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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
6
The Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda Montana lists its offices and mailing addresses, with subscription rates and service details. It includes distribution locations in major cities, representative agencies, and contact points for business and editorial departments.
The Associated Press media rights statement clarifies that this paper may republish AP dispatches created for the AP or other credited sources. Local content published herein remains subject to copyright and licensing terms as provided by the AP and the paper.
Closing drives for Christmas gifts and Red Cross subscriptions end this evening. Shoppers crowded stores show prudent spending while Red Cross volunteers praise the effort as patriotic mercy. Organizers hope canvassers exceed goals and reach a final top.
The Kaiser reportedly enjoyed New York returns showing Wilson defeat while Leipzig results reveal 78 percent socialist voting and two thirds for independent socialist candidates. Half of Leipzig’s voters favor Liebknecht’s call for immediate peace, suggesting strong urban support for ending the war. Some say the Leipzig ballot was strategic, like Hindenburg’s retreats.
The fragment argues that prolonged investigations may show Congress as to blame for delayed war preparation. It cites shortages of munitions, guns, shoes, clothing, and ships, while noting Industrial plants are striving to do their best amid the effort.
Fragmented OCR text shows debate on wartime contracts and investigations delaying work. Critics urge faster oversight, earlier actions on contracts, and accountability, citing wasted time before U S entry and potential harm to national effort. Strong entities include Congress and wartime agencies.
The article explains the new wartime income tax system. It notes many citizens must report income between January and March and pay on amounts above set thresholds. It warns taxpayers to complete accurate returns and that mistakes are likely. Germany’s wartime strategy is also examined, urging speed in decisions before U S forces grow.
The piece notes President Wilson a Democrat endorsing Republican Nelson for re-election as Minnesota U S senator. It frames the move as a patriotic, party-spanning act aligned with national Unity during wartime, with Minnesota Democratic leaders approving the cross party endorsement and stressing country over party.
The president favors Senator Nelson for another U.S. Senate term, praising his loyalty and service in Washington. He urges bipartisan support and argues that wartime leadership requires capable leaders regardless of party, hoping voters set party politics aside. Nelson, finishing his fourth term, is commended as an American with high intelligence and ability.
A Louisville editorial argues there is generous freedom for loyal patriotic speech while condemning unpatriotic expressions. It asserts loyal talk carries no risk of government punishment and urges citizens to loudly display patriotism amid wartime. The piece contrasts U.S. liberty with Germany's colonial expansion in Africa as context.
A wartime household column offers Christmas recipes using substitutes for staples to aid soldiers and allies. It includes Walnut wafers and oatmeal muffins with fat and flour substitutions, a cheese gingerbread, and a honeyed egg white cookie. The page also prints a poem invoking the Crusades and Jerusalem with World War I era sentiment.
The Marchioness of Crewe, sister of Nell Primrose M P killed in the British drive, works at home aiding soldiers and sailors. Her brother served as lieutenant in the Rocks yeomanry and held parliamentary posts in foremanate fal and the ministry of munitione. The Marchioness continues the same war effort to comfort those on the battlefield.
A collage of humorous and critical newspaper quips from various papers. Mentions a Cleveland steak and eggs meal at a game, Manhattan letter carriers, a Brooklyn Eagle reminiscence about marching girls, La Follette in a senate session, and comments on seditious speeches financed for profit. References Jerusalem’s capture and pestilence notes, and a Kansas City Times observation.
The piece proclaims the 1244 A D Jerusalem conquest as a decisive Christian triumph with strategic and religious implications. It links the fall of Jerusalem to the broader downfall of Turkish rule, elevates the event as a talisman of victory, and asserts the sacred city as the cradle of humanity and Christian ideals. It contrasts military gains with moral and spiritual significance across Christendom.
A light dialogue tale opens with a playful exchange about stars and eyes, then moves through a quiet domestic scene with Mr. MacWorth seeking rest at a farmhouse and a brisque punchline about a pigsty and wind conditions. A dog encounter ends with a joke on barking dogs and proverbs.
A collage of light remarks and witticisms from various newspapers. Exchanges include Bragley heated by hot air and a joke about optimism and business talk, plus snippets about fashion, travel, ships, and everyday mischief reflecting humor from multiple sources.
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