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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1923
Page
4
The passage notes many Canadian artisans travel to the United States for good wages and steady work, while the author argues for bright immigration prospects into Canada. It suggests Canada attracts high grade workers who would otherwise seek US opportunities, highlighting resource development needs.
Community leaders press automotive owners to raise $8,590 in a week to pave Montana Street and link Butte with a vital road network. Speakers stress public benefit, urge personal solicitations, and pledge continued effort through June while noting slow donor response and current road needs.
Busts of Abraham Lincoln Alexander Hamilton Gen U S Grant Gen Robert B Lee Ralph Waldo Emerson Henry Ward Beecher and Frances Willard will be unveiled this afternoon in a Hall of Fame ceremony. Descendants or kin of six will participate in the patriotic program with gifts financing two busts and unveiling by relatives. The event recalls past American ideals amid current political turmoil.
E. W. Beatty president of Canadian Pacific praises Canada for removing entry restrictions and welcoming skilled immigrants. He cites use of farm laborers from Great Britain and Northern Europe to aid Western Canadian farmers and notes potential influx of desirable colonists from the United States with improved agricultural conditions.
The piece lampoons Americans and Prohibition, noting M. Coue’s claim that auto-suggestion makes iced water substitute for champagne in French dining. It suggests this insight aids both drys and wets by showing how to simulate a champagne effect without alcohol.
A column mocks tobacco praise from officials and commentators. Maj. Gerald B. Webb cites tobacco as tuberculosis protection, while Joseph A. McCoy links cigarette use to national prosperity. The piece pokes at political figures, social trends, and shifting views on health and economy.
Jack returns to his old town and hears his father's line about a welcome on the door mat. He then confronts his first impression of the big city.
A 16 year old wanderer calling himself William Starr, claimed hypnotic powers in Anaconda pool rooms. He says he was expelled from St Paul public schools for hypnotizing teachers and students and demonstrates his talent to local youths who report trance like effects.
City council notes explain the Northern addition Oak street crossing proposed to Pennsylvania avenue would be dangerous due to five railroad tracks. Residents favoring the crossing argue it shortens travel and avoids longer routes but aldermen say warehouse blocks and state railroad and highway commissions must weigh in.
William T. Smith of Anaconda learned of his brother C. B. Smiths death in Los Angeles. C. B. Smith was an early Anaconda resident 1895 onward, later a foreman at the foundry, then PoCatello, Hot Lake and Los Angeles. A pioneer West mover born in 1855 Omaha, he died near 74. Survived by sons Douglas Arthur Parke a sister Hannah Hickle a brother W T Smith and two half brothers.
Work to grade the Georgetown lake road finished yesterday. Supervisor Scott Peck says it is now among the finest roads in the state. Crews will repair the road west of the lake today and aim to bring the entire highway to first class status soon. Travel is heavy with many tourists. crews must pause due to rapid car traffic. Flint creek hill road is also reported very good.
June 8 is the date for Anaconda High School senior day. Committees plan a full program including a flag rush moved off the roof to reduce danger, a tug of war across Warm Springs creek, and a Daly gymnasium program with music talks and stunts.
San Francisco hosts several hundred veteran railroad men for a reunion commemorating the May 10 1869 driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point Utah the joining link of the first transcontinental railroad. Southern Pacific pensioners recount early day adventures during the event.
Henry B. Walthall stars in a Fox special where an artist framed for crime escapes, reaches a lighthouse, finds a keeper ill with influenza and dies, saves a ship, and earns a pardon. The piece notes new lighthouse automation reducing human crews and highlights the device’s crucial light control.
Word reached the city yesterday of the death of John J. Allen a former Anaconda resident and early Montana settler. Mrs W J Allen said he died at his home in Canada where he had lived for several years.
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