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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
7
Dr Edwards, a prominent Ohio physician, emphasizes the effect of natural remedies on skin clarity and fairness in a public health note. He advises consistent routines and cautions against unverified treatments. The article highlights his standing in the medical community.
A Chicago gathering featured plank support for direct citizenship for women and laws to naturalize married women. The platform urged an eight hour day with a 44 hour week for women in industry, a national employment service, and equal civil service opportunities. It also backed compulsory education for ages six to sixteen and women mediators on federal labor boards. Notables at the banquet included Mrs. John Glover South and Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston, with remarks from Governor Lowden and General Wood.
In Lincoln Nebraska Cotner University offers a two semester course titled happy marriages for all co eds taught by Mrs A D Harmon dean of women. It covers pre engagement talks, courtship rules, late hours and even spooning while noting dress choices and ideal family size. The course's popularity has sparked demand from male students.
Mary Kenny a 66 year old recluse found frozen in her Ninth Street shack in Penver. Police say bank books show $7000 deposits Liberty bonds $3000 other securities about $20000 and real estate deeds valued around $56000. Niece Mrs Joseph E Newman of St Joseph Illinois notified.
In London the Rev Stewart Head lam praised chorus girls ability to look after themselves while cautioning that a few are wrong. He argued touring companies are not disguised harems. London County Council later recommended licensing proprietors and managers of touring companies like theatrical agents.
London Jan 5 A significant rise in Labour strength signals potential future governance as recent byelections show Labour polling more than old parties and drawing liberal recruits. Observers note shifts toward anti armament, live and let live foreign policy while coalition faces war to peace transition.
Paris authorities tried to curb nightlife by closing dancing palaces and limiting lights to save coal. Reformers praised the move but the chic venue quickly cut all nonessential lighting. Critics say the moonlight dance has become a wealthy evening orgy of hugging and kissing.
Chicago teachers report a shift among high school graduates from pedagogy to stage film and business for higher pay. Of 1913 graduates, 24 married, 247 teaching, 203 in business, four in musical comedy. In 1918, 21 in stage or film, 48 married, 336 in business, 95 teaching. Primary teachers earned about $100 monthly. chorus girls earn about $30 weekly, more in studios.
In M'Khesport Pennsylvania a new gas boom brings female promoters into view. Miss Isabelle Milome and Irene Atwater lead efforts, as a city councilman offers a lease to back their venture. The piece highlights rising roles of women in local industry.
Lawton Oklahoma Frank Harrah presented to the Oklahoma Historical Society a drum once used by Apache leader Geronimo. Geronimo gave the tomtom to Harrah in 1909 while the chief was a military prisoner at Fort Sill. The drum is a round rawhide disk about the size of a dinner plate, painted in red and green with a compass design and feathered fringe.
Paris Jan 5 Premier Clemenceau came back from his War Department tour and went to the War Ministry. He avoided stating if he would run for president. At Cuers city hall the mayor toasted a Clemenceau portrait and he quipped about not seeking a magistrate’s office, praising the power of the pen for justice and truth in democracy.
Washington Jan 5 The chamber of commerce of the United States reports an overwhelming 1,200 trade groups favor a national merchant marine with private vessel ownership and governmental aid in ship operation. Results of the referendum on ocean transportation proposals will go to Congress tomorrow. One plan would sell government vessels over 6,000 dead weight tons to quasi public regional associations to mediate capital and place shipping in corporate or private hands, with potential Lakes associations suggested.
International News Service reports a Belgian prospector in Congo shot at and described a brontosaurus. The creature is said to be rhinoceros-like with large scales, a thick kangaroo-like tail, a horn on its snout and a hump on its back. The Smithsonian had previously heard of it and sent an expedition that was derailed by a railway wreck, costing several lives.
Grass Valley Miners Protective league enters market battle to slash costs against world heavyweight champion Hicosta Living. The league opens an up to date market house to cut prices and boost local trade.
Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen, in a special session address to the legislature, accuses leaders of four major railway brotherhoods of trying to control government and denounces labor officials who profit from disputes. He cites the damson bill and outlines a plan for a court of industrial relations, targeting the United Mine Workers and their radical readership.
In the Philippines Manila, legislators fear Japanese control of prime farmland. Investigations reveal Tokyo interests own the richest lands in Davao province, the archipelago’s largest hemp region, and a recent sale of a large sugar estate near Manila sparked public concern.
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