Taxpayer loss over Helena school superintendent deal
The Helena Board of Education reversed a three year renewal for Superintendent John Dietrich at 5000 annually, paying 3600 to buy back the contract and grant a 100 monthly pension for three years. Critics say taxpayers lose while the district contemplates hiring a lower paid successor, risking poorer schools and higher future costs.
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John Dietrich
Helena Public Schools
Dietrich
Board of Education
Helena
Independent
Missoula
Billings
Butte
Great Falls
Lewistown
Los Angeles Claims Navy Population Figures Stir Debate
Los Angeles officials assert a navy population of 40,000, a claim met with skepticism as observers question the counting method and the presence of boes portrayed as sailors in films. The dispute centers on how many individuals are truly part of the imagined naval cohort versus cinematic depictions.
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Los Angeles
Boes
Sallora
Speculative Fever and the Fed Policy Debate
The June National City Bank of New York bulletin argues that an orderly stock price decline can unlock credit tied in securities, temper speculative fever, curb indiscriminate buying, and stabilize prosperity. It notes high reserves exist but not enough to meet the demand and short term credits, stressing banking system limits.
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Federal Reserve Board
National City Bank of New York
Limit to credit expansion urged before gold basis ends
The passage argues that credit expansion must halt before a final limit is reached to preserve a gold standard. It notes that current reserves are lower than ever and lower than any other country, suggesting restraint should begin now rather than after full limits are tested. It views a market self restraint as a fortunate development.
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Federal Reserve
Farm slogan miscue derails advertising joke
A hypothetical farm machinery firm would spark a flop by placing a slogan in hilo advertising that reads Reach for a hoa I instead of a golf atick, illustrating how a misworded tagline can derail a campaign.
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Hilo
The Virginia Aftermath and Democratic Split
The piece analyzes Virginia’s state election as a preview of national Democratic tensions after 1928. It argues southern bolters lack power to shape national strategy, Virginia’s three gubernatorial nominees oppose interjecting the Al Smith issue, and factions will persist for years, limiting a unified party comeback. Mussolini and hats aside, it notes political theater and a Panama hat trade trivia.
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Virginia
Democratic Party
National Democratic Organization
Balters
al Smith
anti-Smith
Raskob
Luxurious Lake Forest Airline Car Heralded By City Leaders
Best Editorial lauds Best Sargent of Chicago and North Western for introducing a super de luxe palace car service to Lake Forest for industrial leaders. It praises the exclusive, fee based membership, porter chef doorman staff, and carpeted entrance, calling it the era’s greatest railroading stride and a model of progressive enterprise echoing Ames and Vanderbilt era vision.
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Pred Sargent
Chicago and North Western
Lake Forest
Creme de la Creme
No. 10
Watkegan
Oakes Ames
Dan’ Drew
Vanderbilt
Goulds
The
Hills
Hartimans
Admiral Fiske
Iron Horse
Chicago
Wall Street
Long Island
Sermon Title by Reverend Roy L. Smith D D
The Rev Roy L Smith D D Pastor Elpaon M E Church Minneapolis delivers a sermon. The record notes his leadership at the Minneapolis congregation and his role in the church community.
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Roy L. Smith
D. D
Elpaon
Cooperative work study boosts student employability
The Haskin Letter describes schools and employers creating twin job systems to split shifts or weeks so students can study while earning. It cites the U S Bureau of Education findings on cooperative work study, advising specificity in qualifications and urging colleges and local agencies to help place students. It notes benefits for both student and employer, with rising adoption in 23 colleges in 15 states and emphasis on student health and practical experience.
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Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of Education
Frome
Fife
Bureau
University of Cincinnati
Bureau of Education
Fureau
Free Information Bureau
Helena
Europe
United States
Why the Hen Was Late
A Forfaz farmer who had a contract with the local store to provide twenty fowls every Saturday sent in only nineteen one day but arrived later in the afternoon with the extra bird. When asked why not the full twenty, the farmer quipped that “this lazy deevil didna say until after dinner time.”
Ringworm of the feet warns readers on health and prevention
Personal Health Service by Dr William Brady discusses ringworm prevalence among students, causes fungus type tricophyton, infection sites between toes and nails, and cross contamination from footwear. It covers treatment with Whitfield ointment strength, cautions about irritation, and disinfection of shoes with formaldehyde, plus advice to avoid barefoot use in gymnasiums and pools.
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University of California
Hongkong and Shanghai
Whitfield
London
Whittheld
Berz
Hel ena Information Bureau Answers And Q A Snippet
A long reader Q A from a free information service covers inquiries about Fred Stone retirement plans after an airplane accident, Columbia University’s nonsectarian status, how talkies are released abroad, the Hale family, the word pharmacopeia, Lake Okeechobee size, unmarried English kings, and the origin of superstition with examples of symbols.
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Fred Stone
Ms. Stone
Dorothy
Columbia University
M.N.A
F. H.A
Paris
Italy
Berlin
England
Englist
Nathan Hale
Nathan Hate
Richard
Elizaveth Story Hale
Pharmiacopoeia
Lake Okeechobee
United States
Geological Survey
Lake Michigan
Lake Pontechadrain
William II
Edward V
Edward VI
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Haskin
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Sandwich, Eng
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