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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
4
Dr Scott asserts tests burn holes in two inch steel at one mile and destroy dummy planes at distance while killing trees and animals at several miles, promising September air tests off the California coast that could set records and provoke disbelief.
The county city merger proposal fell again, failing by a margin of about 600 votes in a 21000 turnout. Voter participation was low with only 57 percent casting ballots, mirroring 1924 trends and prompting talk of tighter voting penalties and stronger citizenship duties.
A historical preview warns that Dr. Scott's canned lightning could be dangerous if its claimed potentialities are real. The imagined device allegedly destroys life within 20 miles, disables radio gear, and could disrupt ships, aircraft, and fortifications, prompting safety concerns among conservative households.
Readers observe an extraordinary run of unusual wildlife and weather from across the nation. Three men in Seabright New Jersey kill 37 sharks in a day while Arcturus researchers return with odd deep sea creatures. Connecticut reports a six and a quarter pound frog and a six foot eleven inch owl. A 15 foot tunny in Manasquan weighs 1165 pounds. A black and white twelve pound rodentlike creature and a snake severed by a mower are noted. Paso endures a snowstorm despite heat, while Great Falls sees a lightning bolt fuse two coins. Montana earthquakes add to a surreal summer crop.
The piece notes the passing of William J. Bryan and Robert M. La Follette as a unique blow to cartoonists and paragraphers. It compares their Middle West roots, dramatic appeal, and public followings, while remarking on their presidential defeats and the era’s press culture.
In a Burgess bedtime story a confident Smarty Chipmunk ignores his mother’s danger warnings while hawks foxes and other predators loom unseen. He sits sunning himself and refuses to flee as Mother Chipmunk and Striped Chipmunk cry out in alarm. The tale ends with Smarty being caught in the next story.
Poem reflects on Ines departing at dusk and the sorrow of lovers, contrasting daylight and moonlit shores. It imagines giddy processions, a gallant cavalier, and a voyage that takes away joy, ending with a poignant farewell to fair Ines.
John W. O Leary new head of the United States Chamber of Commerce discusses Europe with optimism. He notes war debt, world peace, and balanced budgets as key to economic recovery while reaffirming American business support and his Chicago leadership.
A reflection on John Singer Sargent arguing critics split over his portraits yet unite on his water color landscapes. The essay praises his watercolor rhythm and vitality while explaining he painted portraits from financial need and leisure drew him to his preferred media. It urges time for personal pursuits amidst duties.
In Mountjoy Prison Dublin a rare execution occurred with Anna Walsh and Michael Talbot put to death for the murder of Mrs Walsh’s husband in Limerick Talbot was a relative of the victim.
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Clifford N. Carver American director of the Derutra says commerce between the United States and Russia is improving and may expand further. He notes Germany’s brisk trade with Russia, Russian fur and hides imports, and warns private American creditors will not see early settlement without external aid. He reports le ningrad's population fallen to 750000 while Moscow grows to 2000000 and becomes the national commercial hub with improved food supplies and growing private operation of factories.
A collection of brief humor sketches. A hotel clerk and guest argue over a name. A Scot seeks work in England and discovers a local quarrel about a former Scot now in charge. A cook applicant boasts of many references that are as unhelpful as photographs.
The column predicts a favorable morning for general business with Jupiter and Saturn aiding professionals like lawyers doctors and journalists. Autumn trade remains conservative with bankers cautious and borrowers facing money access difficulties. Women in business face risky or overly cautious trends while peace movements clash and hidden disasters may trigger new discussions on dams and waterways.
An explosion at a Sofia railway station killed two people and wounded two others. Station buildings were damaged but train service continued. The cause is unknown. The report notes a prior Bulgarian blast and a munitions dump blast near Plevna, with additional mentions of Thüringian ornament production.
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