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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
18
The Anaconda Standard lists publishing and subscription information including daily and Sunday rates, annual terms, and office contact details. It notes the main office in Standard Block and the Bell and Independent phone listings, with pricing shown for monthly and yearly terms.
Branch offices listed for Butte at 28 East Broadway and Higgins Avenue with Bell and Independent phone numbers 422 and 1422 respectively. Telephone details indicate multiple contact points for services.
The Standard is on sale at numerous newsstands across New York Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Houston East Lake City Orden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and others. All general business letters and correspondence should be addressed to the Anaconda Montana.
Washington gossip centers on Taft's upcoming trip and possible topics. Rumors say Bal lINGER-Pinchot and McHarg comments on Roosevelt conservation fuel the talk, with critics calling his remarks captious. Volume suggests tariff debate may be sidelined as forestry issues loom large.
The piece portrays General Weyler as cautious and royal minded, resisting direct front line action while urging close contact with field operations. It notes his belief in Spanish arms success in Morocco and his willingness to advise rather than lead from the front.
Madrid reports demand more troops across the Mediterranean to quell the Rift disturbances. Sixteen thousand were recently dispatched. Weyler is blamed as an unsuitable commander while the press jokes about sending him north to fetch Dr. Cook’s brass tube and letter from the pole.
The article traces Labor Day origins in the United States except North Dakota, noting its spread since 1890 Montana first observed it with a Garrison excursion. It details early and subsequent Montana celebrations with speakers such as Durfee Maguire Lease Donnelly Reed Allen Waite Corbett, and modern shifts to local observances and sports at Butte and Anaconda without parades.
The piece notes an ironic epithet silk-hat Democrats proposed by Fingy Conners followers to taint attendees at the Saratoga conference. It argues regulars disavow the label as it could complicate Greater New York politics and the Hearst aggregation’s impact on the mayoralty scene.
The latest Montana volume under the act of the legislature directs the commissioner of agriculture, labor and industry to collect and publish data on the state's agricultural, commercial, mining and labor resources. The 216 page book offers information valuable to researchers and the public.
The foreword by Commissioner J. H. Hall introduces a compact briefing on Montana's resources aimed at homeseekers. The volume, the first by the bureau to publicize state prospects, offers halftone scenes of agriculture and mining and highlights advantages and opportunities for newcomers and citizens alike.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, famed explorer and scientist, once drove a milk wagon in Brooklyn earning five dollars a week. He saved for education at the University of the City of New York and earned a medical degree, later graduating from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Born in June 1865 at Callicoon Depot, New York to German parents, Cook’s ascent from dairy work to exploration is noted by a New York report.
The forecast links Mercury’s sextile and Mars trine to energy and boldness, warning of recklessness in ambitious acts. It notes favorable periods for letters, announcements, medicine, military matters, uniforms, and selecting schools, with benefits for travelers, teachers, and priests.
In Hammond Indiana on September 5 a man claiming to be Michael Durham of Terre Haute admitted attempting to wreck the New York Flyer by jamming heavy timbers into a rail trough scoop at East Gary. The plan aimed to fling timbers into the wheels as water was scooped, risking 200 passengers aboard the Michigan Central train from Chicago.
Paris reports Dr. Salamabania has announced a serum and vaccine for cholera treatment. Mortality in fusela decreases after serum injections in many critical cases. Serum work stems from formulas suggested by a Pasteur Institute professor.
Paris dispatch reports Walter Wellman in Christiana saying Dr Cook's expedition could succeed. He notes Cook's stated facts remain plausible despite any changes in prospects and adds his own cautious assessment.
New York announces an evening school in aeronautics to be supervised by a practical aeronaut at the West Side Young Men's Christian Association, with the program to begin soon in the city.
The article discusses potential U S ownership of Arctic lands by discovery and the impact on Carbon county in Montana. It notes rising mining coal activity, crop yields, and population hopes, while weighing temperance in nickel theaters and the role of public amusements in social conditions.
A report from Havre notes two aeroplanes nearly collided above Rheims but the pilots executed a sharp pass and avoided disaster. The piece also mentions Interior Secretary Ballinger and land reopenings, plus assorted local anecdotes and agricultural notes from Fergus County and Billings Gazette.
Sept 5 report from Berlin states Adolph Mayer says Mrs Roosevelt has engaged a Khartoum husband for when he leaves Abyssinia. Mayer notes Roosevelt intends to spend several months in Khartoum early in the coming period.
Residents report a fire at the Pageville schoolhouse on August 31 and another recent blaze in the same area. Authorities seek information leading to arrests and conviction, with a reward offered. Shipping and mining figures discuss plans and personnel from Butte and Minneapolis.
