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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
4
Henry Ford pursues the Little Mary claim with over 200 documents as he argues our Mary Sawyer is the genuine Little Mary. Mrs. Mary Hughes, 82, of the Dee valley, counters the claim suggesting memory failure and a possible mix up of dates and people.
John D. Ryan donates the funds for Butte’s new airport ground and equipment, sparing a civic drive for $15,000. The city mayor and chamber of commerce laud the gift as a strategic asset for transcontinental airways, with plans to name the field the John D. Ryan Airport of Butte.
The piece argues over who can rightfully claim the Mary of the lamb tale English Mrs Mary Hughes cites a living memory claim and American Mary Sawyer born 1789 is the traditional heroine The narrative references Sterling Mass the original schoolhouse Ford and a staged play at Sudbury Mass with Henry Ford’s industrial school for boys.
A psychoanalyst assesses Hoover and Smith as opposite temperaments extrovert and introvert and argues both would offer capable leadership. He praises Smith as warm and people oriented while noting Hoover’s broad, practical mind and cooperative approach. He concludes the choice may not alter the country’s safety.
The Hamburg gas incident highlights the deadly potential of phosgene and the risk of aerial gas attacks in future wars. Chemists continue developing lethal varieties for national defense while noting some gases have commercial uses, and questions remain about why stored gas was not neutralized. The piece ends with satirical jabs at public figures amid global tensions.
May 29 1918 James Downey leaves Butte for Atlantic coast to sail to Limerick Ireland to visit parents. Edward McMahon and Joseph Kane return from Creighton university Omaha Nebraska after study. Arthur G Berggren Anaconda high school graduate returns from Butte after enlisting in the marine corps awaiting Mare Island assignment. Mr and Mrs John B Sigler Anaconda learn navy transfer of son Edgell to Goat Island.
Dr J M Sligh left Anaconda for Missoula to attend to professional business. J H Duffy returned to Anaconda from Deer Lodge after attending Powell county district court. Judge Winston and C E Sackett are home in Anaconda after visiting Deer Lodge district court. The Rev Father Venus of Helena is a guest at Sacred Heart rectory. Miss Maye Carmen, Glendale teacher, returned to Butte for vacation.
May 29, 1898 notices report Mrs. C. M. Lancaster back in Anaconda after visiting Alhambra. Mrs. Joseph Richards departs Anaconda for Canada to spend the summer. Judge Brantley heads to Deer Lodge for Memorial Day with family. H. L. Frank arrives in Butte after a racing season in California. A. C. White returns to Butte after months in California.
The piece lauds the American Legion for not seeking political control after World War I. It credits leaders with steering clear of politics and emphasizes the need for young, idealistic men to join.
A professional booster recalls land once farmed now replaced by a growing suburb. A visitor views the new area’s shacks stagnant water and abandoned cars, expressing regret at the change and the loss of rural character.
A brief prayerful verse cites Psalm 117 lines about divine respect for the lonely and salvation from enemies. The speaker finds reassurance in God’s revived heart amidst trouble and protection by his right hand.
A dignified Memorial Day program presents old Civil War songs and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The mixed quartet with Mary Groom Ethel Wakefield Mynard Jones and Gwynfi Jones will perform. Stations KGO Oakland and KOMO Seattle will release the program.
Radio programming outlines 1:00 voters service Great Game of Politics on WRC WIMS KSD WOC WHO WHAS WSM 5:30 Seiberling Singers Scottish music on WEAF KSD WCCO woc WHO WOW WDAF KVOO 0:30 Rhythmic Ripples on JZ stations 7:00 Clicquot Eskimos orchestra WEAF WTMJ KSD WCCO woc WMC WHO WOW DAF KVOO KOA 7:30 Dance music WEAF WGY WTMS KSD
A dense schedule of programs and performers across multiple stations includes ensembles, orchestras, vocal groups, and variety acts. Listings feature groups such as the Stromberg-Carlson Sextet and Seiberling Singers, plus names like Hugo Hoyn and Chris Deutsch with dance and feature programs scheduled in hourly blocks.
A special Memorial Day Memory Lane hour airs this evening from 8 to 9 on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. The program invites listeners to recall a little old home setting as part of the nostalgic tribute.
Maes tro Max Dolin's Eveready Salon Orchestra will air a 9 to 9 30 PM program on NBC Pacific Coast Network tonight. Stations include KHQ Spokane KOMO Seattle KGW Portland KGO Oakland KPO San Francisco and KFI Los Angeles with works by Wagner Bond Schumann Granados and others.
Accompanied by interpreter Don Amaizo the “Wizard of the Three Bs” will conduct a radio orchestral series from 9 30 to 10 00 featuring Humoresque Santuzza aria Evening Star and Oh Maria Mari among others with Amaizo on violin. Stations listed include KHQ KOMO KGW KGO KPO and KFI California and Pacific Northwest outlets air the concert.
The regular hour of dance music by the Trocaderans and staff artists during intermissions will be broadcast from 11 to midnight tonight via NBC Pacific Coast Network stations KOMO Seattle KGW Portland and KFI Los Angeles.
The May 29 1928 horoscope notes malefic Neptune as influencing mind and values, predicting nervous irritability and propaganda against the government. It warns public office candidates and women of misunderstandings and quarrels, with guidance to seek counsel from elders and expect luck for births and inheritances.
The article presents General Alvaro Obregon, former Mexican president, discussing Mexico's revolution, governance, and economy. He argues for tearing down the old system to rebuild, supports foreign capital with legal limits, favors communal effort in towns yet urges individual farming initiative, and compares Mexican labor needs with the United States.
A Pennsylvania girl aged 13 and her 11 year old brother set out for roller skating and logged remarkable distances. The girl covered 39 miles before state troopers brought them home, while the boy, tiring, turned back after skating 59 miles. The item uses a moral about youth and guidance from elders.
A woman with a 21 year record as a pickpocket was jailed for five more years. It emerged her son and daughter, both college graduates, had been sent to school by her, unaware of her criminal life. The piece notes reporters’ insight into the unlikely contrast between crime and upward mobility.
Over the last seven years more than 660 war cemeteries have been established across France and Belgium, reflecting ongoing efforts to commemorate fallen soldiers. The figure highlights a sustained program of remembrance coordinated by international and local heritage groups.
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