Miriam Ferguson faces Texas school book contracts scrutiny
The Texas governor elect Miriam Ferguson questions the practice of burning 400,000 textbooks to boost publishers profits. She argues destroying books deprives 300,000 illiterate residents and suggests reusing or reallocating books would save money and curb conspiratorial publisher activities. A broader reform could extend beyond Texas.
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Miriam ‘Na” Ferguson
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The Painted Lady Screening at Local Theater
The Painted Lady is slated to screen soon at a nearby theater. The Missoulian reports on film plans and whether Martin Hutchens has been drafting scenarios for Mack Senet.
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Martin Hutchens
Mack Senet
The Ball and Chain In Government And Business
The author argues business favors quick, proven results and discards the old for the new, while government moves slowly and values stability. A progressive business mindset can abandon outdated methods, but government cannot easily revert once change is made, leading to a conservative bent in public administration.
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George Washington
Open-minded business mindset in politics and local autonomy
A former Montane legislator turned Oregon sheriff emphasizes learning from local experiments. He notes business foresight can outpace government results and argues for decentralized local governance to limit widespread calamity. He opened his office with a prayer, suggesting it may aid initial efforts.
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Oregon
Calls for tariff boost to aid textile industry highlighted by Morgan Butler
Morgan Butler of Butler Mills and head of the National Cotton Manufacturers Association argues the 1922 Fordney Macumber tariff is inadequate. He urges lower production costs or higher tariffs on fine cotton to protect American textile jobs and investors. He notes Butler’s political lineage and warns renewed protections could shape national policy.
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New Bedford
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William M. Butler
Senator Lodge
White House
Washington
Congress
Inherited Characteristics and American Money Mindset
The piece argues Americans are stereotyped as money driven, citing European caricatures and the November vote favoring pro business policies. It notes Britain's cautious stance on evacuating Cologne due to the Anglo German trade treaty and predicts business interests shaping diplomacy. The author links the dollar obsession to founding charters and rights as inherited traits.
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Frank R. Kent
Great Britain
Cologne
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Germany
British Board of Trade
Governor Smith Urges Enforcement of Volstead Act
Albany Jan. 7 Governor Smith told the legislature in his first message that the Volstead act must be enforced and no state legislation is needed. He urged strict enforcement by all peace officers and officials, criticized hypocrisy among dry advocates, supported a federal child labor amendment with a referendum, and called for abolishing movie censorship, ending unjust female discrimination, and restoring direct primaries.
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Ernor Smith
Sermon Snippets on Self Esteem and Humility
Sentences from a sermon by the Reverend Roy Smith of Simpson A. and Church discuss vices people condemn in others. They note vanity in seeking appreciation laughter at stories expertise, lodge regalia, and the desire to look young.
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Air Mail service cited as proof of aviation's value
Advocates urge Congress to boost air program funding and scale, arguing air mail success proves aviation’s potential. Col. Henderson notes cost per ton mile remains high but expects ships with greater capacity and night routes to cut costs, extend coast to coast service, and eventually move heavier goods and passengers by air.
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Governor Bryan Would Cut Appropriations
Lincoln Nebraska January 7 Governor Charles W Bryan proposed drastic budget cuts totaling 4,838,20272 for 12 state departments in his budget message to the Nebraska legislature. Normal schools would receive 1,225,99522, far below the requested 1,627,24098 reduction. Board of control land institutions requests 5,171,180 slashed to 3,841,880 a reduction of 1,329,300.
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National Capital News of Day to National Capital
The hase approved appropriations fixing the army size at 119000 men. House leaders agreed to vote next week on the rivers and harbors bill. Senate interstate commerce hearings reopened on the Cramton prohibition bureau plan. Hoover outlined agricultural policy to farm co operatives. Senate considered treasury post office and agricultural bills totaling 763000000 and 125000000 respectively. Navy ratio and funding questions addressed as committees report. Dial withdraws speech from senate record. Senate naval appropriations committee reassures navy ratio remains 5-5-3.
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South Carolina
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California Mission San Jose to undergo first renovation since 1791
California preservers list Mission San Jose as the next slated for restoration after Carmel and San Juan Bautista missions. The effort, led by Herbert Hoover’s preservation committee and Oakland publisher Joseph R. Knowland, follows earlier rehabilitations of Monterey county’s Carmel and San Juan Bautista missions. An Australian explorer forms a new expedition seeking a live dinosaur reported in the Andes.
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Andes
New Leader Austria Appoints Young Chancellor
A political shift in Austria elevates a notably young chancellor designate, Dr Ruold, amid debates on reform. The appointment marks a fresh direction for the government as critics weigh the newcomer’s experience against bold policy promises.
Answers to Questions from The Helens Independent Bureau
A reader questions column presents Q and A from The Helens Independent Information Bureau. Topics cover antifreeze mixtures for zero weather, animal weight limits, law of averages, military records age, historical clothing, locomotive boiler explosions, Zeppelins, Adam de la Hale, and the postwar German socialist government, with brief authoritative replies.
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