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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
4
At the Montanex Standard petroleum exposition in Tulsa a drill rig reached 540 feet and struck oil while a crowd watched. Gas fumes drifted over spectators as crews halted the demonstration fearing danger. The exposition claimed ownership of the oil and offered a state royalty to help cover costs.
The notice states mail is entered as second class matter at the post office in Montana under the act of Congress dated March 3 1879.
The piece argues the administration seeks obedient lawmakers over independent thinkers, citing Senator Guy Gillette who opposed court packing and faced White House opposition. It recalls Senator Wheeler’s stance and warns that many leaders resemble a rubber stamp, risking national welfare for political gain. Gillette’s renomination marks a notable setback for administration forces in Iowa.
The piece notes Montana’s saying about finding gold and Oklahoma’s rise as a global petroleum producer. It discusses early efforts to advertise Oklahoma as a leading oil nation and mentions plans for an international promotion.
The President shared a dream of a disastrous plane crash at Washington's airport to lawmakers, prompting plans for a $10,000,000 capital airport at Camp Springs, Maryland. Aviation officials have long urged a safer site as critics press for better air facilities in the capital.
The piece notes the Montana fishing season opening as trout streams draw thousands of anglers. It recalls a Michigan fisherman nursing a sore arm after hauling big trout and predicts many sensational fishing incidents will unfold around Butte as summer and fall sport begin.
Taxpayers await lawmakers after a California congressman refunds his 1200 travel costs. The Windsors mark their first wedding anniversary as global attention moves on to other affairs.
The text notes ongoing public interest in the new political group and hints at their various ventures beyond marriage, signaling continued activity and experimentation in their public life.
Advice from the 1938 McCoy Health Service outlines practical dietary guidelines. It emphasizes balanced meals, moderation, and regular routines for improved health. The guidance reflects period views on nutrition and daily habits.
The article promotes using a short water fast to cleanse the blood and relieve hay fever. It urges abundant water intake, skin cleansing with baths, and a strict diet free of starches, sugars, white flour, and white sugar. Vitamin restoration is noted as secondary to blood cleansing for recovery.
A memoir style piece recounts a boyhood Browser's fascination with linemen and a big boomer, then shifts to a school story about Jane's harsh disposition and social ostracism. The Browser criticizes a murder novel contest and praises several authors while a teacher guides Jane toward change.
The Italia dirigible missing since May 25 has been located about 220 miles from Kings Bay. The rescue ship Citta di Milano pushes through ice to reach the grounded airship as heavy Atlantic fog delays trans atlantic flight plans for Miss Mabel Bell and Miss Amelia Earhart. The Southern Cross monoplane reached Brisbane today completing its Oakland to Australia flight. The Rotana club sponsors a banquet tomorrow at the Silver Bow club with Montana grown food.
Allied forces press the German lines with progress near Chateau Thierry while German counterattacks are repulsed. U boat raid sentiment splits German papers as US resolve is urged. Butte joins war effort with a Red Cross knit drive calling 1000 women to make two pairs.
All Butte mines reopened today with the resumption of B. A. & P. train service though other lines remained blocked. A 17 year old youth is jailed after assaulting his 71 year old mother and blackening her eyes. The Butte team left for Seattle while a Gar dens landslide and a harsh storm affected public mood and court disruption.
The June 8 1938 horoscope highlights a fortunate day for venture launches and profits for merchants. It notes potential legal confusion, rising prominence for a woman lawyer, and civic action by young people. Graduates may gain federal training, while departures in public funds and high officials face criticism. Birthdates suggest a fair year ahead for some, with symbols of luck in speculation and curiosity in Gemini children. Notable birthdays include Robert Stevenson 1772 and Robert F Wagner 1877.
The piece discusses the Routledge edition of To Beg I Am Ashamed a London prostitute autobiography. It covers censorship controversy sparked by Daily Mail and Daily Mirror pre release reporting and police threat, and questions the work’s sociological value while noting the author’s candid portrayal of descent into street life and the author’s view of the job ahead.
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