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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
4
An unnamed Montana daily notes the tercentenary of the Pilgrims voyage and recalls a visit to European countries evaluating war’s spiritual impact. It highlights the Lambeth conference as the era’s most significant church unity effort, framing it as a tangible WWI religious success.
Dixon leads Montana governor race with a majority over 35 000 as precincts report. Democrats have rarely carried the state, and Silver Bow county remains a stronghold for the GOP despite Wheeler's anti industry stance. Wheeler loses ground in Deer Lodge with an adverse majority of 2400.
The piece mocks William Jennings Bryan for vivid forecasting after the 1920 election. It imagines Bryan proposing Wilson resignation, Tom Marshall as secretary of state, Marshall becomes president, Harding ascends by legal mechanism, and Bryan shaping Harding's inaugural. The tone is satirical about Bryan’s recent outbursts.
A satirical and solemn lament on Tuesday's disaster in a democracy era, mourning Champ Clark's dog, mocking political figures including Bryan Debs Cox and Harding, and riffing on Wilson Wheeler and White with wry, inflammatory prose and era-specific rhetoric.
Dicky fears a mole ruins his flower bed but Happy Giggles reveals the culprit is Mr Mole Cricket and his family. They visit the tiny cricket home, meet Mrs Mole Cricket guarding eggs, and discuss garden sharing with Granny Watkin’s plot safe from harm.
The Postmaster General is said to support Congress reducing local letter postage to one cent. The idea appeals mainly to large cities where merchants and others would save, but critics warn that cutting one revenue source without offsetting gains could harm overall finances as the nation still pays war debt. The piece notes the seeming imbalance in paying the same rate for a short trip as for a long one, stressing the need for funds.
The Rev. Dr. Cadman, a famed Brooklyn Congregational minister, returns home from England where he served as America’s representative delivering several addresses and speaking on religious and social issues.
A figure notes about eight million foreign workers are employed in manufacturing, transportation, and other sectors across the United States, highlighting the scale of foreign labor involvement in key industries.
A Belfast Irishman and privy councillor, Alexander M. Carlisle, was barred from the House of Lords after he refused to apologize for saying the Irish coercion bill might kill England. He delivered a 14 word protest on the throne steps, declaring if the bill is passed you may kill England but not Ireland.
A collection of quotes from early 20th century papers shows humorous exchanges about food, money and manners. Jokes reference coffee ground chicken, promoters and post graduate schooling in the school of experience, with witty digs at prices and marriages.
A collage of quips and opinion snippets from multiple papers includes a ten year silent man in Charlestown failing to speak, winked at as a failing example. It also notes a humorous shoe problem and humorous barbs about foreign relations and trade issues, reflecting early 20th century press tone.
In a sentimental narrative, Kate and Tom recount three years of marriage marked by intense early passion and growing distance. Kate clings to romance, while Tom prefers reading, leaving Kate bored and seeking variety. Subtle tensions hint at a hopeful conclusion that both may adjust rather than abandon the union.
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