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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
18
Report on the Tewey Ranch farmers picnic highlights include reflections on American citizenship and equal opportunity under government protection in Washington. The piece discusses the era’s political questions during wartime and the hope for peaceful settlement as representatives met in Paris.
A grove near the speakers stand at Tewey Ranch hosts the annual outing with parked autos and amusements. The scene shows people moving toward the chief area as crowds from three counties enjoy the event.
A Montan a gathering features speeches by Maj. Steven J. Cowley and local leaders urging loyalty to the nation and home, praising farmers as the backbone of the state. They criticize alien influence, warn against yellow journalism, and stress producing for world needs while supporting President Wilson and the peace process.
In response to complaints about morning noise from youths, Mayor Mecavitt told the Standard that sections will receive guidance to respect workers needing rest before daily duties. The notice urges quietude during morning hours and cautions against disruption in the community.
Local items note films developed and a city drug store sale at 209 Pine. A Catholic meeting tonight is urged. For sale items include a 1916 Buick roadster in good condition with a new battery for 175 dollars. Bargain property brings 61 dollars monthly. four sewered rentals offered at 3200 dollars. Diamonds worth 100000 found on a farm in the Orange Free State.
President Wilson requested an additional 825000 to cover American peace commission expenses in Paris from July 1 through year end. Total costs rise from 1250629 to an estimated 1506706, reflecting wartime price increases. The delegation began with 1300 members, reduced to 400 by July 1, with 8 civilians remaining.
Labor Day preparations center on Mountain View park with carpenters building a 70 by 100 foot dancing pavilion and concession booths. Proceeds fund a clubhouse for the American Legion in Anaconda. Soldiers sailors and marines will attend in uniform. events include dancing athletics and a city sponsored picnic with a Butte band scheduled to perform. Trains run to and from Mountain View park with specific morning and afternoon departures.
Anodes prepare for a three game invasion of Klein nine at Anaconda with rounds Sunday Monday Tuesday. Series standings show a tight race after eastern diamond losses and a reversed score when coal miners visited. Local lineup announced includes Joe Beather, Barich, Curley, Lodell, Selle, Tucker, Baker, Vite, Lutrell, and McHale.
Final tribute to the memory of Frank Sunderland was paid yesterday afternoon at the home of his mother, 208 West Third Street. Reverend J A Meeke conducted the service. Two solos were sung by R M Hell with Mrs Bell at the piano. Pallbearers were Mannie Hamland, Steve Smolack, Robert Nelson, James Mumphrey, Paul Forester, and Andrew Tanosico.
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