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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
6
A coastal city tale recalls a traveler family aided by a Lady Bountiful whose generosity soured into ingratitude. The couple stole belongings and destroyed their home, illustrating charity costs, overhead, and the need to curb professional begging. The piece argues charity should be organized and investigators to deter abuses while aiding genuine distress.
Circulating across papers is word that George TP Porter of the State Antiter party announces his candidacy for Governor on the Republican ticket. He is urged to secure Tin Clute Bill Brennan’s permission before spending funds on boilerplate campaigning materials.
A Chicago professor predicts a future superman as a bulged browed, mentally giant weakling type. The piece questions whether brains suffice for survival, noting many rely on others' knowledge and the producers of brains may not reproduce most.
The piece argues that societies cannot endure drastic political or economic upheaval without destroying institutions and the race itself. It notes a hypothetical future where mankind becomes helpless, like a Pekingese pup facing a hard winter, and mentions Joe Scanlan turning down a crown offer to head land offices at Billings, preferring to stay in Milestown.
Hollywood figures stage showy publicity as brass of Paris marriages and come back bids swirl. A famed comedian, inactive for years, announces a wedding while divorce rumors in Paris slow plans. The Independent’s algebra tournament stance also factors into trustee nominations.
A New Jersey Senate measure calls for sterilization of confirmed criminals and individuals with chronic insanity, a move described as a landmark and radical by papers. Critics note parallels with Montana's law, while supporters say safeguards protect most offenders. observers fear rising crime could spur broader use if trends continue. The item sits among a jumble of editorial quips on spring, religion, milk prices, and Prohibition era rhetoric.
The St Paul Pioneer Press discusses the Missouri Legislature's unanimous move to reintroduce the death penalty for first degree robbery. It questions applying the same penalty to murder and robbery, and reviews Theodore M. R. von Keler's Independent proposal offering three punishment options including execution, life imprisonment, or medical experimentation with potential eventual liberty. It notes the shared aim of protecting society and critiques the harsh ideas while acknowledging their societal purpose.
Washington notes Dr. William Marion Jardine of Idaho with a broad career in farming, education, and agricultural leadership as a fit to head the U S Department of Agriculture. His plan emphasizes co operation among farmers and industry to raise production while lowering costs, plus a pioneering radio extension program at Kansas State.
Evening programs cover engineering topics and home economics with Thursday sessions on clothing, textiles, and interior design. General science courses run Fridays including English, chemistry, music, and sociology. Dr Jardine notes radio’s growing role in farm life and education while new agriculture secretary name is mispronounced as JarDYNE.
The Senate refused to confirm T. F. Woodlock of New York for the Interstate Commerce Commission, signaling a likely recess appointment by President Coolidge. The opposition rests on party balance rules, not Woodlock’s qualifications, with New York’s closed primaries cited as proof of party affiliation. The Great Falls Tribune notes the partisan hurdle and asks whether Woodlock will disavow GOP ties.
The Hamilton Western News argues Montanans tire of demagogic agitation and class warfare in western Montana and seek peace and work together for the common good. The Missoulian reports Newman Erb, 75, president of the Arbor railroad, has died in New York.
Casper March 23 Association news: Robert D Carey former governor of Wyoming and head of President Coolidges agricultural commission told Casper chamber of commerce the path to relief lies in farmers helping themselves. He criticized Washington aid and urged real marketing reform with practical businessmen leading the marketing department. Carey spoke on co operative marketing, livestock issues and Wyoming agricultural concerns.
Luther C White of Massachusetts was named federal prisons superintendent amid several federal postings. Thomas F Woodlock of New York received a recess appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The navy announced plans for the airship Los Angeles to visit Bermuda Porto Rico and Cuba.
A Billings Gazette editorial urges yearly or more frequent painting of decaying buildings to boost civic pride and confidence. It argues well maintained exteriors attract visitors, improve property value, and prevent depreciation, noting neglected structures drag town image and business prospects.
A major fire in Keiser near Wilson, Arkansas, destroyed two storage sheds and all stock at the Keiser Co operage mills. Damage was estimated at 300000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze from late today into the night.
The Helens Independent Information Bureau presents Q and A on city management in Knoxville, Chinese students, Earth’s motion, wood moisture, France’s reconstruction progress, Plymouth celebration, nurse income, soap bubble mixtures, and numbers of young Black Americans. The exchanges quote officials and figures from education, forestry, and census sources.
A devotional meditation cites Luke 12 22 24 25 stressing not to worry about life or clothing and urges faith as the remedy for anxiety. The writer counsels directing life toward God’s kingdom, gaining strength through trust, work, and the greatness of God, with a closing prayer for daily trust and courage.
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