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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
4
An article argues the United States should limit new arrivals and select only the best European farmers. It contrasts Canada’s cautious openness with U S policy, urging immigration screening agents in Europe to pre evaluate qualifications before departure.
On Wednesday morning October 226 eastern hosts roll out welcome for General Diaz and Admiral Beatty at Washington. The crowd anticipates Marshal Foch as the peak attraction, hailed as the greatest military figure in history, while Diaz and Beatty receive warm receptions from American hosts. Foch is eager to safeguard France’s frontier interests at the world powwow, drawing open house from Americans during his stay.
Washington reports predict U S marriages will top one million this year and may reach 1.5 million as economists cite hardship driving unions. The piece notes a 1921 marriage surge in the United States and Europe while savings in the U S rise, contrasting with Russia's economy.
The piece contrasts Canada’s selective immigration with the United States, noting Canada rejected 203,939 undesirables since 1904 and admitted about 1,000,000 US immigrants from 1904 to 1914. It cites 1171 Americans moving to Canada in January with $954,379 in assets, and mentions government and railroad agencies in multiple countries aiding settlement.
Representative Lee proposes amending the federal judicial code to bar a sitting judge from holding a public or private salary while serving on the bench. The bill targets Landis who draws 42 500 from baseball duties while receiving 50 000 as judge, minus 7 500. The issue echoes past criticism by the American Bar association and raises questions about dual salaries and profits from public roles and private ventures.
A nationwide push to ban student drives for charitable or other causes is discussed as a sensible rule. The piece notes wartime suspensions of drives, current abuses, and calls for a firm prohibition to prevent solicitation by children. It weaves in political and social asides about labor, railroads, and notable figures.
National and Montana construction groups discussed the unemployment program and need for swift building work. A dinner in Butte gathered Montana contractors and officials including R J White and J T Lawler. Rumors over Charles’s fate in Hungary and potential asylum in Italy circulated in Vienna amid reports of exile at Tihany Abbey and a Swiss expulsion stance. Former Emperor Charles and Empress Zita reportedly worn out their welcome in Switzerland with no return permission from President Schulthess.
The article outlines Gardner's technique as learned by Clews and references a prison coat discovery and a security matter. It mentions federal or state actions, a search of inland areas, and investigators tracking a suspect. It notes a strike affecting freight trains lasting four days and ongoing local tensions.
The House faced a request to expel Thomas L. Blanton of Texas for publishing an obscene affidavit in the Congressional Record about a government printing office row. Presented on his 49th birthday by Representative Mondell, the resolution was tabled forThursday as Blanton was absent in Wheeling, W. Va, to deliver a speech.
Mrs. Elizabeth Richards of Jersey City identified the severed body found Saturday in a Long Island City pool as Bertha Baker or Becker. A German iron cross with the initials B. B. tattooed on the right leg above the knee supported the claim, and Richards said the deceased came from Cologne. She planned to bring her husband to confirm the identification. Spear Cod liver oil note appears as unrelated text.
The 1921 horoscope warns of political maneuvering and a four year trend toward monopoly of power. It foresees confidence with sun favors gifts, but Uranus Mars alignments threaten mental strain and stormy weather. Deaths by suicide expected in winter. some birthdates may foretell success despite changes. Moving inland tropical storm heads for northeast Florida. Tampa flooded. shipping damage feared.
A New York youth was arrested on charges of taking a motor car amid remarks about street life and conscience. The item reflects a chain of quips from various papers and public figures, noting responses to crime, relief efforts, and political commentary during the period.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various newspapers. The snippets humorously recount theatre outings, marriage talk, medical banter, a playful bride with a penny proposal, dietary jests, a judge’s quip about honeymoons, and light classically framed jokes about cooks, stock tips, and a puzzled mother asking about languages.
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