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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
8
A survey of Twenty Years Ago columns shows how 150 mile trips were rare feats, with Norbeck traveling 150 miles over days by car then rail home, while 25 years ago a 20 mile trip was heroic. Skepticism about country roads contrasted with bold, forward thinking drivers.
The report notes doctors praise certain foods like beef and potatoes to keep the brain’s energy systems functioning, describing a sensitive duct in the brain as needing nourishment and rich blood.
Dr Hugo Eckner, pilot of the Los Angeles dirigible, cites a fare of about four dollars eighty per passenger per pound of weight for a proposed airship service. He argues airships cannot match ocean steamship capacity, noting helium limits, hydrogen risks, and the need for many vessels before air travel rivals sea transport.
An anonymous quip attributes the Latin phrase Pax un bello to Andy Gump, joking that it means Freedom from indigestion. The remark plays on the comic strip character’s name and a pun about peaceful language.
The piece critiques the idea that preparedness prevents war citing 1914 Germany and France as highly ready nations whose alliance still led to defeat. It argues that preparation aimed to ensure victory in war rather than avoid it and that even the best prepared nations suffered disastrous outcomes. The world remains inadequately prepared.
The Helena evening paper notes that six carload sales of automobiles have occurred since January 1. It argues nations must prepare to care for themselves if war comes and urges defense while organizing for peace. It also comments on people's reliance on next month’s income over last month’s salary.
Irish activist Miss MacSwiney arrives without passport and declares she will not obtain one. She tours Montana and the East seeking funds for the Irish republic, claiming harsh treatment before the Irish Free State. Officials debate potential deportation amid public sympathy.
Doc Hathaway utilized the Warm Springs state hospital for a clinic. Attorney General Foot may be using the Hathaway-Kelly case to give office assistants practical experience.
The piece argues for a new House office building costing about 3,000,000 dollars to provide two offices per representative. It contrasts past practices when members had no offices and did clerical work in the chamber, suggesting modernization should focus on processes rather than building more offices.
Readers recall old dollar day bargains where petticoats were offered at minimal prices, contrasting with today's tough retail climate where prices hardly drop to match nostalgia.
An editorial reexamines Robert Peary’s North Pole achievement and the Cook controversy. It notes weather impaired observations, defends Peary’s success, cites Bernier’s corroboration, and rejects revived challenges after fifteen years.
The Haskin Letter notes Major General Charles McK. Saltzman hosting a rare gathering of four living chief signal officers and one former chief. The piece highlights Adolphus Greely’s famed polar expedition and the Alaska Seattle to Alaska cable under Allen and Greely, its long service, and the modern radio net with 72 stations under Saltzman.
The Signal Corps now handles messages for many government departments after serving the War Department. Last year 150000 messages averaging 45 words each passed through these stations, saving money by using government channels. Generals Greely Scriven Allen Squier are noted for long service, inventions, and work in military communications and wireless, with Greely praised for vitality and reminiscences.
Washington reports 59 billion kilowatt hours of electricity produced in 1924 from water power and fuel with New York leading. California fell to second, New York at 19.84 percent, California 15.76, Washington 7.08, Montana 5.69, South Carolina 4.35, Idaho 3.96, Michigan 3.78, Iowa 3.48.
London plans a $20,000,000 dock expansion at Tilbury to ease passenger embarkation and lure liners from Liverpool Plymouth and Southampton. The improvement aims to cut Tilbury access to 40 minutes, boosting arrivals. A San Francisco item notes a California income tax case upholding separate returns costing $77,000,000.
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve reports March wholesale and retail trade rose versus a year ago. Farm implement sales jumped 68 percent, dry goods 20 percent, groceries 5 percent, hardware nearly flat. Larger cities up 19 percent over February. smaller stores up 44 percent. Easter timing and milder weather helped early pre Easter buying.
The Mexican government authorizes a two months suspension of import duties on American corn. The federal trade commission announces a drastic revision of its publicity rules. The inquiry into Miss Mary MacSwiney’s presence in America continues with no clear outcome. President Coolidge signals compliance with a public health service vaccination recommendation for all government employees.
The widow of industrialist Andrew Carnegie appeared in a new portrait shown during the Lexington anniversary exercise at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.
A reader quiz column gives questions and answers on topics from Henry Watterson and Caesarion to tamales and watch timing. It covers historical trivia, language slang, geography, and legal jurisdiction, with several recipes and technical notes.
Moscow reports say Field Marshal Von Hindenburg’s victory as Germany’s president astonishes Soviet Russia. Communists fear his hostility to Bolshevism and suspect plans to appoint a regent to restore the German crown.
Rome reports the Bulgarian government uncovered that central revolutionist leaders used fashionable women in high social circles as messengers for code messages between agents in multiple cities. Several alleged messengers were arrested and did not deny the charges but claimed ignorance of message contents.
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