Armistice in Gran Chaco Ends Costly South American War
Peace news from Gran Chaco follows two years of brutal fighting between Bolivia and Paraguay. Armistice declares a prelude to lasting peace, ending a senseless, costly war over jungle land as hundreds of thousands suffered from wounds, disease, and starvation. The piece reflects on civilization’s failure to prevent barbarism and notes moral concern amid ongoing global peace ideals.
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Gran Chaco
Bolivia
Paraguay
Goosenecks Replacing Helena Street Lights Spark Criticism
Mayor C J Bausch orders removal of ornamental globes and installation of old gooseneck lamps across all lighting districts at a cost of about 2000 dollars without bids or owner consultation. Critics call it vandalism aimed at cheapening the city’s appearance and accuse the mayor of spiteful politics while Italians send flame throwers to Abyssinia.
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Helena
California
C. J. Bausch
North Warren
North Ewing
East Side
Bausch
Montana
Hudson sales surge in June week beats prior gains
Hudson Motor Car Company reports a 12.5 percent rise in US sales for the week ending June 1, following an 11.1 percent increase the prior week. The total of 2,320 retail sales marks the second largest weekly total in 1985, continuing a strong rebound after a slump two to three years ago.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Hudson
Hudson Motor Car Company
United States
Hudson and Terraplane sales surge in 1934 Montana market
The Helena Daily Independent notes a strong five month start for Hudson and Terraplane sales, with a 20.7 percent gain over 1933. Hudson outperforms many rivals, while Packard shows a nominal rise, aided by a low priced Baby model. Production runs brisk as demand stays high. In Montanatrends, economic improvement continues with more casino activity before law enforcement intervenes.
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Helena
Answers to reader questions on literature science and history
A compiled Q&A from a 1910 era bureau addressing music for Max Reinhardt’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Canadian newspaper practices, federal retirement fund deductions, actress Anna Held’s life, and many trivia items. It includes training camps, United States and Allied pay during world events, fingerprint origin, and design of geometric forms for structural strength.
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Max Reinhardt
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Reinhardt
Korngold
Q. Ts
BD. H. A
Governmentnformation Bureau Assa
United States
Vancouver Province
Bill Brown
Brownadale
N.Y
West Point
W. J
Tt Ig
Anna Held
Sevelee Union
Union of
Sociailat Soviet Nepublics
Irvington Beach
W. Co. IR
Sahara
Urituuda
France
Italy
John Bull's new pilot shifts Britain’s stance with Baldwin
The cabinet swap from Ramsay MacDonald to Stanley Baldwin signals little policy change but a different spirit. With Sir Samuel Hoare replacing Sir John Simon as foreign minister, Britain may redefine its position toward Europe and the League commitments, potentially improving Anglo American ties while readers see renewed confidence in the period. A playful note follows about a New York man’s 325 mile hike with provisions, then a quip about Camp Cooney’s sanitary wartime atmosphere and a cheeky remark on cooties pitching tents on the reservation.
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John Bull
United States
Ramsay MacDonald
Stanley Baldwin
Foreign Ministry
John Simon
Samuel Hoare
Europe
England
Orient
Britain
Sir Samuel
Downing Street
America
Lesson From Experience On War Loans
A columnist argues a 1920s era bill would ban U S loans to nations at war unless they are active allies. It notes June 18 hearing before the House foreign affairs committee and recalls 1917 to 1930s history of loan policy. It also mocks Toronto politicians proposing a cat tax with a wry concluding jab.
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Congress
Klocb
Ohio
United States
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Strange career of Ramsay MacDonald
The resignation of Ramsay MacDonald marks a milestone in one of history’s strangest careers. He rose as Labour’s leader and wartime pacific visionary, then shifted to a reactionary stance, becoming a puppet head in a coalition and earning the sobriquet phantom Prime Minister. Historians debate why a once admired statesman descended into obscurity and unpopularity.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
MacDonald
Labor Party
Hhoraljam
Britain
Dole
Jose Puble
Moat
England
Labor
Roealition
Ifa
Phllip Snowden
Eaid
Harold J. Leki
Laborite
Oswald Garrison Villard
New England Manufacturers Turn Against NRA Codes
A New England Council referendum on the National Industrial Recovery Act shows a clear shift away from codes within a year. Responses from 040 manufacturers reveal drops in support across large, medium, and small firms, with rising opposition and cost concerns cited as key reasons.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
National Industria Recovery Act
New England Council
NRA
NIRA
Congress
New England
Clarence Darrow
Quotations on Oaths and Power From City Officials in Turbulent Era
A compilation of remarks by President Stanley of Amherst, Mayor LaGuardia, and others criticizing loyalty oaths and the state of the nation. The items praise or lament constitutional fidelity amid rapid change, noting aviation progress and Soviet strength as context for domestic debate and policy.
New England NRA Referendum Sparks Industry Objections
The NRA's wage and hours aims are criticized by New England manufacturers who report higher costs and possible monopolistic concerns. Objections focus on increased wages, longer hours, and more worker numbers, with small firms most affected and a noted political angle from General Johnson and the administration.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
New England
Foun Ee
NRA
Thin
Natonal Recovery
Businean
Winant
New Hampahire
Thara
Congress
Dee
New England Council
Mushroom poisoning warning from ancient to modern times
A health column recounts a mushroom poisoning incident where four adults ate mushrooms that appeared safe but led to severe abdominal pain vomiting and death for two. The piece emphasizes buying mushrooms from reputable dealers and not trusting tarnish tests, noting historical cases and the unreliability of the silver coin test.
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Dollen
Burkpides
Anna
Ean
Final report on receiver for Foshay properties in Minneapolis
The final report of Joseph Chapman as receiver for the Public Consolidated corporation, a Foshay holding, was filed in U S district court in Minneapolis. It notes an offer signed by Judge toxonh Ww Maly inviting all interested parties to appear July 1 to claim against the corporation as winding up proceeds. The filing signals winding up and transition to new bankruptcy rules under reorganized structure.
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Minneapolis
Joseph Chapman
Tellitten Iconaotidated Corporation
Foshay Holding
United States District Court
Poahay Financial Empire
Toxonh
Afsatra Lt
Afr
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Robert Browning
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Sr Kinde
Phys Kinje
New York
Camp Cooney
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Los Angeles
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Frederic J, Haskin
Stanley
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Arthur Capper
Kan- Nay
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J. B. Laach
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Fnal Report
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