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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1924
Page
4
The item notes a debate on congressional reform regarding patent misuse of the mails. It argues reforms are needed to avoid new burdens on the public and expresses expectation of broad national support for reform.
Congress faces how to fund a $66 million raise for postal workers while avoiding harm to second class mail. The piece argues we must preserve newspapers and periodicals for national unity, oppose overreaching rate hikes, and curb wasteful and politicized mailing practices.
A column notes state legislatures may tinker with marriage laws this winter. It highlights Dr. Pinto of Omaha proposing childless marriages be void after two years and Mrs. Pinto retorts the idea would have split their own 21 year marriage with two children. The piece humorously imagines Sanger and Pinto touring capitals in a vaudeville act to educate on fecundity and potential profits.
Report notes life insurance written in the United States totaling about 13.5 billion dollars for the year, up 1 billion from 1923 and an 8 percent rise from last year. It cites $4 billion in real estate mortgages, $2 billion in railroad securities, and mortgage loans on city and farm property of about 1.9 and 1.78 billion respectively, as signs of healthy industry and citizen well being. The piece also comments on political sentiment toward the Republican Congress and cautions against counterfeit alcohol.
In a cliffside escape mystery, Doctor Dolittle is jailed after a fatal incident. He sleeps in a bare cell as prison officials discuss the case with Sir William Peabody, a justice of the peace, who visits and recalls past clashes over fox hunting. Tomorrow’s installment promises Dolittle and Sir William debating fox hunting.
A blunted forecast notes Venus and the Sun to influence the day, predicting gains in government jobs and salaries, rising educational spending, and major enterprise planning. It warns against risky money moves and warns that women may face tough business dealings while seeking positions.
Reddy Fox and Mrs Reddy plan a new home but the ground is frozen and their old dwelling is ruined by fire. They must consider safety since hunters know the location, forcing contemplation of relocation despite the harsh season.
San Francisco police hunt a new type of burglar who bound and gagged Thomas R. Shaw, manager of a drug store, and pretended to be a clerk for about 80 minutes while stealing about $30. A mistaken clerk thought the intruder was a new employee.
A double explosion at the Dupont Powder company plant in Dupont Washington killed 56 year old John Eliegood, ruined $40000 worth of property, and wrecked three buildings. A gun shaped fire extinguisher has been patented.
Ruth Von Phul and Elaine Seelman present a daily cross word puzzle with clue hints. Across items include Tibetan antelope, Seizure, A knight, Old English pronoun and other varied terms linking to geography and phrases.
Florence Davies argues teachers should stop simply ordering Johnny to obey. Judge Ben Lindsey favors letting children think and decide, using discussions to weigh rules and moral choices. He believes fostering judgment reduces discipline problems and builds self restraint.
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