Government Is A Simple Thing After All
The President once called government a simple matter but softened that stance after dealing with its complexities.
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
2
The President once called government a simple matter but softened that stance after dealing with its complexities.
In response to potential railroad strike disruption, President Harding pledges strong measures to maintain order and keep essential services running while urging restraint from both coal operators and miners amid mounting labor tensions.
Montana readers hear of the Congressional Country Club prospectus promoting a Maryland estate with three golf courses and a grand clubhouse. Carl Riddick aims for the Senate while Lasker and Schlesinger may join. the plan is to unite leaders in business and professions with lawmakers amid heat and clutter. The column notes summer Washington sessions breed lobbying pressure and prefers relaxing talks on shaded porches before the Fourth of July festivities.
Secretary of War Weeks at Western Reserve University drew sharp criticism in Republican circles as newspapers across the capital suggest the administration fears losing the next Congress. The speech, titled The Decline of the American Government, blamed a weak legislative branch and echoed Democratic and independent concerns while aligning with Democratic sentiment on progressivism and direct primaries.
One of the big producers, Jesse Lasky, plans a school for all company members. It will teach acting, make up, temperament, and business knowledge, plus focus on health and morals. Kid McGoy will supervise physical culture and temperaments on site.
Washington June 23 The Haskin Letter describes a White House veterans garden party for 2000 wounded soldiers in wheelchairs or on crutches. President Harding and Mrs. Harding greet each guest, with Pershing and Cabinet members present, while nursing staff and aides manage a lengthy receiving line and autograph moments amid a colorful scene of khaki uniforms aid chairs and flags.
A garbled OCR passage discusses Soviet resembling miners, tariffs, and prohibition law, mentioning treasury rulings on shipping board alcohol within three miles and international bankers. Names and places are obscured, but the text alludes to political tension over tariff strategy and enforcement, with uncertain references to Mexico and recognition.
Montana editorials praise Governor Dixon after a season of rains boosts crops and state finances. The piece argues taxes should ease, not rise, predicting record crops, strong wool sales, and rebounding prosperity. It cites improved outlook, urges restraint on income and fuel taxes, and endorses continued optimism.
Col C B Nolan former Montanan leader dies after a long career marked by candor wit and service. He was admired for honor dignity and sparkling repartee and faced death unafraid while defending a lifelong friend in his closing years.
A furious editorial condemns United States mass killings as the era’s blackest stain, contrasting domestic atrocity with religious fanaticism and political extremism. It denounces mob violence, cruelty, and hatred that darkens American history, urging decency and humanity amid horror.
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