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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
4
The piece recalls Civil War action versus World War I, noting flashier combat and heroics in earlier war contrasted with the World War I's somber, systemic machine-like army. It highlights soldiers feeling small amid vast campaigns and the grim, scientific nature of modern conflict.
Governor Lowden appears to have carried the Illinois preferential primaries by a comfortable margin as expected. Wood’s strong showing in Cook County surprised some, while Johnson’s ballot omission reduced his totals though many wrote his name in. Women’s votes were not counted in the official totals under the law.
The Hall of Fame draws nominations for fourteen niches with notable figures including Frederick Douglass and Barbara Frietchie. Susan B. Anthony and others are urged for electors to consider, with debates on the authenticity of Barbara Frietchie’s fabled conversation.
Readers see a quiet return of American servicemen from France as The Silent Ex Soldier Reticence From France Echoes notes. The article compares Civil War veterans and modern soldiers, suggesting restraint stems from trauma, modesty, and fear of being misread as unpatriotic.
A Sun and New York Herald correspondent notes March warmth or coldness has historically predicted spring in New Haven since 1778. Across 139 years 83 percent of forecasts aligned with March, 6 percent were wholly wrong, and 12 cases were indecisive. The piece also critiques political chatter and public brass in a satirical tone.
A London Times writer warns Britain must rapidly develop a strong domestic film industry to counter the flood of American movies invading China India Africa and the southern seas. The piece argues patriotic gains and national safety depend on British cinema to defend prestige and empire.
A vivid line captures the moment of unwrapping a gift and the creeping doubt about its contents. The scene conveys anticipation, curiosity, and a touch of humor as the package is opened. The voice emphasizes the tension between expectation and reality in a concise lyric style.
Rhyme and Reason reflects Irish themes with caubeen imagery and national feeling. The piece mentions April and Daly, then shifts to news of a new British coating plant at Port Natal, described as unique in South Africa and among the largest belt conveyer coaling installations for ships.
The Bare Ideal Fashionable Vienna performs dressless as a protest against show costs. Residents from Mrs Hindal and Mrs Cowan families reflect on city lights versus prairie life. A goose concert near town entertained Mond ay evening during a snow storm, with geese producing high pitched quacks overhead.
Sir Hamar Greenwood is named chief secretary for Ireland succeeding Tan MacPherson. A Canadian Dorn is noted as secretary with war service 1914 1916 and later positions. various editorials criticize republican candidacy and praise or critique recent political moves across Montana and national topics.
A string of clipped comments mocks campaigns and public figures. Notes reference Prohibition sensibilities and era tensions as commentators lampoon Lindbergh era politics and figures like Hoover and Washington. Witty digs mix Irish aging, whiskey talk, and a boastful stove pipe hat.
A collage of humorous exchanges and social glimpses from newspapers. Jokes about elderly hosts and distant friends mix with brief gossip taunts about deliveries of whiskey and a peculiar hen that adopted piglets. Quips about optimists and pessimists frame light social observations and domestic banter.
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