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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1924
Page
4
The executive message notes the economy grows, taxes ease, and new domestic and international policies are tested. It argues Congress should adjourn sine die to avoid hindering business and to reassure timid capital, with changes later after Dawes plan results and next year’s fiscal reports.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science gathers 14 000 members in Washington for its annual convention. Physicists dominate, with Darwinian topics and method discussed by Dr E L Rice of Ohio Wesleyan University. A $1000 prize for a notable paper is awarded by an anonymous donor, drawing interest beyond scientific honor.
President Coolidge signals not to summon Congress for an extraordinary session on March 4 unless a grave emergency arises. He notes public distaste for Congress and expects routine financial legislation and government operations to be completed before adjournment.
The piece contrasts Ma Ferguson's planned grand Texas inauguration with Wyoming and New York ceremonies. It notes Austin's expected crowds, multiple bands, concert use of capitol spaces, and lavish social displays. It also mentions Wyoming's simple service, New York's restored historic chair, and broader national mood.
John Dolittle travels by coach and foot toward Ashby to rejoin Blossom's circus. He encounters gypsies who warn of a fast moving wagon and later travels with a boastful quack Doctor Brown on the road to the next town. He ends up separated, planning to meet the show later.
A cryptic style puzzle listing numerous clues across and down including 1 Spry 6 Grass cutter 12 Seized 14 An element with solution notes and many others. It includes an answer grid and references to poets and miscellaneous definitions.
Astrologers call the day fortunate with benefice aspects among Mars the sun and Venus while Uranus and Saturn bring some adversity. Social ties, business, philanthropy and practical religion are emphasized. Capricorns born today may be intellectual and ambitious. health and wary of false friends are advised.
A regular air express and freight link begins between Stockholm and Helsinki, Finland, marking expanded air traffic beyond passengers and mails. The first cargo, half a ton of medical supplies, reached Helsingfors in three hours, showing the swift utility of air shipping. Next spring will see shipments to Copenhagen and Hamburg with further connections to Berlin Paris and London.
Ruth Von Phul the cross word puzzle champion reports a seven minute solving time for the bogey puzzle. The note highlights her rapid pace and expertise in cryptic style.
A Burgess bedtime tale follows the smallest otter who ignores her mother’s warnings and curiosity leads her away from the pack. Her willful pursuit of unknown sounds brings risk while her wiser companions and mother stay vigilant amid a snowy trail toward a distant brook. The piece ends noting the next story about the young otter’s curiosity.
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