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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1922
Page
4
Preliminary plans note payment delays after January 1. A bankers’ compilation shows more savings accounts than families in America for the first time. Half of all bank deposits and a third of all bank resources are in savings accounts, plus many war savings certificates likely boost savers nationwide.
The American Legion plans American Education Week to address the U S illiteracy rank of eleventh among nations. National director Garland W Powell warns the 1920 census undercounts illiteracy and backs immigration limits and a goal to eliminate illiteracy by 1927. He cites army draft tests showing 24 9 percent illiterate and calls for tougher civics education and stronger teachers and schools.
Millions of investors in 1918 war savings certificates are urged by post offices and savings banks to exchange for 1923 series or cash. The American Bankers Association pamphlet urges 1918 holders to act before the January 1 redemption date, with postmasters publicizing the plan.
President Harding designated a Near East Day to urge substantial relief for Grecian territory under crisis. The appeal notes the need far exceeds expectations and cites over 1.25 million vulnerable people needing aid, calling on Americans to continue generous support.
A citywide curb appeal piece argues elevators are draughty and risky with hats off. The mayor orders conspicuous placards: Gentlemen are requested to keep their hats on. Hotel managers resist citing women’s presence and rights, while broader social notes touch on gender equality and current affairs.
In a 1922 dialogue Jimmie and Dad discuss radio fading caused by atmospheric reflections. Tests by the A R R L and Washington Bureau of Standards show signals sometimes audible at distant receivers due to upper air layer dynamics. They note DX long distance stations and nightly atmospheric variability.
Report notes that radio MAXIM signals are fading due to atmospheric conditions. The article cites weather-related interference and mentions possible impacts on reception across affected regions.
Report notes that some fellows could hear a certain station distinctly while another could not hear the sender at all, highlighting inconsistent reception among listeners.
The New Modderfontein Gold Mining company in the Rand fields of South Africa outlines plans to sink a circular shaft on the southwestern part of the property as part of its expansion efforts.
Gatchina the former residence of Russia’s dowager empress was renamed Trotzky while a key new port in South Russia between Baku and Enzeli was named Lenine amid bolshevik claims of vast trade potential for Azerbaidzhan and Trans-Caucasia. Construction began May 1921 and 16 months later a canal 4900 feet long and 18 feet deep was completed, with the Lenine name chosen at a general meeting of the Baku communists after his health recovery.
The star chart predicts a blue Sunday with malefic aspects for Mars Venus Neptune and Saturn. Domestic harmony looks poor and quarrels are warned. but birthdates may mark a talented yet rash year requiring strict business focus and wise training for children born today.
An American traveler laments missing luggage labels after a past error with unlabeled bags. He recalls paying for assorted labels at 25 cents a pack, compares his experience in Hoboken to seasoned globetrotters, and jokes that homebound folks should guess his travels.
In Montana Yesterdays J V Sanders marks 65 years since Confederate Gulch was found, praising the 1864 discovery in Gallatin County now Broadwater. The item also recalls Clark journals from 1804 1805 and a 1864 Summit Valley miners meeting guiding claim practices and Montana territorial politics.
The noted Swedish contralto Sigrid Onegin has arrived in New York to begin her season with the Metropolitan Opera company.
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