wooden seat on a rope sling high above a ravine. Using a jackhammer drill, he works up to 73 feet from the cliff bottom as rock is blasted and fallen ore is hoisted by an incline to the surface.
Livingston remains undefeated with eight victories and no defeats after a 2 to 1 win over Three Forks. Byrd Michedl scored for Livingston and Cook found the net for Three Forks in a closely contested game played today in Livingston. The teams are set to meet again tomorrow.
The article notes Greenwich time adoption in Paris affecting electric usage, claiming up to $20,000 yearly loss or gain due to differing daylight lamps and fixed office hours. It cites varied curiosities from child prodigies, ancient Rome’s domes, a crab’s shell-cleaning habit, and duel etiquette.
Play days end as vacation closes and the Standard urges planning for fall and winter. The advertising column is promoted as a public servant and useful like a telephone, always at your elbow, offering opportunities. Readers are urged to turn to today’s Standard to see the offers available.
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