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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1923
Page
4
An American returning from abroad notes dramatic shifts as motorcars transform life. Accessible scenic spots become desirable homes and new houses blend grace with modern design. The observer praises America’s rapid forward movement and suggests living abroad as a path to becoming a good American.
The piece notes President Coolidge’s plan to run again and contrasts it with Johnson’s bid. It highlights party strategy, regional dynamics, and key figures like Lodge Butler Hitchcock and McAdoo shaping the 1920 political landscape.
An American who lived in Paris returns home to compare life in the United States and France. He notes vast U S wealth and energy, car abundance, more motion pictures, and widespread labor-saving devices, contrasted with French life such as scarce free libraries and limited running hot water. He argues women’s work is easier in America. The piece also references the Cleveland Republican convention and Ram Johnson.
Prominent Alaska citizens travel to Washington to press for statehood for southeastern Alaska. They argue contiguity is no barrier and compare to Porto Rico and Hawaii. They cite rich resources, coal, timber, and prime potato crops as reason to grant admission.
Miss Jean Mattison of Detroit describes an armed robbery at her shop in which a drunken robber shot her in the thigh while demanding money from three customers. She argues bandits should not drink during crime to avoid reckless violence and unnecessary deaths.
The passage notes Lloyd George will not return as prime minister but will remain active in parliament, challenging Europe, Asia, and Africa to heed his guidance. It contrasts Ford's presidential prospects, radical European factions, Washington society trends, and the burden on ordinary citizens with a patriotic call to seek a better country if unhappy with America.
A fragment shows France uncertain about net profits from her Ruhr business while recalling a black evangelist who recovered his hat after a collection. The passage contrasts financial self doubt with a small act of ritual return.
Raggedy Andy Raggedy Ann and Mrs. Cookie discuss hurt feelings as Hookie the Goblin bites a cookie arm. The gingerbread man says he feels no pain from being eaten since they are cloth and stuffed. Friends rescue him and warn against visiting cookie cows pigs and chickens.
The Snitznoodle pursues Hookie the Goblin after he robs cookie chickens from Mrs. Cookie. The chase ends with the Goblin retreating into a strange multiroom house, promising to stay inside while the Snitznoodle vows to give a hard thump.
The Navajo people lack local silver mines and thus melt and hammer Mexican silver dollars into the shapes and forms they need for jewelry and tools.
Capt. Edward Watson, found guilty by general court martial over unskillful navigation related to the loss of seven destroyers and 28 deaths at Point Honda on Sept 8, is ordered to serve as assistant commandant of the fourteenth naval district with headquarters in Honolulu. Despite trials, his 29-year navy record is praised for his acceptance of responsibility and claimed lack of culpable negligence.
Astrologers deem the day doubtful with Jupiter adverse and sun only faintly beneficial. Wise conduct is urged with caution in public matters while gifts and weather are forecast, and women may influence politics next year. Financial caution and conservative policy advised as marriages and laws face scrutiny.
The forecast from the Associated Press outlines a week starting Monday with variable conditions. Northern Rocky Mountain areas face rain or snow west and possible midweek snow east of the divide with fluctuating temperatures. Southern regions see generally fair weather with midweek precipitation chances, and Pacific states expect fair conditions with coastal rain and interior snow or rain. Temperatures hover around normal early, dipping later.
The next Buckingham mayoress will wear a chain made from 800 threepenny pieces. The coins were the fine of 10 pounds paid by Councillor Roper who refused the mayoralty. Roper delivered the coins for the chain for future mayoresses.
Three Montana State College agriculture students Winton Weydemeyer Louis Neuman and William Hay won first place at the Pacific International Show in Portland outperforming rivals by more than 200 points. Coach E N Bressman led the team which also placed in the top six at the Chicago International Show earlier in December.
The article outlines vocational and service oriented training in the Methodist church, detailing the structure of the Epworth leagues from Junior to Senior levels, their departments, and the adult supervision. It notes Mountain View's active Junior league with weekly meetings, business, class, movie, and recreational activities and lists current officers and teachers.
Shes Jack the little son of Mr and Mrs Don Twomey of 10923 Utah avenue is very ill The Emerson Parent-Teacher association will hold a meeting Thursday Dec 18 at 3 30 o clock A fine program will be given by the pupils Parents and friends are invited A delightful surprise party was tendered Miss Mary Cusick Friday evening at her home 711 A 8 Wyoming street.
Friedrichshafen Germany Lake Constance known as Zeppelins birthplace would become a reservoir to steady Rhine flow keeping it navigable in summer. The lake in an open valley lies across the river offering storage from surrounding mountains fed during dry periods to maintain a serviceable river level.
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