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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

2

Tariff Beneficiaries’ Influence Critiqued by Press

The article attacks tariff beneficiaries acting as political gatekeepers and questions the authority of The National Republican and The National Economist. It argues rural readers access Washington news directly, undermining party control and labeling the press as a privilege organ. It condemns Congress and mocks cheap magazines as sensationalist trials.

National Republican Republican Party National Economist Washington Congress

Republican platform clash over 1920 bonus promises

Article argues the 1920 Republican platform erred in pledging adjusted compensation for World War I veterans and criticizes Coolidge positions. It suggests the Cleveland convention may add a plank to align the party with his stance, warning voters the big city view shapes national policy and cites the Franks case as context.

Republican Party Hibig Coolidge Cleveland Tatent

Jazz ban in Paris shocks American musicians abroad

French labor ministry orders all American and British jazz musicians to quit Paris within five days. They may keep passports but lose licenses and performance papers. Cafe owners fear revenue loss and Olympic tourist reprisals while mystery surrounds motive amid Franco Anglo tensions and cultural clashes.

France Uncle Sam Germany Poincaire Mmanners George Carpentier Tom Gibbons Paris Ministry of Labor

National Republican paper tied to big business cash

The National Republican is denied as a party organ yet used by leaders. Senator Norris shows reactionary Republicans own the sheet via Gary Riddick and funding from sugar, Sinclair Oil, tariffs, glass, iron and textile interests. Support buys subscriptions to influence editors and Congress.

National Admirachine National Republican National Republican Committee Norris Nebraska Gaiy Riddick Montana Washington Sinclair Oil Company Congress

Comparative Vanity: Happiness and Selfesteem in Moral Games

A Baltimore Sun editorial fragment argues happiness stems from selfcompare vanity. It claims people inflate virtue wealth and beauty to feel superior, urging readers to measure themselves against past greats to justify pride and ignore personal limits.

Don t Be Ashamed to Admit Your Struggle and Seek Help

A compact moral reflection urges honesty about temptations and material limits. It counsels acknowledging need for divine help with human problems, embracing honest tears, and standing firm for right. Seek guidance from a wise person when needed and pursue first best effort.

Peyote in Indian Religious Rites Sparks Senate Debate

The Haskin Letter reports on peyote use by tribes as a sacrament and the Interior appropriations clash over banning peyote among Indians. Arguments from welfare workers, residents of Indian reservations, and Oklahoma lawmakers highlight conflicts over religious rights, drug concerns, and state versus federal authority. The piece notes long running contention and confusion between peyote and mescal.

Washington, D. C Interior Department Congress Oklahoma Loase Thomas Lave Rm West

Peyote Ceremonies and Effects Described by White Observers

The article discusses peyote use among Indians, describing ceremonies held around a fire with buttons eaten in varying amounts. It cites white observers, including psychologists and doctors, noting intensified senses, vivid color visions, and linked hearing and sight experiences. Experiments using tea from peyote buttons reportedly yield stronger effects, with accounts of prayerlike singing, fatigue afterward, and uncertain long term mental outcomes.

Yewitt Hewis Ong White Wan Turing Doc Bird Kingdom

Library building contracts awarded by state board

The state board of examiners yesterday awarded contracts to the lowest bidders for state normal buildings. Library general contract to Henry Hamill, $69,621. plumbing and heating to Thomas E. Liebbin, $13,600. electrical work to Daler & Walford, Missoula, $3,393. amatal book stocks art Metal Construction, Jamestown, $4453. Gymnasium general contract to Henry Hane, $77,?. plumbing and heating to W. F. Ynee, Portland, $37,095. electrical work Burles & Taylor, Dillon, $1,435. heating plant building and prominent to WW. Fornee, Portland, $35,428. Stokes American Stokes company, $3,780.

