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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
6
The text frames control of the eastern entrance as pivotal to India, describing a lengthy detour via Borneo and Java. It also offers a social warning that a youth who avoids work before eighteen may spend life in servitude to another.
Washington reports that last year Congress smashed records in debate as costs ballooned. Printing Teapot Dome and Daugherty testimony cost the government over 26000 dollars, with 25000000 copies distributed free across ten years, causing at least 600000 dollars in annual losses.
The article argues against federal intervention in baseball citing its entertainment status and the risks of government meddling. It questions the push for a federal commission and suggests team magnates should self reform. It notes public skepticism about uncovering a fuller scandal and emphasizes maintaining patron trust. It ends with a jab at a New York health officer and attire issues.
A writer muses on vitamine X.7 and growth factors tested on rats, noting pure food, greens, orange juice, and wheat germ extract yield larger litters. He warns of quacks selling cures, and mocks long speeches by two Lake County senators, urging patience for real scientific advances.
England plans a joint air and naval base at Singapore as part of a strategic gateway to India. The map shows four western gates at Gibraltar, Suez, Aden, and Singapore, with England holding all four. The text emphasizes Singapore’s place at the tip of the Malay peninsula and its link to India through these gates.
George Harvey, critic of Kellogg and Coolidge ally, argues America’s Dawes plan share from Germany totaling about 250 million dollars unjustly binds the U.S. to European reparations. He says the Kellogg nomination traps U.S. in European affairs and portends Senate battles over the League of Nations and policy toward Europe.
The Butte Miner asserts calm in Helena lies not in quiet but in daily editorials. Its editor maintains a local presence to guide lawmakers and shape coverage.
The Commercial West argues against the federal child labor amendment, labeling it a radical labor measure backed by communists. It warns of state rights infringement, loss of parental training control, and government maintenance for all children, citing educators who oppose the bill while urging legislators to act on sound philosophy.
The Haskin Letter notes a national push by women for assistant secretary roles and likely cabinet posts, with aims extending to a future woman president. It cites suffrage expansion and numerous examples of women serving in executive, legislative, and judicial roles across states, detailing milestones from governors to Congress members and state officials. The piece highlights leaders arguing women’s potential in high office and recalls pioneers such as Rankin and Robertson. It also mentions current hopefuls and the cautious pace toward top national offices.
The article notes women now head or hold key roles across federal and local agencies in Washington. It lists Mabel Willebrandt as assistant attorney general, Annette Adams as her predecessor, and other women in the civil service, health, and diplomatic posts. It mentions potential future judicial appointments and a growing number of women elected nationwide, many riding the Coolidge wave.
Washington news reports the cabinet backs increases for about 14 480 retired federal workers to relieve distress. Secretary Work notes the average annuity is 456 00 and says many receive only modest amounts, with a third at the $720 ceiling and another third under 422 per year.
The Senate approved several items including a one and one quarter cent per pound rate for reading matter on all publications, parity with religious and educational periodicals, and rejection of a 2 cent rate. Postcards rates rose to two cents. proposals to raise postal cards and non-delivery letters were rejected. A fight looms over second class zone rate increases as amendments seek to cut or reduce the proposed rises.
Senate again takes up the postal pay and increase bill while the Attorney General Stone’s Supreme Court nomination is sent back to the Senate judiciary committee. The Honduras provisional government asks the U S to sell arms. Coolidge plans a White House trip to New England in spring or early summer.
Edison planning to skip his birthday press session and stay in Fort Meyer Florida on February 213 as he approaches the hundred year milestone. Close associates say Edison will reach his century as he turns one hundred this year, maintaining his practice of granting interviews only on his birthday.
A long reader Q and A fragment lists questions on speakers, Olympic nations, college board examiners, oil locomotives and vision ranges. It covers Hamilton portraits, seals, moon visibility, Carchemish, Lincoln’s hat, Constantinople’s name, and a speech on reforms by businessmen with reference to Jefferson.
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