Credit Germ and Cash Buying Reform mood in homes
A fragmented note arguing that credit has infected households and calls for reforms before wages improve. It promotes cash purchases as the method to enrich families and balance budgets.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
11
A fragmented note arguing that credit has infected households and calls for reforms before wages improve. It promotes cash purchases as the method to enrich families and balance budgets.
Bozeman August 18 The sweet pea carnival plans outdo past events with a gala crowning ceremony, floral carriages, and a new illuminated coronation stand. A chorus of over a hundred voices from the German Saengerbund will sing an ode to the crowned queen. Local artist Eugene Quan creates a comic operetta about the carnival and interstate fair with a farcical plot and local setting. Fifty youths participate in two performances at the remodeled city opera house on August 2 and 29.
Great Falls will host seven conventions over the next two weeks drawing thousands of visitors. The miners wage panel opens Aug 19 with about 150 attendees, followed by the Montana State Firemen’s meet Aug 26. The Democratic and Republican gatherings run Aug 29 to Sept 5, with state conventions drawing up to 1,500 visitors each, plus a major Leys fire sale starting Tuesday.
The Rev. Frank Hopkins preaches at South Side Methodist on the present conference year. He urges members to reflect on stewardship and the church's work, noting the annual conference will assess ministers and congregations for the year. He stresses pastors rely on faithful members to succeed and calls for support of the next pastor. J. R. Faulds, editor, travels with family from Stevensville after a Bitter Root trip. Ley Jewelry shop damage settlement notes clearance and clearance sale planned.
An elderly bandit, on his deathbed in Summit basin Wyoming, confessed to Montanans and others about the August 20 coach robbery in Yellowstone. He described hiding loot, threatening drivers, and robbing tourists including Mrs Riley of Austin Minnesota, editor Mr Mitchell of the Great Falls Tribune, and other East Coast visitors. The confession, given to a Carbon County rancher, spurred efforts to locate the stash as park officials and Maj Henry Allen of the park troops faced gun policy debates.
Music lovers hear the augmented American orchestra in a concert bill at the American theater. Conductor Charles Glaze presents a varied program including Light Cavalry Overture and A Vision of Salome. Soprano Rose Randall Murphy performs In the Shadows and Good-bye My Love Good-bye with Ed B. Keith in new topical songs. Four notable pictures round out the program, maintaining the theater’s high standards.
Essay-like critique argues that emphasis on wealth and business training corrodes moral and spiritual strength in youth. It compares modern trends with ancient examples from Egypt, Israel, Athens, and Rome to warn against valuing economic gain over character. The piece laments educated youth succumbing to public life and material culture.
Local notes outline August events from Aug 18 to Sept 8 in Jeterton county with prize distributions and attractions. Norman Pearl, former teacher at McKinsey, has accepted a position. ranchers face a backward year. farmers report poor yields and seek relief. Special train from Butte to Gregson Springs departs at 5 p.m. Harvest mineral spring open to the public with cafe and plunge access.
Great Falls August 18 due to heavy demand for labor on farms and railroads. Milwaukee railroad and contractors on the Great Falls Lewistown line report a severe labor shortage hindering work. Farmers pay from 2.35 to 4.00 per day plus board. some offer up to 3.60 daily. A party of 206 laborers from Minneapolis was brought in by the Great Northern, but only eight remained as others deserted for higher farm wages along the wheat belt.
Lewintown August 18 over 31 400 was realized yesterday from the sale of the incipal privileges at the county fair to be held here on September 9 The association plans a big racing feature and will run events as running races Today 20 entries have been made and Secretary GE Mathews expects the total to reach about 40 The Dawson stable including Madeline Musgrave and nine other horses has been entered.
Sebastian Englerth, missing four years since being declared dead after disappearing from here while moving west, was found today in Norborne, Missouri. He recalled only being released from a hospital. He had 3709 on his person and was loading a cat with his belongings. A local event at Columbia gardens features a ladies wood sawing contest during Commercial Day.
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