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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard discusses hot corn-on-the-cob versus hot dog, noting how corn on the cob excites facial expressions from ear to ear and amuses spectators. Vendors claim the spectacle is a societal merit, while dietician verdicts are still pending.
Lists four renewal options: one month three months six months and one year. Prices shown are 1.00 3.00 5.75 and 11.00 respectively.
The piece argues the Democratic Party must learn from past blunders and unify to challenge a vulnerable Republican foe. It lauds Jefferson and Wilson era ideals, urges harmony among factions, and predicts Houston will reveal whether discipline and unity prevail in the coming nominating battle.
The Mellon Institute in Pittsburg reports a skinless hot dog is possible. Meat filler sits in a cellulose casing, cooking firms the product, then the casing is stripped to leave a skinless frankfurter. Originating in Coney Island, this new form could affect the hot dog’s popularity.
A travelogue notes Houston hosts visiting reporters with a mix of American vitality and city style. Observers praise tall, fit locals, outdoorsy climate, handsome women, and sharp dress, comparing Houston favorably to New York and other metropolises. The piece argues national standardization of manners and fashion is spreading, with Main Street becoming Broadway in spirit.
A National Call to curb Independence Day hazards cites President Williams of the American Museum of Safety warning that 200 children may die and more than 3,000 maim or injure in Fourth of July celebrations. The piece also notes property loss, fire department strain, and political commentary about figures and events around Houston and Kansas City.
The lines list five items: Ruth Hanna McCormick associated with the Republican National Convention in Kansas City Missouri. the Tay Bridge near Dundee Scotland 10 780 feet long. Maine as a location. composers Beethoven Brahms Bach. and a biblical reference St Luke chapter six verse 24.
Radio listings note the 5 30 segment Hoover Sentinels with musical program on WEAF KSD WOCc WHO WOW KVOO and 6 00 Maxwell Hour with Willard Robinson guest artist airing on WJZ WHO WDAF KOA KVOO WOW and 7 30 Pennsylvanians dance music on WEAF KSD WHO WOW.
A dense schedule of radio programming across multiple stations including Democratic convention coverage on Kansas City WDAF and San Francisco KPO, with repeated mentions of concert and studio programs, dance features, and various music and talk shows through the evening.
The Associated Press reports Quito traffic policemen are unusually polite. When stopping north south traffic for east west flow officers bow to pedestrians and say with your permission, ladies and gentlemen, guiding foot traffic on sidewalks.
In a Branner era at Stanford, Herbert Hoover, a brilliant senior, and Lou Henry, a future wife, cross paths during geology work and carboniferous debates. Hoover’s originality and Branner’s engineering philosophy shape his early career, with Summers in government bureaus and farm-bred stamina fueling his rise.
The reading foresees favorable signs for farmers and industrial expansion under planetary influence. It notes a trend toward scientific agriculture, large syndicates, and worldwide activity, with upcoming reforms in eastern cities and rising female political organization.
Items from the Standard recall events from 10 20 and 30 years ago in Butte and Anaconda. The column highlights notable people places and moments that shaped local memory.
Charles Vogler left Butte for Salmon Idaho for treatment at Brough Hot Springs. Miss Jean Smith departed Butte for Sandpoint Idaho to visit relatives likely for the summer. The Rev and Mrs J H Mitchell returned from Livingston after Epworth League events. Chris Yegen of Billings visited Anaconda on business and friends. Leo McCarthy of Lewiston Idaho stayed with his sister Mrs Thomas Dee. Mrs W M Montgomery returned to Anaconda after Seattle and coast cities. Agnes McDonald left Anaconda for Iowa City Iowa. J W Jenkinson left Butte to spend summer with England relatives. Hugh McMillan finished medical school in Chicago and returns to Butte for vacation. EL PASO June 27 large armed forces march on Torreon Coahuila Mexico amid revolutionary tensions.
Washington reports a proposal to invade Spain by sending Commodore Watson’s fleet to attack Spanish ports. The entire squadron has been ordered to prepare for action toward continental Europe. In Montana, Marchesseau of Butte is visiting Anaconda, while George M. Johnston returns from the East. M. J. McDonald departs Butte for Denver on a business trip. Ben Benjamin returns home after weeks on the West Coast.
In Boston a restaurant manager barred news boys with a sign and soon lost customers who were mostly former newsies. The episode shows the workers sticking together to protect their livelihood.
A short biblical meditation quotes Proverbs reminding that ants prepare in summer conies make homes in rocks locusts have no king yet go forth in ranks. It emphasizes natural wisdom and collective effort.
A Breton deputy from Morbihan wears a striking local coiffure to the chamber. His colleague admires it and the pair illustrates old Breton tastes, including the ten gallon hat and ribbons. The outfit is so large it must be hung on a peg and cannot be mistaken for another deputy’s headgear.
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