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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1921
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard discusses shifts in German schooling from militaristic discipline to democratic ideas. It notes reduced church and state control, greater teacher familiarity, active parent councils, and parental visitation rights, marking a transition toward democratic schooling.
The annual Interior Department report highlights nine bureaus under Secretary Fall, detailing public lands worth vast sums, potential national estate value, and expanded irrigation impacts. It notes 1,225,488 irrigated acres, 125,124 settlers, 224,000 residents, and 710 schools, with projected benefits from new reclamation projects.
The article reflects on Germany's prewar education system built for imperial supremacy. It notes the Kaiser’s departure left the old structure without a purpose as local rulers and nobles once controlled schooling. It frames postwar shifts in education as a response to dismantling imperial influence.
The article notes a third quarter output of 511,510 passenger cars and trucks, with a 55,000 drop from the prior year, yet prices have fallen to levels near old prewar figures. Manufacturers cut costs, raised wages moderately, and trimmed waste and overhead, boosting sales as a sign of latent national prosperity despite a slump.
A New York state conservation commission recounts 19 killed and 52 wounded in hunting accidents last season. It notes many deaths from self-inflicted shots and mistaken identifications, and mocks city hunters for losing their wits with a gun in hand.
Charles F. Brooker, chairman of the American Brass Company, denied a report that Anaconda Copper Mining Company proposed buying a majority of the brass firm’s stock to gain control. He said no proposition would be submitted to stockholders.
The caped convict Gardner faced trial with jurors out about seven hours in deliberation before Judge Sawtelle dismissed them. The court noted the extended session and the potential separate charge of attempted robbery in Phoenix, with jurors allowed to refrain from revealing votes. A question on a guilty verdict with a sanity recommendation was raised but not included in initial options.
A wealthy woman crafted a unique will by using two packs of cards. She married names and kin on one pack and items of value on the other. She directed her attorney to shuffle cards between the packs and drew each name as cards were played, ensuring each person received the gift tied to the card bearing their name.
In Deer Lodge on December 11, 1920, Dr. G. J. Marquette reported to the county commissioners that Powell County enjoyed few epidemics this year ending November 20. Measles and scarlet fever were scarce with no deaths, smallpox three cases, typhoid two, all likely contracted elsewhere. The water supply remains unsatisfactory. chlorine treatment is unused though laboratory results are mixed. A county nurse program modeled on Miss Edna Wells in School District No. 1 shows strong welfare potential, with several Montana counties already adopting similar positions.
Paul Crane of Seattle visits Deer Lodge for a few days on business. John Kennedy, cattleman from Portland, attends to business. F A Dougherty of Elliston plus Milwaukee Company accountants are here on business. James Woods returns from Alberton. Katherine Marron leaves for Butte after weeks here with friends. Mr and Mrs Percy Wallace of Seattle spend Christmas with Mrs Lada Wilson. Cliff Manley of Helmville visits his parents. Carl Wael visits with family for the weekend. A Thomas leaves for Avon after a week attending county commissioners meetings.
The Korean commission in Washington announced it was filing a formal brief to press Korea’s right to present its case before the conference. It warned that adjournment without settlement would leave Asia with an Alsace Lorraine to plague conscience, threaten peace, and disturb the finality of international relations. The brief asserts Korea’s status and treaty obligations, labeling Japan’s ambitions a danger to regional peace.
Arthur Nasby of Jackson and Charles Nasby of Grover depart by road to Tucson Arizona to join a cavalry unit at the University of Arizona and pursue news of Miss Nasby reported missing by Tucson police. The brothers expect to arrive Monday evening and assist in the desert country tracking effort.
Laughlin, attorney, faced two dollar fine after declaring opposing counsel's statements false and untrue. He attempted to punch back at Punch, then paid the fine and returned to his seat.
Scout executive Fay M. Beckman calls all Boy Scouts to Daly gymnasium at 6:30 PM to select players for two upcoming basketball teams. Recruitment targets both big and little boys as training begins to field competitive squads. Applicants’ petitions have been filed and will be considered at today’s meeting, with no selections until all are heard.
Louisville reports a striking sleeping sickness case cared for by Dr C G Fowler, a printer studying medicine who passed exams and was admitted to the bar. Michael Fitzgerald, aged year old son of Mrs H C Seekang, showed marked improvement by March, opening eyes and moving in a rocker, with doctors hopeful for full recovery in about three months if progress continues.
In a late night review of international trade, Secretary Hoover warned of dangers in the global economy yet urged that recovery in Europe is progressing slowly. He cited inflation, government finance failures, and reparations in Germany as influential factors, while noting political stability improving in Russia and peace treaties holding.
Chairman Brandegee of the Senate committee indicated public hearings on Senator Watson's charges that American soldiers were hanged in France may be postponed for a week. The committee will consider over 100 named witnesses provided by Watson before deciding whom to call.
HTCHELL Dec 11 Search started today for Patrick Mc Naboo farmer aged about 12 from Waterfield who has been missing for several days Authorities suspect foul play Neighbors found McNaboo's team and wagon missing with blood stains in the yard indicating a struggle The sheriff seeks a farm hand once employed by McNaboo who may shed light on the mystery It is alleged a wage dispute sparked the quarrel
Tokyo reports Japan is replacing troops in the maritime province of Siberia with French forces. Officials say the failure of talks with the Chita on a far eastern republic leaves no near agreement. Troop retention continues to be necessary due to the unsettled situation.
The state railroad board calls hearings in Anaconda at 10:30 AM on Perkins crossing and Peterson Vane petitions for Milwaukee railroad danger signal devices. Petitioners and county commissioners seek installation. attorney John St Toole of Missoula represents the railroad. Also notes pin artists marathon results at Anaconda alleys with scores from McKean to Harper.
Astrologers warn of a doubtful Monday with Neptune and Saturn suggesting harmful ideas and possible delays in progress. The forecast notes possible strikes, heated debates in legislatures, and a dangerous mood, urging cheerful company and caution in love and politics as a strenuous year looms. The article also reports the Northwest Wheat Growers moving its main offices from Spokane to Portland within 60 days after handling about 35.6 million bushels.
By Minneapolis Dec 11 Henry Turner Holdy 77 professor and dean emeritus of the University of Mines ota died here today. He had connections with Rose Polytechnic Institute University of Tennessee Cornell University Princeton University and the University of Cincinnati. At one time he was president of Rose Polytechnic Institute. A son and four daughters survive.
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