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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
4
Leary Beattie estimates the entire exposition would cost about 100,000,000 and be witnessed by more than 100,000,000 people in the first six months. The piece describes New York’s plan to create a world bazaar of goods from all the earth, with lobbying begun early for the 1932 showcase.
The progressive club women in the upper house support two paths for uniform marriage and divorce law. One is a constitutional amendment granting federal authority. the other a model state law urging uniform rules, including two weeks notice, age limits, and bans on certain marriages. While a constitutional change seems unlikely now, the model law could be urged to states to foster national consistency.
Representative Bloom of New York introduces a house bill on preliminaries for a grand 1932 international exposition to commemorate George Washington's birth and make it permanent. The 2000 acre Jamaica Bay site near Brooklyn would host a 200000 seat stadium a 100000 car parking area pavilions for 46 foreign governments a mile long watercourse and extensive attractions.
An Associated Press report from Ithaca, New York recalls a rural revival of wood burning amid the coal strike, with farmers selling cords of wood for $15 to $20. The piece evokes 19th century chores of sawyers and splitters, noting the buckshot and lingo of youth and the faded customs along with Samuel Woodworth’s well bucket memory.
A satirical column from Florida describes the Miami scene booming with tourists and crowded ports while the state shifts from quiet winter resort to bustling commercial city. It notes Biscayne Bay’s transformation and quips on alcohol laws, politics, and social antics, all in a playful dig at Florida life.
Samuel J Montgomery a Republican representative from Oklahoma earned the nickname The Baby of the House for his wartime gallantry awards from Marshal Petain Geneva Pershing and Maj. Gen. Le Jeune He enlisted in the Marines after initial rejection and later practiced law in Bartlesville with his father He led the Bartlesville American Legion post and won a congressional seat by a narrow 173 vote margin amid his opposition to the Klansman fraternity candidate from his state.
Peter observes Blacky the Crow watching someone near Long Lane. Danny Meadow Mouse hides under a board while Peter and a squeaky vole note Benny the Black Rascal heads toward the Green Forest.
Peter questions the traveler and learns Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse are moving along. A voice from Nanny appears as the trio discusses their destination and purpose. The snippet captures curiosity and a hint of adventure in a domestic setting with animal characters.
Florence Davies argues that love, money, and honesty test marriages in two magazine stories. A stingy husband and a spendthrift wife face financial friction that erodes affection, while a businesswoman must confront humbling economies after wealth arrives.
Forecast notes mixed influences with gains for women in finances and social efforts. Weddings and large financial returns foreseen. hotels may prosper in 1924. labor saving devices rise as changes begin. Quarrels possible. military activity hinted. newspapers may see more ads later. Education and leadership progress noted for 1926.
A bishop urges Christians to unite before converting others. He argues division weakens faith and leaves many adrift, warning the world against unbelief and urging reunion through the Holy Spirit and renewed holiness. Unity, not compromise, is the path to fellowship in Jesus Christ.
A reader asks how to handle loving a man who pays little attention. Mrs Thompson counsels not to reveal feelings, to encourage without showing depth, and to erase him if he remains unresponsive. She urges developing other friendships and interests and warns the writer about poor treatment from the man.
Lieut John Macready prepares to fly to record altitude of eight miles in Dayton Ohio. The pilot will breathe oxygen fed through a tube from a tank. He wears a wool lined feather suit designed for the mission.
The young actor William H Crane formed his own company to chase Hamlet after early profits. A friend notes his mood soured upon return to New York as critics seemed unappreciative. A philanthropic visitor asks pupils what virtue they value most and a grimy hand quips that she is bustling in.
A fragmentary poem description hints at rain foreknowledge and vivid natural imagery. The lines evoke a spirit guiding damp vapors over marshes and swamps and a scene of dew, jewels scattered by the sea, and tremulous lightning in wind driven light.
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