Silver demand traced to ancient coinage and war recovery
A historical survey notes silver’s enduring role in trade from Nineveh and Tyre through age-old coinage, linking rising modern demand to population growth and postwar needs. It highlights China and India as silver basins, cites nations with gold-silver parity, and discusses U.S. silver treasury sales, industrial use, and future price uncertainty amid limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineva
Tyre
China
India
Europe
Belgium
France
Greece
Italy
Persia
Spain
United States
Amuel Montague & Co
United States Treasury
Great Britain
Japan
Ee Barras
Mothers Day Observed With Church Services Across Butte
Churches, associations and individuals revived MothersDay memories with songs and services yesterday. Hundreds wore carnations as displays brightened streets and homes. Jail inmates joined in, while churches reminded worshipers to honor mothers with tokens of love. Soldiers overseas recalled France celebrations and mail to mothers surged, as military posts urged timely Mother’s Day letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Loca Poste
France
America
Red Cross
Where Is George Creel Censorship Debate
A montage of editorials suggests displeasure with censorship in wartime mail. References include Russia reports hinting at bolshevik influence and proposals to ban explosive items, framed as birthday gifts, drawing responses from readers in Detroit and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akeany
Russia
Bolsheviam
Detroit Free Press
George Creel
Washington Star
Flying Cop: From New Zealand Sheep Rancher to NY Aerial Police
The tale follows Lieutenant Edgar Henry Garland once with the Royal Air Force who transitions from a sheep ranch in New Zealand to joining New York's air patrol. The journey spans challenges, changes in rank, and the pursuit of a demanding municipal duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zeaand
New York
Edgar Flenry Garland
Royal Air Force of England
Butte Babies Top Ballot in Local Contest
Four young Butte children win top spots in a Newbro Drug contest after 264 ballots were signed by voters. Aurelia Hamlyn collects first prize of 25 dollars plus gifts, followed by Margaret Todd with 15 dollars and prizes, Francia Harris with Newbro camera, and Lucy Roe receiving the mug and awards, amid community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Newaro Drug Company
Tve
Aurelia Lee Hamlyn
Daugh Mra
A. R. Hamlyn
Platinum Street
Margaret Delphine
Todd
Clarence Todd
East Mercury Street
Francia T. Harris
Dell R. Harris
Empire Street
Lucy B. Roe
James Roe
East Park Street
Miss Hamlyn
Newbro
Schoettner
Selt
Te Calkins Company
Ea Rose
Leys
Prise
Francis Harris
Lucy Roe
Towle-Winterhalter-Hanfin
Record review notes early 20th century discs and songs
A fragmented music column reviews a Col won stunt record titled Chong by Irving Kaufman with orchestra. It notes a freak novelty on the flip side and praises the Peerless quartet harmonizing in a Columbia love song. Henry Burr sings Little Old Lady of Mine. The piece mentions Rainy Day Hives as another fox trot and comments on the novelty and odd titles of the disc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chong
Irving Kaufman
Columbia
Normandie
Ission
Henry Burr
Hives
Neolin Soles Prove Durable for Foochow Roads
From Foochow China a letter by R E Gardner of Foochow College praises Neslin Neolin Soles for lasting on rocky roads and rough usage. The ad urges buying Neolin Soles for the whole family and to have them fitted on old shoes, noting manufacturing by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron Ohio and Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foochow
China
R. E. Gardner
Foochow College
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
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Washington
A.re
Samson and Delilah
Homer
Victor
Delilah
Samson
Samson Et Dalilan
Enrico Caruso
Louise Homer
Marcel
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Victor Records
Victrola
Caruso
UEAT
Edgar Henry Garland
Ameican
Merle
Holesale
Anob Mii
Cea
Ate
White House
M. J.B
Hes
Frontol
Neslin
DR. F. A. Ironside Deu Deted
Dramatic Club
Y Hvening
Stevens & Manley Hall
Zata Dillon
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