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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes trolley systems improve with competition urging faster, quieter service and better seats. Detroit adds smoking car trailers, permitting both men and women to use them amid smoky air but without harsh language toward management. The trolley offers security and accessibility in modern transport.
The opening of the Seventieth Congress is likened to a two ring circus with sensational acts. Lawmakers are urged to pursue sober, constructive work on tax revision flood control inland waterway navigation and other major topics while avoiding excessive legislation and political stunts.
A skeptical column notes declines in shoplifting and pickpocket activity due to checks, savings, and tighter enforcement. It laments dangerous trends yet mocks political theatre and questions Mexico’s stability while spoofing Prohibition and national politics.
The trolley car reports it is generally not seriously harmed by bus competition and is gaining in patronage, performing well overall, though it is not making progress by the measure noted in the fragment.
Today’s radio program listings in central standard time with p m and kilocycle wave lengths shown for each station. An AP guide outlines schedule details and timing for programs across stations.
A dense listing of radio and live program times across multiple stations. Entries include concerts, orchestras, auctions, and hourlong talks from Sealy Air Weavers to Eveready Hour, with numerous city and station identifiers such as WDAF Kansas City KCCO Minneapolis St Paul WOW Omaha KFI Los Angeles and more.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honour its humility. Proverbial guidance echoes in a brief devotional.
The Standard recalls events from 10, 20, and 30 years ago in Butte and Anaconda. Headlines recount civic happenings, community milestones, and notable local matters that shaped the day in history.
Miss Irene Butler visits Butte staying with the Goggins on North Crystal Street. Irene Malloy returns to Anaconda from Seattle. Francis Burns, Anaconda weigh master, operated in a Butte hospital yesterday. Dr and Mrs E F Maginn visit Anaconda friends briefly. The Rev Father Bronson leaves Anaconda for Butte after several days there. Mrs Harry Berry returns to Anaconda from Camp Lewis area. Mrs John Thomas learns her son Roy Thomas arrived in France. Levis S Wild returns to Butte after visiting Kansas and Missouri. P E Crawley departs Butte for England for several months. A son born Dec 4 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Lenihan. Snow looms as barometer falls and wind howls. green Christmas unlikely. Trolley wire breaks on East Broadway creating excitement. crowd kept back by police as workers call power station. F W Peckover of Anaconda visits Butte. W B Shandrew of Anaconda visits Butte. Rod Leggat reports progress at Bob Ingersoll mine shaft. Leonard Sampson and E A Sweet depart Butte for a Ruby valley hunting trip. Cashier Cory of Great Northern Express in Anaconda yesterday.
Astrologers warn of adverse planetary aspects and possible gloom over business, urging merchants and manufacturers to be prudent. The United States may see favorable trade directions with continued prosperity. Expect cost rises, labor and farming issues next year. Children born today show strong will and intellect. avoid speculation.
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