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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
8
Fragmentary listing shows advertising and agency references for Anaconda Montana. Mentions Department of something, Morton Co., Chicago Tribune building, subscription rates, and furnishings company amid scattered names and streets.
Butte is set to host a week of state county and city government conventions from Tuesday to Friday with joint sessions on mutual topics. The Montana Society of Architects meets Thursday and Friday, including business sessions and a banquet. Social events include a trip to Anaconda, a Silver Bow club smoker, and mine tours, while cold weather may affect attendance though Putte remains the warmest spot in the state.
A large share of higher miner wages is expected to fund new homes in Butte suburbs. Many miners already built homes in far southwestern districts, paying gradually from monthly wages. The rise may fuel a spring and summer building boom as rents are scarce and population estimates range around 80 000 to 85 000 in the metro area.
Government census estimates place the United States population near the 100 million mark this year, with a 1910 census showing about 90 million. If growth continues at pre-1910 rates, the current total would be well above 100 million, and the country has doubled since 1880, potentially reaching 200 million by mid century.
Immigration trends and war impact discussed, urging Montanans to support state higher education. Emphasizes that Montana colleges, started and funded by residents, train students for local work and should be attended by Montana youth to strengthen the state's growth and economy. The piece argues against sending children to out of state institutions and praises Montana’s colleges.
Governor Whitman of New York declares Hughes the clear choice of Republicans nationwide and the state’s voters. He emphasizes Hughes’s suitability and says he may support Hughes even if Hughes declines to run. Separately, talks toward a Pan American alliance seek to bind 20 nations to Monroe Doctrine principles and arbitration.
The American Bankers association proposes February 29 as Prosperity Day to launch a nationwide thrift campaign. It urges Americans to save during good times, warning that prosperity will end and hard times will follow, with December 10 marking the first savings bank centennial observance.
A Cincinnati judge rules a baby buggy has the same street rights as a motorcar, raising questions about penalties for speeding. The noisy commentary notes political figures like Colonel Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, while various papers tease public figures and local affairs.
A garbled collection of political captions and stray quotes from papers including Houston Post New York Telegram and Pillsburg Gazette. It mentions Democrats Republicans and campaign rhetoric with odd phrasing and incomplete names. The text appears as fragmented OCR not a coherent story.
A quirky collage of brief vignettes from a deli of anecdotes. It features a stern employer turning lovers into employees, a penniless diner escaping payment with a devious condition, a restaurant keeper correcting tardiness, a stubborn horse and door routine, a polite house visit by Doris and her mother, and a wry look at appetite and medicine in a talkative exchange.
Sir William Duffield, knighted by King George, born in Australia forty nine years ago, educated in Galt Collegiate Institute, became Reid Newfoundland Company president after his father died. A thirty year veteran of railway work, he leads Island operations and supports Allied war effort with aeroplanes and machine guns. Two of his sons serve at the front, one in Naval Aviation.
Health guidance notes Chicago and national death rates rising in the season. Pneumonia and influenza deaths climb while colds and bronchitis surge. Avoid home remedies like hot whiskey and seek medical advice promptly to prevent complications.
Householders can refresh old furniture with paint to hide flaws and modernize rooms. Simple sanding suffices when not stripping old paint, and multiple coats ensure smooth, durable enamel gloss. Color ideas for pink, blue, and brown rooms are suggested, with emphasis on using existing pieces to fit living spaces.
A collage of jokes and witticisms from readers about wives clubs cars and aging figures. Vignettes include a Meekton quip about a wife lecturing a man named Henrietta and a De Style remark about being an honorary board member. A Kansas City Star cartoon caption and assorted lines conclude with a Star humor note on germs and longevity.
Mary Pickford recounts filming in New York for The Foundling, revisiting an orphanage with Molly the little girl role. She meets smiling children who recognize her, shares candy, and discusses why acting requires talent, perseverance, and a loving home for orphans.
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