Montana in the spotlight at hearing on campaign finance
The hearing highlighted Montana figures as William Boyce Thompson and others discussed funds for a republican presidential campaign. James W. Gerard of New York’s Democratic finance chair defended poverty claims while Republicans push for large donor support. The article also covers California land laws against Japanese ownership and Tokyo’s rebuke of discriminatory actions, noting ongoing tension over Japanese settlement and legal challenges.
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Montana
William Boyce Thompson
Butte
East
Reed
New York
Thompson
Boulder
James W. Gerard
Democratic National Finance Committee
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Fred Upham
Japan
United States
California
Tokio
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Butte and Anaconda Office Contact Lines
Butte office located at 118 North Main Street lists business and editorial department phone lines. Anaconda office at 1422 423 provides corresponding contact details.
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Butte
North Main Street
Anaconda
The Boys in Blue Parade Marks Grand Army of the Republic
Dispatch from Indianapolis notes the annual Grand Army of the Republic parade covering a route under a mile with about 10 000 veterans. The piece lauds the organization for Memorial Day origins, monuments, soldiers homes and ongoing aid to families, praising its beneficent role in the nation.
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Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
The
Republic
The Little Brown Peril and Japanese Land Rights
California faces a national issue as the attorney general sues to bar Japanese from acquiring land titles. Japanese buyers rely on land held in the names of babies born in the U S, with critics noting the practice exploits infancy and avoids direct ownership while parents control the use of property.
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California
South
San Francisco Chronicle
Neurasthenia Studied As Modern Nervous Disorder
Neurasthenia described as a common old and new mental ailment. The text portrays the neurasthenic as a perpetual grouch who frets, fears impending doom, and irritates others. Overwork is blamed. rest is the main cure, with Deschanel cited for resigning as a notable example.
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M. Deschanel
France
Hell
Deschanel
New International Encyclopedia
Notable State Figures Press Public Education Progress
A compilation from Montana outlets notes Montana’s state superintendent as among the world’s leading educators for lifting public school standards. The Missoulian warns against drugs, while oil field prospects in Fergus County and discussions on national fiscal matters appear across several papers.
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Montana
Havre
Double, toil and trouble in politics and finance
A string of sharp political and economic jabs targets New York Republicans, Ohio policy, Bryan's health rumors, coal miners, and Liberty bonds. The piece riffs on figures like Parker, Lenine, Watson, Reed, and Borah while lampooning the era's political theater and foreign policy currents.
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New York City
State
Daily Humors and Notes of the Day
A collage of quips from the Boston Transcript and Boys Life plus remarks from Mr Urbansky and Farmer Henleigh. The exchange humor centers on danger jokes eggs signaling and a punchline about telephones and fares at an villa No 79 Roseneck street.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Quotes and quips from old newspapers on politics and society
A curated sampler of editorial asides and punny lines from multiple papers criticizing politicians, social norms, and public health. The items lampoon Kaiserism in Germany, election prospects in France, labor strikes, prohibition, and familiar sayings about truth, pride, and human foibles, reflecting early 20th century press wit.
Wilson Among Those Mentioned As League of Nations Presider
London report notes at Geneva meeting on November 16 five names are floated for League president including Wilson Grey Lloyd George Bryce and Bacil. Wilson seeks more data on San Sebastian plan for an international staff and possible boycott or blockade proposals to be discussed. Amendments to the covenant proposed by Denmark Norway and Sweden include a fixed annual meeting and a right for a special meeting on request. The changes also aim to strengthen arbitration and allow limited inter course for small states near blockaded neighbors to prevent occupation.
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League of Nations
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League
Wilson
Viscount Grey
David Lloyd George
Viscount Bryce
Robert ¢ ‘Acil
San Sebastian
Assembly of
Norway
Assembly
Voting Dilemma Reflected in A Gentle Exchange
A quip about a voter choosing between two candidates ends with a playful nod to fairness. A Miss Sophy explains she marked both ballots and tore up one, balancing admiration for both parties. Life magazine caption-like aside captures a humorous political moment.
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Sophy
Lumber for the Future: US Forest Service Planting Figures
The United States forest service reports 1 340 000 seedlings planted in Oregon and Washington during the fiscal year ending June. Six Oregon forests and one Washington forest received attention on burned-over areas, totaling 2 141 acres planted, an 8 percent rise from the prior year. The Cascade forest received the largest new-planting assignment with 400 acres of Douglas fir and yellow pine, averaging 600 seedlings per acre and about 1 200 yellow pines per acre, at roughly 4 1/2 dollars per acre higher cost. Over 70 percent of seedlings survive the year, with the steepest losses in the first two to three months.
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Public Health Service
Washington
United States
Salt Lake Tribune
United States Forest Service
Oregon
Oregon- Washington
National Forest
Columbia
Cascade Forest
Elk Harvest Proposed in Local Park Area
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer column recalls 1912 elk releases in King county and argues for a managed elk harvest nearby. The writer notes elk overrun in Enumclaw area, suggests trimming the herd akin to forest management, and envisions annual meat supplies at reasonable prices from a local elk harvest. The piece contrasts with Alaska reindeer hopes and urges practical use of available wildlife.
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Yellowstone Park
King County
Enumelaw
Sam
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