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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard published in Anaconda Montana lists subscription options and prices for daily and Sunday editions. Mailing and carrier rates apply, with specific annual and six month terms. Distribution points include multiple cities and newsstands across the region.
The piece notes seven Americans killed at Vimy Ridge who served in Canadian forces, praising their sacrifice under the American flag. It discusses recruitment, the U S entry into the war, and the role of railways in supporting wartime and park travel amid a cautious travel outlook for the season.
A historical digest compiles claims of German agitation worldwide and Allied measures, noting U S home-front mobilization led by women in Montana, Red Cross drives, and patriotic work. It mentions allies and Germany trading accusations, with social and political commentary on wartime attitudes and domestic morale.
The brief reads as a tentative note on changing seasons and the slow arrival of meaningful renewal. It wonders if there will be any worthwhile progress or “immer” to show for the wait as winter yields to spring.
The former ambassador to Germany, James W Gerard, is slated to visit Montana with possible public addresses. Helena Commercial Club has invited him to speak in the capital, with Missoula Great Falls Anaconda and Butte civic groups likely to extend invitations. He offers keen insight on Germany and Europe and emphasizes America's need to mobilize for the war.
A Chicago specialist endorses a drink cure for patients claiming it works in coffee water and tea. The doctor says bread and meat are moistened or soaked in the remedy and asserts it cures hypochondriacs, referring to a past case as proof.
Dr Evans outlines safety practices in munitions plants noting ventilation in acid and nitro rooms, water spray systems, ashore wash facilities, and twice monthly blood checks. Workers avoid alcohol and use soaps and ammonia based scrubs. skin cleanliness and proper handling reduce poisoning risks.
A 1917 McClure Syndicate piece explains thrifty methods to revive aging furniture. It urges housewives to repair chair seats, replace broken supports, and creatively cover worn upholstery with homemade chintz or gingham. It also suggests repainting, caning, and cushions to extend chair life and refresh dining room sets.
The United States has not achieved a nationwide policy but actions to protect the goldenrod have been pursued. The plant is abundant across a vast swath of the continent, underscoring its ecological presence.
A collage of quotes and observations from various papers. The notes discuss pacifism, recruitment, marriage licenses, baseball attendance, and political commentary. Notable names include Kaiser Wilhelm and La Follette with brief opinions on peace, referendums, and labor practices in wartime Britain and the United States.
A collage of quip lines and cartoonish banter from humor pages and magazines. Jests touch on gardening, manners, magic, portraits, and rural life with wry punchlines. Includes snippets from Detroit Free Press Baltimore American Harper's Magazine and others.
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