Groundless fears of remonetizing silver debated in editorial
The piece argues against fears of Chinese and Indian silver floods if silver is remonetized at a higher price. It notes India and China both hold large silver hoards yet rarely sell, and that fixed prices could boost foreign trade without draining silver. The column urges trying bimetallism, then demonetizing if needed, and ends with a jab at Samuel Insull and Chicago.
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B. K. Wheeler
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United States
China
India
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Orient
Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
Mary Pickford Keeps Divorce Question Quiet in New York
Mary Pickford arrives in New York to reporters waiting. She answers questions on most topics but declines to discuss her divorce case, choosing privacy over sensationalism. A note of praise for her restraint contrasts with typical Hollywood headlines. A stray line mentions a California shipment headed to Montana and a trade line about forms, hats, and wines.
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Mary Pickford
New York
Hollywood
Miss Pickford
California
Montana
Uplifters Debate Use of Extra Leisure Time
The piece notes worry among social leaders about how John Citizen may spend anticipated New Deal leisure time as the five day week becomes more common. It discusses concerns that shorter work hours will extend further and the impact on daily life and society.
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John
Leisure and the future of work in a spending society
In a discussion of a shorter workday, writers warn that the public may misuse extra leisure. A recurring anecdote shows a worker choosing rest over active pursuits, suggesting many will be content in passive activities like home life, parks, and cinema, while some activism and art are possible but unlikely. The piece concludes that perceived wisdom can mask folly, echoing Romans.
Relief criticism misses key workers in Silver Bow county
A House committee denounces federal relief in Silver Bow for employing 235 men not on relief rolls, while 3,323 have been on relief. The Independent argues many families avoided charity through self help and notes the winter’s hardship and unusual weather.
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Federal Relief Administration
Silver Bow County
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Independent
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Legislative Committee
Best Editorial of the Day Washington dispatches
Washington dispatches discuss a few leading Republicans working on a Congress program and dispute among conferees. They warn Republicans may push economy while criticizing Roosevelt and New Deal faults, noting past Republican control and alleged scandals, urging cautious critique.
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Presidenta
Graby
Rubardien
Roomavelt
Indha
Tariffs and World Wheat Trade Across Nations
The Haskin Letter discusses Hull's Pan American stance to reduce tariff barriers affecting U S grain growers. It analyzes postwar protectionism, high tariffs, and their impact on global wheat movements and prices, citing Germany Italy France Spain and commodity figures for Shanghai and distant markets.
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DB. C
Montevideo
Wangan Neema
Hull
Congress
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Ottawa
British Empire
Germany
Kansas
Chicago
America
France
Spain
Manin
Shanghai
War talk and moral reform quotes from public figures
A collage of quotes from figures including Senator Jamon A. Reed, Dr. Gabriel Terra, and Johan A. Ryan critiques Europe Asia conflict, world court issues, religious revival, and moral policy. The remarks touch on staying neutral, debt honesty, birth rate debates, and university professors commenting on leadership.
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Asia
Alvien
World Court Duatire
Frank Z. Kelloga
America
Johan A. Ryan
Catholic University of Amerion
Tariffs and currency turmoil threaten world wheat trade
The article analyzes how tariff barriers and fluctuating currencies distort wheat prices for consumers abroad. It notes the U.S. 42 cent tariff, Canadian price pressures, and Russia’s harvest, with hopes for broader tariff reduction at international talks. Secretary Hull pushes for tariff removal at London and Montevideo to boost global trade.
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Wahlevela
Le 14
United States
Russia
Tia
Hull Han
Montevideo
Till
Planes Carry Mail Across Floods From Wenatchee
Wenatchee reports over 100 pounds of Thet class malt flown to Seattle under authorization from Washington. On the return trip the PIANG WAR tH brings malt from the Boat. The Northwest Airways line now operates up to Wenatcher, the route extended toward Spokane after Great Northern railway clearance.
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Seattle
Washington, D. C
Wenatcher
Northwest Airways
Great Northern Railway
Wonatchoo Mall
Canat
Spokane
Answers to Questions From The Helena Independent Page
A compiled reader Q and A column covers topics from baseball World Series prize splits to Gandhi caste and Mahatma Gandhi's social stance. It cites percentages of player pools and totals to Washington and New York players, discusses color cooling in fabrics, Gandhi's caste renunciation, Charie H. Truman era remarks, and various trivia about science, history, and crime costs.
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Helens Independent Information Bureau
Frederic 7. Huskin
Washington, D.C
Washington
New York
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Mack
Mahatma Gandhi
Manatma Gandhi
M Hinh
India
Charles
Antthird
Onn. Holt
Buwlsess
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphie
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Daily Health Message on cereals and dairy nutrition
This health note promotes cereals as a major calorie source and stresses bran and germ retention for vitamins and minerals. It urges daily milk intake of one pint to a quart and highlights carrots tomatoes citrus fruits as essential produce. It outlines a daily diet plan with cereal foods, fruits, vegetables, milk, fats, and limited meat, plus sample servings and meal ideas.
Russian Women Stage Betsy Ross Flag Stunt in New York
A group of Russian women laid down and quilted a flag in imitation of Betsy Ross, then flew it at the Note National as Ambassador Bullitt arrived. Miles M. Sherovar claimed an American flag presence at the scene and noted the stunt mirrored Betsy Ross’s action.
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United States
Riana
Betny Rosa
Miles MM. Sherovar
American Soviet Securities Corporation
Mage Champlain
William €. Bullitt
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