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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
4
A notice outlines street traffic rules for Butte and other Montana towns. It emphasizes stopping before crosswalks, using marked roadbed lines to divide opposing traffic, maintaining single file, stopping next to the curb when disabled, and officer directions at busy crossings. It argues these rules are common sense for large cities.
The New York Sun reports on July quota excesses causing crowding and suffering for immigrants. The analysis finds blame not on steamship companies but on the quota law and calls for visa controls by American consuls to limit monthly arrivals. Congress may amend or repeal the current statute to reduce hardship and resentment abroad.
The Brooklyn Eagle offered $100 for practical traffic solutions in Greater New York. Responses favored one way streets and elevated crossings. some proposed speed limits, and others urged curbing empty taxicab cruising. A multi level four service plan faced high cost, while a winning idea from a mother proposed distinct avenue signage to grant avenues right of way.
The Interstate Commerce Commission notes 517 killed and 1710 injured at grade crossings in late 1922, urging elimination via relocation or underpass where feasible. It argues rail traffic should yield to highways, but acknowledges high costs and differing treatment for branch lines. Subways or viaducts preferred where affordable.
The article outlines Edward W. Bok’s $100,000 peace prize with a 5,000 word plan plus a 500 word synopsis due by midnight November 15. It specifies typing, no postage, and no return of submissions. Smaller awards of 5,000 exist for partial plans. the prize may be split with senate approval and popular support.
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy escape the old Witch with help from Percy Pig who disrupts her capture. The Witch drops Raggedy and her broom while Percy bolts, and the Woodpeckers chase the Witch away. Raggedy Ann and Andy celebrate with cooled soda water and plan to explore the bushes for the Pig’s fright.
Fragmentary tale mentions the Raggedys Winnie and Wallie Woodpecker and the Ragery in a playful scene. It references a solar eclipse and a fortune forecast predicting mischief and travel for Leo born individuals, with cautions about fire and thieves and spending on pleasure.
The Horoscope predicts stimulating influences will be overcome by this day. Neptune Jupiter and the Sun affect judgments and romance, with scandals and divorces anticipated. Earthquakes, weather anomalies, social upheaval in France and Italy, and propaganda in the US are foreseen near late August and September.
The Silver Bow Camp reveals new summer events with a mid-summer cane dance. Arrangements include the Rae Tein orchestra and a revised schedule, as organizers coordinate with the Grill camp committee for an anticipated evening at Rivetlons.
Final warning to corporations that capital stock returns must be filed today was issued yesterday by Hugh Campbell deputy collector in charge of the internal revenue office in Butte. The date for filing special tax returns on autos for hire pool tables bowling alleys oleomar marine stocks and theaters also expires today with heavy penalties for noncompliance.
Stevensville July 31 preparations mount for a record Creamery celebration Aug 8 9 featuring a pure bred dairy stock show and a parade with Stevensville brass band G A R veterans floats and industry displays. Missoula’s Tr Parsons to speak Aug 8. Firemen from the Montana convention to join picnic Aug 9. Prizes announced for dairy stock and parade entries with generous cash awards.
Stevensville July 31 Mark D Fitzgarrald secretary of the Bitter Root Guernsey Breeders association will address the Montana State Bankers convention at Great Falls August 9 11 He will discuss the dairy business from the farmer s viewpoint Also CW Fowler secretary of the Montana Mutual Dairy Loan association and J M Hockey of St Paul a large Holstein owner will speak on dairying An emphasis on western Montana dairy growth and stock improvement marks the first dairy discussion day by the State Bankers association while the farmers seek better stock and credit facilities.
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