The Schools in Butte Face Political Pressure and Protests
In September 1921 readers learn of turmoil as the city’s school board shakeup prompts criticism. A new superintendent is under scrutiny amid concerns of radical influence and Bolshevik rumors. Citizens vow vigilance to defend American principles and school integrity. The piece also notes pricing shifts in restaurants influenced by Commission on the Necessaries of Life and the impact on the poor.
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Chopk
I. W. Wpeaker
Russia
Ernest
Douglass
Butte
Europe
Boston Beans and a Commission on the Necessaries of Life
A radical column lampoons Boston as its citizens face bean price debates under a state commission. It satirizes restaurant gouging and calls out the city’s social tensions while likening tax disputes to the old tea taxes. The piece blends humor with sharp social critique.
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Commission
Boston
Massachusetts
George III
Brightening skies over Arras hint at Europe’s recovery
An American engineer returning from Arras reports transformed fields where trenches once scarred the landscape. He notes six foot wide trenches replaced by plowed, grain-filled fields and a bumper harvest ahead as Europe slowly stabilizes after war. Germany’s thrift and industry also aid revival, with optimism growing ahead of the Washington disarmament conference.
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Arras
France
Europe
Germany
Washington
America
Never Forget Day Observance Proposed For Sept. 11
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes former service members advocate Sept. 11 as Never Forget Day with proclamations urged from governors to make it statewide. Churches would host sermons and observances to honor veterans and inspire future soldiers. The piece blends commentary on postwar armed forces with current political references and world events.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Harding
Army War College
Butte City Council Adopts New System of Bookkeeping
Butte city council backs a new centralized bookkeeping plan to better connect departments. The finance committee report is adopted, light committee proposes cutting 12 of 37 lights, and a street light petition at Majors and Wyoming is referred. August receipts total 95 768.03 with licenses, fees and fines contributing various sums. Fire and police reports show payrolls and fines, while the treasurer notes a balance of 266 41.71. The session includes resolutions for a special assessment for streeting and parking districts.
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Butte
City Electrician
Majors and
Wyoming Streets
Tiwan
Commissioner of Public Works
Ben Holter
Cty
Rand
Kin of Dead Vets Get Coin Without Policies
Beneficiaries of veterans who died from wounds or injuries in service and whose policies lapsed can claim the insurance money less premium and interest under a ruling received yesterday by TL M. Johnson adjutant of the local post of the American Legion. If relatives provide proof of service origin of the disability or aggravation and that death was due to that cause the insurance can be claimed from the government.
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TL. M. Johnson
American Legion
Proposal to Buy Coal Direct in Car Lots for City Use
City council heard a report proposing municipal coal purchases direct from mines in car lots as urged by Street Commissioner Richard Born. The finance committee was asked to act on the plan. The dust nuisance petition near the Butte zinc mill was not acted on as it was referred to the county health department. The council also received City Attorney J C Davies report on electric light, telephone and water franchises, which was returned to the council.
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Richard Born
Finance Committee
Butte
County Health Department
J. C. Davies
4 Chope Undergoes Serious Operation In Goa
Fragmentary OCR reports a surgery on a person named Chope. The text hints at doctors Scott and Stowens discussing an operation intended to avert a hazard. The account is unclear and garbled, with possible mention of removing equipment or remnants.
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Goa
Drs. Scott
Sto Wens
Reese
Milwaukee power line assessment unchanged
Helena dispatch reports state board of equalisation leaves the assessment on Milwaukee power line transmissions unchanged. The note mentions arson incidents and related inquiries affecting energy infrastructure, with attention to Montana and Amite, details limited by the garbled source.
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Milwaukee
Helena
State Board of Equalisation
Montana
New York Police Battle Gangsters in Theater District
In New York the theater district erupted in a running gunfight as police pursued gangsters. One man was shot in the arm and crowds blocked traffic while police reserves dispersed the after theater scene. A woman accompanied the gangsters as their sedan eluded detectives through the confusion.
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New York
Regal bathtubs sold at $37.50 at Hawaii auction
Pathos mingled with comedy as the late Queen Liliuokalani's household fittings went on the block in Honolulu. A large crowd of diverse nationalities watched items fetch varied sums with a Chinese contractor buying three of the queen's artifacts for $37.50 each, as R. Hobbins, manager of the sale, oversaw the auction.
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International News Service
Honolulu
Litiuekalani
Ent
Jdder
Jon
Atotus
Montana State and County Fairs Summary
Lincoln county fair held September 22 to 24 in Eureka with J. G. Masek as secretary. Midland Empire fair September 19 to 23 in Billings led by F. M. Lawrence. Ravalli county fair September 27 to 30 in Hamilton under Harry Burk. Montana state fair September 12 in Helena with Horace B. Ensign as secretary. Montana Power Company branch Great Falls executive arrived in Butte to attend district managers meeting and will join Rotary club luncheon. Mr. Mobbins noted as former district governor.
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Lincoln County
Eureka
J. G. Masek
Midland
Billings
F. M. Lawrence
Hamilton
Harry Burk
MontAna
Helena
Horace
Ensign
Montana Power Company
Great Falls
Buttela
Rotary Club
Mobbins
Rotary
Horoscopes for Thursday September 8 1921
The astrology column predicts Venus favoring love and possible long lasting marriage while cautioning about deception from Uranus. It notes potential fashion changes, female enterprise success, and a London astrologer warning of danger to Lloyd George. It warns travelers should avoid travel this year and youth marriages may be restless.
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Venus
Uranus
Fautt
London
Lloyd George
Great Britain
McClure Newsaper Syndicate
Four Wives Claimed From Cincinnati Man
Sin Cin cinnati resident Paul Gross confessed to police that he has four living wives and married them sequentially without divorces. He said he was drunk at each marriage except the last and expressed affection for his current wife while recalling past unions. Police noted prior insanity admissions at Logansport.
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Sincinnat
Ohio
Paul Gross
Gross
Logansport
Kelling
Deater
Flashes of Lightning What Kind of Corn
A collection of fragmented editorial quips and comments from various papers. Topics touch on public funds, weather, political shifts, and odd inventor ideas, with sarcastic takes on taxation, alimony, and international affairs amid a jumble of references. No single cohesive story emerges from the scraps.
Humor of the Day in Old Press Quotations
A collage of brief humor snippets from the era. It cites jokes about a self styled svelte woman and a mix of newspaper clips from Boston Transcript Louisville Courier Journal and American Legion Weekly. Includes quips on editor style and wartime officers with a nod to whimsical line drawings and satirical captions.
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Boston Transcript
Louisville Courier-Journal
Boston ‘Transcript
Jones
American Legion Weekly
Jud Tunkins
Washington Star
Ponman
Wright
Manine
Brownie
Beebe sues auto salesman for breach of promise
Miss Florence Beebe, 22, claims Grady Greene, an auto salesman, caused her heartache and seeks $26,000 in Pulaski County court. She alleges he is the father of a child named Missed baby, which Greene denies.
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Seger Building
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Globe Building
Western Representatives
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Markettreet
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Dallas
Texas
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Lenine
Wilson
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R. Hobbins
St. Louis
Jacksonville Times-Union
Florida
News and Courier
Charleston
8. C
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Bryan
Rae
Lancoin
Neb
Bankara
Omaha Bee
Seth
Providence Journal
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Houston Post
Gan Francisce Chronicke
Staret
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