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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
4
A large audience in Butte honors Senator Henry L. Myers praising his duty to democracy and Montana. The speech lauds his 31 years in statehood, swift replies to constituents, and dignified Senate service.
Referendum measure No. 14 calls for an athletic commission to regulate boxing with a 50 percent share of net gate receipts directed to a state home for disabled ex service members. The editorial urges support, arguing boxing can be reputable and beneficial when properly regulated.
Citizens unite to back new education funding initiatives 18 and 19. An annual 1 percent mill tax would fund running costs for state universities and welfare institutions, while a $5 million bond issue would finance new buildings and equipment. The measures, limited by the state constitution, will appear on the ballot and raise taxes by less than two mills, far below typical local school district rates.
Ambassador John W. Davis argues against Americas scrapping the League of Nations noting there is little global appetite for a new covenant. He says only Russia Turkey and Mexico reject the League, while Central Empires may join, and he cites two insurance clauses that require unanimity or two years withdrawal.
The passage contrasts invoking a separate peace with Germany and joining the League. It warns isolation could harm trade, provoke world enmity, and erode the United States leadership and self respect. It notes issues of seized ships prewar treaties and cables under Allied possession as part of the broader international questions.
The piece comments on Governor Cox's willingness to modify reservations to join the League of Nations, cites Elihu Root's misperception, and notes political pressures for or against the League. It mocks opponents and mentions Johnson, Borah, and Senator Harding while lamely sketching election dynamics and public opinion.
Cheery Cricket arrives at a meadow gathering where tumbling bugs share a modest feast. They worry about Jack Frost and winter, but Cheery Cricket’s news of an Indian summer lifts spirits as West Wind and Blue Bird confirm a warm spell.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune notes Debs may imagine a socialist ascent from jail to the White House. The Washington Star argues campaign focus failed by not choosing the right topic. The Lexington Herald mocks anti suffrage rhetoric. The Washington Post suggests a Navy birthday gift from Uncle Sam could content Harding.
Dr. De Forest unveils a compact radiophone with a wireless talking radius of 15 miles. The setup requires connecting antennae strung on a tree or housetop and a six-volt storage battery, with three audion bulbs as the device’s heart.
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips from Boston Transcript Chicago Herald Examiner Edinburgh Scotsman and Dayton Journal featuring jokes about ignorance, car sales, birthdays, and a driver’s signaling mishaps. Includes comments on a boy’s reformary misstep and a wagging remark about new cars and weather.
A writer laments anonymous letters targeting society women in Chicago and New York. They scorn cranks and envy, cautioning readers not to overreact, and urge courage in facing criticism while condemning spiteful, unsigned remarks as signs of a disturbed mind.
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