State Board of Examiners Library Henry Hamill Bazegian Thomas E. Liebbin Dillon Daler & Walford Missoula Amatal Book Stocks Art Metal Construction Company Jamestown Now Gymnasy Jil Henry Hane IM Ozenad W. F.ynee Portland Burles & Taylor Fornee Stokes American Stokes Company

Shrine session sets 1925 caravanseray in Los Angeles

The Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine of North America met in Los Angeles to elect officers and name the 1925 caravansary site May 26 to 28. James E Chandler of Kansas City became imperial potentate as J N Sebrell of Norfolk was elected imperial guard and Los Angeles was chosen as the 1925 caravansary site.

Kansas City Associated Press Mecca North America Tovight James Fr. Chander N. Sebrell Khadive Norfolk Iuperia Gutey Guard Los Angeles Ghandlir Conrad Vykenat Misinet Semple Brooklyn N.Y Imperial Council Highéy Willand S. Brown Pittsburg Imperial Breasuréy Benjani James E. Chandler Perial Meridan Greamery Company Imperial Outer Yard Seattle Milwaukee Philadellua

QOINGS OF GAY IN WASHINGTON Farm relief hopes fade at session end

House leaders abandoned any chance to pass farm relief this session while a deficiency measure covering the first year's bonus costs was approved. The Muscle Shoals issue remained unsettled as plans shifted to December. Senator Walsh from Montana emerged as a likely permanent chair at the Democratic national convention amid cautious signals on Wisconsin matters.

House Senate Harry M. Daugherty Ihr Senate Wisconsin Waiie Wold Caveland Cdnvention Sesiator Walsh Af Montala Menoeratic National Convention

Dr Mills to Speak at St Pauls Church This Evening

Dr T Mills editor of the Pact will deliver an address at St Pauls Methodist church this evening. He will discuss the High Lights of recent General Conferences and outline legislation in relation to world affairs. The talk covers recent religious movements and conference discussions. Public invited with Q&A on conference work.

T. Mills Pact Christian Advocate St. Paul's Methodist Church de. Mills North Wear Hin

Rotarians Cancel Game With Deaconess School Team

Rotarians, eager for a charity basketball match with Deaconess boys, forfeited after lunch due to chilly weather. A nonmember Rotarian hinted teachers warned the squad, but the plan remains to reschedule and give the youths a future tussle at the national pastime.

Rotarians Deaconess Selagt Rotary

Chicken for Soldiers Ordered in Manila Food Ration

Manila May 10 The Associated Press reports chickens will be served to all American soldiers in Manila and nearby areas until chicken supplies are exhausted as the commissary faces an overstock of poultry. The program follows a plan to substitute chicken for 70 percent of beef rations as available stock changes.

Manila Associated Press Cann

Answers to Questions from the Helena Intrapendent Infarmsxtion

A long, fragmented Q and A compilation covers varied topics from a federal information service. It includes queries on swimming pool items, foreign investment figures around 1920, tiger distribution, high tide comparisons between Boston and San Francisco, Continental Congress presidents, oyster production in Maryland Virginia and Louisiana, and the New York post office inscription attributed to Herodotus, plus definitions of a cow cud and a club named Stone Crabs in Florida.

United States T. A Department of Commerce Africa Asia Tower Euphrates Vaduihero Parsia Miburz Mountains Beluhistan Afghanistan India Ceylon San Petglescn Boston Coast and Geodetic Survey San Francisco Jontinental Congress A. Peyton Randolph Henry Middleton Iola Hancock Henry Lauren John Jas Samuel Huntington Thomas Mu.Kean John Manson Elias Boudinet Thomas Aladflin Richard H. Lee Nathaniel Gorham Arthur St. Craiy Cycus Chiffin Lewisiana Maryland Virginia E. S Louisiaie New York Post Herodotus Telleair Florida George Ade

Muscle Shoals Row 10 Goes Over

Lettered item reports Senate talks on Muscle Shoals fate. Ford supporters and opponents strike an agreement to delay action until December. Senator Underwood secures consent to finish the matter on Wednesday in the next session. Also a brief dispatch about Portuguese aviators Belros and Paces traveling from Lisbon.

Associated Urits Washington Congress Henry Ford Underwood Alabama

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