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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
4
The Anafonda Standard reports that through October 1926 insured death rate reached 868 per 109000, up from 834 in 1925. Total deaths rise to 1,432,000 in 1926 from 1,257,000 in 1925, with 55,000 excess deaths from preventable causes and 22,000 from population growth.
The piece traces the rise of the Do your Christmas shopping early slogan from New York ten years ago when stores stayed open late and workers endured long hours. It notes the Consumers’ League push for better conditions for women and the shift to urging early shopping to ease post office congestion.
The article recalls an effort to raise 600000 to restore the frigate Constitution. Secretary Wilbur voices loyalty to the ship as a symbol of self government and national identity. Navy officials have joined the cause, making success likely.
The 1926 life insurance statistics show heart disease rising as the leading cause of death while auto accidents are projected to kill about 22 000 Americans. Murders fell 7 percent and personal crisis reports rose 10 percent as pneumonia and influenza spiked.
Dr William G Anderson of Yale reports 1926 freshmen are taller and heavier with better posture than 1901 peers. He notes chest size up an inch and average weight 144 pounds while calling attention to common defects such as round shoulders kyphosis flat feet and fallen arches despite overall improved physical condition due to training in prep schools.
A satirical take on the mania for psychology and self improvement urging individuals to study works by Smith Brown and Jones to claim expertise. It mocks claims of self qualification and notes political intrigue around the Tammany tiger while lampooning academic overreach and public discourse.
Maj. Gen. James H. McRae appointed to succeed Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall as commander of the Second Corps Area. McRae, from San Francisco, led the 78th Division in St Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. awarded DSM, Order of Bath, Croix de Guerre. He is a 1886 US Military Academy graduate. served in Santiago, the Philippines, and other campaigns. Born Lumber City, Georgia, Dec. 24, 1863.
A visiting critic argues that Americans overemphasize movies magazines posters jazz and quick pleasures while neglecting classics and genuine art. The piece questions whether love marriage friendship work and recreation reflect true national values and warns of cheapening the country’s reputation.
Reader questions on weight gain skin dryness digestion gas and eye inflammation receive guidance from Frank McCoy. Advice covers diet excess starch avoidance colon health and neck exercises plus warnings on shingles warts and tuberculosis risk with practical tips.
Charles Curtis of Kansas hails the latest presidential message as statesmanlike while Joe Robinson of Arkansas rejects it as partisan. The piece notes party divisions in the 70th Congress with 48 Republicans and 47 Democrats plus Farmer-Labor Senator Shipstead, affecting control.
Daily listings show programs across WCCO Minneapolis Saint Paul WEAF Chicago and more. Featured slots include morning and evening music hours orchestras and live performances with hosts and guest artists across multiple stations.
Radio listings show multiple stations KOA KFI KFWB KGO KGW KHJ KJR and others with a sequence of programs from 5:15 p m to 11 p m. featuring studio performances, orchestras, dance bands and classical hour across Denver Denver? (unclear) Hollywood Oakland Portland Seattle and Los Angeles with precise times and host names where readable.
Dr Julius Klein, director of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, argues that European sentiment toward the United States is generally supportive due to America's economic role. He cites surveys showing minimal trade loss from hostility and notes Europeans value quality and low cost, urging American firms to monitor foreign conditions closely and adjust policy and trade tactics as needed.
The ripple traffic control runs as waves with a green light at successive corners, instead of simultaneous changes, praised by police inspector William Coleman as a success. The piece also notes insurgent Republicans and Shipstead’s pivotal Senate vote amid White House courtesies and political maneuvering.
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