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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1925
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard notes government document requirements for returning foreigners and warns of fraud by private bankers. It highlights a Pole who sent $2,500 home, received only $2.50 back in cash and calls for New York legislature bills to shield aliens from crooks exploiting language and legal unfamiliarity.
Sunday morning dispatch notes the 1925 postal law raises salaries retroactively to January 1 and increases third and fourth class rates. It projects $59 million in additional revenue to cover a $68 million payroll, with a two cent service charge on parcel post and modest boosts in money orders registered mail and private postcards. The piece criticizes wage inequities between large and small cities as a flaw in the measure.
A New York legislature hearing reveals crooked schemes that exploit newcomers seeking liberty and work. Immigrants pay agents for influence with officials to admit relatives, sometimes with false presidential insignia. One man paid 1000 dollars after a picture of Coolidge decorated a desk. A Polish wife posed as sorcerer to lure young women into schemes promising wealthy husbands and “training.” An affidavit lists easy scams from 25 cents to 20 dollars, illustrating gullibility and growing white slavery concerns.
George Palmer, a 43 year Butte resident and respected newspaper figure, dies leaving a legacy as a principled advertising professional and trusted adviser to merchants. Colleagues recall his wit, conversation, and high ethics in copy, which earned national recognition for his agency and earned public trust. His sudden death brings deep sorrow to family and friends.
A survey of real estate gains across the West notes steady price increases, with the Rocky Mountains rising four feet per century. Geologists discuss East and West seismic stability, citing minimal danger of major earthquakes in the Middle West and the Atlantic coast’s downgrade. Also mentions a New Jersey birth with triplets and political commentary on aviation, the World Court, and naval talk reflected in a satirical tone.
Peter Rabbit witnesses Buster Bear awaken from hibernation and stir in a bedroom cave. The bear rumbles, snorts, and twitches as Peter hides and watches, fearing discovery while Buster contemplates leaving but hesitates and sniffs the cold air.
Peter slips from Buster Bear while the latter naps and dashes toward brush. Buster wakes, puzzled by the missing intruder, while Peter hides to slip back toward the Briar Patch after a brief chase. Burgess narrator notes the woodland chase and escape.
An astrology focused forecast warns that Saturn and Neptune shape a day of trials. It urges spiritual values over material aims, notes church obstacles, and hints at social tensions involving race and public behavior. Caution urged for sensitive individuals born under difficult alignments.
A 1925 horoscope notes Pisces individuals born today tend to be highly conscientious and industrious. They may struggle to claim rewards yet have a strong potential for success, with an active period forecast for them.
A compiled listing of radio stations with schedules and offerings ranging from services, hymns, concerts, organ recitals, and vocal performances across cities including Chicago Boston Dallas Des Moines Denver Detroit Los Angeles New York and more. Notable entries include WGN WLS WBBR KFI KNX WCCO KOA and KGW with varied programs from sacred services to instrumental concerts and vocal recitals.
A housekeeper who attains true order creates harmony beyond mere neatness. Disorder strains nerves, wastes time, and sours the home life, while genuine order blends things and people with a singing balance. Beware rigid order lacking sweetness and tolerance.
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