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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement features the popular remedy for children, praising its gentle action and pleasant taste. It reflects mid-century marketing with bold claims and familiar branding.
Dalton Mass September 7 An announcement says former United States Senator W Murray Crane is seriously ill at his home after several bed rests His condition is not considered alarming though a collapse occurred at Northampton during events notifying Governor Coolidge of his nomination as vice president He is 67 years old.
Sheriff Henderson returns from a month long fishing trip in Montana claiming he caught 27 trout measuring 28 inches. A rival asserts Henderson faked the haul using a preserved barracuda in a bottle, later hidden under his coat, leading to a mock chase before dinner shortage.
Obituary notes the death of J W Scott a Red Rock pioneer merchant and rancher who died in Salt Lake City on Monday. He helped implement stream replenishment and fish planting in Beaverhead County and was a charter member of the Butte Anglers Club. Funeral planned at Armstead with many Butte friends expected. Mohammedans avoid the number 3 as unlucky across Turkey Persia and Egypt.
James Carman of Mayfield Kentucky reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills saying his back pain and inability to straighten up have disappeared. The advertisement claims benefits for lame backs sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and other kidney and bladder trouble symptoms and states the product is sold everywhere.
New York on September 7 reports articles signed for a twelve round no decision match on September 23 between Mike O Dowd former middleweight champion and Ted Kid Lewis welterweight champion of Europe. Both fighters guaranteed a $35000 purse to be split by later agreement. They will weigh in at 158 pounds ringside.
Opening day crowds numbered about 225 at the first session as Supt W E Maddock noted most teachers arrived to start the year. Central high expects about 100 more pupils this year, with extra quarters at the Knights of Columbus building to handle growth. Parochial schools mostly held steady with St Mary's on North Wyoming suffering the largest drop at around 140, though some recovery expected later in the week.
Helena Sept 7 Authorities report only one contest before the state convention to be held next Friday. The dispute centers on two Valley county organizations formed at Glasgow. Expect a large turnout of state committeemen and nominees for the legislature and hold-over Democratic senators.
A Cyprus baptism is depicted with the infant anointed with oil by the godfather, the priest blowing on the face and waving the child in the air, followed by several immersions in the font and further oiling on multiple body parts. The account emphasizes ritual acts and ceremonial sequence.
The Bureau of Biological Survey reports increases in all big game species under USDA control. A total of 368 bison, 274 elk, 54 antelope and 21 deer are recorded, up from last year, and visitor numbers to the reservations are also growing.
In Persia a method tests true Persian carpets by dropping hot charcoal to leave a round burn. If the carpet is first quality, the singed wool can be brushed away by hand without leaving any trace of the burn.
Boxwood production last year reused old paper to create 2,000,000 tons of material. Researchers estimate that without conservation, 16,000,000 trees would have been sacrificed to supply the raw paper.
Chief of Detectives James Larkin faced charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. The police commission ruled the charges unproved after hearing William Lee as the complainant. Lee previously sought withdrawal but testimony proceeded. Larkin has long served on the Butte force with a solid record.
A southwest Butte residents group pressed the school trustees to move a portable building for kindergarten through third grade. The board instructed the committee to relocate a building from the Washington school to the former McKinley site. Several staff changes and salary adjustments were approved, including new hires Catherine Loretz and Gladys Gill at 1400 dollars yearly, and Mary Heaney as clerk at Emerson school.
In Billings Montana conferees report no agreement on a proposed raise for day and monthly employes of Montana collieries about $1.50 daily. Operators and United Mine Workers representatives have met since Saturday in secret talks. Dispute centers on whether the increase should start this month or be retroactive to Aug 16, the date in the central field agreement. The conference expected to continue tomorrow.
The funeral of the late Frank Emmons was conducted at Walsh's funeral chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery. The family also expressed gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of Agnes King and the infant, thanking the Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Modern Woodmen of America, Royal Neighbors of America, St. Patrick's parish priests and sisters, the League of the Sacred Heart, and those who sent floral offerings. Don B. King and family.
Mrs Violet Drew of 912 Empire Street died last evening. Wife of Charles Drew and mother of Clarence Violet and Doris, she is survived by her mother Mrs Joseph Messa of this city and sister Mrs David Treglown of Seattle. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The funeral of E Stopher is set for this Wednesday at 2 PM at White's parlors with Rev Dr Cook officiating. Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude for kindness during illness and sympathy shown after the death of the husband, noting appreciation for floral offerings.
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