Glad Hand to Bankers Opens Montana Bankers Meet
Anaconda welcomes the bankers for the annual Montana Bankers association session representing Silver Bow Deer Lodge Powell Beaverhead Madison and Jefferson counties. Delegates discuss money as a central topic amid general confidence in Montana banks and aim for a successful convention with some leisure for the visitors.
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Anaconda
Montana State Bankers’ Association
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Powell
Beaverhead
Madison
Jefferson
Montana
Wall Street
Cost of living fears as nations compare prices
Millions fear rising living costs while noting relative hardships. A British Board of Trade compilation ranks nations by increases in food fuel and clothing costs since 1910. The United States shows about 96 percent rise, behind Germany 356 and Denmark 296, with Milan at 282 percent.
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British Board of Trade
United States
Germany
Denmark
Milan
Italy
The Nominating Quest of Republican Candidates
The piece recalls Garfield in 1880 and Bryan in 1896 to suggest that bold oratory at conventions can elevate lesser known nominees. It warns that some candidates may search for spellbinders in the wrong way, risking loss of impact beyond their home bases.
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Garfield
Chicago
Sherman
Bryan
Nebraska
Dark horse fear in primaries sparks nominating snafu
In the region many agree the primaries produce good men, yet suspicion grows that a dark horse could surprise. Some think the strongest speaker at the convention might secure the nomination, prompting a provocative idea about nominating by a legally disqualified candidate.
Montana Graduates Thank Teachers For Guiding Years
Hundreds of Montana students prepare to leave school as graduates and thank their teachers for steadfast instruction. The piece honors teachers for dedication amid low pay and stresses the pivotal transition from classroom to broader life opportunities.
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Montana
The Fad That Failed In Denim Fashion
A brief editorial criticizes the denim trend as a costly fad. It notes rising prices from demand and argues wearers should choose affordable options. It also mentions prohibitionists endorsing Bryan in Kansas City, reflecting varied public opinions in the era.
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Kansas City
Bryan
A Lesson for Autoists on Gas Shortage and Safety
An editorial warns of a national gasoline shortage and urges motorists to conserve fuel and reduce joyriding. It stresses drivers should gain practical knowledge of their cars, especially internal combustion engines, to cut waste and danger on the road. The piece notes producers may be unfazed and adds a brief foreign prophecy about Germany.
Quote Laden Dispatches Highlight 1919 Press Gibes
A collage of editorials mocks leaders and events. Jests target Wilson Hays Lansing and Mexico ex presidents while noting Cincinnati merchants cutting prices and a stout St. Louis team claim. The clippings reveal national sentiment and political humor from multiple papers.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Humorous Quips From Daily Papers And Domestic Dialect
A compact sampler of light anecdotes and quick quips from early 20th century papers. Jokes cover court banter and married life with a department store gag and a golf miscue, reflecting social humor and everyday foibles.
Deadly anodine used as moonshine in Charleston
Revenue officers uncovered a lethal moonshine concoction in Charleston, West Virginia. Nearly a gallon of anodine, a mix of 61 parts alcohol and 39 parts ether, was found. Physicians warned that even a small amount could kill, while officials noted the owner diluted it with water to weaken its potency.
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Charleston
W. Va
Wife seeks help for lazy husband and double duties
Winifred Black advises that a tired wife with a lazy husband should consider a medical check for possible illness. If the doctor finds nothing, she should stop working outside the home and wait for the husband to support and change himself.
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Winifred Black
Not Claiming Everything Press of Montana
A discussion on undercounting in local censuses and limited help for canvassing. Reports from Kalispell Inter Lake suggest undercoverage, with only about 1,000 households reached and estimates implying many families missed. Mentions political reactions to cost of living and labor shortages across Montana.
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Associated Press
Eastern Business Office
Prudden
King & Prudden
Fifth Ave
New York
Steger Bldg
Chicago
Globe Bldg
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Inter Lake
Kalispell
Kalispell Inter Lake
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Anaconda, Mont
Butte
North Main Street
Anaconda Office
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Neen
Maximilian Harden
Briggs
Knoeckrs
Stevuck
Hiram Johnson
Hiram
Houston Post
William Jennings Bryan
San Francisco
Champ Clark
Dallas News
Mexico
Kansas City Star
Will Hays
Indianapolis News
Mr. Wilson
Pittsburg
Wilson
Lansing
Ohio State Joural
Nashville
Villa
Careranza
Toledo Blade
Judge
Mabel
Elsie
Tommy
Boston Transcript
Uncle Eben
Washingington Star
Harper's Bazar
Birmingham Age-Herald
Procter
Copyright, International
William C. Procter
Senate
Rip van Winkle
the Press of Montana
Republican Committee
Congress
Lewistown
Democrat-News
Kansas
Michigan
Michigan Farm Bureau
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