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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
4
The text demands strict, public abstention from alcohol by those seeking office. It declares candidates must demonstrate total dry conduct in practice, not just principle, and be ready to aid enforcement against bootleggers at all times.
The farm bloc supports adequate farm credit as central to relief, with President Harding’s sympathy noted. Farmers face reduced purchasing power despite record production due to high costs, soaring prices, and policy strains. Secretary Wallace cites overproduction, freight rates, wages, currency, and taxes as causes, urging continued government aid within reconstruction.
Ohio rejected a wet amendment to its state constitution while neighboring states leaned wet. Joy ran through prohibitiondom as Columbus announced the legislature would be extra dry, with officials promising a strict political climate.
Radical idea for a direct levy on personal capital failed in Switzerland with 101,057 votes to 805,000 total. Wealthy residents moved assets abroad, dampening business and illustrating potential effects of such a tax. The example contrasts with Britain Italy France and general European hesitance toward a capital levy.
A column extols John Wanamaker as a model of honesty and progress in retailing from errand boy to wealth and fame. It juxtaposes contemporary figures Senator Borah Clemenceau LaFollette Wilson and mentions December and May as contrasts, noting a lingering sense of reform and fewer crooked practices.
A 1922 dialogue on radio reception explains fading, static, and night vs day range. Jimmie and a listener discuss how weather, distance, and new antenna methods affect long distance broadcasts and listener patience.
Contending planetary influences rule today with Neptune in benefice aspect and Saturn strongly adverse. The mind becomes critical of home and state while Neptune's friendly power sharpens mental vision for facing facts and taking stock of talents. The result may be discouraging yet should lead to constructive plans.
A 1922 McClure Syndicate forecast predicts rough seas for travel, rising fires this winter, and widespread insurance efforts. It warns of stock depreciation, urges prudent investments for 1923, and notes growing respect for psychics and hypnotism. Birth dates foretell a busy, happy day.
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