Montana Legislature Vindicated by Sudden Rain Session
The extra session called by Governor Stewart to address the drought relief showed bold resolve as Montana's Sixteenth legislative assembly moved swiftly through debates. Cited are critiques of profiteering and calls for strong public oversight, warning against silent protections for crooked merchants and urging the public to demand accountability from state institutions.
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Stewart
Montana
Legislative Assembly
Thomas Picton
Duke of Wellington
Picton
Presto
Louis XV
United States
Maine
California
Cheating the Ambulance Lawyer
A Montana four year report from the industrial accident board shows 2 285 000 dollars paid to victims or dependents and no appeals from 22 825 cases. The Standard argues that under the old system lawyers would have taken a large share, while the unfortunates gained a practical and prudent statute.
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Industrial Accident Board
Montana
Profiteering Bills Divide Montana Press Debate
The Miner questions anti profiteering bills and cites legislative fate while The Standard credits Miner publicity for Senate scrutiny. Editors debate state socialism versus profiteering cures, unsure of the term yet noting public impact on Montana lawmakers.
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Montana
Fragmented Light Verses on Politics and Society
A collage of tart political quips and social observations critiquing Ireland Shantung Taft Hays House Wilson and race relations. The piece wanders through references to Helena taints hot water Austrian health gambling laws Borah Wilson and Pershing with sharp satirical asides on government, Congress, and public attitudes.
Montana Press Echoes Drought and Price Fights Across State
Multiple Montana newspapers report drought hardships, rising prices, and public dissatisfaction. Editors condemn wasteful forest firefighting, demand tighter controls on profiteering, and highlight ridered relief for homesteaders facing claim withdrawals. Readers warn of inaction after wage gains are offset by price hikes.
OUR MEXICAN ROMANC
Summary reflects a New York Tribune piece criticizing U S policy toward Mexico as illogical and fanciful. It contrasts romantic hopes for neighborly kindness with hard politics and cites a Syracuse PostStandard note on prohibition enforcement and cider.
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The
New York Tribune
Mexico
Rhyme and Reason A Ballade of Cheer from Daly
A quirky poem fragment notes cheer amid sizzle and frost six weeks away. It features katydids, katyaiat hearers, and a playful dialogue about hearing and time, attributed to A. Daly with references to the humidor and sun gods as symbolic imagery.
Humor Fragments From Vintage Newspapers
A compiled thread of quips and cartoons showcases topical wit from various papers. Snippets reference prices, ice cream microbes, sarcasm, building contractors, water in every room, weight versus money, and political riders.
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Gaseell
Boston Transcript
Spirit of the Press and Global Quips Across Papers
A collage of satirical and pointed quips from multiple papers. References include President Wilson, Senator La Follette, Venizelos in Greece, Enver Pasha, Pancho Villa, and En Ver Pasha rumors. The tone mocks U.S. politics and international affairs with biting humor.
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Wilson
la Follette
Ohio State Journal
Pancho Villa
Enver Pasha
Nathan Straus Aims To Be Jerusalem Mayor
Nathan Straus a merchant and philanthropist expresses desire to be Jerusalem mayor when Palestine is set as a Jewish homeland. He vows to move to the Holy Land and use his fortune for the welfare of the population. Over 5 000 Hebrews registered to go to Palestine including professionals and leaders ready to serve in administration.
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Nathan Straus
Jerusalem
Palestine
Straus
Holy Land
Afr
Zionist Organization
Desi
Pal
Lea
Lst
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Gilman
Simme Enterprise
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Anaconda Standard
Butte
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Lome
Rhyme and Reason
A. Daly
Baltimore American
Flatbuck
Bensonhurst
Detroit Free Press
Dimeron
Kansas City Journal
Borsham
Washington Star
Spirit of the Press
Constantine
Switzerland
Venizelos
Greece
Dallas News
U.S. A
Anti-Saloon League
Columbia
Turkey
Chicago News
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Dispatch
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