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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes how summer absences lead families to abandon pets and recalls laws penalizing sick or disabled animals. It mentions a drastic method using a large carbon monoxide tank that can kill hundreds of cats quickly, illustrating harsh, sensational measures.
The article notes a Westerville Ohio clash over postmistress Mary E Lee, mirroring Filipino protests against Governor General Wood. Lee and staff removals spark ire from the Business Men's Association, with support from the Civil Service Commission. President Harding returns to face this issue amid other duties.
Article notes President Harding oath to protect animals. dogs increasingly loved while cats lose favor among Americans. Data from New York shows 335,000 cats and dogs euthanized last year, daily shelter intake 500 to 1,500, and 26 ambulance crews active. Children sometimes deliver animals, sometimes with payment from others, but no rewards from the SPCA for receiving pets.
Wayne B. Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League sails to Europe seeking rest and insight on anti saloon sentiment abroad He issues a self interview to reporters noting humor about feeding the fishes on the voyage The piece criticizes his light treatment of prohibition and the press for its wit about the Volstead era.
Washington reports General Pershing likely to write his recollections of the war for posterity and profit. He may depart next winter to France, probably Chaumont, with major publishing houses bidding. The plan is a serial release in a leading weekly before bound volume publication.
Babe Ruth endured a stiff neck after a powerful swing yesterday. The star noted for immense effort cautions that overexertion can injure the body when he commits fully to the bat.
The Sick Man of Europe returns to health and influence. Magnus Pussyfoot and Hiram capture attention as sharp satire targets public figures. Jim is praised for sparking discussion among the smart set, while Senator Brookhart critiques only President Harding’s hair and eye color. Democratic hopes remain scattered nationwide.
Raggedy Andy pushes a mean Witch into a chocolate ice cream mud puddle while Ned Gnome and the Raggedys flee through the woods. The Witch shivers, crawls to a bank, and hurries home to warm by a fire, brushing chocolate ice cream from her dress.
A quirky tale follows a cold Witch pursuing the Raggedys and Ned Gnome through the Shoots in deep woods. She slips and is knocked into a brook as the trio escapes, vowing to steal their magical items and return home to change clothes.
The Associated Press reports Belgrade newspapers especially the Novosti describe Greece's situation as gravest. Dispatches from Belgrade relay scanty news from Athens via Le Matin, with limited details reaching Paris on July 26.
Special Dispatch to the Standard. Bozeman July 26 The advance guard of cowboy contestants begins reaching Bozeman for the fifth annual roundup to be held Aug 2 3 and 4. Howard Tegland of Miles City arrives with a broken leg but plans to ride again. Gray Scott and the Flathead Indians prepare to camp inside the roundup arena. The Dogie horse Black Jack ships from White Sulphur Springs for exhibition rides. Campsites fill as nearly 100 overland campers wait, with weather forecasts calling for clear skies.
Astrologers warn of a highly unfavorable day with sun and Uranus in malefic aspects. Advice urges avoiding favors or promotions, discouragement for job seekers, and caution for travelers and aviators while predicting limited romance and possible political finance strain. Leo youths face mixed fortunes.
Mrs. Charles Parker and children left for Lewistown after six weeks with Mrs. Parker's mother in Deer Lodge. Harold Hiser the Anaconda golf pro will give weekly instruction at the Deer Lodge Country Club. Miss Jean Napton returns from Portland to resume duties at Silver State printing. Judge Winston to hold court with civil and probate matters. prohibition arrests anticipated. J H Riddle of Rock Island and Velma Mizner of Avon visit Deer Lodge houses and shops.
The Northern Pacific railroad applied to the railroad board for permission to close its Marysville Montana station near Helena. It cites that revenues credited to Marysville justify not keeping an agent there at the $794 yearly cost. Auto stage service handles Marysville transit.
Dillon will host the annual Dillon volunteer fire department roundup on September 6 7 and 8 with committees handling events. A contract for wild west stunts and horse races was awarded to Sam Freeman and the Flynn brothers who will manage four entrants and rider bookings. The event is promoted as part of Dillon’s largest Fourth of July celebrations.
Dillon July 26 The parents of H W Manley who died at Barrett hospital from injuries after being thrown from his horse on the Lakeview range have been located in Albion Iowa. They will arrive in a few days and funeral arrangements will be made after their arrival.
Dillon reports the annual Catholic picnic and field day will be held at Dilmont Park in late August or early September. The event follows the usual picnic carnival style with committees promising a top edition, including a prize of a chest filled with household linens.
Hugh Sweeney a Beachland farmer arrived in Dillon with appendicitis and underwent surgery at Barrett hospital. His prognosis was hopeful. Margaret Stood of Argenta visited her brother Will Ross, a Barrett patient. The Methodist Women’s Missionary Society met yesterday at Mrs. Sunday’s Sebree Street home. Miss Margaret Ryburn was appointed deputy to county treasurer Miss Settle Athewa and will begin in September.
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