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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
5
The piece argues the mood is improving for silver policy with diminished party division. It compares Alfred E. Smith to Cleveland, notes GOP splits over money, and predicts possible congressional action toward bimetallism if Roosevelt supports coinage at a fixed ratio to gold, impacting silver states.
The obituary notes Samuel McKennan built the Union Bank and Trust in Montana before World War I and guided ranches, banks, and enterprises through rapid growth. A mentor to farmers and financiers, he valued pure cattle bloodlines, admired James J. Hill, and declined a St. Paul vice presidency to remain in Helena. His death marks a loss to state banking and local development.
The inflation fight is shaping a demand for bi metalli sm with silver coinage in fixed ratio to gold. Senator Borah defines the monetary issue in his summary of the problem. The situation recalls 1896 with Bryan but Roosevelt leans toward silverites while conditions mirror the prior inflation era.
The season ends with a rebuke to West and Middle West powers as Notre Dame’s decline mirrors a wider collapse of once dominant programs. Princeton Army and Duke join the undefeated group, while Eastern teams face tougher schedules and rising underdogs challenge long held football supremacy.
Society notes the marriage of Mrs. Madeline Force Dick to Enzo Fiermonte, the Italian prizefighter. Observers recall her widowhood after John Jacob Astor perished during the Lusitania disaster and discuss the contrast between noble sacrifice and personal choice.
The Toronto Telegram critiques ongoing European proposals for League reform and disarmament, arguing aims are unreal amid fragile French governance, leadership stalemates, and the unanimity hurdle. It questions Hitler France talks as groundwork for broader accords and notes vetoes by nations profiting from current terms.
A terse reflection on wasteful behavior and wasted time. It urges not to reveal deepest secrets at initial meetings and to avoid arguing with obstinate people. It warns against blaming God for personal follies and stresses focusing on urgent tasks.
The Haskin Letter from Washington recalls the old custom of fleeing lovers to Africa to shoot beasts as an antidote to heartbreak. It notes Roosevelt’s Africa venture and laments the slaughter of animals, highlighting a draft treaty for protection by nine nations and the need for stronger safeguards against romantically motivated hunting.
A garbled OCR passage cites remarks from Senator James Couzens and Coach Sam Willeman on investigations and regulation, with stray notes on Germany and a Chicago divorce case. It reads like a collage of quotes lacking clear context or cohesive narrative.
The document outlines vast protected zones in Africa, with strict limits on hunting and aircraft use. It bans motor car hunts and amateur trophy chasing while allowing limited access for permitted natives in sanctuaries to safeguard crops and scarce species.
A compilation of informal Q and A items from The Helena Independent Information Bureau with answers on safety, football teams, Col Lindbergh's son, radio government scope, a cooling thermometer, a Pittsburgh mayor, and biographical notes on Richard Warhyg of Civic Repertory. The piece includes miscellaneous trivia on travel spending, a long distance railway, and notable figures.
A health note explains how altitude affects breathing and blood, noting increased breathing rate and red blood cell count as altitude rises. It cites an American climber in the Andes, warns of risks for heart-weak individuals, and mentions oxygen use and medical advice for high altitude exposure.
A year of hate culminates as Men A H Batley of San Antonio shoots and kills Minus Dan tele, then surrenders at the neighbor’s home. The motive ties to revenge for an alleged attack on her son Albert McCay, with no prosecution for Poollttin over Vittie’s wife.
President Roosevelt discusses topics with Sen. Pittman of Nevada at the cabinet table. The luncheon aimed to explore the general situation with no single subject emphasized as Minnesota’s ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment is noted in the report.
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