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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1924
Page
4
In this Adventures installment the Doctor learns swallows accuse Goo-Goo bird hunters of killing green-breasted martins. The Doctor asks the Goo-Goo chief to halt the killings and he orders messengers to end the martins’ slaughter.
Jerry Muskrat reports a boat sighting near Green Meadows as Dr. Dolittle plans to enforce Chief orders by shifting martins and swallows away from killing birds. Gub-Gub suggests feeding on dried locusts in the ship’s hold to sustain the martins while orders are enforced.
The article argues that the prohibition question will dominate discussions at the upcoming national conventions. It cites physicians and Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler urging action, notes the potential impact on public sentiment and party platforms, and contrasts Butte Montana’s relative lawfulness with eastern cities amid arrests for liquor violations.
Washington reports say President Coolidge ended the daily handshake line, preferring desk work with visitors ignored. He maintains an exhibition presence while sightseers expect a public greeting, with about 1,500 men allegedly ignored each day between 12:30 and 1:00.
Traffic on main highways is set to surge with 3,000,000 more cars than last year as roads improve. Federal snow removal and state campaigns have left highways in better condition, though summer travelers must heed speed limits and traffic rules. The column links rising auto use to political and social notes, then shifts to a fiction excerpt about Jerry Muskrat and hunters, ending with a tease for the next story.
The article notes visitors pass through a small circular office with the president never looking up. Women and children observe him briefly, then depart as uniformed guards hurriedly move them along. The policy prevents fatigue but gives an aloof impression, with no handshake or hospitality.
The Doctor dictates a plan to use dried locusts as food for fly catchers in the district while preventing live insects until he says otherwise. He warns leaders to recruit messengers and report progress, and notes surprise at Goo Goo hats in the upcoming conference.
The wishing pool at Jenolan caves near Sydney has been cleared collecting a record 1755 pounds for two local hospitals. The haul covers about 13 months and includes 10138 three penny pieces and 13381 pennies.
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