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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
6
The article notes Governor Johnson running for the senatorial nomination of both the progressive and Republican parties. Regulars oppose him and fear his win may tip the seat to a Democrat. Hughes’ California visit underscores the party bitterness and discord.
The piece discusses the bank balance and property as a deterrent to violence, the role of securities in American finance amid European upheaval, and a British loan backed by American and international collateral. It notes New York market actions during war, the 120 percent collateral rule, and the mix of American, Canadian, and neutral-country securities backing the loan.
An Associated Press correspondent in Stockholm reports American visitors see Russiachanging rapidly due to war, foreseeing a massive postwar workforce, industrial growth, and a potential new order. The piece notes vodka abolition as a foundation for renewal, warns against legalization after the war, and touches on U.S. political chatter and other war-era contrasts.
A collage of humorous exchanges from various papers shows snippets about living arrangements at old places, a successful public dinner marred by speakers with tonsillitis, a show with Frank, car repairs, a streetcar ride, a plug tobacco request, a candid engagement intercambio, and a lawyer’s lengthy courtroom remark.
Foreign advertising from the William J. Morton Co outlines salaried representation in New York and Chicago offices. It lists daily and Sunday subscription rates by carrier and mail, and notes various newsstand buyers and agencies across the United States.
A 1916 McClure Syndicate column urges wives to curb waste in the home. It compares servant oversight to prudent budgeting, advising clear weekly limits on butter coffee and sugar, and to watch for habitual overuse. It highlights self discipline to cut bills without starving families.
A Chicago Tribune piece examines proprietary infant foods, noting manufacturers use testimonials and pictures to boost sales while real studies from the University of Illinois show some formulas support growth. It argues breast milk is best, with cow’s milk as a substitute when pure and fresh, and warns about poorly balanced or condensed milks.
Montana will test its primary system next Tuesday as merits and demerits are debated. The year brings full state and county nominations, likely heavy city turnout, and concerns about short voting time especially for women. Suggestions include using schoolhouses as polling places to expand space and efficiency.
The article notes a missed meeting between Hughes and Governor Johnson in Long Beach amid a string of clashes and factional tensions within California progressives. It alleges fractured ties between regulars and progressives, with invitations and chair selections uneven across Hughes campaign events.
A string of light anecdotes and accidental mishaps unfolds. Citizens trade dyspepsia remedies, a minister hears a child’s quip on long sermons, a boy deadpans about the globe, and a motorist jokes about burying an old car. An insurance tale ends with a twist on incendiary claims.
The author recounts meeting Henry Miller and explains why the famed stage actor rarely films. Miller enjoys acting but resists screen work, despite fans begging to see him photographed. A studio outing shows his humility and charm as he views his own on screen, while colleagues praise his photogenic appeal and enduring stage legacy in productions like The Tale of Two Cities and The Great Divide.
A war message in a bottle is noted from the Skagerrak and various editorials discuss war and politics. Kansas Governor Cooper advances 10000 from repeal funds to cover mobilization costs as Kansas joins several states with small debt burdens.
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