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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard publishes subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions including monthly and annual rates. It lists office contacts in Anaconda Montana and references distribution through various newsstands outside Montana. It notes postal and mailing details and provides general business department contact information.
The article notes the U S total vote rose in 1916 to 18 638 871 after declines in 1900 1904 and 1908 and a slight rise in 1912 It highlights Arizona California Illinois Kansas Michigan Montana and Oregon as the states with the largest increases over 1912 values with clear year to year growth figures.
The governor's address calls for restraint in state finance, debt reduction, and efficiency. It notes rising costs since 1889, warns that liquor licenses will cease revenue, and proposes a non partisan tax commission and consolidating state offices to cut burdens. It also mentions constitutional changes to expand land assessment and county boards of equalization.
The governor backs merging the arte mine inspector and boiler in spector into the compensation department while noting the need for amendments. He favors creating a state purchasing agent office and opposes abolishing the primary election law but wants less cumbersome reform. He highlights underfunded educational institutions, supports national guard funding, and repeats farm loan views. He calls for nonpartisan legislation serving all people.
The winter session in New York will see a clash over ending direct primaries. Republicans push for repeal, aided by senate and house leaders, while Governor Whitman opposes repeal though open to amending the law. The fight centers on whether to return to convention nominations amid party pressure.
Frances Marshall lays out a seven day plan to organize daily housework. She urges making a ruled timetable with hourly slots from wake to bed and marking meals, laundry, ironing, baking, sweeping, and baby care. The schedule aims to curb unneeded tasks and create steady, simpler home routines.
North Dakota farmers formed the Nonpartisan League uniting about 40,000 members to vote for league selected candidates regardless of party. After interviewing candidates the league chose its ticket, winning 81 of 118 House seats and 18 of 25 Senate seats, with many state offices and most supreme court members favoring the league, a peak of power likely to fade as disfavor grows with its success.
The article notes rapid rise of motor vehicles in the United States and globally. It cites about 2.5 million cars in the country, roughly one car per 41 or 42 people, with total value near 82.5 billion dollars. It argues the U.S. leads in autos and that the market has strong expansion potential as well-to-do families consider purchases this year.
The government shipping board, appointed by the president, advances a plan to expand the merchant marine with bipartisan members. Congress has appropriated 50 million dollars for purchase and construction of ships to engage in the carrying trade during the coming years.
A compact summary of John Wesley's 18th century health rules drawn from his preface. It covers air and climate, cleanliness, diet, abstinence from strong drink, tea and coffee cautions, light suppers, regular sleep, and practical exercise including walking, posture, and cold bathing, emphasizing moderation and open-air activity for health.
A compact collage of era jokes and quips from various papers. Lines poke at gender, poets, and social rituals with light sarcasm and wit. The humor touches on arguments with women, poets, Briggins, and a kitchen joke about soup from nuts.
A collage of quotes from multiple papers notes political fades and sharp lines. References include Spirit of the Press on Telvare and Mr Hughes missing a presidential reception, Bryan’s twin focus on suffrage and prohibition, Wilson’s belligerent questions, Foss’s jolt in Boston, and a New York American quip on cost of living. The Louisville Times mentions I Love You California in the inaugural parade.
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