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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
6
A New York publicity writer laments that the nation did not officially name Father’s Day a holiday though Congress endorsed it. He argues public indifference and jokes about boosts for other observances, while claiming Father’s Day remains a major festive idea despite widespread satire.
A column argues Congress could abolish outright gambling on the New York Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade through decisive legislation. It criticizes the Federal Reserve Board for not discouraging speculative excess, notes prior waves of speculation, and calls for direct action to separate legitimate trading from gambling. Grain dealers would be minimally affected.
A historical discussion notes the push to hedge against persistent pressure from short selling by large speculators and buyers using that tactic to depress prices. It reflects concerns over market manipulation and the need for safeguards against sustained downward pressure on securities.
Mrs. Kinifred Hathaway of the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness urges expansion of sight saving education. She notes many failing students improve once eye problems are recognized and glasses provided. She estimates at least 60,000 children need special sight saving classes, but current provisions cover only a fraction.
An elderly California inmate, John Pless, born in 1860s era, reflects on his life of farming, engineering study, and a near fortune from the Pless dredge. He laments betrayal by trusted peers and argues that service to others defines a life. He contemplates honor in poverty and the ongoing impact of giving.
A Wall Street Magazine critique of the tariff bill notes that duties rise while exports need expansion. It warns that US foreign trade will face handicaps as imports may fall, hindering the nation’s creditor role. Economic evolution demands more trade. politics may oppose it.
An editorial attacks a House tariff bill that protects American shoe makers by barring imports from Czechoslovakia. It argues the policy raises shoe prices for consumers, tightens wheat and hide markets, and shifts gains to elite manufacturers, while harming farmers and foreign producers in a broad, self-defeating trade strategy.
A collection of aphorisms by the Reverend Ray L Smith D D Pastor of Simpson M E Church Minneapolis. The lines offer moral maxims on slander hatred sunshine wind and the paradoxes of virtue and reverence.
The piece surveys the looming 1930 census apportionment fight, detailing how the 435-seat House would shift under a 60 000 population standard, with 17 states likely losing seats while others gain. It notes obstacles from population shifts toward urban centers, New York’s paradoxical loss despite growth, and gains driven by Detroit, New Jersey migration, Oklahoma oil, Florida land booms, and California’s broad economic draw.
An old minister and his bride return from their honeymoon to Scotland as they approach a toll, where the gatekeeper, in a talkative mood, jokes about the couple and offers to reduce the toll from sixpence to fourpence, promising to enter them in the book as guests of honor rather than as suspects of any surcharge.
Italy census data show 1,332,000 families have seven or more children while 1,100,000 families have eight or more. The Statistical Institute notes large families are common in the country.
A Canadian physician and businessman writes that heavy homework burdens children, urging none except exam review in the month prior to tests. He cites his daughter’s declining class standing and fatigue, blaming teaching staff for shifting work to parents. Postal responses to health and hygiene questions follow.
A long Q and A column answers inquiries on parachutes for air travelers, a prizefighter author, curfew laws in England, albatross sightings, North and South American social service cooperation, tiny model trains, tiger distribution in Asia and Africa, leaning towers, modern hats, and the minting of half dimes. The piece features multiple figures including Frederic J. Hashin as director and numerous named respondents.
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