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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
6
An editorial argues wages in Butte are already high and above those elsewhere. It states miners are underpaid relative to hazardous work and warns against pushing wage increases across other trades. It praises Butte as a union town with minimal objections to labor rules and warns further raises could harm the community.
A blunt Pennsylvania agriculture notice declares next week as Rooster Week, urging culling of roosters as beneficial to both species. It argues the female is more profitable and that masculine society harms her duties, while praising the bird’s plumage and chivalrous traits.
The Progressives threaten to force the Republican convention to nominate Colonel Roosevelt or risk no amalgamation. Delegates wary of coercion balk at dictatorial tactics, risking internal party strife and a repeat of past defeats. Republicans seek a return to power but oppose coercive pressure from the reform movement.
Nasby era crossroads postoffice has been a political and social hub. A congressional bill would reduce post offices from 56 000 to about 6 008, creating county level clerks and saving about 10 million annually while keeping all existing offices intact as subordinates.
A spirited call urges Montana voters to register before August primaries to choose state and county officers, members of Congress, and a U.S. senator. The piece notes registration gaps among women and newcomers, discusses post office reorganization implications, and comments on national campaigns and figures with a tone of urgent political commentary.
An Irishman named Pat in London tips an old beggar and hears a rebuke about candles lighting his bald head. A small boy confronts a teacher who notes a lie can be acted, with Archibald revealing his father would be acting if he mixed sand with sugar.
The latest image shows John D. Rockefeller and his son John D. Rockefeller Jr. at the Rockefeller home in Pocantico Hills near Tarrytown New York. Taken Sunday May 21 the elder Rockefeller appeared well and strong as he chatted with neighbors after church services and agreed to pose for the photographed moment.
A critical look at sanitation and health promotion in Saranac Lake and Chicago. The piece parodies health bulletins from 1916, urging municipal action and teamwork, highlighting slogans about clean neighborhoods, parks, and combating disease via insect control and public welfare.
A 1916 McClure Syndicate piece by Frances Marshall argues for dedicating personal bath items to each child, emphasizing space saving in apartments. It advises individual towels, soap, toothbrush, nail brush, pumice, and careful bathing routines to prevent skin issues, warm baths for vitality, and avoiding cold baths for young children.
The naval critic argues Germany could build 26 battleships and battle cruisers simultaneously while also scaling up light cruisers destroyers and submarines. He claims German yards could mobilize 100000 workers to run the programs, with extensive construction plants and government yards capable of rapid production.
A narrator recalls crowds rushing to view a street accident or staged crime scene, noting more women than men gather despite fear and fainting. The piece portrays the sensational lure of tragedy and the chaotic push of spectators around a mocked murder scene used in a film set.
Newspapers quote exchanges on preparedness and character as Roosevelt and Hughes face questions about candidacy. Critics mock delays and travel plans while endorsing traits like backbone and restraint as potential campaign assets. Analysts note Roosevelt’s appeal in party circles and Hughes’ standing amid the field.
A sample of humorous quips from the era, including a joke about deadly war gas and a friend quitting a club due to it. The notes reference lines about a wife club, misunderstandings, and a sport of social banter. Additional bits mention a Swiss proposal, fashion quips, two dollar movies, and a bridge prize joke.
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