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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes that Russia must endure more verses toward Warsaw before defenders yield. Dispatches from the unhappy country reflect the ongoing struggle as diplomats and troops debate the fate of the region amidst tense war news.
A Washington observer argues that Ireland faces a crisis beyond prior British responses. Lawrence Ginnell states England lacks moral or constitutional power, relying on force as self determination fails. The piece critiques Versailles rhetoric and British coercion, portraying Ireland’s quest for a just government as endangered by sword over diplomacy.
A noted stage actor James ONeill is recalled in a Montana tale from the 1870s when Nellie Boyd starred in A Celebrated Case. It revealed that Norman Gillette of Helena posed as ONeill during a Helena performance. The piece also notes Russia’s armistice terms and Poland’s precarious wartime position as the center of hostilities continues.
A welcome visitor, Mr. Roosevelt, will begin a western tour this month, drawing interest as he mingles with the public. He is described as a democratic mixer, popular in Butte, with the same regional route as Wilson during a prior illness period. The piece contrasts him with Mexican political figures and notes revenue from horse racing, gambling, and saloons in Lower California, while predicting upheaval if Villa currency rises. Juarez is noted as once a racing and gambling town now quieter.
An editorial notes Turkey has signed the peace terms with the allies after a period of turmoil. It suggests Turkey’s reluctance to accept peace and questions whether its historic menace is truly ended, while acknowledging the pact may reduce future troubles.
Eastern Montana claims fame in blue grass and grains with Shady Nook farm grass reaching 62 inches and praised as exceptionally fine. Experts say blue grass can be grown on open ranges, while the region advances in livestock, settlements, and population, challenging Kentucky's Blue Grass prestige.
Estimates place 2000 to 3000 Montanans seeking office in the primary. Weekly papers overflow with candidacy ads from governor to constable. The scramble has replaced the old theory that the office seeks the man.
The debate over Bolshevik pledges shifts to Russia as invasion of Poland intensifies. Warsaw likely promised for loot and a harsh peace is seen as probable. Coal worries persist with shortages, high consumer prices, and a strike among day laborers and drivers complicating supplies. AG Palmer meets with operators and rail officials to curb speculation and improve shipments amid subpar mine costs.
The governor of the northern district of Lower California, Mexico, is pictured with a sizable private force resisting government orders for 3,000 troops. Cantu reportedly enlarges his ranks daily and dismisses the central government's efforts to quell the uprising. Photo by International Newsreel.
Winifred Black presents a plain living letter from a Carmel New York wife and mother. She argues a wife’s fidelity and home care matter as much as outward polish, noting a good man needs affection and a tidy home. The piece celebrates honest domestic virtue and everyday happiness.
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers, including a line about a harpy, a beauty doctor and youth, a Westerner’s scale, and a misfired proposal. It references a corner stone for a new working men's club and a pun on punctuation, then a travel joke about the Orient and worst hotels.
A compilation of varied quotes from Detroit Chicago Boston Boston Herald Buffalo and Cleveland papers comment on politics economics and real estate. The excerpts reference a timetable for railroad expenses a critique of profiteering a Marxist lean in a third party platform excitement over Los Angeles real estate and radium costs for medical treatment.
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