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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard Publishing Company station and mailing details appear with publishing addresses in Anaconda Montana. The text lists circulation terms, advertising offices, and major newspaper network affiliates across the United States. It reflects 19th or early 20th century newspaper logistics and contact points.
In June 1917 a Montana call to action urges national support for Red Cross war relief. Citizens are asked to fund a $100,000,000 campaign, with $400,000 allotted to Montana, to aid front line doctors, surgeons, nurses, and care for wounded soldiers. Subscriptions are planned between June 18 and 25 and must continue as needs grow.
The president lauds the young men of the nation for a loyal, inspiring response to the country’s call. Millions pledge readiness to serve, and the Liberty bond effort should be equally strong with no slackers among the dollars.
A persuasive piece arguing that the United States has done the most for its people, thus the populace should sacrifice and, if needed, fight more for their country than other nations. It frames liberty as worth defending and urges greater national effort.
A sharp satirical column rails against wartime meat and dog food waste, critiquing Hoover and food conservation measures. It mocks politicians, German wartime tactics, and thrift campaigns while lampooning attitudes toward dogs, scraps, and the home front.
In a 1917 article Dr W A Evans explains hearing as waves entering the external canal and moving through the drum and middle ear to the cochlea where they become nerve impulses. He highlights the ear’s connected structures including the eustachian tube, mastoid cells, and tonsillar area as routes for infection, stressing prevention by managing nose and throat health in childhood to avoid deafness later.
Authority voted by St. Afatthen's German Lutheran congregation to trustees to sell church property built in 1871 at Hagerstown Maryland. Funds to be divided among former pastor Rev. ELC Ide, benevolent Lutheran general synod institutions, and several indigent members.
Babe White, a Syracuse University football star and champion hammer thrower, enlists with national service. The near seven foot, 240 pound athlete is praised for strength and versatility and mocked as capable of hurling hammer and warlike metals with unusual power.
Food authorities suggest seaweed could ease soaring prices. Dishes from Hawaiian seaweed are described as nourishing and tasty, with at least 76 varieties deemed edible. Native Hawaiians valued certain greens, using them to stay strong, offering coastal residents a potential starvation safeguard.
The Canadian government pledges to aid discharged soldiers and sailors of the British army with 160 acres of arable land for those who pursue farming. The tracts will be primarily in the prairie provinces Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the great wheat country.
The piece urges housewives to adopt the kitchen apron as a uniform of national service, aligning food conservation with patriotic duty. It praises nurse roles, promotes white aprons with red crosses, and advises women to upgrade their kitchen attire to reflect commitment to thrift and support for Red Cross efforts during 1917.
A digest of the Kingdom of Israel noting Saul the first king 1095 to 1155 B C and successors to Zedekiah 597 B C. It explains divine authority over hereditary claims and cites the biblical Book of Kings for named rulers. A Korean student is enrolled in Dubuque college and seminary this year.
The excerpt cites editorials and cartoon captions from newspapers like the Indianapolis Star and Dallas News, mocking anti conscription sentiment and royal figures. It hints at wartime sentiment and political satire, mentioning Mr Root and Russia in a critical light. The text showcases press commentary on public figures and national policy.
A collage of quips from era comics and society snippets addresses everyday quirks and misunderstandings. It cites playful lines about dreamers, pianolas, and manners, ending with a note on Bartholomew Columbus as Christopher Columbus’s older brother who voyaged with him.
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