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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
8
AP dispatch reports Cologne regaining stability as British troops arrive ending days of mob violence. Burgomaster Adenauer cites food shortages, looting, and arrests, while citizens fear further unrest. Britons impose curfew and dress-code rules as authorities assess food relief and security.
A concise lesson notes that thrift cannot be learned without intentional effort. It argues discipline, budgeting, and steady practice build saving habits rather than relying on luck or passive upbringing. The message underlines persistent, daily actions as the path to financial steadiness.
A fragmented OCR item shows a railway timetable snippet with times like 11:30 and 4:30 and entries including Hutte Kay and B Xhacondaaes. The readable parts indicate schedule references without clear context or complete data.
Evacuated districts faced severe hunger as aid arrived. A commentator noted Germans in Cologne endured four years of famine with drastic tuberculosis mortality up 300 percent and widespread infection among the better classes due to undernourishment. Women bore the burden as husbands fought, leaving families neglected.
The vice president led a cabinet session at the White House amid a wireless communications check. He stated he would preside informally and unofficially, acting on the president's request on the eve of departure, and noted no business requiring the president's attention arose. Secretary McAdoo attended his last cabinet meeting before Carter succeeds him next Monday.
A Daily Mail dispatch from ndon reports German civilians west of the Rhine growing cordial as Haig’s troops push east. People say they fear their own now and hunger, while soldiers in uniform discuss war fatigue, peace desires, and social solidarity. Mayors maintain dignity amid widespread obsequiousness toward Allied soldiers.
Chicago reports influenza epidemics returning in a more virulent form. Dr Woods Hutchinson cites European fronts as origin and notes England Italy see outbreaks. He says 50 to 60 percent of U S influenza deaths are among young military age men.
Senator Poindexter of Washington introduced a resolution calling for an investigation of the army ordnance and quartermaster departments. He argued that if a half dozen traitors had been executed at the war’s start, many lives of better men would have been saved. The measure was referred to the military committee.
New York stock market opened with a firm undertone on December 10 as United States Steel chairman’s optimistic outlook supported gains. Steel and rail issues led early advances, with United States Steel finishing up and other metals and equipment stocks rising modestly. Bond markets steadied amid mixed futures. a temporary lag in Liberty bonds and a notable uptick in some transcontinentals followed throughout the session.
Officials from the Department of Agriculture and stockyards raise the embargo on market shipments to ease congestion. The delivery halt ends and shipments are set to resume on Thursday under the supervision of the stockyards department.
Chicago markets show weather dampening demand as prices drift lower for corn and wheat while winter grains hold. bids from sea board buyers offer support but long-delayed or curtailed crop movement risks loom. Oats gain steadiness from strong demand. pork lard and meat shipments remain high, with money rates and bond prices noted in New York and Minneapolis reports.
The House ordered an inquiry into charges about loyalty and activity by the National Security League of New York and allied groups. Seven representatives named by Speaker Clark will conduct the probe, with four Democrats and three Republicans on the panel. One member declined due to family illness.
November production from the Anaconda mines fell to 22.6 million pounds from 23.145 million the prior month while November 1817 yielded 21.866 million. Short month due to two holidays contributed to the decline as development at the Walker copper property in California progresses. The drift on the lowest level advanced 700 feet from the shaft with 2,254 tons of ore shipped, yielding high grade ore. Since Walker’s discovery, upwards of $800,000 worth of ore has been marketed over two years, with local investors John Cowan and Birk Kinnard pivotal before transferring the property to Anaconda with Salt Lake interests.
United States Bureau of Markets reports hogs cattle and sheep receipts and prices. Hogs strong to above yesterday's average, cattle receipts 25,000 with mixed demand and cows and calves steady to lower, sheep and lambs steady to higher with good quality offerings. Feeder lambs and yearlings show varied pricing across regions and markets in Illinois and nearby areas.
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