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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
3
The document lists publication details for The Anaconda Standard including editors, offices, and subscription rates. It notes multiple branch offices with phone numbers, distribution points in major cities, and directs general correspondence to STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY in Anaconda, Montana.
A fragmentary 1908 political analysis discusses Taft and Bryan positions on Supreme Court changes. It notes conservative worry over future court membership, Roosevelt influence, and strategized moves by Foraker, Hanna, and Hearst to shape outcomes. The piece hints at ballot tensions and party maneuvering affecting Bryan’s prospects.
The Tribune notes internal party friction as Roosevelt era reformers push for changes in campaign management. Cortelyou’s exit and Huntley-like figures are discussed amid calls for broader executive involvement and louder campaign action across states. The piece cites Indiana, Montana, and local GOP tensions, with Roosevelt balancing money and influence while preparations for October unfold.
A garbled report references President Roosevelt citing secretaries, campaign packs, and public messaging. It notes his engagement of prominent figures, emphasis on mobilizing supporters, and attempts to shape public perception during the race.
Fragmented transcription details a debate within the Ohio State Journal about political alignments between Hanna and Roosevelt era figures Foraker and Hanna. The piece hints at editorial stances, timing, and tensions surrounding control of the journal and its stance toward Roosevelts policies.
A collage of quirky lines from various papers shows playful mentions of theatrical plans political talk and social mishearings. It includes jokes about a burglar downstairs, a soldier in the attic and references to theaters bishops abbeys and a Church of Baghiud in a Punch style mash of headlines and quips.
An article notes ancient wild cattle breeds roaming England with mentions of towers, a castle, and parks. It traces herds once found at Drumlanrig Dalkiesin Whalley Abbas Legh Park and Lyme Park, describing disappearance through interbreeding or slaughter.
A sweeping overview of the national irrigation congress and the reclamation service shows massive gains from irrigation in the arid West. It notes projects in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and beyond, with hundreds of thousands of acres already claimed. The piece highlights new towns, railways, and power plants driven by water projects, plus economic benefits and the shift to a knowledge-driven farming era.
Government plan restricts water use credits for settlers who have turned to homesteading. The Settlers Navigation Protective Association forms with members who have improved land and seek government support to secure water allocations. Local leaders push for a formal irrigation congress and policy changes before the season.
Washington reports from the War Department that Provisional Governor Magoon shows a Cuban disturbance left one man dead and eight injured by canes and fists. In Sancti Spiritus a flag incident incited violence, prompting the governor to appoint Judge Guerrera of Havana as special judge to pursue criminal proceedings. Rural guards may be deployed to patrol the streets. Leaders from all parties express regret.
A collection of quips and jokes from various papers including Washington Star Boston Transcripts Illustrated Bits Philadelphia Ledger and London Opinion. It features puns on overwork love engagements automobile costs and theatre hints with humorous exchanges and punchlines.
An Exchange item notes Williams-E saying Miss De Blank is rude after a confrontation. Wilenis-T ran into her while out walking and asked to see her home. She allowed viewing from atop the high school building and stated no further tour was needed.
News account of William J. Bryan's campaign swing through South Dakota with speeches at Mitchell Yankton Vermilion and other towns. He condemns Roosevelt for not prosecuting trust magnates and derides Taft while urging support for the Democratic platform and bank deposit guarantees. Large crowds greet him despite wind and fatigue as he appeals for reform and party unity.
In a lighthearted tale from the Dileasy Journal a husband plans to invite a friend for dinner but cannot find one. His wife Mrs. Flexty envisions a nice meal while the husband admits no guest is ready yet. The exchange ends with a playful miscommunication about bringing a friend home.
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