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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

5

The Dispute Over Future Deliveries in Relief Funds

Parrish ridicules the clash between Hopkins WPA planners and Congress over a 1.5 billion relief bill. The piece argues for clear separation of relief and public works, noting WPA limits on projects and cost. It advocates money directed to practically useful public works and fair relief distribution.

Parrish Harry Hopkins Congress Mr. Roosevelt W.P.A W P.A Roosevelt

Ramsay MacDonald Quits Public Life After Long Career

The former Labour premier and recent lord president resigns from public service alongside Mr. Baldwin. The piece notes high hopes at his rise to prime minister for pacifist reform and poverty experience, yet claims his era yielded no lasting greatness. It reflects on unresolved potential and questions future health and longevity for notable Britons.

Ramsay MacDonald Labor England Council Baldwin MacDonald Labor Party Ramsay Mac

Jobs for Beavers from Washington pamphlet notice

A Depart ment of Agriculture pamphlet titled Trapping and Transplanting Live Beavers may be bought from the Superintendent of Documents for five cents a copy. The piece notes beavers, once endangered, are now established in about half the states, with Pennsylvania importing 96 beavers between 1917 and 1924 and a population rise noted by 1984.

Washington Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania

Beavers as Crop Helpers and Flood Dams Managers

The piece notes beaver trapping thrives in several states with an estimated 15 000 pelts. It explains that relocating live beavers aids flood control and soil conservation by dam building in suitable mountain streams while avoiding irrigation damage in farms, and promotes a Department of Agriculture pamphlet for farmers.

Department of Agriculture Congress

Fort Knox guard shift and West Point vault plan discussed

Treasury officials propose burying silver at West Point to grant cadets a hands on lesson in monetary matters as bullion would be deposited and retrieved on campus. The commentary notes irony of soldiers guarding gold at Fort Knox while cadets study finance. A separate note mentions Gipsy Lee arriving in Hollywood with twelve trunks, likely empty.

New WA Uncle Sam Fort Knox West Point Hudson Treasury New York Boston Philadelphia Gipsy Tose Lee Hollywood

Experts ruin a game and ruin horseshoe lore

A satirical critique argues that horseshoes lose popularity as amateurs are discouraged by professional feats. Ted Allen of Alhambra, a world champion, is highlighted for astonishing tricks that mock casual play, prompting the author to swear off horseshoes after imagining such stunts.

Bobby Jones Lawson Little Ted Allen Alhambra Cal Allen Mr. Allen

Golden Gate Bridge Heralded as Pacific Era Link

Calfornia pride mounts as the Golden Gate Bridge opens. a symbol linking the Redwood Empire highways with an all Pacific system from Alaska to South America. The span, longer than the George Washington, showcases cables each composed of thousands of tiny wires, illustrating strength in unity as vehicles and commerce flow beneath.

White House Presidio San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Beether Roosevelt Washington Golden Gate Redwood Empire Alaska South America George George Washington George Washington Bridge Union Richard Dana California Bay Naa Dane

The Haskin Letter On Bequests To Physicians

The piece discusses physician bequests, Hippocratic oath, and the value and perils of endowments to medical schools and hospitals. It notes doctors as family counselors and the tension between funding upkeep and mission, with observations on incomes of private practitioners and the long tradition since Hippocrates. It references debates on pensions and public funding, and reflects on 19th century and contemporary views.

Junismata Earl Washington, D. C Hippocrates Island of Gos Christ Priesia Virginia Sumner Welles Hugh Cabot

Byrd and Ruth Murray Quote on War and Dance

A garbled excerpt cites Admiral Richard E. Byrd advocating constitutional limits on foreign war without popular consent, paired with Ruth Murray praising vigorous movement as young people embrace modern dance for release. The readable fragment hints at political and cultural opinions in a historical page item.

Ruth Murray

Race horse feeding schedule and other reader questions

A Helena Independent reader Q&A covers horse feed on race days, with Idle Hour stock farm practice: four daily feeds totaling about 26 pounds of hay and grain, water on and off, race-day feeding at 4 a.m., post-race cooling and refeeding, plus other queries about Alcatraz, U.S. auto travel, newsprint sources, Franco, frog jumps, New York textile exhibit, China radios, goiter belts, the Foster memorial at Pitt, and Hawaii fortification.

Ho Fe Taro Hayla Intervala Alcatraz United States Hi. R. BT. A Canada Europe Newfoundland California Emmett Dalton Angels Camp Cal New York City Kentucky Folk Arts Center Fifth Avenue National Committee On Folk Arts of the Ching H. I China Alps Andea Himalayas Great Lakes St. Lawrence Mississippi River Pacific Northwest Foster Hawaii U. A

Diet and exercise plan for arthritis sufferers in a daily regime

The article cites Dr Morris Fishbein outlining a balanced arthritis daily routine. It lists a sample day of meals rich in fruit juice eggs bacon toast and vegetables, plus cod liver oil and vitamin concentrates. It warns that overweight patients may adjust desserts and overall intake.

Rome

Walt Mason Calls For Escape From Crime Themed Tales

The speaker laments murder and gore in detective fiction and longs for kinder stories. He rejects famed sleuths like Philo Vance and Dr. Thorndike and yearns for gentler tales of mercy and humanity rather than brutal crime and gore.

Philo Vance Dr. Thorndike Deeda Arent Nonleaina George Matthew

Horoscope for June 5 1937 highlights romance risk and travel

Mingled benefic and malefic planetary aspects mark today. Avoid extravagance and push outdoor activities while finishing current tasks. Women may entertain well. country homes offer security away from city dangers. A lucky wedding date is forecast but gossip about past romances should be avoided. Notable birthdays include John Couch Adams 1819 and Adam Smith 1725.

Chidren John Couch Adams

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