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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1925
Page
4
A fragmented excerpt discusses mail subscriptions and rates for domestic and foreign destinations, followed by a judge’s reelection and a critique of a proposed system. The text blends outdated subscription terms with reflections on efficiency, business impact, and vacation needs.
The government bureau of fisheries defends oysters after past criticism, praising their purity and safety. It notes extensive supervision from state and municipal authorities, high sanitary standards, and strong nutritional value including vitamin C. The oyster fishery spans all seaboard states, employing about 76,000 people and delivering over 14 million dollars in annual value.
In Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railroad talks a firm, economical plan under bankers and President Byram is nearly complete. The plan, only one with wide support, aims to reduce fixed charges after receivership and raise cash to ease obligations, arguing Northwest railroads need solid service to prosper.
A column links fire prevention week to public carelessness and urges ordinary precautions against embers and wiring neglect. It weaves in brief social and political asides about taxation, Caillaux, Washington, Russia, and US attitudes toward France and Japan with tongue in cheek commentary.
A Burgess bedtime tale recounts Mrs. Timmy the mother squirrel lifting her four babies to safety in a tree hole high above Laughing Brook. Peter Rabbit watches as she climbs and slides, marveling at the flying baby and the tight grip on her neck. The scene ends with Timmy's move to a new home and Peter eager to spread the wonder.
The piece notes a barrister who rose to dean of the Eastern Bar Association, an organization of American lawyers, praising his administrative skill and suitability to manage the affairs of a rapidly growing city.
Florence Davies offers a whimsical fortune telling piece on the dandelion. The author links the plant to resilience and adaptability, noting its taproot, edible spring taste, and ability to thrive when trod upon. She foresees auspicious outcomes in marriage, reforms, fashion, and travel for readers, with broad 1925-era mysticism.
Astrology says this day brings fortunate influences boosting reasoning and intellectual attitudes. It notes women may be logical, favors conferences and public discussions, and predicts good outcomes for aviation despite partial obscurities.
Two men discuss horse names and joke about calling a racehorse Money. A renowned charitable spinster hosts girls from a charity, showing them her home after the event. The visitors encounter Minerva and inquire if she is married, reflecting quaint social whimsy.
Girls beat boys in a state spelling contest at Syracuse New York. Irene Gedney and Eleanor Baker, both from New Rochelle, were named joint champions after a close finish.
Lady Cynthia describes a life of labor service and war office work, detailing a rise from bottom to top before a health breakdown. She argues capitalism has had its day, urging nationalization of mines and electricity and citing socialistic models like the trolley system and post office as supported examples.
A fragmentary historical notice presents poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Theodowia Garrison. It recalls The Arrow And The Song with lines about an unbroken arrow and a song found again in a friend's heart, and hints at The Dreamers with gypsies and a girl dreaming of a free home.
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