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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1920
Page
4
William Dean Howells reflects on aging saying age is attitude not time. The essay highlights his memory and health as he considers a trip to Europe in a candid, humorous voice.
Gen Henry Lee, Washington's eulogist and father of Robert E. Lee, declared Washington first in war and in peace and in the hearts of countrymen. He praised Washington's private virtue and public leadership, stating his fame would endure beyond nations and empires.
The article harshly criticizes the Frear report on spruce production saying it served campaign aims and defamed workers. It reveals Frear’s role with Standall Land & Timber Co and Pendleton Lumber, plus claims about government railroad routes and wasteful methods. It mocks political figures and laments income tax impact.
Dan J Griffin, a leading practical executive in metal mining, died in California. His career spanned many states, earning him friends across the industry and loyalty from hundreds of miners in Butte. The bereaved widow and children receive the sincere sympathy of thousands who knew him.
The text notes Elihu Root turning 75 and Thomas Edison 73, praising their health and mental serenity. It asserts some men remain youthful at 75, contrasting with others at 50. The passage reflects on enduring vitality and peace of mind.
A collection of editorials notes the westward drift of wealth and power in the United States, with New York’s banking primacy fading and Chicago possibly rising as a financial hub, while Far East wealth may challenge New England. It also highlights political shifts, party dynamics, and leadership debates shaping the era.
A 1920 verse by Daly describes Giuseppina Scalabrart transforming rag flowers into prettier blooms with skill. The narrator notes a changed heart and flowers blooming as robins sing, praising her clever craft and magic touch.
Robert Underwood Johnson, newly named ambassador to Italy, pictured at his New York home with his grandson Robert Underwood Johnson II. The envoy, born in Washington 67 years ago, is an author and editor of world renown and succeeds Thomas Nelson Page, who resigned months ago.
The passage argues that each generation sees itself as commonplace while noting the romantic drama of its era. It contrasts mid Victorian cant with modern vitality, praising the present age's heroism, devotion, and opportunities and urging personal perception to seize life.
The clippings joke about possible candidates like Harding and Johnson, with critics lampooning diplomacy, debts, and party dynamics. Editorial lines reference Daniels Sims and Borah, and a quip about Clemenceau versus Colonel House, reflecting humor about 1920s politics.
A collage of quips and cartoons from several papers including Yonkers Statesman Brooklyn Eagle Detroit News and Kansas City Star. Jokes range from politics and weather to proverbs and cartoons about travels with a donkey and a army mule. The collection notes witty lines about not voting hats or shoes Zululand and a humorous brawl over a vow.
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