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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
6
In a speech continued from page one, Budd argued railroads should provide the best service at the lowest cost. He estimated costs by item, urged cooperation among labor, management, and shippers, and warned against reducing labor pay. He called for stable regulation and noted taxes, capital needs, and the limits of rate cuts without harming private ownership.
Kent said he was returning from Gregson with his wife and baby when the Ford swerved toward them. It struck the back left wheel and running board of the Star car, causing the Ford to overturn several times. The Star suffered a broken wheel and running board. witnesses noted possible steering gear failure. Louis Groggman owns the Eagle hookhop at 428 South Arizona Street, Butte.
A humorous note from American Legion Weekly recounts a gardener claiming success by blindfolding neighbors’ hens so they scratch out weeds as well as vegetables, illustrating a playful solution to garden care.
The Butte cooking school drew 900 attendees as Mrs P J McHale won first prize with an $180 Hot Point Hughes electric range in the bread contest. Prizes covered flour sacks, sugar, milk, and preserves. Mrs Bran shaw won for cake and Mrs W W Pennington took a sugar prize. Mrs Hunt praised the town and promised a future session as residents praised the event and its demonstrations.
AP reports a 268 million bushel drop in 11 leading northern hemisphere producers. Those countries will yield 1.913 billion bushels this year versus 2.199 billion last year, with Canada and other nations driving the decline. Argentina meanwhile posts its best corn harvest since 1914 15 totaling 276,766,035 bushels and an estimated 190,009,009 bushels exportable surplus.
Betting on license numbers of approaching automobiles has become common in London. Bookmakers have adopted the practice and it has led to several arrests on gambling charges.
The community notes progress with a new hotel, Masonic temple auditorium, and a planned paving project on Harrison Avenue from land avenue to Front Street. A. F. P. Stephenson outlines district financing, with 560 districts created for fundraising. County share is capped at 9,999, city shortfalls covered by chamber of commerce efforts. County to advertise bids next week. detour costs covered during bidding. Local officials and civic members present include Byron B. Cooney, A. L. Matter, and others.
President Coolidge, asked for his view on Republican chances in the coming campaign, said he found the situation hopeful. Advisers say his remark shows caution, though he notes first hand reports from about a dozen states predicting large GOP majorities based on current indications. He believes no campaign can be listed as won three and a half months before the election and has not begun active political work beyond conferences. He has not drafted the notification address for August 14 but has considered its direction.
Fire crews checked a 1,000 acre blaze near Effinger's bridge on the Rattlesnake stream after 12 hours of work as rain began. Other fires on Pinkham ridge and in the Clearwater area caused injuries to two fighters. Governor Richardson deflected federal aid noting yellow journalism worsens the blaze scare in California and praised the national forestry service.
The Ninth corps area of the U S army based in San Francisco said it stands ready to assist federal and state forest services in battling California forest fires. Two large fires in Tahoe national forest remained out of control despite 700 firefighters. Shasta national forest blaze also undeclaredalized. Elsewhere in the state fires were checked after a week or more. Rain aided firefighting in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.
Laurin Mont funeral services for Edgar Johnson were held yesterday at the Catholic church with a large attendance from Butte and nearby valleys. The body came by train from Butte, accompanied by his father Martin Johnson a Laurin merchant. A large funeral cortege and many floral pieces accompanied the burial from the church to the grave. Johnson died in a Butte hospital Wednesday after an operation.
Steve Michelich a native of Austria and resident of Butte for 25 years died yesterday afternoon at his home 2106 Spruce street aged 58. He is survived by his wife Anna, five daughters Angelina Emma Sophia Catherine Anna and one son Steve, all living in Butte. The body is at Walsh's chapel and will be moved to the home this afternoon. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Harold Smith of Chicago, returning after knee injuries, fought Johnny McCoy of Cleveland to a newspaper decision in a 10-round bantamweight bout at East Chicago. Also, Sammy Mandell of Rockford outscored Joe Asszerella of Milwaukee in another 10-round contest. Both fighters weighed 135 pounds.
Tokio officials disclosed official returns showing the imperial government railways of Japan earned about 57.6 million dollars for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1924.
Many households store usable but unwanted merchandise and goods in attics and cellars hoping to reuse them. This guidance urges immediate disposal to free space and gain money to buy new items.
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