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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
6
The Anacnda Standard reflects on early commerce and moral lessons from biblical figures. It cites Joseph's rise in society versus earlier crude mercantile efforts and asks whether Adam’s fruit venture was history’s greatest business disaster.
In a year old dispute, Anaconda president C F Kelley says closing mines would have favored profits, while President Wilson notes high costs in keeping copper mines open. He reports nine tenths of workers accepted a one dollar daily wage rise, with a small minority walking out to press demands.
A humorous note on Boston streetcar fares rising to ten cents, reducing gross income as riders balk at the price. The piece muses that the worm will turn even if its rise seems modest, while traffic and walking conditions in Boston this season prompt questions about the cost of shoe leather.
A warehouse hoard of over 250000 pounds of coffee stored for nearly a year was seized by federal authorities. The raid signals federal determination to crack down on hoarders, providing clear proof of guilt and delivering relief to consumers and their favored aroma.
The New York Herald argues Joseph was the first profiteer by stockpiling grain during famine. It cites biblical accounts and relic evidence of storehouses, noting his methodical business and the famine’s rise, while suggesting Egyptian gold and silver flowed to him before relief arrived.
The piece argues that Carranza misreads U S policy and warns that only a large punitive expedition will curb Mexican bandits and secure American property and citizens. It urges decisive action to protect Americans and uphold U S authority in Mexico.
A survey of New York Diocese parishes suggests rural churches face dwindling participation. A twentieth century circuit rider in a motorcar is proposed to reach remote areas as non Christians flood in from cities and religious indifference grows. The plan targets rural districts near large communities.
A jumble of political quips and observations references Carranza Canada the Prince of Wales Senator Poindexter Archduke Joseph and various public figures. It critiques policy toward Mexico and references economic issues, consumer costs, and historical remarks in a tone reminiscent of a satirical column.
A fragmented editorial collage notes that many professionals and workers live outside organized capital and labor, praising public opinion as a check on power. It cites wage debates, food hoarding raids reducing prices, road-building needs, and Babson data showing Montana’s low business failures, alongside packing industry profits from by-products and English language dominance in global press.
A collage of humorous exchanges and cartoons from various papers, including remarks on tobacco safety, playful misreads, and light social quips. The fragments poke fun at daily life from a dog’s tongue to a child’s questions, reflecting the era’s wry, wordplay style.
Representative Royal C Johnson of the congressional sub committee probes army prison camps in France amid reports of cruelty and robberies, signaling an inquiry into wartime detention conditions and treatment of soldiers.
A fragmentary verse piece critiques scoffers and greed, contrasting wealth with spiritual worth. It questions motives behind alleged impeachment of virtue and ends with a religious admonition about justice and charity. The language laments the model of God as muddy and urges repentance.
A string of quoted lines from various papers notes views on civilization routes, gender roles, and war. It cites remarks about American civilization west of Illinois, army discipline, blondes in the sun, and a joke about royalty naming Prince Edward. The collection reflects editorial snips and gossip across several papers.
The New York Evening Sun notes Marshal Foch will visit soon, joining King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium in October. It lauds Cardinal Mercier and the Belgian leadership, compares them to historic figures, and anticipates a warm reception and visible Anglo American solidarity when these distinguished guests arrive.
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