Cheap Endorsements and the Lunch Club Influence
A Montana analysis argues lunch clubs such as Rotarians and Kiwanis overly sway legislators with endorsements. It decries thin deliberation and cheap influence, noting endorsements pass with little discussion and stem from social meals rather than policy merit. The piece critiques how endorsements shape votes on banking, taxes, pasteurization, road money, and labor issues. It also touches on immigration, shipping, and the Prince of Wales visit as broader public concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Kiwanians
Civitans
the Lions
Independent
Montana
New York
Empire State
Lions
Federal Road
Prince of Wales
Immigrant quotas spark cheaper Atlantic fares for travelers
Americans of moderate means seek new edge under the immigration quota law. European steamship lines, led by British operators, roll out attractive rates for second and third class crossing to lure more travelers abroad. The shift comes as old quotas forced lines to chase enough emigrants for cheaper cabins.
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America
Is There Any Issue the World Court Would Not Suffer?
The piece argues a bipartisan desire to empower the Hague transformed into a world court with an American framework. It faults a small senatorial minority for opposing this “American” design, claiming it blocks government by the people and delays progress on international arbitration. It closes urging swift passage.
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World Court
Hague Tribunal
United States
Hague
America
Hair Net Trade Devastation and Relief Plan in State Talks
A pundit argues bobbed hair undermines China's hair net market causing famine risk. Proposes forming a Montana board of barber examiners to earmark fees for aid to Chinese hair net makers.
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China
Harber Examiners
Montana
Editorial Roundup on Puritans and Prohibition Tales
The piece pools examples from Gustavus Myers on Puritan attempts to curb tobacco in New England and a Nebraska law banning cigarettes in restaurants. It argues such prohibitions were often ignored, with smoking continuing in barns streets and hotels. It notes Washington’s anti tobacco movement unlikely to succeed.
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Washington
Evening World
New York
Gustavus Myers
New England
New England Company
Sobacco
Faverns
Plymouth
Connecticut
America
Nebraska
Omaha
Tabateo
Executive Aids to Congress Refine Reform Debates
Washington considers a fundamental reform allowing executive department representatives to debate in Congress. Bills by Jacobstein and Mooney propose parliamentary secretaries or department heads' delegates to attend sessions and answer questions. Proponents cite improved information for lawmakers and streamlined oversight.
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Washington
LaFallette
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
la Follette
Jacobstein
New York
Mooney
Ohio
Great Britain
Matt
House
Senate
Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Winston
The
Treasury
Commerce
Redfield
Meditations on Goodness and Faith in a Faithful Life
Reading and meditation prepared for the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America urges that goodness has power beyond force. It emphasizes benevolent influence, the light of godly deeds, and the need to make hearts receptive to God through simple acts. Amen.
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Commission On Evangelism
Federal
Counci of
Churches of Christ In America
God
Avery
Ming
Jesus Christ
F. L. Fagiey
Congress and Cabinet Miscommunication in Government Debates
A former representative argues that congress often mishandles government understanding due to lack of direct executive input. He notes historical precedents for mixing executive and legislative functions and cites figures like Hamilton Jefferson and Knox. Advocates hope executives attend debates. opposition fears constitutional change.
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Select Committee
Congress
Halls of Congress
Senate
James G Plaine
W. B. Allison
John J. Ingalls
O. H. Pratt
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Hughes
Gare
Oregon Gov. Pierce signs 10 percent cigarette tax bill
Salem announces Governor Pierce has signed a bill imposing a 10 percent tax on cigarettes smoking tobacco and snuff in the state.
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Salem
Ore
Pierce
Photos Transmitted Over Telephone Wires Test Success
The American Telephone and Telegraph company tested sending photographs 2 600 miles to New York Chicago and San Francisco in seven minutes per print The demo linked offices by telegraph and included a photo of President Coolidge and his wife The system could enable a continental service and future radio transmission if conditions permit
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Associated Press
Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Cance
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Coolidge
Bell Telephone Company
Debts of Wood Reportedly Settled in France
La Depeche dispatch from Biarritz says all debts left by Osborne C Woods have been paid. A 35000 franc check allegedly cashed for Wood by the casino proprietor is referenced, with a complaint reportedly logged and then withdrawn.
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Associated Press
Toulouse
France
la Depeche Today
Biarritz
Osborne C. Woods
Wood
Too Much Social Activity Blamed for Poor School Progress
The Butte high school report cites 37 percent average, 30 percent below, and 33 percent above. It links social activity to low advancement and urges parental cooperation, noting that high school entrance ages and late evenings at parties contribute to the problem.
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Butter High School
Butte Post
Borah Bill Against Salary Grab Tubes With Alarm But Misses Train
The Baltimore Sun criticizes Senator Borah for the Salary Grab repeal effort as a noble gesture but ineffective. It argues Borah failed to act in time and questions his leadership while noting the bill’s passage in Congress.
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Congress
Idaho
Senate
Senator Borah
Answers to Questions from The Helen Independent Information Bureau
An itemized Q and A feature lists diverse facts from Jewish farming presence to U S air strength in 1924. It covers tabloid newspapers numbers, wall finishing for wallpaper, alligator diet, hollow potato spots caused by soil and rain, largest milling and cereal mills worldwide, and Columbus prize offerings for sighting land.
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United States
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Michigan
Ohio
California
South America
Argentina
New York News
Washburn-Crosby Company
Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Mississippi
Hecker-Jones-Jewell
New York City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Quaker Oats Company
Columbus
J. FL E.A
Pt Adel
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Great Falls
QO. S. Warden
the Tribune
Phiadelphia Record
William
By Morris
George Matthew Adama
Roy I. Smith
Simpson M. B. Church
Lover
Haskin
Fellowship of Draper
House of Representatives
House of Congress
Helens Independent Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskin
Wash
Lovejoys
Tinker
T. C. Power Motor Car Co
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