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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1925

Page

6

Federal Education Department Bill Sparks National Debate

Washington observers praise the education bill for its $100.5 million annual plan, creating a secretary of education and staff. Critics say federal funding shifts costs to states and that states should lead reform. The piece questions the bill’s effectiveness and urges focus on improving existing state efforts.

Seeing the Light on Government Aid to Farmers

The National Council of Co operative Marketing Associations opposes government aid for farmers arguing it yields more laws taxes and jobholders. The piece cites President Coolidge and former Agriculture Secretary Wallace to urge farmers to bear the lion’s share of work and resist political enticements. It notes tax burdens on farms in Ohio Indiana and Wisconsin consuming a large portion of income.

Svoo National Council of Co-operative Marketing Associations Coolidge Wallace Ohm Indiana Wisconsin

National moving picture industry spends 280 000 on dishes

The national moving picture industry allocated 280000 to service or purchase dishes, with 23 nearly FA of the total expenditure directed toward this item.

Moving Picture

Italy’s stance on U S immigration law sparks debate

Reports indicate the Italian government is adjusting its stance toward the new U S immigration law. Observers see potential for further improvement as quotas for southern European countries, including Italy, are sharply reduced under the Sipwara pon HREH YES.

America Italy

Italy Quietly Selects 42000 Immigrants For U S Quota

Rome dispatches report Italy's Mussolini government is screening 42000 potential emigrants to the United States. The aim is to favor those likely to send wages home and return, funding Italy's capital needs while America faces debated immigration standards. Chicago oysters note ends with a sharp jab at a perceived raw deal.

Rome United States Italy America Mussolini House Committee On Immigration Canada

Warren as Coolidge’s Supreme Court pick sparks Michigan clash

The piece outlines President Coolidge’s nomination of Charles B. Warren to succeed Harlan F. Stone. It notes Michigan factional hostility, Warren’s liberal-leaning conservatism, and his record in maritime, international, corporate law, and diplomacy as ambassador to Japan and Mexico.

Supreme Court Harlan F. Stone Coolidge Michigan Charles B. Warren Warren National Republican Committee Japan Mexico Sugar Trust J

American Arrested for Filibustering Near Mexico Faces Cargo Rumor

A U.S. citizen detained off the Mexican coast is said to carry only a cargo of ite with speculation about seeking the rest of the makings of a Manhattan. Congressman Laguardia proposes barring dukes chasing fortunes, suggesting limited European influence.

Mexico Manhattan

Naughtiness and the Public Taste in a Changing Era

The piece argues that public nudity and risqué content lose their thrill as audiences grow accustomed to it. It notes shorter hemlines and visible ankles once shocked crowds, but now fashion and media push the envelope until nothing truly scandalous remains thrilling. It mocks cynics and predicts a future where sophistication dampens desire for transgressive novelty.

Earth Jet

By Sentence Sermons Sermons of Reverend Roy L Smith

The preacher argues that suspicion harms all who harbor it, transforming perception into discord and falsehood. He contends suspicion imprisons the holder in woe and can turn the world into a madhouse.

Question of the American labor movement after Gompers death

Frederic J. Haskin surveys the future of organized labor after Samuel Gompers. William Green may lead the AFL, but factions threaten disruption. Gompers’s four-decade dominance fuels debate on leaders, strategies, and the federation’s destiny.

Slemp Quits as President's Secretary in Coolidge Admin

C Bascom Slemp resigns as secretary to the president of Virginia with February 1 as departure to resume law practice. Everett Sanders of Indiana named as his successor, taking White House duties after Congress adjourns March 4. Slemp cites completing work and returning to law. friction with some advisers noted.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge C. Bascom Slemp Virginia Everett Sanders House Indiana Slemp Sanders Republican National Committee White House Congress James W. Good

Gompers Legacy In Labor Leadership Questioned

Congress and business leaders weigh the future of organized labor as they reflect on Samuel Gompers. While conservatives credit his wartime pact against strikes, radicals loom as possible successors and unknown aims shape the federation’s course.

Billings Hero to Receive Silver Citation

Horace W. Bivins of Billings is to receive a silver citation for gallantry in action at the Battle of Santiago on July 1, 1898. The award, under the July 9 1918 act, follows his 31 years in the U S Army and service as a captain in France during World War I.

Billings Horace W. Bivins War Department Santiago Cuba 10Th Cavalry Sergt Bivins United States France Scott Leavitt Robert C. Davis

Two Noted Generals Retire On Same Birth Date

Major General Robert L. Bullard and Major General Charles G. Morton, both highly regarded for World War I service, retire under the age law. Each was born January 15, 1861, with Bullard leading the Second Corps Area at Governors Island and Morton the Ninth Corps Area in San Francisco.

Associated Press Washington War Department Robert L. Bullard Governor's Island Charles G. Morton San Francisco Morrott Military Academy Alassachusets Alabama Weeks Bullard France Catingy

National Capital News in Brief

The house passed a 39,000,000 rivers and harbors authorization. C Bascony Slemp announced his resignation as secretary to the president. Everett Sanders of Indiana to succeed him. The Isle of Pines treaty recognizing Cuban sovereignty discussed in senate after 20 years. Railroad executives testified on reducing government loan interest. Plan to move Montana legal actions against Wheeler to Washington reviewed. Prohibition enforcement bill reported by public judiciary committee. A west real estate agent fitted an automobile medal as an office.

House C. Bascony Slemp Everett Sanders Isle of Pines Senate Washington Montana B. K Wheeler Public Judiciary Committee

Answers to Questions from The Independent Information Bureau

A compiled list of brief Q and A on topics from law to geography. Garnishee of soldier bonuses not allowed. water softness varies by region. Ireland home rule status. German auto term. weight of a constrictor. tapa cloth from Fiji. Peter Pindar author. Jonathan Edwards descendant as U S vice president. navy carrier pigeons markings. E M F car initials. size of jazz bands. Esthenian Song Festival 1923 in Reval. Pope of Egypt Kirolfos V. Eskimos of Smith Sound are the northernmost people.

Massachusetts Connecticut California New England Ireland Irish Free State Canada Australia J.P. O National Zoological Path Fiji Islands Peter Pindar C. G John Wolcott Devonshire Ford Jonathan Edward United States M. J. WA Aaron Burr Jonathan Edwards C. R. A. Navy Everett M. Flanders Studebaker Company Reval Egypt Kirolfos V Sudan Abyssinia Bureau of Ethnology Smith Sound Greenland

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Journal The National Education Association Federal Treasury Federal Department Sipwara Chicago Congressman Laguardia Europe Baltimore Sun By Morris Roary George Matthew Adams Roy L Smith D. D Tastor Simpson M Church Minneapolis Haskin Frederick J. Haskin Samuel Gompers Gompers Gomper William Green United Mine Workers of America Green Federation of Labor Organized Labor Forces of Federation San Square Garden Labor Movement Legisla John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Executive Council Butler Mr. Slemp Chairman Butler Cumming Railroad Labor Board Mayot National War Labor Board Morton National Helens Middle-West R. C Studebaker T. C. Power Motor Car Co Shactive
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