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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1923
Page
2
A Montana writer laments dwindling wild species from lynx and wolverine to swans and ducks. He urges restraint, condemns hunting for sport, and recalls a time when rivers and ranges teemed with geese, swans, and game, warning that civilization erodes America’s natural heritage.
Hail storms across Bitter Root damaged up to 75 percent of the crop, extending across a 244 by 15 mile area west of Hamilton. Estimated losses reach 500000 dollars with about half insured. Numerous named orchardists reported 20 to 90 percent losses, while some tracts escaped damage.
In Mosul region negotiations flare as Sir Horace Rumbold denounces Turkish ratification blocks and questions American intervention. Joseph C. Grew states the US is satisfied a path exists to resolve concessions while cautioning against prejudicing American rights amid allies dropping demand for future priority contracts.
Washington notes on Magnus Johnson's Senate win in Minnesota prompt Republican chair Adams to call it a farm protest and Democratic chair Hull to condemn GOP leadership. Analysts say Johnson’s showing may differ from 1922 results and farmers expect eventual improvement in agricultural conditions.
Associated Press reports a western Gallatin county storm damaged crops severely with hail rain and wind. Major ranchers like William Battleman lost 125 acres of wheat 50 acres rye 30 oats and 50 alfalfa. Three Forks gardens suffered less damage while Menard saw only about 2 percent crop loss. Tourists required assistance after the storm path from Willow Creek through Sixteen Mile and Ringling. Old residents call it the worst storm in the valley’s history.
The Yellowstone Park Comet Northern Pacific park special arrived in Billings eleven hours late after a cloud burst and hail at Forsyth Monday night. Windows in two diners and three Cody cars were shattered. Cinder screens and vent windows were damaged. track damage at Forsyth delayed the train.
Deer Lodge July 17 Robert B Harris a prominent Deer Lodge merchant and lifelong resident died at the family home after several months illness He is survived by his widow and two children Rob ert 4 and Elizabeth 6 a sister Mrs Lou Gordon and Mrs I B Eldred a brother Will Harris all of Deer Lodge Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Attorney General Daugherty filed a federal petition in St. Paul Minnesota demanding the separation of the International Harvester Company into at least three distinct corporations with separate owners stock and officials. The petition argues failure to dissolve would let monopolistic control grow harming farmers seeking farm machinery.
Scout headquarters announced changes to the summer camp schedule. Sessions will begin July 21 and open Fridays instead of Sundays. The cutoff for applications is by 5 o'clock Wednesday, with 11 applications required. The article notes carved figures of an American Indian and Punch used on cigar store fronts.
A session sparked by Sir Horace’s accusation of Turkish breach of treaty terms with the British company. Ismet Pasha allegedly refused any mention of the company, while London asserts Turkey’s obligations remain binding and unchanged. Delegations urged Turkey to allow Armenian return to Ottoman lands.
Kiwanis club members enjoyed Sheridan's orchestra and jazz numbers at the Hotel Deer Lodge dining room on Monday evening. Pred Boucher and Tom Sheridan entertained, new member Sylvann Pauly welcomed, and Bill O'Riley urged safety at crossings with Milwaukee Railway's safety drive efforts.
Mrs Rent Choquette and daughter Lillian of Miami Florida are guests in Deer Lodge this week. Mr and Mrs M Brunell and son were Anaconda visitors Sunday. Mrs Crist Thompson of Cincinnati Ohio is visiting her sisters Mrs Lee Davis and Mrs J Barnden this week. This was their first meeting in 31 years.
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