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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
2
The Anaconda Standard subscription prices listed include Paty and Sunday per month at 4.00 dollars, daily and Sunday one year prepaid at 10.00 dollars, and Sunday Standard one year at 5.0 dollars. Office and contact details cover main office in Standard Block and regional newsstands and agents from New York to San Francisco.
After yesterday’s fire at the Derr Lodge County Fair association grounds, temporary structures will be erected to resume the exhibition as scheduled. Directors promise no interruption to the rating lease, while permanent improvements are planned to improve housing for next year. Community support from business leaders is pledged to aid recovery and ensure a smooth racing programme amid rebuilding efforts.
The article disputes how William Jennings Bryan may influence the 1904 Democratic nomination and campaign. It notes Bryan’s hinted opposition to certain party figures, his past hindering help, and the likelihood he could affect the eventual choice and post-convention strategy. It discusses governors Harmon and Wilson, Indiana and Minnesota, and the risk of a third candidate if Bryan’s stance blocks favored options.
The passage outlines a fragmented critique of parliamentary inquiry processes and possible investigations. It hints at Canadian consent and a wary view of committees’ effectiveness, suggesting that some inquiries may not yield valuable results.
San Francisco Aug 2 Thama of Miss Hinzel Langanour UC swam the Golden Gate Channel yesterday in 1 hour 25 minutes and led. today Nelly Schmidt another UC California student beat her in 42 minutes. Liba Schoffield and Mila Svlwfeld sisters from Los Angeles also swam the channel from Fore Point to Lime Point before cheering spectators.
The extra session wrestled with an iron and steel revision plan and the cotton bid, with Senate action expected on a package to be concurred by the House. The Ways and Means group organized, committee assignments set, and a broad legislative program drafted, including Canadian reciprocity, a farmers free list bill, tariff reductions, and a push for New Mexico and Arizona statehood. The popular vote for senators was diverted to conference, and Taft vetoed the Arizona statehood bill over recall provisions.
Belgrade company store in Belgrade was looted of several hundred dollars in goods after burglars pried open a rear basement window. Jewelry and hardware departments report losses including watches knives and novelties. Police and sheriff's office investigate with two suspects named. Nearby Hills Brandley hardware store also hit, with knives and silverware stolen.
Beaverhead county commissioners vote a 1 mill property tax increase this year, affecting corporate property within town limits. Three residents face levies in the senate, while others contest the changes as they weigh the impact on local finances.
A garbled report describes a chaotic spring scenario in Colomada with references to Cah AiR and a candidate lineup. It mentions Wake Up, Chicago events, and scattered political mentions including Morning, Juntine Moston, Ai MeNeldetlan, and a provisional government amid nationwide activity during DaAhiA today.
Washington notes record that the Pittsburgh postmaster will serve until August 1216 due to a changed commission. Representative French advocates road funding, proposing direct federal sums or land grants to public land states to build roads, arguing western states would gain substantial funds and land for road construction.
A San Francisco report states a sizable group of Southern Pacific Railroad staff will be removed from the payroll temporarily before Sept. 1, with the move affecting several departments. The action, blamed on rising operating costs and weak income, will be communicated to affected employees the next day.
In Missoula the Montana State Federation of Labor opened its annual convention with about 159 delegates expected. Attendees praised local hospitality and anticipated sessions, with programs outlined for tomorrow including speeches by President Donoghue and Willians Goodeham, and committee appointments to follow.
Dillon aug header outlines a new school staff list with Foote as principal and Pax ton as assistant. It notes assignments in mathematics German Latin history and science. The paragraph mentions Tower McDonnell Ripley Mackhier and Kate as faculty, plus a HV from Kansas Agricultural College background.
The report notes no extreme temperature changes for the coming week with a dip in readings. Expect northerly winds, showers, and a disturbance followed by a cold spell. Temperatures may fall across northwestern regions, including parts of Ontario and nearby areas.
A female author reflects on women entering the workforce through want ads and office work. She details starting as a stenographer, earning eight dollars weekly, then advancing by taking on ad hoc tasks, owning an office, and hiring staff. The piece discusses pay, career progression, and the role of want ads in securing opportunities.
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