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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1921
Page
4
A column critiques reformers labeling cities as dens of iniquity. It compares New York to other American cities, arguing moral conditions are not uniquely worse there. The speaker cites Dr. Clark defending truth amid envy and malice.
Representative Butler leads a push for a full inquiry into all ships to remove obsolete vessels and reduce navy personnel. He cites 33 percent of current staff as enough to operate capital ships and destroyers, with 4,060 sailors aboard 26 old ships and 170 small crafts. Congress shows resistance, with committee power shifts and ceremonial delays.
Rev Francis E Clark founder of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor spoke optimistically about religion today at its New York city convention. He opposed extreme reformers proposing legislation and urged following church leadership rather than bureau plans. He praised New York and the nation for religion and godliness, noting no exceptional laxity.
A political column praises Postmaster General Hays for proposing a 3 percent interest rate on postal savings, arguing current 2 percent with one year limits amounts to profiteering. It notes deposits of 161 million dollars from 508000 depositors and explains how banks earn more via bonds while savers get limited returns.
A column discusses substitutions of gray naval hulls for white, arguing cost and wartime practicality. It satirically notes public figures like John Straton, William J. Bryan, and La Follette and comments on disarmament talks, China policy, and Pacific risks. The piece closes with a jab about rising soda prices affecting children.
A collage of editorial notes from various Montana papers discussing postwar policing in U.S. cities, Irish self-government possibilities, and foreign affairs. Highlights include Smuts and Irish leaders weighing Dominion status, Lloyd George’s push for U.S. leadership, and optimistic notes on disarmament talks. Also remarks on community newspapers, Havre payroll advertising, and Wheatland county crop prospects.
A collage of vintage jokes and quips from byline sources like Boston Transcript and London Mail Fleet Lady. Light humor covers weddings frost, rubber plants, tutor tips, and social scale asides.
Astrological forecast notes friendly stars early with Mercury in adverse later. Predictions include diplomatic disappointments, variable public sentiment, critic from Congress, and new labor leaders ahead. South Africa crisis noted, hospitals benefit before autumn, and a warned war risk looms. Gemini children may be imaginative and careless. Copyright 1821 McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
A montage of quotations from various papers reflects poets, bankers, and politicians. It juxtaposes Amundsen, Yeats, and Sensible politics with remarks on inflation, profanity, and public discourse.
A 1921 verse fragment by T. A. Daly contrasts calls for peace with threats of murder and armor. The speaker suggests a bird of peace must be given a proper perch to hover, avoiding coercion, until it willingly settles.
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