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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1924
Page
8
The piece argues life follows ease and efficiency with examples from animals and people. It contrasts natural tendencies to conserve energy with the drive to invent and work hard, claiming progress comes from reducing toil while individuals matter less than the broader race. It questions moral judgments on decadence and innovation.
The report notes that Ue Kiyoura’s resignation ties little to U S actions on immigration. Takaaki Kato, leader of Japan’s majority, is likely to influence policy with a more jingoistic stance. Possible shifts could ease or heighten resentment over immigration and U S countermeasures, while Cordell Hull’s comments suggest ongoing uncertainty.
The Helena Sunday Independent notes women’s clubs push pacifism with caution urging disarmament only when nations are ready. It cites General Federation of Women's Clubs in California endorsing peace without surrendering defense, while warning against pacifist propaganda. It ends urging practical steps toward world peace and suggesting Dover as a path to resolve Milwaukee or Cirena traffic issues.
Dr T J Glover of Taranto has announced a misero-organism cause and an anti toxin serum targeting the commonest form of cancer, with scientists predicting progress within a year to control or eradicate cancer and other diseases, amid notes on prior claims by Dr Charles Mayn of Rochester.
The piece argues laziness spurs invention from ancient times, citing a cave dweller’s ladder, an elevator, a horse as pack animal, and the wheel turning into wagons. A southern Ohio farmer supposedly inverted a lifting jack, signaling continual progress driven by avoidance of effort.
A 1924 report details chlorine gas treatments developed by the Chemical Warfare Service and used in chambers for cold cures. It describes how a gas chamber works, doses, safety notes, and claims relief from throat infections and bronchial complaints. It notes demonstrations in Congress and medical interest as a preventive measure in schools, churches, and public venues.
A reader laments political interference in Montana school funding. The piece claims misuse of free textbook levies in multiple counties, urging truth and accountability, alleging millions diverted from intended education purposes and calling for scrutiny of school officials and tax spending.
The Commandment of Moses by Stephan McKenna is a modern war era novel balancing moral restraint with a stern look at youth and society. The review praises McKenna for restraint and measured realism while noting the work’s English setting and the wartime tone shaping its hopeful yet critical view of modern life and love. It also comments on The Tidier and His Penville by William Allen White as brisk, witty editorials that capture humanity and humor, and discusses Gwynne Sheldon’s New York acting debut in a brief secondary note, alongside Nina Wilcox Putnam’s Small Town Girl and its immigration critique.
Prague May 27 The Associated Press reports that Czech schoolchildren from various villages occupied the chamber and held a parliamentary session. They appointed a delegate from each school to represent them at the day’s event with President Masaryk present along with ministers. They discussed moral humanitarian questions and urged peaceful conduct in politics. The function was well received and praised Masaryk’s leadership.
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