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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1923
Page
4
The article argues timber should have grown 15 percent more, yet consumption falls while scarcity and inaccessibility push lumber prices higher. It warns prolonged delays in reforestation worsen the wood famine, urges national cooperation, and notes a U S Senate committee is preparing recommendations for extensive reforestation and collaboration beyond state efforts.
A comic political squib comparing President Harding to Theodore Roosevelt and New York Governor Smith, noting Harding’s alleged kindness but critiquing his judgment. It recalls Roosevelt’s house of animals and Governor Smith’s zoo, joking about milking a cow and Harding’s head versus heart in public life.
The New York State College of Forestry warns that American living standards in wood are slipping toward Russian levels. Since 1907 lumber output per person fell from 500 to 316 board feet by 1920, a 37 percent drop while population rose about 15 percent.
Scientists say radio may reveal mineral deposits by detecting effects of geology on wireless signals. There are no permanent blind spots, but faint or loud reception varies by area due to surface and ore variations. Radio could assist geologists and mining engineers in exploration and discovery.
Dayton is chosen as the country’s main central air shop under the Industrial War Plans Section. The U S Navy and Army Air Services unite to standardize and supply aviation equipment, surveying all plants to know equipment and output. The civilian-run organization will work with the government to cut prices and speed delivery. Dayton’s water power underpins its growing industrial role despite limited ties to Washington.
A garbled pastiche cites President Harding and Willard amid party factions. It mocks stirring rhetoric as Minnesota’s looming election heightens the clash, while references to the Ruhr, Lausanne, and Turkish betting add global flavor to a locally charged political scene.
City discussions on a new traffic measure feature proposals for parallel parking with wheels near the curb and 20 minute parking limits. Ed Quinn backs 20 mph streets, Larry Weir and others advocate higher limits while Dr Karsted notes hardship for physicians. further forums likely before council action.
Harvey Miller twenty two, a former Fort Collins resident, was arrested in Rawlins Wyoming and held for Fort Collins on a murder charge in the death of his brother in law Monte Henderson twenty four. Henderson died at the Riverside school house near Timnath with Miller and their wives present. Miller claimed Henderson ended his own life after a shot heard in the basement.
Special Dispatch reports a cyclone struck between Ringling and White Sulphur Springs. Mrs Taylor, new to the area, escaped injury by taking shelter in a coulee as the home was demolished. Parts of the house landed a mile away. The cyclone caused further damage last Tuesday. An ambulance in New York will have as high as 20 calls a day.
The War Finance Corporation’s managing director Meyer cautions against relying on grain stock statistics and asserts world supply is not dangerously imbalanced. He warns against propaganda that depresses prices, notes adequate crop financing, and explains U S wheat exports depend on profitable production versus rival nations. He cites shift of wheat acreage to cotton in Oklahoma and Texas as a market adjustment to balance supply with American needs.
William H. Creasy of Covington Kentucky, convicted of the murder of Edith Lavery a Freeport school teacher, was granted a new trial by the New York Court of Appeals citing trial errors. He had faced first degree murder charges after authorities said he killed Miss Lavery when she refused his marriage proposal.
Friday the 13th proved unlucky for exactly 13 automobile owners rounded up by Traffic Officers Nork and Phy for speeding. The following will appear in police court this morning: George Babcock Gus Dimini ei O Pauer P A Raeckle Mrs Collard Jack Phillips Sam Charlie R A Riddle J Johns M J Ryan Ray Kelly Vincent Machindo and A W Lautman.
The Begum, ruling since 1911, upheld Islamic dress norms and women's rights, expanding governance with an executive council and new constitution. She drew attention by hosting the prince of Wales with a veiled face, aided Delhi schools, and distributed 2,500 watches to subjects.
Andy Burnham a noted conductor on the Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad between Armstead and Salmon Idaho was injured when he fell from a car during a track switch. He sustained a blow to the head and was brought to Dillon and admitted to Barrett hospital.
A new lighting system is being installed on the Dillon college campus. Thirteen street style posts will be placed at key points including two at the entrance and two at the steps of the dormitories. Local electricians are completing the work this month to enhance campus beauty.
Dillon July 13 newspaper reports a series between Normal College students and faculty. Last night the faculty won a 24 to 19 game, extending their lead after the students won the previous match.
Dillon July 13. C D Autre mont, a noted business figure, visits the city for a few days. Families from Missoula Tacoma and Great Falls stopover en route from Yellowstone park. Several residents depart for Canada and Big Hole haying season preparations unfold. A Boston wool buyer, Grant and Polaris residents in town for brief business. Edwin Whitworth recovers well from appendicitis. training school headlined by Dorothy Roberts departs for Casper next year.
William J. Simmons seeks two chancery suits against James A. Comer in Little Rock to compel production of Klan books and records for audit and to challenge the validity of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan as an organization claimed to violate Klan by laws.
Mrs. Oesterreich, facing arraignment for her husband’s death, appears calmer beside a detective as police pursue more witnesses. Pistols tied to the case and a found gold watch linked to attorney Herman S. Shapiro surface, with Oesterreich’s widow stating she found the watch and gave it to Shapiro as a birthday gift.
The Wallace district face major loss as Hecla mine suspends operations reducing U S lead production by about 30 percent. Hercules and Bunker Hill and Sullivan remained unburned while the blaze, likely started by a dwelling chimney in Mace, did not threaten the Yellowstone trail.
Spokane July 13 Associated Press recalls the August 1910 Wal lace Idaho fire that killed about 200 people and caused a million dollars in damage. Embers were carried by winds, fire fighters fought through bear up flames, and snow slides on February 27 added 21 deaths at Mace and Burke.
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