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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes the president believes only an emergency could trigger an extraordinary session. Legislation on agriculture rests with lawmakers, with no immediate changes expected unless Congress adjourns. The nation awaits action on a broad relief program urged by the president and his commission.
A historical note recalls Montana’s 1889 90 assembly when eight Democratic senators vanished to block a quorum amid Tunnel precinct controversy. Senate ties, a Republican president, and Becker’s capture followed by escapes ended with a fabled stalemate and a thwarted absentee penalty.
The lower house has passed an agricultural measure to aid cooperative marketing but prospects for final passage before adjournment next Wednesday appear slim. Senator Borah urged an extra session, while President Coolidge had named an agricultural commission to study the industry for accurate data. Congress has debated relief measures for over a year without near-term action.
Montana, like neighboring western states, faces a push to lure settlers and capital. Nevada just repealed its inheritance tax, signaling a shift to attract wealth and residence. The piece argues for minimal taxation while ensuring efficient public service to foster growth and prosperity.
The Yale secretary warns next September 1000 applicants seek admission with only 850 places available. Harvard Princeton and others face overcrowding, prompting new freshmen limits while smaller colleges may absorb overflow. The piece notes ongoing movements toward expanding or creating new colleges and critiques Congress as it adjourns with sharp humor about current political and social topics.
Peter Rabbit boasts about something to Sammy Jay and Jumper the Hare in the Green Forest. Sammy Jay taunts him while Peter denies vanity, sparking a brief exchange that reveals pride without substance.
Peter boasts of a secret and dares Reddy Fox to a race. The fox taunts him while Peter, fleeing toward Buster Bear’s den, tricks him and escapes. The scene unfolds in the Green Forest as Sammy Jay spreads rumors and Peter pays the price for his pride.
The forecast notes Mercury and the Sun favorable, predicting strong business luck and extraordinary prosperity for publishers. It warns prominent figures to guard health and cautions against risk for those with birthdates, while suggesting women become more practical. It mentions potential weather surprises and possible dangers to leaders, with calls for effort from unemployed individuals.
A packed schedule of radio listings from stations across the nation. Programs include gospel, band concerts, orchestras, talks, and dances with times ranging from early evening to late night. Notable stations cited include WSB Atlanta KFDM Beaumont WEEI Boston WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago WGN Chicago KYW Chicago WLW Cincinnati WHK Cleveland and many others.
The Math club met after school planning a membership drive open to any student with two and a half years of math. A senior-class committee on "Loud Rock and Hair Ribbon day" was formed with Aileen Mudro, Margaret Spackman, Peter Lackner, and Tom Davis. A senate debate on whether the United States should cease building zeppelins was won by the affirmative with Harold Murphy and Harry Paul, while Henry Helland and Isadore Kaufman spoke for the negative.
Dynamite, the fire dog famous for guarding fires, disappeared during a Paumie block blaze parade. He narrowly avoided being crushed when a car struck him and rolled away, then limped to a Park Street cigar shop. He is expected to recover in time for the next fire. Aid to farmers rebuilding homes destroyed in the war is to be extended by the government.
Ruth von Phul, noted cross word puzzle champion, completes the bogey puzzle in a brisk fifteen minutes. The item highlights her skill and pace in solving the daily puzzle.
A dense list of crossword style clues across topics and definitions. Includes references to places, people, languages, and common phrases. Mentions Western state abbreviations, river names, and various semantic and linguistic hints.
The piece reflects on how modern psychology links age to perception and mind. A Cleveland case of a centenarian who believed she was 43 until a birth certificate revealed she was 103 ends with her death after the shock.
Northern Pacific railway yesterday announced fare reductions of one and a half times the round trip rate to Butte for the Montana inter scholastic music meet to be held March 18 to 21. The offer takes effect after at least 150 round trip purchases, with similar rates also offered to the Montana stock growers meeting in Great Falls on April 7 and 8 and to the Rotary International district convention in Helena on April 13 and 14.
Thieves took about 68 pounds of butter consigned to the Mutreamery company from a railroad siding in Butte. A typewriter stolen days earlier from the Moose hall was found in a Butte pawn shop, left for five dollars.
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