The Dillon Tribune urges the city to obtain a city hall and jail, a hospital, a strong payroll generator, fewer saloons with limited hours, and prompt paying of bills. It calls for a boosters club, more advertising merchants, a YMCA, an oatmeal mill, and other needed amenities to boost Dillon.
Reader asks for a carefully drawn diagram of the Pinchot Ballin controversy to clarify positions. The note suggests some newspapers discuss sides without clear understanding of the underlying issue.
The Laurel Outlook urges residents to ignore a small faction that creates trouble. It argues the disturbance is temporary and will fade as more progressive citizens guide the town toward growth and prosperity.
Forsyth Times critiques national leaders urging pause to heed motions on public policy. The piece rejects fear and says the country rests on a firm base. Citizens stay busy with prosperity and personal affairs, ignoring alarmist rhetoric.
In Wisdom at Wisdom’s Big Hole Breezes, a travelling dog show on Saturday night presented seven or eight dogs. Most sat on little boxes while the event proved a modest affair, described as a dog gone one dog affair and a poor show even for Wisdom.
Ravalli Republican notes Hamilton and the Bitter Root valley attract more visitors this summer than ever before. The scenic valley impresses outsiders with its beauty and hospitality, leaving a favorable impression that could bring future returns.
From the Madison County Monitor comes word of persistent rumors about new international matches. The piece notes no tariff impact on wealthy foreign nobles and hints at fresh alliances amid economic strain and social intrigue.
From the Billings Journal, the city promotes the Made in Billings label. Articles already bearing it include sugar, bricks, brooms, butter, doors, mattresses, stoves, and candy. More products and mills are expected, with flour from Montana wheat and future canning and alfalfa facilities cited as possibilities.
Red Lodge Picket notes Carbon county offers abundant resources with famed coal deposits and now reveals fertile soil. Pioneer farmers have worked for years on Carbon county farms producing good crops and showcasing versatility of the land.
Senate irrigation and arid lands committee tour notes rapid Montana development. Western senators, many first time visitors, express surprise at housing boom and land purchases across Yellowstone County and Eastern Montana. Harvests this season bolster expectations of even greater growth next year.
The eighth year of the Stevensville Register opens with a call for reader input and local support. The paper pledges to be a readable representative publication and to promote valley pride and town improvements through cooperative efforts and community schemes.
The Judith Gap Journal notes a state bank will open in a few weeks, largely owned by locals with eastern connections to serve farming interests. It expresses optimism for promoters and belief that local needs will be promptly met and that faith in the country will be proven correct.
The Commercial club must ensure visitors find affordable rooms and meals during the state fair when President Taft visits on Monday September 27 attracting thousands. The city expects peak demand and the outcome will test Helena citizens mettle and accommodations capacity.
The Great Northern railway appeals to Montana residents to lay in winter coal early to avert a coal famine. The notice notes it is a sensible move despite the warm thermometer and ice man lingering on neighbors' steps.
The Ekalaka KFagle voices frustration at a mail service change. Residents say a daily Baker route and a tri weekly Ismay route yield an unwanted, puzzling “handed a package” situation. The piece questions whether Ismay handles mail too slowly or too early for Ekalaka residents.
The piece notes a shift after prohibition in Tennessee, hinting the new drink may lack the harsh odor of the old, while stressing a stronger need for a headache free beverage.
The Red Lodge Picket quotes the Bozeman Chronicle with estimates of large grain production in the Gallatin valley and Carbon county this season. Oats wheat barley and rye are cited as major crops highlighting Montana's growing agricultural significance.
The Belt Valley Times notes farm land values from $4 to $6 per acre for older sales, $9 to $15 for more recent deals, and up to $3 per acre for highly improved small lots. It observes little farming land changed hands last year and scarce Belt area farms for sale despite high regional prices.
The Yellowstone Journal recounts Tor McTeague narrowly escaping a watery grave in Seattle harbor. Tom McTeague’s quick actions saved his life and others, with observers noting the dramatic scene brought out his courage and resolve.
The article praises Montana and nearby western states for rapid settlement and gov ernment land opportunities. It notes home seekers filing in most areas, investor opportunities expanding, and advertising driving population growth with Montana at the center of attention. The piece claims a high share of successful homeseekers and a bright outlook as eastward barriers fade.
Amid a strong business outlook and record crops the financial center trembles as the illness and potential death of a renowned financier, labeled by a former president as a master factor of wealth, threatens securities values and sparks calls for restraint on speculative pyramids.
A correspondent with the senatorial committee praises the Flathead as one of the most beautiful valleys in the world. The observer is described as discerning and knowledgeable about the region.
A Miles City Independent report notes one clear benefit of the aeroplane over the Locomeo system, highlighting how air travel offers speed and efficiency advantages in transportation and communication, with emphasis on practical improvements for industry and public life.
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