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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1926
Page
4
The 1925 census records nut product output valued at 20.33 million, with peanuts treated at 18.68 million and other peanut products at 1.65 million, an 11.8 percent gain from 1923. The piece critiques the census for not addressing broader peanut politics and consumption contexts.
A 1930s analysis describes Primo de Rivera as a benevolent dictator who controls Spain with one-man rule. The piece notes suspended constitution and abrogated parliament, ongoing plots against him, and a public indifferent to turmoil due to perceived stability and beneficial policies. Noting Butcher Weyler among would-be conspirators, it warns that treason charges loom while Primo’s regime endures.
Census data from Washington reveals peanuts remain popular as the small circuses shrink and big shows rise. The humble peanut has spread into baseball football horse racing grandstands and movies, becoming a favored diversion for crowds across Main Street and beyond.
A critical survey of the Democratic bid to scrap the two-thirds and unit rules at national conventions. It notes historic use, past failures, and current moves led by John W. Davis and Clem L. Shaver, with prospects for reform by 1928 amid broader political chatter and ancillary mentions of figures like Aimee McPherson and J Frank Norris.
City council debated a lighting district proposal after Alderman Mellon moved for action. The plan would install lights along Park Avenue to Spruce Street and Oak Street area with an estimated installation cost of 15,000 dollars and annual maintenance of 1,370.93 dollars. Costs would be split with property owners paying one quarter and the city the rest, with protests received and considered per council rules.
The funeral of Mrs. Katherine Corrigan, who died Sunday after a long illness, will be held this morning at St. Peter's Church. A solemn requiem high mass is scheduled for 9:30 o'clock.
Anaconda residents active in securing a federal building received encouragement after James A. Wilmore, supervising architect, asked for price and dimensions of corner sites and related tracts. A public meeting at the Montana hotel tomorrow will discuss available sites, data collection, and sending information to the architect.
Funeral services for Fred Greenough, Anacondan, killed in an automobile crash west of the city, were held yesterday afternoon at the P. J. Finnigan chapel. Rev FW Worts officiated as scores of friends gathered. Mrs. Osear Johnson sang with organist Gerald Nagio. pallbearers included Charles Gemmel, Ray Brown, Pete Brady, Louie Knechtees, and Erick Carlson. Interment was in Hill Cemetery.
W. J. Webb, vice president of the Montana association for the disabled war veterans, was appointed adjutant of the Anaconda post of the American Legion in an announcement by D. T. Gruah. Webb, recently elected commander of the post, has long been active with the Legion since its organization and has worked for disabled veterans in Montana.
Archie M. Joyce of Portland Maine toured through town yesterday wearing a placard From Portland Me to Portland Ore He aims to complete the trek in 60 days from the start time It has been 33 days on the road with 27 days left motorists have offered rides meals and occasional gifts along the way He appears healthy and brown to the sun and has accepted hospitality from many strangers
James Paddock and Fred Anderson, Tig Hole school board officials, spent yesterday in the city handling school matters. Aaron McLeod of Philipsburg drove in to visit friends and conduct business. A meeting of the entertainment committee of the Golf association tournament will be held at the Montana hotel at 8 o’clock this evening. Art McMahon returned Sunday from Seattle where he vacationed. he and his children will stay in the coast city and return to Montana later. Hotel arrivals include Odesa G. Hickey Butte B Bowen Seattle B H Robertson Casper Wye Karl Kohler Ellensburg Pa J E Tyler Stratford H Bergan V Martin B Daniels C Lanz Minneapolis Frank W Jordan Butte. The Rev Fathers James and Bernard Daly arrived from California to stay a few days at 10 Elm Street home of Mr and Mrs Patrick Murphy. Mass will be said at 8:10 Wednesday morning at St Paul’s church.
Deer Lodge county reports assets exceeding immediate liabilities by 547 744 42 dollars. Top assets total 689 288 69 with 29644 27 in outstanding liabilities and 112 000 remaining from a 150 000 highway float retired at 8 000 yearly. Current assets include 62 718 90 cash 300 petty cash 4 200 taxes receivable and 23 667 38 in tools and machinery. Fixed assets total 185 864 01 lands and buildings 3082 52 furniture and fixtures 882 08 new roads and 65 HnG3 bridges for a total 869 502 24 in assets. Depreciation charged 18 678 05 including courthouse jail 3 443 77 county poor farm 2 836 26 furniture fixtures 1 218 33 bridges 3 086 71 tools machinery 5 100 88. Outstanding warrants by fund show general 88 road 28 359 37 poor 314 05 bridge 9 05.
The Rev Wathers Bernard and James Daly arrived in the city last night during their return to Ireland after visiting friends and relatives. The Knights of Columbus will host a luncheon and smoker after a special business meeting, with entertainment staged by Harry Clague and others including McCary Peter and Sam Beausol.
County superintendent Mien Ruth Reardon announced state tests for seventh and eighth graders will be held August 19 and 20. About 60 children will take part, with exams conducted at the county superintendent's office in the courthouse.
Anaconda residents Miss Mary Mooney chief operator at Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph and John W James Jr slipped away to Helena they married last Wednesday by Bishop Victor Day The bridegroom son of Mr and Mrs John W James is Anaconda native a graduate of Anaconda High School and Oregon Agricultural College and employed locally The Parents of the bride issued the announcement yesterday
About 35 members of the Anaconda and Philipsburg Rotary clubs with several wives toured the Boy Scout camp at Beho Lake. They arrived by motor, crossed the lake by a Bullete launch, enjoyed supper then the campfire. Scouts sang songs and individuals recited. Visitors left around 11 p.m.
James McGovern was arrested by Chief Cur len and Officer Connolly on a charge of maintaining a nuisance at 113 East Park avenue. He forfeited a 150 bond when he failed to appear in police court, with the notice mentioning interest in better agricultural methods in Spain.
A coroner inquest will be held at the Pool Fins Regan funeral chapel tonight into the death of Fred Greenough near the city last week. Greenough was riding with Tim Teagan Erick Carlson and William Lavis when a fence rail broke through the car tearing away the lower face and killing him after a tire burst and the vehicle struck a fence and ice. Lavis and Ryan suffered cuts from flying rail fragments as the car plowed 50 feet. The accident is blamed on a front tire burst and loss of control.
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