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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1927
Page
4
The article describes the Luger pistol as a dangerous weapon favored by criminals. It features a 22 bullet extendable magazine and concealed carry in overcoats. It notes rapid fire ability, price about 42.50, and easy mail-order access from eastern dealers to Chicago buyers under current laws.
Financiers foresee conservative optimism for 1927 with tempered hope as annual reviews note sound fundamentals yet warn of risks from installment buying and credit inflation. Babson cautions lower stocks while credits must ease. consumer debt and potential recession concerns frame the outlook.
The piece urges winter legislative action to Ban interstate firearms commerce and tighten access to multi shot pistol attachments. It notes existing state bans do little to deter mail order sales and crime, and cites a Brooklyn Eagle led survey highlighting growing weapon dangers.
A Chicago philologist outlines a pocket dictionary of wet words and slang from speakeasies and the underworld, detailing terms like speakeasy blocks, home brew joints, pushing needles, closed-door joints, lookouts, and bar flies, alongside social commentary on era language and politics.
Herman Atkins MacNett, newly elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, earned medals for decorative art and designed the American twenty five cent plate. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he studied in Paris under Chapu and Falguiere, taught at Cornell University and the Art Institute of Chicago, and created many memorial sculptures across the United States. He is presently housed in the Metropolitan Museum, New York.
A reflective editorial piece notes that money dominates modern life and erodes chivalry and virtue. It cites historical advice about family wealth versus character, suggesting human nature favors wealth but remains unsettled about universal applicability. It recalls ancient counsel on choosing a spouse for wealth and companionship.
Radio program schedule listing various stations including WDAY Des Moines WOW Omaha KOA Denver KFT Los Angeles KPO KEWB Oakland and GO with times from evening to late night. Programs include orchestras dance segments studio programs and a Pontiac dinner segment with commercials and news.
Commissioner General of Immigration Harry E. Mulligan, long in public life since 1887, outlines a system of overseas examination now at 100 percent effectiveness. The October quota influx shows only six of 15,500 admissible aliens rejected, as border patrols extend along Canadian, Rio Grande, and Gulf coasts to curb smuggling and aid enforcement.
A compact tribute to Arthur Guiterman as a foremost humorist and critic renowned for witty book reviews and surprising depth. The piece praises his bright mood and underlying philosophy, and highlights his reverence for nature and longing for hills as a symbol of elevation and strength.
Good and evil planetary influences contend today with warnings to distrust judgment especially on money matters. Promoting or recusing talent may follow from favorable star rules. Employers may overlook honest worth and delays could bless some. Children born today likely gentle and compassionate with fondness for birds.
A health notice explains stomach trouble stems from poor food combinations and excessive gas. It warns stomach ulcers are often misdiagnosed, urges reduced food intake and improved eating habits, and emphasizes gas pressure from bad meals as a major trigger.
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