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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
4
In an Adirondack context from The Anacond, editors debate a state deer license requirement paired with gun handling exams. A legislator suggests banning guns for deer and replacing them with bows, while citizens warn deer season noise resembles a machine gun charge as inexperienced hunters cause accidents.
The Maine election shifts the Senate to 48 Republicans including progressives, 47 Democrats, and one farmer-laborite, with Dawes' vote as tie breaker. GOP attacks Gould over campaign spending and a $100,000 bribery claim involving a New Brunswick premier. Governor Brewster condemns his methods. Democratic candidate Furter J. Redman faces Klan ties and citizenship questions. Wash DC investigations loom as Maine’s result draws scrutiny similar to Pennsylvania and Illinois.
The Adirondack forests draw New York City hunters each season, with 650000 licenses issued this year. Amid concerns for human casualties and the impact on game populations, the yearly influx of sportsmen threatens the deer and other wildlife in the region.
The Montana attorney general and state tax commission reached an understanding on remitting penalties and interest on delinquent taxes. The piece argues the current 12 percent annual interest and 5 percent penalty are punitive, harming drought affected dry farmers and leaving land perpetually dormant. It asserts reform is needed to restore productive land and notes agriculture now rests on informed, prepared farmers under a prudent program.
A Montana commentary expresses that in November the state deserves a card of thanks rather than a vote of censure, reflecting a positive view of the period. The remark highlights political sentiment without detailing specific events or actors.
The remark notes that regardless of performance, critics abound eager to explain how tasks should be done better, implying constant external scrutiny from those who observe rather than participate. It highlights the persistent pressure of public opinion on workers.
The piece notes a firm but gentle reminder from Washington to Mexico that now is not the time for folly. It also comments that Vice President Dawes lacks his usual vivid eloquence recently and reflects on Europe where bungling statesmen outpace common sense.
County treasurer reports receipts top 31 million with a two payment tax plan widely used by property owners and corporations. Anaconda Copper Mining and subsidiaries delivered a large remittance as office traffic surged. Delinquent list looms for half taxes unpaid, with 1 percent monthly interest and 10 percent penalty if second payment is not by May 31.
City treasurer reports heavy last day for tax payments both in person and by mail. Delinquent list due Dec 10, with penalties of 16 percent for late payers. Treasurer McCarthy notes year shows better payment progress than last year’s $25,000 delinquency, now expected to be small.
The Butte Electric Railway reports about 1,760 fares daily generate taxes. A payment of 19,706.68 was sent to County Treasurer James J. Brett, covering city county state and federal levies. The 1925 tax totals 33,960.38 excluding a 2,726.49 improvement tax and includes $3,000 annual federal tax.
Associated Press report from Helena states Roy Lyster, once in Shelby Montana, must return to Hiawatha Kansas to answer grand larceny charges. Governor Erickson approved Kansas authorities request for his extradition. Lyster is believed to have organized a band of youths running a chicken theft operation.
The December first 1926 horoscope notes an uncertain day for good and bad aspects but predicts strong financial planning opportunities for the coming winter. Writers may see activity and real drama. Saturn favors earth sustenance and farming, with real estate rising, especially in the West. Neptune boosts sea related interests and coastal residents may see good luck. fish study highlighted. oil prospects favored.
Newly elected officers of the A O H divisions in Butte Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary will be installed at Hibernia hall Centerville tonight starting at 8 o'clock. A banquet and program of addresses songs and numbers follow with state officers present. Rev T Moroney will chair. attendance expected to exceed prior years.
A fragmented listing from several stations in Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Chicago and Davenport outlines evening schedules. WCCO presents Music and organ recital programs with Eddie Dunstedter. WDAF features School of the Air musical segments and a Nighthawk frolic. WKN offers a Drake concert ensemble Blackstone string quartet and Arabian Nights entertainment. WOOC references WEAF at 9:30 p m.
Mountain Time Station KOA Denver presents Schuerman's Colorado orchestra at 8 p.m with an 8 15 studio program follow up.
Radio schedule fragment lists programs and orchestras across stations KFI KFWB KGO KGW KHJ KPO with timings from early evenings to late night. Acts include Bill Hatch Warner Brothers Orchestras Jenny Grant Rudy Seiger and Cabiria Orchestra plus various hotel and restaurant ensembles in California Oregon and nearby locales.
A 1926 McClure Syndicate forecast predicts planetary influences foreshadowing new discoveries and uses. Mars in Taurus signals international complications, while Sagittarians may travel. may affect those born on the day with a vexatious year and high-strung children. Tombstone’s Epigraphine newspaper notes.
Coroner Pat Holland will hold an inquest this afternoon into the death of 21 year old Henry Ramey found shot and frozen near Little Boulder valley. Only two doctors and an embalmer may testify as Ramey reportedly said he tried to kill himself. Local officials question jurisdiction and expense, noting foul play if any would fall under Madison county authorities.
Ed Rogers brother of Paddy Rogers who was killed in a brawl at 903 North Main street November 22 was sentenced yesterday to 30 days in county jail on a vagrancy charge. The complaint was filed by Rogers brother Thomas who caused the arrest. Ed admitted heavy drinking last week and was the sole witness in the North Main street shooting attributing responsibility to Andy Bo and to Paddy's death. Britain's new air route from Cairo to Karachi about 32900 miles will finally have five airships.
Driscoll treasurer and a lineup of officers and trustees including Mrs Margaret O Meara mistress at arms Mrs Nora Rowan Sentinel Mrs Catherine Mulholland chair lady of standing committee Mrs Belinda Boland chair lady of Irish history Mrs Bridget Morrissey trustee Mrs Julia Lytton Mrs Winifred Gray and Mrs Bridget Cummings named in the roll.
The city council parks and playgrounds committee asks for more time to report on a municipal golf links in the city park. Exchange Club offered to fund construction, with costs about 1500 dollars and a plan to charge per game or a season ticket to cover upkeep.
The Butte Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet this afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs C V Blomgren 911 Wet Mercury street Refreshments will be served.
A fragment discusses how language shapes health thinking. By avoiding disease words and using positive terms like vigorous and strong, the mind forms healthful mental images. The piece urges teaching patients to redirect vocabulary and focus toward wellbeing.
A shift in language reflects a broader change in attitudes toward health. Phrases like I feel ill are being replaced by more positive statements such as I'm feeling fine today, signaling a trend toward resilience and proactive wellbeing.
Thirty old placer mining claims in the San Gabriel river valley will be wiped out in the coming months as flood control dam construction begins. John Steele and Creighton Waldorf, mining engineers, were hired by the county board to appraise the claims, which are still being worked. Gold deposits are now negligible, yet the claims have seen years of activity.
The piece discusses Robert Nichols wartime poetry Ardours and Endurances praising fighting poets of England. It notes Nichols as a friend of Masefield living near Boar's Hill,Oxford, praising the poets who faced battle realities and their enduring presence in nature and the world.
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