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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1923
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes a radio invention that can be attached to existing outfits at $50 to $150. The Jenkins method now transmits a still picture in three to six minutes, with rapid development toward instantaneous transmission and further improvements expected within a year.
Lillian Gatlin founder of the National Association of Aviation Gold Star Mothers arrives in New York after a coast to coast flight from San Francisco in mail planes. The 27 hours and 45 minutes airborne trip precedes a flight to Washington to launch a memorial day tribute for aviators.
The Capper Lenroot bills aim to aid agriculture by creating privately financed agricultural credit corporations with $250000 minimum capitalization under a currency comptroller. Farm paper would include warehouse receipts and chattel mortgages, discounted for periods up to nine months or three years respectively, with President Harding's support noted.
Washington Star reports C Francis Jenkins claims future inaugurations may be telecast by radio, showing the president lips and parade in real time across major cities. He notes a new photo transmitted by radio and envisions flexible military and naval applications for live image transmission. The idea hinges on practical, but not overly complex, equipment and Hertzian wave transmission.
A New York court arraigned 123 suspects in a shoplifting roundup by the Stores Mutual Protection association detectives. Of those, 70 pled guilty while others await trial. Fines ranged from 25 to 100 dollars. The judge reviewed each case, noting motives and that many offenders hid their crimes from families.
A tobacco company plans sky advertising with airplanes at 100 mph writing brand names 10 miles up over 100 cities. Smoke volume and wind dynamics affect legibility, while pilots adjust strokes to maintain straight lines amid changing conditions.
Jimmie visits a town radio station, tours generator and sounding rooms, notes large 2000 volt direct current gear and 260 watt tubes, and talks with the manager who explains broadcast business risks and government attempts to regulate the growing medium. The piece captures early radio culture and youth curiosity.
D R Owen Southern Pacific traveling freight and passenger agent visits Butte after touring Idaho, Wyoming and Washington. He praises Montana as second to none for business prosperity and notes increased car needs. He oversees Southern Pacific interests across Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Washington.
Montana history notes mark the January 17 1805 date as the organization call for the Yellowstone Wagon Road and Prospector’s Expedition in Bozeman. J U Sanders, secretary of the Montana Historical Society, quotes the event and cites winter quarters by Lewis and Clark in what is now North Dakota.
The Yellowstone Wagon Road and Prospectors' Expedition gathered 2100 in funds with 5000 expected, bought 10000 rounds of cartridges and three artillery pieces. Led by J P Bruce and crew, 112 men left Hunters' Springs on February 18 with 19 wagons for a venture to open commerce with eastern states via Yellowstone.
Astrological forecast notes Jupiter dominance and friendly Mercury and Venus. It advises cautious ambition for employment or recognition, hints at political appointments favoring personal ambition, warns against egotism, and predicts shifts in marriage prospects, fashion, and public events with a focus on Capricorn traits.
Philadelphia reports debate over interior decorators described as desecrators of art within homes. H W Medfield, vice president of the Art Club of Philadelphia, argues the term fits as decorators influence art displays and threaten genuine appreciation, lamenting modern fixtures and mass taste.
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