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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
4
An editorial urges Americanization of foreign-born residents and loyalty to the United States. It contrasts Gibraltar and Helgoland fortunes, warns against missteps, and calls Montana lawmakers to fair, inclusive, and broad-minded legislation for all Montanans during the upcoming session.
Secretary Lane's annual report highlights that 10 percent of adults cannot read any language and 15 percent of future citizens do not attend school. He urges Americanization through literacy to strengthen national unity, intelligence, and character. The state highway commission notes wartime road work, with 80 projects started and 52 active, totaling over one million dollars, half funded federally, plus 16 state aid projects funded by counties.
A broad view of postwar policy shows Taft Clemenceau and Wilson backing the league, while Lodge Knox and Roosevelt oppose. The piece argues for reduced living costs and ending wartime price supports, noting Poles and Germany's claims, and praises General Barnett and Marines while urging equal stripes for all who served.
The Anaconda Standard dated Monday January 6 1919 from Anaconda Montana lists publishing details and addresses for Bee publishing company and United News connection in San Francisco and Washington streets. It names Emma Van Parten and Dan Osteara among associates and notes core business letters should be addressed to STANDARD.
The text argues Spain seeks the return of Gibraltar from Great Britain while current amity suggests a chance. It notes Britain is unlikely to grant the request and speculates Spain might have fared differently if it had joined the Allies in the late war.
Excerpted verse and prose pieces critique German nationalism and imperial rhetoric while praising Allied resolve. The text juxtaposes a satirical poem on Mutterland with comments on wartime virtue and liberty. It references Wilhelm II and the broader Allied narrative of human dignity and freedom.
A photograph shows Jo Davidson's bust of Marshal Foch, highlighting the sculptor's strong work. Davidson, then in France on commissions, captured Foch at General Headquarters in Seales on November 24, and the marshal autographed the clay model with a tool.
A collage of quotations and musings from Washington Star to Charleston papers. Mentions Hoover, Christmas moods, menus, fashion, and wartime taxes. Notes on social behavior, women voters, and a pardon in the Ohio story. Ends with wry lines on anticipation and appearance.
A compact collage of light quips and playful exchanges drawn from multiple papers. Lines reference humorous exchanges about prebiscites prunes and household life. Notes include witty remarks from readers and cartoon captions, capturing a lighthearted cross-section of early 20th century humor.
A hazy clipping covers varied snippets on wartime strain and inflation. References touch on German ships landing in New York, Ty Cobb hints at quitting baseball to address living costs, and humorous remarks on Paris wine and Wilson era dining.
The piece argues ruby is often valued higher than diamonds among fine gems. It notes the ruby leads the list with sapphire after, and that a perfect ruby can accompany a perfect diamond in equal pairs.
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