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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
10
An old advertisement extols the benefits of a bank checking account, praising easy record keeping the safety of signed checks and the convenience of not carrying currency. It promises comfort and universal acceptance, noting savings interest and an invitation to read the booklet.
Butte Montana remains a copper producing camp with expanding ore reserves and steady mining activity. John D. Ryan leads Amalgamated Copper and modernizes operations, while North Butte and Granite Mountain shafts show strong vein continuity. New developments include the Rainbow Lode and Butte London acquisitions as zinc and silver markets stay robust.
The orthodox Hebrew congregation Adath Israel on West Silver Street says New Year and Day of Atonement services will be held at the temple as usual, not at the city Auditorium as previously announced. All orthodox Jews are urged to attend with devotion.
Full attendance requested for next meeting Tuesday September 30 with business of importance. Hugh Magaughlin President Peter Mdermott Secretary.
Report from Butte via Fred Berkman describes hardships of Alaska rushes. Stampede conditions, scarce supplies, and sore feet plague miners on the Shushanna to Alaska routes. Berkman notes winter trails may ease travel, warns of dangerous glacier crossings, frozen rivers, and scarce bridges amid boomed exploration.
The Orpheum theater crowd enjoyed Sousa's Fifth String yesterday with Miss Josephine Stopar delivering a standout soprano performance. The matinee drew children of all ages and audiences praised the entertaining program and lively comedy pieces while noting the need for continued highway maintenance education and ongoing road improvement efforts.
At a well attended meeting the Rocky Mountain Democratic club discussed political problems and winter entertainment plans. The group urged action on county jail conditions and cited the need to promptly address the old building and repairs. A member noted the school bonds for the Washington building were approved by vote, while criticizing the school board for delays in disposing of bonds and renovating facilities. Visitors to Helena were said to pay high rates for rooms and meals during the fair, with a suggestion to relocate the fair to Butte due to its size.
The Ansonia Theater featured a varied bill led by a Biograph drama An Unjust Suspicion and a comedy Bumps and Willie. Krent Dill presented material on cost of living with humorous vignettes, plus Phyle and Phyle Dutch comedy and Cleveland and Dowrey musical numbers. The program drew holiday crowds with the orchestra and a special matinee for ladies.
Children eagerly attend the Saturday matinee for a special benefit. The Ansonia Theater enjoys strong support from the public with every show full. Winter days present a challenge in managing the growing crowds as popularity continues.
A comic choir performance unfolds with a mispronounced line in the hymn deck. The soprano reads aloud Neither are they afraid, the alto flubs it to Nither are they afraid, and the bass Irish tenor declares Nay ther are they afraid, leaving the audience amused.
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