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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
2
An advertisement asserts broad use of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female ailments. It claims nearly fifty years of helping women and urges readers to consult those who have benefited to learn from experience. The copy emphasizes anecdotal endorsement across communities.
A massive earthquake and ensuing fires devastate Tokyo Yokohama and surrounding areas with widespread destruction. The Osaka Asahi estimates 320 000 dead including 150 000 in Tokyo 100 000 in Yokohama and 60 000 in Yokosuka. The American consul Yokohama and several diplomats are missing or confirmed safe. Fires in Tokyo reportedly burned out Monday night.
The Associated Press reports widespread quake damage in Japan with 216 shocks in Tokyo last Saturday and ongoing devastation across Yokohama, Tokyo, and surrounding areas. casualty estimates range from 100,000 to 600,000, relief funds from royal and imperial sources total about 15 million dollars, and international aid efforts mobilize ships, rice, and supplies to reach stricken regions.
Washington launched a federal relief effort on September 4 to deliver prompt aid to earthquake victims in Japan. Government officials coordinated shipments and funds with humanitarian agencies to expedite relief.
A major blaze destroyed both the Montana Flour Mills warehouse in Lewistown and the adjacent Butte Junk company building. About 85 percent of a $12 000 stock was insured. Fire crews battled the flames for hours after a Northern Pacific watchman raised the alarm. The junk building, with a battery of exposed wires in the basement, was burned to the ground while the flour company building suffered heavy damage. Several hundred sacks of flour and other stock were lost, including three carloads of steam rolled oats. Possible cause suspected as youths smoking near the rear of the junk warehouse.
Superintendent Douglass aims to run with two fewer teachers by raising some workloads. Board accepts coal contract with Pioneer Coal at 6.47 per ton railroad weight. Jefferson school kept open after safety inspection, despite earlier closure over collapse fears. Red Cross relieves fund drive targets with a $5,000,000 relief campaign. quotas by division outlined to reach a bit over five million dollars.
A reflective piece recalling horses and horsemen from the prairie era. A lone rider recalls vivid scenes of cavalry horses, cowboy companionship, and the fading charm of ponies as mechanized war and autos replace living ponies. The essay contrasts animal bond with modern machinery and notes the fate of many officers who died in Cuba.
Sheriff Duggan sues county seeking about 1300 for mileage paid on arrests made outside the state without requisitions. He claims other sheriffs similarly overpaid. 17 named cases list mileage collections returned without requisitions. Henderson case questioned statute of limitations and was deemed suspended due to absence.
Continued from Page 1 the Greeks proposed surrender of barracks and disarmament of troops. depots of arms to Italy. officers and troops to be forbidden to circulate. telegraph and postal services to be halted. communications and transports controlled by Italians. Greeks refused, triggering Italian bombardment. Italy expresses regret and offers reparations to affected families.
The Butte Mines band will present a free public concert Thursday evening at the Athletic grounds at Western and Copper streets with Conductor Sam H. Treloar leading a varied program. A week later the band will perform at Stodden park on the south side.
Professor Helman of the Helman dancing studio will open Schumacher hall at Montana and Gaiena streets formerly the Twentieth Century. Dances two per week on Wednesday and Sunday with a hand some loving cup presented to the most popular couple. Mr and Mrs Schumacher supervise. a former New York teacher is the new instructor. 140 students enrolled after 20 days of operation.
Sam Fuld proprietor of Fuld's Style Center on West Park Street reports optimistic outlook for autumn and winter sales after extended buying trip to Chicago New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. He notes Butte customers remember the Mining City and predicts revival with latest creations at rock bottom prices.
Burglars took twenty guns twelve watches chains handbags and suitcases in a haul at the Gordon second hand store at 425 South Arizona Street yesterday morning. The front door was kicked in and officers found sixteen guns were new and several watches were valuable.
After using Golden Glint Shampoo, the subject’s medium brown hair appears most flattering. The product’s effect highlights natural color, offering a lustrous, even tone and healthy shine.
Butte youngsters will enjoy another Children’s day at Columbia gardens as schools stay closed until Monday. Manager Nash of the Butte Electric Street Railway company announced the free day amid ideal weather and remaining summer vacation. The official close is the last Thursday in August with a grand pageant, a previous close held last Thursday drew thousands bidding farewell to the season.
Helena Sept 4 The state land board met to consider appraisals of state forestry lands by P McLaughlin state forester and future policies. He said timber sales revenue for the year ending June 1923 totaled about 111800 dollars an increase over last year and above 200000 for the biennium. He added this is the most favorable fire season in years with no fires currently due to patrols and heavy summer rains.
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