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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
4
An editorial urges Montana to commission a comprehensive water and land irrigation survey to attract federal aid and private financing. The piece argues data would bolster state development, support bonds, and counter rival claims, enabling informed resource use.
Social and personal updates from Meaderville CentervilleWalkerville and the South Side. Club meetings dances births visits and other items of general interest are included when addressed to Suburban Notes care of the Standard Butte and received by Thursday night.
The Washington and Delaware legislatures meet in special sessions to vote on ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment. Washington is seen as certain to approve while Delaware’s fate remains in doubt amid calls for sweeping investigations of lobbying and political pressure.
The Michigan Senator Newberry and close party backers were convicted of criminal conspiracy. The piece argues the case signals corruption among elite Republicans and demonstrates the waning influence of money in politics while warning such crimes deter future corruption and promote accountability.
National Commander D Olier urges posts and departments to discuss local state and national issues to build prestige of the American Legion as a united national body. He warns that without coordinated effort the legion’s influence and effectiveness will diminish.
The article notes the Legion's great power when united and its ability to shape national outcomes. It acknowledges occasional differences in objectives and methods within the large organization but argues that wise counsels can maintain its power and prestige, earning universal respect.
The article notes Jerusalem’s rapid urban progress under new administration and media, driven by immigration. It mentions plans for a city swimming pool to cool the heat and revival of ancient royal baths such as the Lion's Gate, Bethesda, and Solomon pools, restored for public health and happiness.
The New York press reports a Brooklyn round robin of 50 citizens urging William Randolph Hearst to form a third party and run for president. Observers expect a Hearst declaration soon denouncing old parties and outlining a new national organization to back a possible nomination.
A collection of observations contrasts rural progress with national politics and social life. It extols hard roads for farmers and communities, comments on the Senate and wartime aims, jokes about figures like Bryan Hitchcock and HCL, and notes German nerves with chilly resolve.
A collage of sharp wits and stray phrases cites The New York Times on Hiram Johnson and queer friends, a Vladivostok incense jab from El Paso Herald about Japan, plus Herb Hoover’s strong nomination stance and a quip on Mrs. Catt for president from Cincinnati Enquirer.
A collection of quips and jokes from several newspapers. It features lines about a woman drinking with her eyes and a pun on a car strike scene. The pieces include a listener asking about commandments and a quip about a chauffeur’s tongue.
Social visits and local club meetings fill a Montana south side page. Activities include T E club at Mrs Thomas Holman home. Grace M E church Ladies Aid sewing and refreshments. whist and 500 club gatherings. plays and entertainments at St Josephs school. and church concerts at Grace and Trinity venues with multiple local residents named.
Centerville residents report moves and visits this week including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boyd planning to reside on Waukesha Street after time on Race Track. Mrs. Slater recovers from illness at 20 West La Platte, while the Slaters plan a lengthy England visit. Several families host gatherings at West Center and East Center streets with dances, card games, and a Boy Scout social. John Cox of England plans permanent residence here and Miss Irene Kelley recovers from illness on East Center.
The First Baptist Church choir will perform The Story of Calvary by P A Schnecker next Palm Sunday evening with K E Thompson as Narrator. A choir concert with city talent follows on Thursday evening April 1.
Tony and John Bertoglio visited Meaderville last week and left Thursday for Whitehall. The H M club met at Miss Ethel Holman's on Main street with refreshments. A Epworth leagues social at Unity church drew a large crowd. Many locals hosted gatherings for birthdays, anniversaries, and visits, including Emanuel Wilcox's son's twenty first celebration. Mrs. Foss's death and others' health and moves were noted.
Miss Margaret Beley returns from California to West Daly street while John Gribble and daughter move back to Seattle from Mrs. Brown’s home. Mrs. Davies is ill with grip. Card parties and guild meetings unfold at Masonic hall and Mount Bethel church as Camp Fire Girls plan events. Local residents attend birthdays, visits, and social gatherings across Walkerville and nearby areas.
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