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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1927
Page
4
A playful editorial reflects on early frontier ancestors shaping American life and humor. It cites Dr. Gregory praising ancestral virtue while humorously cautioning against embracing the “modern ape” as a brother. The piece blends nostalgia with light satire about civilization’s roots.
The report outlines low immigration for unskilled labor with 1925 1926 averages 870 but 41043 emigrants yearly leaving a net gain of 14227 versus 234427 prewar. Postwar gains are minor except one category. About 10000 yearly entering under the quota against 3000 prewar. Net gain now 214000 yearly vs 723000 before the war. About 95000 arrivals have no occupation and many are dependents. Servants number 25000 of the quota about 22 percent of 1914 accessions amid housewives complaints.
Dr. William K. Gregory of Columbia and Dr. Henry F. Osborne of the American Museum debate human ancestry. Osborne says man and ape share a common ancestor while Gregory argues humans descended from apes. The piece notes evolution arguments and playful references to tails, craniums, and shifts in ape traits over time.
The piece notes baseball’s global rise with 15000 spectators in Tokyo enjoying a lively game. It contrasts American, Japanese, European, and English attitudes, praising the sport’s vigor. It highlights Thomas Edison, a major supporter, who admires Ty Cobb for his clean living and base stealing thrill.
An influential analysis by Mark O. Prentiss of the Cost of Crime estimates annual losses from crime at about 16 billion dollars in the United States, including 5 billion from diversion of funds to illegal activities. The piece also notes public indifference and references Chicago police chief Michael Hughes and other diverse remarks.
Joseph Kumeli sues Sunburst Refining for about 20000 with 14000 sought as tax and 6000 exemplary damages. A directed verdict motion was sustained in part yesterday, changing amounts and outcomes. A separate custody case and a divorce dismissal with prejudice are noted in the sequence of a busy district court day.
The local Red Cross chapter faces a slow second quota effort of 1000 dollars with negligible turnout at headquarters. Only a few visitors contributed, mostly very poor residents, including two women who gave 150 dollars each. The first 1000 dollar quota was raised quickly, but the second call remains short. An afternoon fundraiser featuring vaudeville and films is planned to boost donations, with admission 50 cents, 36 and 25 cents in the balcony, proceeds to relief.
A health column discusses etiology and the clash of medical views among physicians, chiropractors, and dietitians. It argues for tracing fundamental causes of illness beyond immediate factors, noting shared diagnostic methods and the limits of generalizing causes across disciplines. The piece also touches on astrology’s forecast for Britain and hints at personal publishing debates about medical theories.
Benefic aspects dominate today with Venus adverse. The forecast highlights educators gaining public recognition and predicts fame for graduates, mentioning a future U S president among them. The forecast notes this is not a lucky wedding day and suggests caution in romance.
A listing of radio stations and schedules across multiple time zones. WCCO Minneapolis offers dinner concert with Wesley Barlow's orchestra and late night Nighthawk frolic. WDAF Kansas City features a school of the air and popular programs. KOA Denver presents Colorado orchestra studio hour, KFOA Seattle offers musicale, KGO Oakland lists Whitcomb band and soloists, KPO San Francisco showcases dance music, KHJ Los Angeles runs children's hour and varied programs.
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