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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
6
A cautious forecast envisions America returning to a healthy economic footing. The note argues that stability would end disquiet, allowing the nation to resume leadership in finance, industry, commerce, and prosperity.
Secretary Meredith becomes agriculture secretary marking the seventh Wilson cabinet change. Edwin T. Meredith, once editor of a farm paper, assumes the role amid retirements of Bryan McAdoo Garrison McReynolds Gregory and Redfield. Secretary Glass resigns, Houston succeeds, with Lansing Baker and Alexander as second choices. Palmer and Houston are third selections. The farmers’ caveat centers on farming knowledge versus editorial credential.
The Standard reports a Deer Lodge example of using an airplane to deliver the morning paper, noting a half hour flight from departure to Powell County. From May 15, 1918 to Jan 1, 1920 air mail covered 473000 miles and moved 22000000 letters with 91.41 percent efficiency, enabling banks to clear next day in New York.
Forecaster Roger Babson warns of a pending panic unless current trends shift. He argues many chase quick riches and misplace blame on profiteers and loafers. The piece notes postwar desire to regulate others and calls for personal effort to salvage the nation.
A narrative explains the hardened path of a liquor thief, from burglary of a private stock to penalties for removing stored goods and transporting liquor. It notes additional charges for possession or consumption of stolen liquor, including possible wood alcohol penalties, and observes that adventurous spirits still steal liquor despite risks.
Surgeon General Rupert Blue steps down to lead the influenza fight as warnings rise about a renewed outbreak. Authorities urge daily public updates, hospital readiness, segregated care, and a larger nurse corps, with Montana and other states preparing frameworks for rapid response in case of renewed spread.
Editorials criticize Montana political infighting over nonpartisan league and old parties. Questions arise about outside leaders and who controls the league, plus how to reform the state’s political system.
A young man of 22 loves a 17 year old girl and faces parental objections to marriage. The piece mocks sanity and rules of youth, urging patience and romantic idealism while critiquing overprotective parents and social constraints. It frames love as eternal youth and advises the girl to treasure carefree hours.
Washington January 27 Dr Hugh S. S. Cumming of Hampton Virginia was nominated by President Wilson to be surgeon general of the public health service He succeeds Dr Rupert Blue whose term expired January 15 in Washington and Hampton Virginia notes of the appointment.
A collection of witty exchanges and quips from Baltimore American Boston Transcript and Brunonian. Jokes cover marriage claims pork billing church attendance and playful insults. Names include Elsie Tommy Digby and Claude amid light social banter.
A collection of editorial quips and opinions from multiple papers. Lines mock social scum deportations, railways management, free government teaching, fuel shortages, costs, charitable gifts, jury service, coal and sugar politics, and resignations. Notable voices include Utica Observer, St. Louis Globe, New York World, Portland Oregonian, Montgomery Advertiser, Memphis Commercial Appeal, Rochester Herald, Boston Transcript, New Orleans States.
A short verse recounts a family beset by illness and a missing cook, with mother sick in bed and the household overwhelmed. The narrator and children improvise meals and chores while praying for divine mercy, noting cabbage, chocolate fudge, and lemonade as blessings amid terror and want.
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