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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1920
Page
4
Editorial and publication line details from The Anaconda Standard show the newspaper’s imprint and office locations in Anaconda Montana with post office and business department contact notes. The fragment mentions Butte office at 119 North Main Street and editorial department phone.
A July 18 1920 column condemns anti suffrage agitation as a siege like clash ahead of Aug 9 legislative ratification. It cites Annie Beck of Los Angeles letter urging lawmakers about California’s alleged rise in immorality and crime, while noting the anti suffrage push remains combative and suspicious of reforms.
The article reports Prof. J H Hyslop, recently deceased, forming a reorganized group of scientists spirits to systematize interworld communication. Louis Benjamin, a medium vouched by Dr. Albert D Watson, relays the message. The piece mocks prior chaotic spirit communication and envisions a disciplined, cooperative afterlife network.
A Delaware chemist declares buttermilk aged to maturity contains no less than 3 percent alcohol. The piece mocks prohibition zeal and posits whether 3 percent buttermilk should be forbidden, recalling Charles W. Fairbanks and questioning moral panic over such a drink.
Preliminary to a Saratoga state convention the New York Republican leaders clash on platform planks. Disagreements center on endorsing 2.75 percent beer and the ousting of five socialist assembly members. National leaders oppose the socialist purge and may object to endorsing it, while the beer issue faces anti saloon league pressure to condemn the beer act. The piece notes Wall Street adding planks, mentions Roosevelt kin, Rankin, Bryan, Hearst papers, and Johnson.
The Montana press notes President Wilson’s improving health and plans to engage in Democratic campaign activity from San Francisco. It also covers Montana merchants warn of radical pressure, political apathy, and the need to vote, alongside reports on rains aiding crops, a car shortage affecting grain transport, coal deliveries to the lakes region, and cheers for Sir Thomas.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes rapid advances in aerial navigation from early feats to modern passenger service. It cites Omaha to Philadelphia nonstops and the New York to Atlantic City 20 passenger flights, contrasting peril with growing acceptance of air travel.
The New York Telegraph laments yearly drownings in summer and urges caution near water. It cites undertows cramps and reckless behavior as risks, noting that prudent readers save lives by heeding basic safety and paying attention to advertisements and guidance.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from multiple papers. Jokes about fathers and sons, aging, self starters, and witty retorts circulate through items from Yonkers to Detroit. The pieces showcase light banter, persona quips, and brief punchlines.
A collage of quotes notes varied reaction to a potential third party. Prominent figures including Bryan Hoover and Debs are referenced with snippets from multiple newspapers. The text blends speculation, humor, and rhetorical questions about 1920s American politics.
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