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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
2
Hygienists promote breathable dress for women and men to evaporate perspiration and avoid heat. They argue air circulation reduces cold fears and cite examples from films and distant peoples as proof of health advantages in hot weather. A South American drug reportedly eliminates fear, cited by a returning scientist as applicable to any fear that may arise.
The piece mocks Wobblies and communists who left for Soviet Russia then begged to return to the United States. It cites Emma Goldman’s warnings, notes their wait for departure permits, and urges deportation laws to remove agitators. It also mentions U S political maneuvers and labor disputes, including coal strikes and tariff debates.
Montana Democratic paper endorses Tom Stout for U.S. Senate, praising his long service, knowledge of state needs, and commitment to public duty. It highlights his experience in national bodies and argues his broad qualifications make him a strong representative for Montana.
The Haskin Letter discusses Senate leaders from both parties and the Missouri primary’s pivotal role. It notes Reed of Missouri facing Breckenridge Long for the Democratic nomination and Wilson’s opposition to Reed’s stance on the League of Nations. The piece suggests Missouri signals the 1924 Democratic presidential politics and previews the November Congress battle.
A collage of pithy quips and wry observations from newspapers, noting brides hints, civic jokes, actors and politics. It mentions Mrs De Valera of Ireland with twins, Dempsey and family details, and humorous asides about dancing, telephones, and furloughs. The piece blends jokes on marriage, fashion, and everyday life with stray quotes from various papers.
The Gazette presents a Q and A feature with brief answers to questions on topics from baseballs used in a game to rail stations with high passenger counts. It covers headquarters of party committees, beet sugar plants, what makes weeds, whale fish color, overtures in opera, the osage orange tree, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, and pneumatic caisson depth limits, followed by amendments to Montana primary rules and the Helena meeting summary.
Horace Bottomley, a British MP and John Bull editor, was convicted of war frauds involving a $660,000 scheme tied to Victory Premium Bond Clubs. The judge sentenced him to seven years' penal servitude, noting his high position and audacious conduct, while Bottomley planned an appeal. The piece criticizes the justice system and links his actions to anti American sentiment. The column also mentions rising coal prices after Hoover's conference and a Harding Coolidge prosperity push.
The article argues Edison credits his 18 hour days to not wearing tight clothes. It extols baggy attire for free blood circulation, contrasts flappers in winter with low necklines, and notes men abandoning tight collars to avoid constricted circulation and illness.
Sportsmen oppose a bill creating an automatic migratory bird protection fund for hunting grounds and refuges. The measure would require annual money from a broad public tax to purchase land and enforce treaties, sparking opposition from lawmakers who fear annual campaigns to secure funds.
A harsh letter from Henry Ford's Meare in the Independent ridicules claims of British Columbia being free of serious crime and criticizes spring assizes and court plans. It portrays BC as a wet spot and mocks prohibition debates, reflecting partisan tension in early 20th century North American discourse.
This fragment recalls Leo Faust, a pivotal early pitcher in Montana baseball. It notes his notoriety as a "sassy" figure who introduced a roundhouse pitch that unsettled opponents and helped win a Helena championship, marking him as a notable pioneer in the sport's local history.
A brief column from The Christian Evangelist notes a husband’s privilege in a light taunting exchange about a cook planning marriage. The dialogue mocks her coaxing, suggesting she will learn from someone unafraid to speak plainly.
Fragment from Newrich literature section hints at urging Jo'nes or others to order sets at Scott and Dickang. The text suggests discussing reading material and the appeal of having something readable, reflecting local reading culture.
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