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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
4
The piece recalls 1920 and 1924 missteps by the party and urges the national committee to investigate and decide calmly. It argues the donkey offers continuity and strength, warning that abandoning it would remove a crucial anchor for the party.
In Butte a community group called the Joshers mobilizes a weekend drive to aid needy families. They gather food, marshal volunteers, and use vehicles to distribute aid, praised for broad civic spirit and charity across industrial society.
In Washington on January 12 the Democratic National Committee weighs replacing the donkey with the eagle as the party emblem. East women's groups push the change while the Philadelphia Democratic Auxiliary opposes it, arguing the donkey is loyal yet capable of strong kicks and has long aided Democratic campaigns.
The article discusses the prevalence of inferiority complexes, citing Dr Adler as saying everyone has one. It notes famous figures like Napoleon masked insecurities and advises that success comes from denying the complex. It also mentions political references and radio schedules for context.
Santa letter writers reveal a shift from trains and cars to airplanes as the favored gift. Many children still ask politely, yet manufacturers cannot keep up with the Lindbergh style white airplane requests, forcing some boys to settle for trains or other items next year.
The page presents a list of six quiz-answers including Carmi Thompson from Cleveland Ohio, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Villa, The Half Moon, electric locomotives, and Ezekiel XXX18. The items suggest a school or newspaper feature reviewing a quiz or knowledge contest.
Items taken from The Standard reflect events from 10, 20, and 30 years ago in Butte and Anaconda. Historical notes recall local people, places, and happenings that shaped the region.
Dr W R Renick returns from Swan River ranch reporting plentiful game and deep snow. William Garson departs for San Antonio to train in a flying school after enlisting recently. Broadway theater opening slated tonight. Mrs J C Murphy of Seattle visits Anaconda. Beatrice Evans heads to Seattle for Christmas. Alma and Neola Sales depart Anaconda for Salt Lake City. P Callahan heads to Spokane to join family. 1907 entries note George W Ellis resigns from Anaconda purchasing to join an Eastern firm. Mrs Hal B Davis travels to Missoula for Christmas with her parents. Deputy Sheriff Wheeler leaves for Minneapolis for holidays. W A Clark plans New York winter, return in spring. Mrs Bertha Kober journeys from Butte to St Louis after visiting relatives. Harry Allen from Ames College to spend Christmas in Anaconda. 1897 snapshot ends with Mrs F W Harrison and daughter sailing into next item.
Martha and ter travel to Walkerville to visit Mrs. Harrison's parents for the holidays. A mountain cyclone left a heavy snowstorm piling 12 to 14 inches on the level as winds eased. Montana Union Railway manager W. H. Burns and wife return to Anaconda from the East. Mrs. Al Lachman and husband visit Joe Steiger and then go to Garden. Silver Bow county commissioners award a contract to Harper & McDonald for 85 plats of Butte and additions for assessor use.
A. Hall departed Butte Tuesday afternoon for a two week visit to his former home in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Durango booster literature promotes the slogan The City of Twins noting La Plata County reports the highest twin population proportion in the United States.
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