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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
6
Anaconda Standard page lists publication details, pricing, and distribution. It notes the Standard Publishing Company office, branch in Butte, and contact information. It details subscription rates, carrier service, mail options, and a wide network of newsstands across the West.
Saturday June 16 1916 report on a deadlocked convention after two ballots. Hughes led with a strong first ballot and 75 votes on the second, Roosevelt gained 15 second ballot votes but lags behind. Root trails Hughes, other candidates far behind. A Roosevelt nomination could reshape voting at the Coliseum, but outcome remains uncertain.
Mrs Margaret Holmes Evans lived a long useful life in Butte and Anaconda where she spent 24 years. She was a loving wife mother and true friend whose memory remains a tender influence on relatives and community.
The city of Chicago has had abundant oratory during concurrent conventions with many speakers crowding the agenda. While some speeches are decent, none may be remembered, as today’s orators fail to match past masters in force or lasting impact. Patriotism and Americanism are warmly embraced across parties.
A speech argues that true patriotism includes fairness toward political opponents. It criticizes Republican and Progressive orators for partisan zeal and urges respect for President Wilson, noting his strong support among Americans and warning against demagogy.
The Butte school board unanimously elects Mr Maddock as the new superintendent. Citizens hope past dissensions are set aside and all board members and residents back the new leader for the district’s good. The community seeks harmony to boost school quality and trust in the coming administration.
A long rambling column surveys presidential candidacies and public figures with a satirical tone. It mocks campaign buzz, predicts twists, and notes international views while referencing Roosevelt, Wilson, Hughes, and Chinese perspectives on modern warfare.
The Elks decide to press ahead with their carnival and Fourth of July events despite a strike in Butte. Committees vow full entertainment without curtailment, aiming to draw large crowds and lively activity in early July. Visitors can walk from rail stations or use taxis, jitneys, or cars to reach town centers.
A Springfield Mass judge commends a district attorney for accepting a guilty plea from a Chinese murderer in the second degree and argues the death penalty should be used only in extreme cases. He notes Massachusetts rarely imposes capital punishment, reflecting on juries’ reluctance and the cost of capital trials.
A jumble of lively vignettes and theatrical notes detailing domestic scenes about a poker expert husband and a hot air furnace in a home. It also mentions a dramatic production at Metra studios with Choice White Hawk in a leading Sioux role and a town gossip tone about everyday humor and manners.
A historical note explains poison ivy exposure, susceptibility, and myths. It covers common causes, especially hand contact, and emphasizes soap and water washing, protective gloves, and various home remedies once early symptoms appear. It notes that ivy poisoning is not fatal and outlines practical first aid steps and treatments.
Frances Marshall advises choosing cool days for canning to reduce effort. She shares a jelly bag recipe from cheesecloth, notes proper utensils for canning, fresh rubber seals, and paraffin reuse, warning to store jars away from mice. Copyright 1916 by Newspaper the McClure lente.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from multiple sources. Jests cover marriage longevity, independence, political leadership, literary critics, car woes, and social observations. Notable snippets reference a long marriage, independence and nerves, crowd-pleasing leaders, wives’ summer plans, critical roasts, and a hill climbing motor car.
A correspondent recalls spring housecleaning as a joyful whirl of cleaning, dusting, and freshening a room with mother. They scrub, wipe, and rearrange furniture turning the space into a tidy scene, while the housekeeper discovers the room already cleaned in a country visit.
A collage of era commentary cites Bryan on democracy versus pacifism and Hughes versus Lind, with Goethals announcing Panama canal completion and Carranza opinions on American troops. The clamor covers politics, ships, and odd anecdotes from various papers reflecting prewar tensions and media tone.
A fragmented tale recounts Captain John Smith Pocahontas and other legends. It imagines alternate histories and hints at hidden contributions by Paul Revere and a brave figure named Tevere, inviting readers to decode a hidden message by ordering dots.
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