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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1920
Page
10
RS. WM. P. SMITH of Los Angeles reports health restoration by Tanlac and has gained 8 pounds after years of doubt about recovery. The statement notes a strong personal improvement and ongoing use of the remedy.
Mrs. William Smith, a well known Los Angeles resident, declares Tanlac restored her health after two years of indigestion and severe stomach trouble. After travel and various treatments failed, she gained 13 pounds, regained appetite, and now feels well with no lingering indigestion symptoms. Tanlac is sold in Anaconda by Yer Drug Co and in Butte by Enbro Drug Co.
A Titusville ad touts San Cura Ointment from Thompson Medical claiming rapid relief for sores, burns, boils, and skin conditions. It cites a cut finger case, notes poison drawn from wounds, and lists prices of 25c to $2.50, promising antiseptic protection and clear skin.
An advertiser touts a novel depilatory process claimed to remove every hair from root to tip using a stick of phelactine eaten with instructions. It promises quicker results, smooth skin, and non irritant, odorless safety, claiming you could eat it.
A carnival company arrives with 25 flat cars to setup for the seventh annual Powwow roundup opening Sept 22 to 24 in Dillon. The show, touring the West, features new acts, Bucking contests draw riders from Cheyenne Pendleton and Bozeman rounds. Stage coach races use old U S mail coaches, six-horse runs around the half mile track at county fair grounds. Local stockmen offer 100 dollars for the best bucking animal. Events include roping, trick riding, bulldogging and running races, with an automobile race among local entries. Evenings host dances at halls and Dillmont park with open air street dancing. Music by the American Legion band and the Bernhardi Carnival company military band.
Helena Sept 20 The state board of equalization set new assessments for the three major Montana power firms pushing total value about four million dollars higher. Montana Power Co is now listed at 17 695 653 Thompson Falls Co at 5 444 164 and Great Falls Power Co at 14 483 606.
Minneapolis report shows wheat receipts at 599 cars versus 281 last year, with cash prices for No 1 northern at 2.51 to 2.59, December 2.39. Corn No 3 yellow 1.14 to 1.15, oats No 3 white 0.56, rye No 3 0.80. Flax No 1 3.20, flour unchanged at 65 016 barrels, bran at 0.40 to 0.42.
Dillon Sept 29 Residents and tourists along the Butte to Salt Lake road welcome Beaverhead County’s effort to convert the old Kid Lane into a five mile gravel speedway. Using five trues an automatic loader caterpillar and graders with a double crew, officials expect three weeks of work. The project signals permanent road construction in the county's southern region.
Great Falls Sept 20 Federal Judge Bourquin issued cautions for Merritt Flannigan Chouteau County Sheriff and Matt McClain Hill County Sheriff to appear in U S court in Great Falls Sept 23 to explain why they allowed federal prisoners to leave jails for private business and paid work outside confinement.
D A Guy of Springfield Ill guests his brother J E Guy in Deer Lodge. Miss Julie Foley of Kalispell visits Mrs J J Flynn after returning from Chicago. Sylvan Pauley leaves for Georgetown Univ in DC for sophomore year. Mrs Cynthia Coleman ill but convalescing. Mrs Meehan files final homestead proof for 320 acres. Judge Winston arrives to continue district court with civil jury cases on deck. Deer Lodge ball team travels to Missoula for city league game. American Legion dance produto a social highlight as Armistice day decor awaits.
Helena Sept 20 Incorporations include Montana-Oklahoma Oil Company of Sidney J S Beagle Ed Easley and others with capital of 100 000 and other details.
Great Falls Sept 29 Petition of State Attorney General 8 C Ford for an injunction to stop Cascade Silver Mines and Mills from dumping tailings into Belt Creek failed in Cascade county district court Judge H H Ewing denied the injunction and awarded costs while dismissing the state action Pollution of Belt Creek water had been alleged by the state
United States District Attorney E. C. Day of Helena announced his resignation is final and effective today after serving two additional weeks at federal court in Great Falls. He had been prosecuting criminal cases there during the interim.
County Clerk Bailey reports 7028 voters registered for the November election. The 1918 list had 7601 names with 4688 not voting. Since then 2963 new names added. precinct totals range from 48 to 689, indicating likely high turnout this year.
Great Falls report says Mill and Smeltermen's union No 16 forbids overtime, threatening closure of the B and M smelter. About 600 of 900 eligible workers are union members, with 300 more needed to meet contracts. Overtime had been allowed at time and a half due to worker shortage.
A review praises Griffiths Birth of a Nation as a powerful dramatic work that will inspire patriotism teach history and promote peace. It notes the film’s strong impact on readers and announces showings at the Margaret theater on September 22 and 28.
The state advisory board of the Salvation Army announced plans to operate a children s home in Montana modeled after the Lytton California farm school. A survey cites need for such an institution and a day nursery is planned in Butte with a tentative operation. The Army already runs day nurseries in many major cities to care for children during work hours.
Fire prevention day proclaimed by Governor Stewart for October 9 in Helena and urged general observance statewide.
A reader notes that tea costs are priced per year based on annual consumption, not by weight. Higher yearly purchases raise the total but may lower per cup costs, while larger upfront buys offer finer tea with wholesome benefits.
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