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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
6
A Montana editorial urges the legislature to pass a strong two year road construction plan. It argues good roads are vital to state growth, outweighing the creation of new counties or schools, and notes road spending boosts property values and benefits all residents.
The text argues the war was fought to end all wars and calls on peace conference representatives to fulfill that pledge. It notes sacrifices by people and leaders, with indemnities and land cession seen as minor compared to preventing future conflict. The piece frames ending war as the world’s foremost goal.
The article notes weekly declines in some food prices pleasing consumers yet questions lasting relief until wheat prices fall. It explains a government guarantee of $2.20 per bushel to stimulate wheat production, set during fears of long war and famine, but the war’s unexpectedly rapid end undermined the plan.
The article analyzes options for handling the wheat price support program. It weighs repudiating the agreement versus paying the $4.20 federal price and selling on open market. It estimates a $1.26 billion cost and notes taxpayers would bear the difference. concerns about unscrupulous dealers buying abroad and selling to the government at $2.20 are raised.
Washington dispatches report both parties consider it impossible for Congress to finish required business this session. Lawmakers in both chambers debate and delay, with only about a month left before adjournment. Revenue and most appropriation bills remain unpassed by the Senate, prompting prediction of an extraordinary spring session.
A collection of dated witticisms and political observations judging Kaiser Wilhelm II and other leaders. The quips comment on incompetence, moral judgment, and the broader postwar political milieu with satirical tone.
The Frankfurter Zeitung analyzes William II noting his divine right belief, impatience with routine, and focus on speeches and appearances. It argues his self importance caused inconsistent policies from Boer War to Algeciras and alienated global opinion.
The text reports confused remarks about the 1920 Nobel Peace Prize and quiet chatter with friends at a castle after an event. It mentions the ex Kaiser and comments on prohibition in Montana, noting it has shut down some illegal operations.
Buckwheat not for griddle cakes argues for broader use during wheat shortages. The column lists Buckwheat muffins, quick bread, biscuits and nut bread with detailed measurements and steps, credited to Frances Marshall and copyrighted 1919 McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
The recalled December morning scene at the market fills with vivid color and scent as a child remembers carrying a market basket for his mother. Nostalgia floods back to youthful appetite and the festive stalls, set against the chilly air and boisterous winds of winter.
The piece notes that French government actions selling timber from condemned barracks to match makers undermined fire safety. It recalls that a decade ago the timber had been treated to be fireproof, a step now forgotten amid the sale.
A collage of humorous lines and brief notices spans Life Peo ple's Home Journal The Washington Star and other papers. It references social calls by telephone governance talk political jokes and a biblical paraphrase amid wartime critiques and editor remarks.
The article argues that German wartime actions in Belgium and Northern France amount to systematic destruction and plunder. It compares Germany's conduct to a robber and notes vast losses including money, resources, and industrial capacity. It stresses Germany's responsibilities for bellum and condemns attempts to justify the devastation.
Prices ease from historic highs as buyers remain wary and dealers brace for losses. Coal stocks boosted by winter demand, while wool and other staples show cautious recovery as government support fades and market forces resume.
A collection of humorous clipped quotes from various papers includes lines about July 1st, rail fares, doughboy pay, war brides, and personal liberties. It surveys playful reflections on society, transportation, money, and manners with a tongue-in-cheek tone.
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