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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
6
Publication office and branch addresses listed with contact numbers. Advertising representation in New York Chicago and Spokane is noted. Subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and Sunday Standard are outlined. Newsstands outside Montana carry the Standard at select locations.
Anaconda honored Labor Day with a large-scale program praised as the best planned and executed yet in the Northwest. Governor Stewart delivered an inspiring speech, and the event showcased safety training, civic effort, and community pride.
Governor Stewart in Anaconda hailed Congress’ act granting railroad workers an eight-hour day. The nation celebrated Labor Day with spontaneous applause and nationwide joy as unions and workers observed the holiday. The report notes industry remained active despite railroad tieups and no panic followed.
Gertrude Atherton, back from Europe, declares the war will end in May or June and that the allies will prevail. The piece notes prophets rise in wartime, but few predictions come true as the war wears on.
Gertrude predicts Russian advance to Berlin with the czar drawing peace terms. She warns England and France will not soften the terms. Mrs Atherton is praised as an exceptionally clever writer of Ile Hon.
The piece portrays Li Yuan Hung as a capable leader with a kind heart despite heart disease. It traces his rise from a poor boy in Tientsin to naval college, WWI era experiences, and his role in Wu Chang, noting comparisons to Li Hongzhang and the political dynamics in New York state with Wilson and Whitman. It also includes broader European and American commentary on politics, war, industry, and public affairs.
Frances Marshall presents autumn friendly cookie ideas Sour cream cookies spice cookies and sand tarts with practical tips on dough chilling baking temps and pan prep plus a note on a clever Philadelphia chimpanzee capable of threading a needle tying rope and smoking a cigarette
Major Orr describes typhoid immunity through vaccination and chlorinated water. He notes few illnesses among 1180 troopers, dengue cases mild, and strict mosquito net use with guards on duty. The report contrasts with 1888 findings, highlighting advances in health and sanitation.
Notice of a Democratic state convention to be held at the Placer hotel in Mont on Sept 14 at 3 p m. Delegates include state central committee members and nominees from Aug 29 primaries. Rules grant proxies to bona fide residents and absorb absentee votes. temporary officers to be chosen by delegates. Thomas Arthur chairs. Helena Mont Sept 2, 1916.
The article describes Mary Miles Minter’s off screen beauty and public fascination at a New York moving picture ball. It recounts a dramatic scene in which a child, mistaking herself for Minter, is injured after being struck by a car, triggering frantic efforts to locate Minter’s family as news spreads through the press and hospital staff.
A collection of brief editorial quips and quotations from multiple papers mocks public figures and media fault lines. Snippets deride press credibility, note hotel patron demographics, and poke at lofty ambitions and banking regulation with sharp, period voice.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers, showcasing light social banter. Jokes cover dating, poultry plans, Sunday school, weather for motoring, manners of courting, and political campaign quips, featuring lines attributed to Agnes, Jack, and Senators.
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