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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
6
In a curious street scene an artist’s wax figure exhibit draws crowds as onlookers remark on lifelike features and expressions. Attendees compare the figures to real people noting their honest, humanlike charm.
The Anaconda Standard notes Congress ended the free seed program after years of debate. It argues towns received most seeds, many wasted, while real farmers relied on other sources. The editorial laments the cost of several million dollars spent and the now fading habit of supplying free seeds.
A Coblenz farewell to American soldiers shows deep local affection as troops depart the Rhine valley. Women weep, crowds line tracks, and townsfolk renew ties with soldiers of German ancestry. The piece lauds American moderation, just peace aims, and the golden rule governing occupation.
Senator Heflin of Alabama fiercely opposed a $360,000 seed distribution appropriation. He appealed to preserve the line item, arguing gardens would flourish and citizens would benefit, while budget chief General Lord presented the counterpoints in the debate.
Governor Morrow reports reduced landslide risks and notes the canal is financially self supporting. Toll receipts in 1921 exceeded 11 million dollars while maintenance costs total 246 million dollars. He projects annual capacity tonnage of 50 million in about thirty years, countering doubts about the venture's cost.
Cincinnati’s community chest funded a 30000 mental hygiene clinic to explore causes of dependency and delinquency. Studies show two of three juveniles in court are mental cases, 75 percent of jail inmates judged abnormal, and 75 percent of relief seekers suffer mental disability. Thirteen percent of schoolchildren fall below normal mental health. advocates urge preventive, rehabilitative programs to curb crime and poverty.
Compiled notes recount January 26 1905 with Clark and Lewis journals noting Indians warm welcome and berry loaves. 1806 entries describe salt party delays near the Columbia mouth. 1864 Vigilante episode details Graves death. 1898 report notes Fred Whitesides unseated by J H Geiger after Flathead county recount.
Astrologers warn a malefic sun and adverse Mars foretell a day unfriendly to saving and financial improvement. Education on thrift rises as Americans face expen ses and private needs amid national turmoil. Divorces may rise, scientific marriages urged, and benefactions to hospitals foreseen.
The crowd roared as Douglas MacLean staged the eloping lover scene in Bell Boy 19. The play follows a young bond broker who tries to meet his sweetheart as chaos erupts with a fire, a fire chief’s car dash, and a mob at the train platform. MacLean’s performance thrilled patrons, aided by a lively The Picture shows the musician and a Pathe News feature. The program also includes The Agricultural Credit Company settlement and notes on London society pets replacing dogs.
Mrs Estella D. Carr files for divorce from George H. Carr in Detroit alleging cruelty and venting about his affairs with other women who visit his Bohemian vocal studio. She recalls their marriage on February 6, 1921, and cites a 10-cent powder puff as a trigger for their marital breakdown while detailing his prior marriages and cold, silent home life.
Isaias de Pierola, renowned Peruvian magnate, says he was forcibly exiled on a day’s notice by President August Leguia after newspapers hinted he might seek the presidency in two years. He traveled to the United States with his wife, Fay Victoria Hancock of New York.
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