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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
4
The Montana daily reports weekly changes in freight loadings across regions. Eastern traffic fell due to a coal strike, while the South faced floods. most districts show increases versus 1926, with exceptions in the Southwest.
Montana for the first time fully uses federal aid highway funds. About 1.92 million dollars in state federal aid will go to new construction with 55 percent government share. Gas tax revenue expected near 1.38 million, with maintenance and admin costs lowering available funds. County funds also participate, signaling a major state investment in future roads.
Freight indicators reveal a strong economy with 1,024,416 cars loaded in the week ending May 7, marking the fifth consecutive million-car week. Compared to last year, loadings rose by 28,200 and by 41,382 versus two years ago, but dipped 2,024 from the prior week. Coal and grain shipments fell while miscellaneous freight livestock ore increased.
An Associated Press dispatch from London humorously explains that itching wigs, not deep inquiry, distract English judges. The piece details handmade white horsehair wigs with sausage curls and kiss curls, weighing up to five pounds, and contrasts them with American judges in summer heat.
A New York Civil Liberties Union discussion on freedom of the air concludes that censorship dominates broadcasting and Hollywood. The piece lampoons red and yellow bohemian influences, media scandals, and a range of public curiosities while noting Captain Lindbergh’s fame and a playful jab at travelers to Paris.
The listing details numerous stations nationwide with evening schedules. WCCO Minneapolis hosts dinner concert and orchestras. WOW Omaha features program blocks. KOA Denver offers studio and orchestra slots. National Broadcasting Company networks present Evening specials in multiple markets including KPO KGO KEI KOKO KOA KGW KF and more with musical and dance programs through late night.
The May 28 1927 horoscope suggests a calm day for planetary directions with favorable signs for buying and selling and planning. It foresees gains for educators clergy and scientists, benefits for artists, and a summer of notable events and prosperity in the United States.
An article on eye care explains cataracts as a boil caused by irritation and improper glasses. It urges a cool diet, properly fitted lenses, and eye exercises to reduce strain, noting eye care advances and the role of optometry in preventing vision decline.
The passage recalls Field as a figure in American poetry, famed yet eccentric, linked in fame to James Whitcomb Riley. It notes his prolific output, the shift toward popular verse, and admires the pathos in a poem about Little Boy Blue. It laments the passage of years and reflects on timeless toy figures, ending with a copyright note from 1927.
An elderly veteran shares a wartime story about the continuous siege and the lingering effects of battle. A listener interjects with a correction, prompting a light moment as the veteran jokes about hiccups and history. The tale blends nostalgia with humor.
A visitor in the flood region urges immediate federal action to provide broad relief beyond private donations. He cites 200000 people displaced by rising waters, needing food clothing and rehabilitation to restart crops and repair property, and supports calling an extraordinary congressional session for relief measures.
Velvet trimming enhances a crepe summer dress by MME Lisbeth. The gown features black and white stripes across the skirt and bodice, fine pleats, and self material detailing. Neckline is accented with ribbon and ends at a waistline with a fitted silhouette. The piece notes the dress was photographed at Longchamp.
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