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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
4
The president denounces high taxes and vetoes the Borsum pension bill, arguing patriotism cannot be bought and urging economy in government. He criticizes lavish war veteran benefits for physically fit men and warns Congress against wasteful expenditure as voters prepare for the next autumn elections.
The piece argues the U S Navy has improved from pessimism to confidence. It cites Admiral Coontz, Secretary Wilbur, and President Coolidge urging a high standard, extensive fleet practice, and continued funding. It notes aims to match Washington conference limits and maintain a strong, vigilant navy benefiting taxpayers.
President Coolidge stands firm against the soldier bonus measure, arguing it would saddle the nation with long term debt and higher taxes. He urges fiscal restraint, warning the plan could threaten other obligations as Congress weighs the insurance component and bond burdens.
In GOP circles talk runs ahead of events as Speaker Gillette signals a senate run. House members propose successors including Nicholas Longworth, Madden, and Tilson while Dickinson chairs the farm bloc. Democrats are likely to have their own say when the new House convenes. The activity is informal and not legally binding.
French statesmen lament a postwar birth rate decline noting 200000 of 1500000 surplus women married Englishmen. England reports a 1800000 female surplus. They joke about a ladies agreement to marry within nations to balance the sexes and avoid international treaties.
The piece notes rising Republican presence in Congress and President Coolidge amid political sniping. It mentions Governor Smith signing a bill requiring weight stamps on bread, a potential New York slogan. The column jokes about Democratic factions and Tammany, and comments on Russia-US relations and Washington negotiations.
Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse face starvation on Green Meadows after flood. They spot a drifting board near a post and decide to ride it to shore, hoping to escape Redtail the Hawk. The board carries them to land as the tale moves toward its next instalment.
Astrologers warn a day of caution with Neptune favorable early and Uranus Saturn adverse later. Real estate bets risky, optimism risky, and political and social upsets loom. Oil discoveries hinted, Friday voyages may succeed, unemployment and labor unrest prominent, self control advised. Taurus natives face a variable year with strong individuals likely to excel.
A reflection on a common marriage collapse trope where an aging millionaire deserts his wife for a younger beauty. The piece questions whether youth and beauty justify mistreatment, suggesting fault lies on both sides and considering whether his wife’s character could have kept him.
Berlin based report by Peter Petroff says Russian grain exports surged between Oct 1922 and Oct 1923, driving American grain from Baltic states Finland and nearing disappearance in Scandinavia Germany and the Netherlands. Grain exports totaled 99,123,476 pood with rye as leading product. Russia ran a 23,190,000 ruble import-export surplus. Germany and England took 63.7 percent of exports. they supplied 66.5 percent of imports.
Geneva reports the League of Nations votes to appoint a six member expert commission to investigate stamping out slavery in distant regions. The International Labour Bureau is asked to name a member for the commission.
Jip recounts how a dog trading scheme backfired as townsfolk learned dogs were pawning masters' items to pay for bones. A boastful spaniel leads Jip to painter George Morland, who uses Spot to complete a farm scene despite the dog’s antics. Tomorrow, Jip concludes his tale. London’s $1,000,000 aquarium opens at Regents Park with 100 tanks and Bay of Biscay water.
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