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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1927
Page
4
An excerpt discusses a Kansas law forcing both trains to halt at a crossing until the other clears. It notes potential traffic delays and questions the feasibility, but asserts the rule must be enforced even amid disagreement or games of chance over right of way.
Weather favorable through the season lifts Montana crop prospects with experts forecasting the year could yield the state’s most bountiful harvest yet. Commissioner Bowman cites excellent conditions and industry optimism, while others place wheat near 60 to 80 million bushels and farmers eye a historic year if forecasts hold.
In its first winter session Kansas lawmakers show caution despite repeal of the cigarette ban. The body adheres to time honored norms and avoids rash experiments while stressing preservation of Kansas life and limb and careful handling of railroad reforms.
Officials and business leaders in Butte unite to push for a landing field meeting government standards, aiming to place the city on the first Northwest air mail line. Governors and commerce department actions highlight growing aviation plans from Oklahoma to Central and South America, with pilots licensing and cane crop protection via airplanes.
A partial OCR item lists names and terms including President von Hindenburg John T. Scopes Nestor Mongoose and Job II 4. The readable bits resemble a rapid-fire knowledge box or questionnaire from a period newspaper, with multiple historical figures and topics.
A fragmented listing of radio station call signs and broadcast times across multiple time zones. It includes WEAF WHB WHO WOC KOA KFT KGO KGW KMO KFOA KH KPO and others with evening programs, orchestras, dances, and specials. The items show scheduled hours, programs, and featured ensembles.
The July 15 1927 horoscope foresees strong benefic aspects for farmers and a surge in political organizing. It notes chances for personal publicity and sensible leadership, with aviation aided by government support and educators and lawyers gaining influence. Inheritance, eloquence, and foresight are highlighted amid warnings of price rises and new economic problems. A brass keyhole lock device is described to prevent tampering.
The discussion centers on a three power naval accord with Admiral Jellicoe and W. Bridgeman arguing for Britain while Mr. Gibson and Mr. Ishir push for a balanced treaty. Gibson warns that peacetime build ups could imperil wartime cooperation, urging flexible tonnage limits and individual vessel choices within a set cap.
Indianapolis July 14 Acting on orders from D Stephenson life prisoner Lloyd C Hill his Indianapolis attorney today departed on a secret mission which may renew activity in the investigation of political corruption with him The two orders for original evidence were said to prove officials engaged in corrupt politics The governor Ed Jackson denied blackmail and said a 1923 payment was for a saddle horse rather than campaign funds
Article advocates rabbit meat as a versatile, easily raised food source in America, noting profitable California rabbit farming, canned exports from South America and New Zealand, and simple preparation methods. Dr. McCoy invites personal health and diet questions via the Standard with a stamped return envelope.
A collision between two Milwaukee Road locomotives near the Eighteen Mile district damaged the motors but spared most equipment. Firemen and engineers escaped injury, while A A Torgrimson of Three Forks was most seriously hurt. Passengers in the coaches were shaken but unharmed as crews cleared the line and moved the trains to Piedmont.
Assistant Chief Larkin reports Kimble jailed on reckless driving charge after his car collided with a machine driven by Joe Fournier on South Montana street. Fournier will testify as a complaining witness in the case.
A severe rainstorm dumped 1.24 inches between 4 and 5 pm Thursday, flooding streets and basements in Great Falls and the Fife area. It damaged winter wheat, clogged sewers, disrupted telephone service, briefly knocked out power, and slowed streetcar service as water covered Milwaukee tracks between Second and First avenues north.
A man and wife, after weeks of failed work searches from Cal to Missoula, attempted suicide in their hospital room after selling their last paint brushes for a dollar. The husband said they faced nothing but hardship and would rather die than let his wife go hungry. Both survived, with doctors predicting recovery. The story also notes the wife’s calm, stoic attitude toward the uncertain future.
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