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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
4
The piece depicts Mussolini's regime tightening in Italy as single men face penalties for nonconformity and newspapers face strict controls. It notes hotel owners lament ruined tourism and that Americans struggle to adapt to the terror, with French news preferred for information.
Christmas seals sold by the Montana Anti-Tuberculosis society will appear on outgoing executive office mail under Gov. J. E. Erickson. The effort supports TB education and revenue for life saving work, with Galen sanitarium added to Santa's schedule and Symons’ store handling orders for children there. Booths report steady sales with volunteers at Symons, Woolworth's, Hennessy's, P. O. News Stand, and Montana Power locations.
Governor Erickson announces the appointment of Senator Henry L. Myers to the state supreme court bench following the death of Justice Holloway. The move reflects Myers’s strong public service record, broad statewide support, and a belief in prudent judicial leadership. Warren Toole, son of Montana’s first governor, is named to fill Holloway’s expiring term, eliciting warm approval from longtime allies.
A witty declaiming piece imagines librettist Williams Gilbert crafting an English opera about present day Italy. It lampoons political and social turmoil under Rome’s leadership and Mussolini, noting a new tax on bachelors ages 25 to 65 that spurs matchmakers to renewed activity as old maids seek marriages.
The piece argues the Teapot Dome case ended as a fair jury verdict against Fall and Doheny with minimal conspiracy evidence. It notes the muckraking era’s hysteria faded, cites Navy officers split on oil removal, and retains a wry tone about politics and Christmas in Montana. It also references Creel, Wilson, Mussolini, and the League of Nations in a broad political wrap.
Radio schedule notes for WCCO WEAF WGN WOC and WOW stations in Minneapolis St Paul Davenport Omaha and Kansas City outlining program times and performers including Nash Finch orchestra Paul Ashs show Oriental theater and Leon Liehterenfeld among others. The listings highlight musical programs lectures and star acts across multiple markets.
KFI Los Angeles airs Aeolian organ recital and semi classical hour with Packard Ballad hour. KFWB Hollywood presents Pontiac dinner hour news and Bill Hath orchestra followed by Warner Brothers frolic. KGO Oakland offers Stanislas Bem Little Symphony at 6:55 and 8 pm program. KGW Portland presents dinner concert, KGW Movie club, then dance music and Hoot Owls. KHJ Los Angeles features children's hour and feature program with Marigold Gardens orchestra. KPO San Francisco offers State Restaurant orchestra Cabiria Cafe orchestra Palace Hotel Rose Room dance orchestra and late dance orchestra.
The forecast calls Friday to be uncertain with Mars in a favorable aspect while Mercury the Sun and Uranus oppose. It urges pushing plans for public buildings and bridges with profits for engineers next year and hospitals improving but warns of delays in aviation and year end accounting.
In a 1924 analysis, Dr Frank McCoy discusses tuberculosis deaths dropping as pneumonia and heart disease rise. He argues that acute diseases surprise unprepared individuals, while gradual illnesses allow time for preventive measures and healthier living. He warns that true health awareness remains insufficient.
Judge J J Lynch set the December 24 trial dates for Francisco Vega and Joe Reeves in the Flynn Street robbery case. Vega’s trial is prioritized over Reeves. Reeves and Vega allegedly robbed the Flynn store and took $40. Shone and Hanley were assigned as defense counsel. Arraigned yesterday they pleaded not guilty. Reeves sought immediate trial due to lack of funds for a defense bond. Andy Boland’s second decree murder trial starts Monday, filling the court and pushing robbery trials to December 24.
A column predicts rapid progress in government amid deception and intrigue. It warns of a cotton market menace from Africa, notes Venus favors child welfare education yet flags health concerns, and foresees renewed interest in spiritualism and occult subjects. Washington faces small problems, birthdates bring luck or risk, and some boys may never marry.
The McKinley district Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting at Bungalow school Friday at 2 30. Children present a playlet titled Christmas Gifts with many named pupils acting as Christmas spirits fairies brownies shepherds carolers and other roles.
Pennsylvania banner mine crew earns honor for 6 213.75 shifts without lost time accidents in first 11 months of 1926. Foreman Welch and shift boss Harry Matthews lead 24 miners. safety roll lists 98 top bosses with perfect or long no-accident records. Anode issue also covers first aid for poisons, a humor item, Christmas wishes, and notes on mine articles and railway leaders visiting the Leonard mine.
George Kotsonaros, famed heavyweight hopeful and Montana rancher, preached Americanism and personal fitness at the noon Butte Rotary Club session. He urged physical training from age seven, shared rustic tales from Greece to Egypt, and supported free coaching at the YMCA for local youths, highlighting discipline over indulgence.
Mexico Whaling corporation ships depart from Los Angeles for Magdalena Bay in Lower California with three killers Norvona NI Hanka and Columbus and the tanker factory Esperanca. The fleet aims to kill more than 600 whales mainly blue whiles and finbacks with an oil yield of about 15 000 barrels last year. German haberdashers cut men's collars styles from 43 to 6.
Claude H. Goodhue of Seattle has been appointed manager of mail express and baggage traffic for the Northern Pacific at Butte effective January 1. He began with the company June 1, 1896 as an express driver at Walla Walla and was promoted from Seattle supervisor. He succeeds Dan C. Pettibone, now deceased, per notice from A. B. Smith at St. Paul.
The National Safety Council warns against careless disposal of used safety razor blades urging men to wrap blades in old paper before placing them in waste baskets. A 22 year old girl, whose father is dead and mother ill, traveled 3000 miles from Liverpool to Northern Toronto alone to live with her aunt and uncle.
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