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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1923
Page
4
The era favors patent insulation and richer materials as home builders shift from pine to oak and birch trim or white enamel finishes. Builders once unaware of insulation science now prize light, air, and comfort, signaling a material rise in American homes.
Governor Smith presents as candid and sincere amid Democratic and Republican scrutiny. He rejects running for president or other offices, defends repealing Prohibition measures, and argues state laws must align with ethical commands. He aired figures on funding and vows to push legislative control, drawing attention from allies and rivals alike.
May construction volume rose to a record, surpassing last May by 5 percent. Through May, the year total was 13 percent above 1922. Detailed state data show residential buildings at 19.443 million dollars, industrial plants 15.422 million, public works 7.533 million, business buildings 6.376 million, and educational buildings 6.107 million. Architects cite taste changes and higher equipment costs as factors.
A 1923 reflection argues American women have grown taller broader and stronger since 1873 and 1900. It cites rising shoe sizes stockings and corsets as evidence and celebrates new norms of sane comfortable dress and athletic pursuits like tennis golf hiking camping and swimming as markers of progress.
The article surveys Dr Joseph Oldfield's claim that diet could extend life to 150 years and critiques home brew diet claims while weaving in satirical takes on the World Court the Ku Klux in Minnesota and political figures like La Follette Debs and Harding. It closes noting an oil promoter’s circular letter offers no square deal.
Ward M. Fuller, a confessed bucketeer, testifies at a referee's hearing and may offer details on irregular operations in the street. Reports say he hopes for leniency at sentencing Tuesday and could expose a ring of higher ups who allegedly control most bucket shops in the city. Fuller remains silent in his cell about how far he will go.
Michael Geary a Deer Lodge Valley pioneer born in Waterford Ireland died at his Helmville home after illness linked to old age. He came with brother James and cousin John Geary and ran Geary Brothers for 49 years in cattle raising and mining. Survived by children Charles Agnes Mrs Ellsworth Patrick Clem Mrs Ellsworth Viola Ira James Geary all in Nevada valley. He served in the legislature representing old Deer Lodge county and was active in the Democratic party. He was a Knights of Columbus member and a longtime council figure. Funeral held at Geary home in Helmville.
The Tf. Oo. U. club, a Deer Lodge youth group, dined at George Vidal's Galen home on Saturday night. Attending were Floyd Bame John McGillis Langdon Rivers Jack Perry James Higgins Pat Kildea Paul McDowell and Mr. Potvin. They enjoyed records and music before returning home by motor.
The funeral for J. D. Davies, who died Tuesday at St. Joseph's hospital in Tacoma Washington, is indefinitely postponed. The service was to be held Sunday June 17 but unforeseen arrangements require a delay.
DEER LODGE NEWS NOTES. JUNE 16. Tony Boyle of Butte visits his brother Dick Boyle in the city. County Attorney E J Cummins and Sheriff Thomas Mullen travel to Helmville for Michael Geary's funeral. Anton Jacobsen of Ovando visits Deer Lodge on Saturday. Mary Blaisdell returns to Deer Lodge.
In Omaha new Technical High School pupils will construct a complete life sized bungalow inside the building. Doors sized to pass the finished home on rollers are provided. Advocates claim the method greatly boosts student engagement versus miniature projects.
Missoula students Kenneth McPherson and Clinton Rule arrived in Deer Lodge after year at state university and Montana. M F Hayes county treasurer left for Great Falls for several days of business. many locals plus alumni and visitors attended dances and visits in consecutive weekends, with trips to Butte Three Forks Spokane and Alaska planned or completed.
Portland residents recount movements as Percy Napton visits Polson brother, Wellington Napton remains in Portland, Mrs. John Jackson and children head to California to settle, Paul Stratton and family relocate to Great Falls, Rev. C N Balch and wife plan two month Los Angeles trip, Mr. and Mrs. D P Cook move to East Portal Montana, Mrs. Cook leaving school duties, H Rippengale returns from Los Angeles and plans to move his family there next week.
Ralph and John James travel from Anaconda to visit friends in Philipsburg. Their father John W. James returns with them. Court Reporter William P. Halloran heads home to Anaconda. M William Stueve of Maxville enjoys a city stay. Mr and Mrs M Courtney and son Humphrey return from Helena where Humphrey graduates from Mount St Charles College. Mrs J J Carmichael and others listed depart.
Sunday visitors head to Anaconda as delegates from the local chapter attend the state convention of women’s clubs. Mrs W E Mowbeen is invited by the state press women’s clubs to appear next week in a vocal solo with Mrs Peter Valston on accompaniment. In Smelter city, they will stay with Judge George B Winston. Other items note Miss Helen Kennedy returning from Missoula, Miss Hazel McGowan a guest here, Winnifred McGurk returning from the state university in Missoula, and visits by Mr and Mrs J E Itter in Butte. John L Dailey returned to Deer Lodge, Mrs Edward Lemke visited friends in Butte, and Mr and Mrs John H Phillips and their baby daughter returning to Hamilton.
A list of individuals and firms urged to redeem their financial contribution pledges. Signed by A. J. Davis J. K. Hes ler J. E. Woodward Paul Gow W. F Daly Jake Osenbrug J. H. Rowe E S Woodland Harry Hanson F Decker Jr Eugene Carroll G C Vowell
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