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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists advertising rates and agent networks for Montana readers. It notes subscription options by carrier and mail, with pricing for daily and Sunday editions and mentions various news agencies and distributors across the United States and Canada.
A reflective unsigned column laments global upheaval since the Belgian gunfire spark set off waves of war. It notes volcanoes erupting, floods, cyclones, fires, and Mexico’s unrest spilling across the border, painting a restless, uneasy world.
The vessel's owners could gain substantial profits if the Deutschland returns safely to Berlin. Estimates place the ship's cost at two to three million, with fuel and crew costs low. Cargo value ranges from six to twenty five million dollars, with concentrates and drugs commanding dramatic price increases in the United States.
A clipped wartime note suggests submarine skippers seek profit during conflict while new craft may not be commercially practical after peace arrives. The fragment references evolving naval craft and economic pressures shaping postwar use.
The passage notes Montana sheep prices from 80 to 25 cents, praising the affordability of feeding sheep and the large fleece profits compared to the cost of the animals. It suggests prudent, moderate living from flock owners who also own cattle and horses.
Montana residents protest the copper tax in the new revenue bill arguing it unfairly targets copper while other war materials receive different treatment. They approve the idea of limiting the tax to copper portions used in munitions or military abroad, calling the measure an injustice.
Rhoda Scott and Gladys Kopp, leaders in the Salvation Army, have closed their Anaconda ministry after a year of effective work. They earned the respect of churches, business leaders, and citizens, but the traditional itinerary system means they must move on to other fields. The community regrets their departure and wishes them well.
Anonymous American officers warn under winter to end campaigns on all fronts may bring continued deadlock though fronts shift. Entente pressure could curb German mobility, while losses and hospital recovery temper force reductions. Economic losses from loss of French and Belgian fields could hasten peace terms, with Berlin holding the strategic pawns.
New York milk committee bulletin reports infant mortality rankings by city led by La Crosse Wisconsin 30.6 per 1000, with New York City 98.2 for over 500000 inhabitants. The piece notes variations in birth and stillbirth definitions and cautions that birth registration remains imperfect while urging scrutiny of figures.
Economists advise 10 to 16 percent of annual income for improvements yet many families skimp on essentials. The article urges tracking expenses, reducing rent and operating costs, and boosting spend on education, recreation, and clubs. It suggests small daily savings could fund better vacations, memberships, or cultural subscriptions.
A humorous exchange reveals why a man looks at his wife during services noting the summer dance season and seashore bathing, while a maid confesses disdain for highbrow work. The wife laments modern literary methods and imagines rejected manuscripts building an elegant house from bricks if only they had been bricks.
A collage of editorial snatches from various papers mocking figures like Carranza Ford Wilson and Roosevelt. The snippet references political intrigue, public perception, and a hint of nostalgia for past headlines. It notes debates about war, prohibition, and leadership across multiple decades and places.
A collage of light jests and cartoons from the era features a bank overdrawn pun about synonyms, spoof dialogues with a woman between church figures, and quick quips about celebrities, cinema jobs, and social manners. The items showcase playful wordplay and social caricatures.
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