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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
4
The text argues against adopting a Chinese model of family and social organization in American society. It suggests the idea would be difficult and dangerous for Americans and warns that family dynamics would become violent and centrifugal rather than harmonious. It uses hypothetical surnames to illustrate diverse family units.
A political essay recalls a harsh winter and the coal strike, detailing miners and operators clashing, President Wilson’s mediation, and public despair. It reflects on hope and endurance as the nation searches for coal and order amid industrial chaos.
The Wong Wan Sun association formed by Wong family members abroad aims to help Wongs with illness accidents or business reverses. About 500 Wongs are in the society and weekly meetings provide funds for ventures like laundries, showcasing a novel application of family solidarity.
A surge of interest among eminent doctors in prolonging life is noted. Dr J F MacCabe urges moderation, allowing but mastering tobacco alcohol meats and other pleasures. His book Human Life and How It May Be Prolonged to 120 Years promotes sane self control over indulgence.
A prize of 100000 dollars is offered by the Aero Club of France for an airplane that can rise straight up from the ground and descend straight down from the clouds. The ad advocates backyard or rooftop storage and simple landing, arguing current landings are disruptive to polite society and prompting a need for a practical, noninvasive aircraft design.
A collage of opinions and jabs on politics and world affairs blends references to the chinook winds, Poindexter, German policy, Australian ballots, Michigan Republicans, whiskey, and March 4 1921, with lines about Catholics and Protestants facing off against Satan in a note of hopeful regeneration.
Horatio Earle, Detroit-based national president of Exchange clubs and Michigan gubernatorial candidate, told Columbus businessmen that American manufacturers should hire only native-born Americans or immigrants with first papers. He argued immigration limits would curb labor troubles and urged government action to protect production of essentials.
A poem set in rural life contrasts wealth and happiness, showing a Black narrator and Chloe content with simple living. The speaker rejects riches in favor of inner joy, declaring even poverty feels like abundance when shared with loved ones. Copyright 1919 Wheeler Syndicate.
A compact collection of quips and jokes from several papers. It includes light lines about eggs in cold storage and a remark on a cook and modiste. A humorous note on Henry Blank’s heart stopping during Christmas shopping appears among the items.
A collage of one line quips and jokes from various papers. Snappy zingers touch on strikes liquor schooling pride and politics with puns about coal oil and war days. Names of cities appear and humor targets public figures and everyday scenes with a light satirical tone.
The Canadian government will ship ten million dollars in gold to New York to meet obligations and counter Montreal exchange depreciation. The official announcement notes the transfer aims to stabilize foreign exchange and support payments amid market pressures. The move underscores Canada’s efforts to bolster liquidity in the currency market during economic strain.
Chicago December 12 Fifteen minutes before execution for the murder of his wife Arthur Haensel a former soldier received a reprieve from Judge Pam who had sentenced him to die.
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