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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1923
Page
4
The senator contends a nonpartisan merit system for postal jobs would reduce high city postmaster salaries, ensure job permanence, improve service, and educate the public to demand similar reforms in all government departments. He calls it a beacon light for nationwide governance reform.
The piece reviews Senator Smoot's proposal for a 1.5 percent expenditure tax on luxury goods. It notes exemptions for farm sales up to 6000 dollars yearly to appease farmers, but calls the line between luxuries and necessities hard to draw and questions enforceability and public backlash. It concludes congress likely rejects the plan despite Smoot's prolific taxation ideas.
Senator Norris of Nebraska argues to remove the post office from partisan politics and place it under civil service merit rules. He would establish a long term postmaster general, appoint postmasters from civil service lists, and allow transfers and promotions under civil service to create a scientific, nonpolitical government corporation.
The piece argues a 1932 Democratic National Convention will face a clash over prohibition. It cites Governor Smith’s candidacy and Norman Mack’s claim a state rights approach may be adopted, risking a split between wets and drys. It notes Bryan’s likely opposition and predicts Republicans may avoid the issue.
The army war college in Washington reopens with 72 army officers, three naval officers, two marine corps officers, six state department and six commerce officials. During the year at least 30 national guard and 15 reserve officers will attend for seven weeks. The college trains for service on the war department staff and fosters liberal ideas under guidance. The article also notes political commentary on Mussolini, Smoot, Poincare, and rising tensions in Europe, contrasting them with the opening of the oyster season and school term.
Horoscope for Saturday September 8 1923 notes a rare fortunate day with benefic aspects of Mercury and Saturn guiding advertising real estate and contracts. It promises profits in real estate and grain trading while aiding executives educators and those in trust positions. Birthdate forecasts promise a successful year through friends with caution against risky moves.
In a forest scene Raggedy Ann Raggedy Andy and Little Ned Gnome chat with Grampy Woodchuck who spots Wanda and Wanda Witch stuck in tar The witches promise Billy Bear favors if he helps free them Billy requests two soda water fountains for his yard to aid the rescue and to gain their freedom
In a whimsical exchange, Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, Wanda Witch, and Billy Bear clash over kindness and mischief. Raggedy Ann recalls a magical fountain, Freddy Fox warns of deceit, and Billy Bear retreats to a safe place, choosing not to return.
The Polish government acts to stop selling tickets to Polish emigrants directed toward Cuba with promises of onward transport to the United States. Officials allege the scheme aims to secure guaranteed entry to America.
The silkworm in the Jeunyt district, China, is fed on scrub oak leaves, producing thread coarser than mulberry fed silk, and it is termed wild silk.
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