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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1923
Page
4
A reflective line recalls a call to kindness and generosity, invoking the teaching of helping the least among us. The message stresses enduring impact of charitable actions and moral duty across communities.
A humorous column predicts a shift from Egyptian vogue to Alaska as the latest fashion and policy focus. It lampoons President Harding's Alaska visit plans, noting bureaucratic fragmentation across 35 departments and 135 activities, and jokes that Ancient Egypt will cede the stage to Eskimo culture.
The Salvation Army in Butte is praised for decades of service aiding the needy. It runs a nursery for children of widowed mothers and provides groceries fuel and clothing to destitute families. A new state headquarters is under construction with a yearly budget need of 12000 dollars and 5000 dollars earmarked for completing the building.
An essay argues the American flag may be longer than wide with a 1.67 to 1 ratio preferred over Wilsons 1.90 to 1. It cites fine arts commission support for a shorter flag and notes public resistance to change while referencing political figures and international events in a reflective column.
Anaconda area case details a forged draft tied to the disappearance of Larson after he trusted Skidmore posing as an oil company officer. Larson believed a bankrupt oil firm would reimburse losses, but a forged Larson signature and false forwarding address led to his vanishing after a trip to Anaconda. The plot involved Mrs. French and others, with investigations spreading to Salt Lake City and Butte. The case links to stolen automobile activity and forged documents, with authorities pursuing Skidmore and related suspects.
Washington notes a waiting stance as Governor Smith signs an enforcement repeal in New York. Federal authorities consider policy after meetings with President Harding. local courts must still address offenses under the Volstead Act, while NY officials weigh how much state action remains.
A recount of army relief work in Butte showing funds used to feed clothe and shelter families, pay bills, and support unemployed veterans. It describes cases from groceries to medical aid, nursery care, and a prisoner with a broken jaw needing rent and groceries. The speaker notes modest budgets and the belief that faith aids service.
The noon luncheon fundraiser yielded $60 from Salvation Army women, with others giving from modest salaries. Floral Park church women contributed $8, Judge Lanner praised the Army and Miner building support, Major Bree collected $100 in half an hour, and Woman's Club members and their workers total $266.80 from residential areas.
The text outlines a Treasury ruling affecting liquor supply and diet in Portugal, with diplomatic uncertainty on responses if delays occur. It notes Spain delaying its order, British ships aligning with Volstead acts, and a plan to fund army support and a new building in Butte with a $3,000 payment as Envoy Terry comments on the situation.
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