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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
4
The article reports librarians arguing that serious literature remains vital and that public interest in mathematics lags. Dr Butler criticizes the scientific zeal of the era, while Dr David Starr Jordan defends the scholars' influence, disputing Butler's view of public understanding and the reach of science.
The coast guard aims for a summer push to break up the rum fleet off New York with Rear Admiral Krag saying disintegration within a month would satisfy. Some ships resist, but authorities expect fewer landings as patrols tighten. New additions are seen near Virginia caps and Chesapeake Bay with guard efforts extending to Florida Gulf coasts amid high proximity to Cuba and British isles.
A New York Sun analysis notes savings deposits across banks and thrift institutions exceed 22 billion dollars with building and loan funds and hidden cash pushing total well above. Life insurance policy values reach 64 billion with 50 million holders. Real estate equity nears 50 billion, with seven million families owning homes free of mortgages.
An excerpt quotes Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler criticizing education and reading tastes. Librarians surveyed by State Education disagree, noting more reading overall but a rise in trashy material among those who previously read little. Only one librarian agrees with Butler.
A 1910s era report discusses future tornado protection. Weather expert Dr. W J Humphrey urges a state wide alarm plan using telephone warnings to divert lives from tornado paths. He notes the Mississippi valley as the world’s tornado belt and envisions signaling nets to inform cities in the path.
Ex service deaths in 1924 exceed five thousand with 15 daily war- linked fatalities cited by American Legion at national headquarters. The drive seeks a 5 million endowment to aid orphans and widows of soldiers, urging public responsibility alongside government support.
Montana reports announce heavy repairs for the Butte division with nearly 60000 set for the Missouri river bridge at Great Falls. Work starts immediately and includes replacing wood with concrete crossings, ditching, and laying steel gallon. Bridges renewed along Brockett line and at Hedges, Burke, Nasemith, with telegraph lines and Gilman to Augusta facility moves.
District Attorney Keys flew to San Francisco to probe Hibbs and Alstrict ties amid larceny by trick charges. The rail merger reportedly involves 6 billion dollars as suspects sought to exploit the Bank system, with Hibbs and Hennessey believed active for years, risking interstate commerce scrutiny. Homage to mothers observed across the nation as Arlington honors flag graves and Gold Star mothers in 1919 era ceremonies.
New York May 10 Trade movements last week showed uneven results while business sentiment edged higher. Economists attribute part of the improvement to securities strength tied to Britain returning to the gold standard, with no tangible effects yet from that policy. Domestic activity was mixed, with price trends uncertain and a revival in seasonal demand failing to develop. Freight rates held near peak levels in April, offsetting weaker March earnings. rail merger progress and profits in larger East companies offered some optimism, while textiles remained unsatisfactory with reduced cotton goods output.
The Children’s Bureau reported a one fourth higher death rate for boy babies under one year, in a study of 23,000 infants across eight eastern cities. The report cites natal vitality as a likely cause and notes about 181,000 infants die annually in the United States before age one, with many failing in the first month.
Fragmentary poem in archaic tone by William Makepeace, describing night sky, rest, and longing. The speaker laments weariness, rusting sword, and seeks final rest under dark blue heaven as stars sing.
Glenn Frank of Century Magazine argues for a real international mind behind peace efforts. He cites Wilson and Dean Inge and warns that literature of gloom erodes civilization, urging genuine scholarship and a literature of hope to counter despair.
Ensemble has for many years sang harmony in design color and taste in women’s costume. This season the three piece gown is a slogan with practical charm. The ensemble shows a gray kasha model with a straight coat and pleated knee frill in pink blue gray and yellow.
The column explains planetary influences for May 11 1935 noting Mercury’s benefic influence, potential financial estimates, and warnings for children to focus and for leaders to stress national value. It mentions President Coolidge’s experiences and hints at health concerns and personal cautions for individuals born on specific dates.
Associated Press reports a U S delegation led by Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury left Washington for El Paso Texas to meet Mexican officials May 16 on border issues including smuggling. Delegation includes Creighton Nutt St Vallance Henderson Gamble Menning and others seeking cooperative solutions. Weather in the Northwest brings low morning temperatures, especially Montana.
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