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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
4
The piece argues that upper class circles reject public court divorces and scandals. It warns any violation of social norms will trigger ostracism and removal from society. It notes couples unhappy should privately seek Parisian divorce to avoid public spectacle.
Ontario’s provincial election ended the dry era as conservatives won a decisive majority, shifting liquor control to government management with local option and card permits for buyers over 21. The result marks a coast to coast wet status in Canada.
The piece notes that New York’s exclusive set has grown from 400 to about 20 000 as new social entrants join with credentials approved by Mrs Grundy. Some former names are dropped while others like Irving Berlin remain outside the elite circle.
The piece notes Dec 1 as the peak for tax collection in Montana, with state cities counties and schools totaling 25 to 30 million dollars and over 17,000 contributors in Silver Bow County. It highlights the taxpayer mood after December payments and calls for efficient use of public funds by major corporations and state agencies.
A 1926 nine month efficiency report by the Bureau of Railway Economies to the American Railway Association notes marked gains in operating efficiency and an all time freight-traffic high. It credits capital investments over five billion dollars since 1920, increased shipper cooperation, and improved use of the railway plant as key factors.
Commentary notes General Andrews as a man of initiative and strong capacity but limited powers. It mentions several Republican senators lamenting Senator Butler's loss and laughing at his absence, implying political tension in the era.
The Bolsheviks’ main grievance with modern society is its refusal to permit them to repeat their Russia actions against others. They see global retribution as a barrier to pursuing their earlier conduct beyond Russia’s borders.
The federal good roads bureau engineer Purcell will arrive from Portland to establish Helena headquarters. The Binnard estate grants right of way for the road crossing mining claims. A local citizen offers funds to start paving pending gas tax payment. Construction may begin as soon as the season allows with approval from the federal engineer.
School officials in Butte plan a coordinated year of sports including basketball hockey and skating for 12 players per school. Departments described gym schedules funding and coach recruitment with tentative move to flood city rinks and establish a municipal ice carnival in January and a May fete for hundreds of pupils.
The United States Building and Loan association held an open house in its new quarters at Dakota and Park. Manager Thomas Taylor Jr led visitors through the building as 10000 copies of yesterday's Standard were distributed detailing the institution's development and new offices.
Ford plants in Detroit began a temporary December shutdown affecting thousands as inventory pauses start. The New York American cites Wall Street view that Ford may enter the middle priced car field, setting up a possible showdown with General Motors.
Fire of undetermined origin erupted shortly before 2 am in the 2100 block of Argyle Avenue. Within about 30 minutes two dwellings were destroyed and nearby properties threatened, including the home of Mrs. A. L. Hawkesworth and an adjacent unoccupied house. All available fire crews responded.
In DC Supreme Court, government and defense contrast Fall and Doheny ties over Elk Hills leases. Witnesses link Pan-American contracts to naval reserve plans as Senator Walsh questions record. Roosevelt says secrecy valued for Pearl Harbor project. Fall denied prior policy talks with Denby or Fall.
The stars favor those seeking prominence and public office with rising popular appeal and opportunities to improve finances. Employment, business prosperity, and artistic children are predicted while Mars opposed by Saturn signals fires earthquakes and crime. Deaths of prominent women in art may occur and global tensions may affect commerce.
Hundreds attended the annual installation of officers of the three divisions of the A O H held last night at Hibernian hall Centerville. Judge J J Lynch presided in Rev T Moroney's absence and spoke on the organization’s activity and progress in Butte. Father Michael McCormack state chairman of Irish history spoke on the motives and harmony of the order. A program of music and literary entertainment followed with luncheon.
The Emerson school Parent-Teacher circle will meet Friday at 2 30 in the school building. School nurses Miss Mary Chesnut and Miss Henrietta Vineyard will speak on school work. A vocal solo by Miss M Gray and other features are planned with patronesses listed.
Casper December 1 A coroner jury ruled thirteen year old Lyle Derr acted to protect his mother from injury when he shot John Paton Sunday evening Paton died this morning from a wound in his right breast that traversed the body The boy testified he warned his step father to stop and intended only to frighten him as Mrs Paton refused reconciliation and Paton beat and choked her resulting in the fatal shooting
The Butte post of the American Legion voted to organize a drum corps for parades. Two men will form the corps and orders for drums and bueles were mailed. Members plan a rabbit hunt Sunday near Point of Rocks with hunters welcome to join. Rabbits will be given to the Joshers' club to aid needy families. Meet at the American Legion hall at 7 AM.
An unusual oriental art collection is shown at the Talbott shop on Dakota Street. Th Gordon Matzene, famed art connoisseur, selected pieces including cloisonne vessels, porcelain vases over two years old, soapstone statuary, embroideries, and hand-made wall pans with semi precious stone designs.
December ushers in bitter cold as winter arrives early in the Middle West. Zero to 15 above readings spread from the Upper Mississippi valley to the Atlantic seaboard with a slight thaw expected by Thursday evening as northeast winds shift.
The text warns that eating when upset or fatigued worsens digestion and boosts toxin formation. It notes tainted foods can poison the body, especially improperly canned items and raw shellfish, and prescribes prompt vomiting, castor oil, and frequent enemas to remove poisons, urging avoidance of chronic toxemia.
A condensed scan of radio schedules shows WCCO Minneapolis content with headliners at 8 p m on WEAF 10 20 Nighthawk Drake concert ensemble and other programs across WDAF WGN WOAW woc Davenport and Moline Plowboys with varied time slots and networks listing musical acts and hosts.
A listing of evening radio programs for Pacific stations including KFI KFWB KGO KGW KHJ and KPO with times for music drama dinners lectures and university演 programs across Los Angeles Hollywood Oakland Portland San Francisco and Berkeley.
The Gebel Aulia dam project in Egypt has been stopped as part of the economy program. In Brazil the Sao Paulo textile mill has shut down, putting 3,009 workers out of work.
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