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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
4
In the blue grass country of Tennessee Pop Geers, famed for thoroughbred racing, will find his eternal rest on the very day he chose as his last. The obituary highlights rugged honesty, single purpose, and fair play that defined his storied career.
Standard Publishing Company lists postal status and offices in Anaconda and Butte. The ad shows subscription pricing: three months, six months, and annual rates for domestic and foreign destinations, with business and editorial contact numbers.
The Silver Bow county Democrats name Charles P. Nevin former mayor of Butte as county central committee chairman to lead the local campaign. The choice was unanimous and Nevin pledged loyalty from all party elements for a strong county state and national Democratic effort. Senator Harry A. Gallwey is named to the state committee to improve harmony among party factions.
Obituary recalls Edward F Geers once crowned king of reinsmen and famed breeder trainer of light harness horses. Early success came in 1871 with Little Dave. later sped trotters to new records. At 73 he planned farewell on the Grand Circuit but was killed in an accident this summer.
The summer coastline of New Jersey sees schools of flying fish breaking telegraph and telephone wires in Ocean City and Cape May. Anglers say storms drove the fish inland, while the piece notes Senator Edge seeks renomination as a Republican anti Volstead candidate facing Mr. Kean.
A collection of wry political quips and observations on Prohibition, the Dawes plan, Coolidge, and European events. The notes mock protests and governance, with snippets about rhetoric, crime tropes, and social tensions of the era.
Peter Rabbit visits the Garter Snake family and discovers a surprise brood. Mrs. Garter Snake proudly introduces fifty lively babies and explains she does not keep track of them, since they must look after themselves as they move toward the world.
A comic snippet recalls a woman with a large family of babies, some went with her while others stayed behind. A week later no babies accompanied her and she showed no interest when asked. The piece hints at a curious social scene.
Governor Dixon approves requisition papers to bring back Arthur Rice alias Adam Rice to Montana from Denver on grand larceny charge filed by Butte officers. Rice was arrested in Greybull Wyoming early August and released earlier over alleged charge errors.
The piece applauds Winston-Salem officials like Superintendent R. H. Latham for engaging the community with teachers and new staff. It stresses schools as a civic trust and urges mass participation to support positive citizenship and high ideals in the city’s youth.
The reading notes a mix of benefic and adverse planetary aspects with Venus Saturn favorable yet Mars Neptune tense. It predicts labor trouble involving women, heavy Army and Navy attention, potential wars abroad and domestic religious clashes. It warns of ego clashes and social discord, urges caution in the coming year, and highlights gifted Virgos destined for wealth.
Associated Press reports Helena authorities say candidates whose names appeared on the August primary ballot may not be charged a filing fee for the November election. The ruling comes from Attorney General L A Foot.
Beaverhead County Pow Wow and Fair in Dillon kicked off with a large street parade and arena activities. Crowds enjoyed ideal weather, ample stock from Bozeman and Sam Freeman’s string, bareback horses, Brahma steer riding, and a busy racing program.
Dillon residents and guests from surrounding areas fill the scene with visits and extended stays. People include Frank Marchaseau from Elkhorn Springs, J J Brown of Polaris with Mrs Brown, George Harrison from Grasshopper, Elmer Gordon and Allan Roberts from Armstead, and Norman Mason from Jackson attending the rodeo.
Helena Sept 4 Members of the Civilian Rifle club chosen to represent Montana at the national small arms matches at Camp Perry Ohio Sept 15 to Oct 2 were designated by Col Charles L Sheridan adjutant general The team chosen at the recent state meet at Harlowton was to leave for Camp Perry tonight The rest of the text references New Zealand and business buildings but is incomplete and not relevant to the main event.
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