Senators Candidates Discuss Agriculture Fraud Loopholes
From Washington comes word that Dr. O. Lanstrum of Helena will again run for the United States Senate. The discussion centers on how lawmakers could join to close loopholes in farm programs used to injure agriculture. There was speculation that B. K. Wheeler would seek another term on the LaFollette Wheeler ticket.
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Washington
Lanstrum
Helena
Agai
United States Senate
B. K. Wheeler
LaFollette-Wheeler
Students and Jobs Through College Education
The nation surveys how students fund higher education by working. Yale shows self supporting top scholars, and several colleges report graduates who paid their way. Working does not harm scholarships or social standing, though some students may struggle to find adequate work, and communities should help match workers with jobs.
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Yale
Highway woes blamed on selective county road work
The Helena paper suggests Montana highway conditions worsen because Commissioner Tom Cooney of Lewis and Clark County focuses work on Canyon Ferry roads rather than maintaining broader county roads toward the Heart of the Tills and the Blackfoot cabins.
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Helena
Montana
Tom Cooney
Lewis and Clark County
Canyon Ferry
Washington protests over cotton production estimates
Officials accuse the agriculture department of issuing speculative cotton production figures in 1925 that overestimated output, sparked bear pressure on prices, and harmed producers. Experts say figures came from buying interests with motives to exaggerate. Congressmen are urged to curb statistical frauds affecting farmers.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Turning Down the Hikers Protest Mounts Across West
The piece notes rising opposition to ride begging by hikers along western and eastern trails. It cites Montana and other states where readers question the habit of soliciting free motor rides, urging hikers to walk or buy tickets and highlighting dangers from robberies and murders along the routes. Authorities and newspapers echo calls to refuse rides.
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Montana
Atlantic Seaboard
Helena
Roosevelt
Yellowstone
Oregon
Washington
California
Worcester Telegram
Massachusetts
Automobile Associations
Public support urged for World Court vote in Senate
A front page call urges mobilization before the December seventeenth World Court vote. It argues there is Senate majority support and advocates broad public education on both sides. It urges senators to campaign and voters to hear all arguments, warning silence could lose the field to opponents.
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Senate
America
The Insane Murderer editorial from New York World
The editorial argues murderers should be punished regardless of insanity. It contends that treating insanity as a defense weakens justice, advocates abolishing the insanity excuse, and urges classifying all murderers alike to reinforce deterrence and public safety.
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New York World
Harrison W. Noel
Noel
Aaylim
Mure Dever
Campaign to reduce illiteracy led by U S Bureau of Education
The Haskin Letter details a national effort to lower adult illiteracy by 1980 under the Bureau of Education. Alderman of Portland is named specialist, with experience in education from county to navy programs. Emphasis on adult learning differences, prior experience, and tailored teaching methods. Summer schools and state commissions support the plan.
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United States
Bureau of Education
Alderman
Portland
Oregon
Bureau
Department of Education
Fate of
France
Army Education Corps
New York
Illiteracy Crisis Spurs Calls for Expanded Education
The text argues that adult extension courses fit better for literate adults than standard college work, not for illiterates. It cites Mr. Alderman’s view that enforcing compulsory education is key to eradicating illiteracy, noting WWII draft tests found many could not read typewritten orders.
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United States
Alderman
War Department
Lord Grey Defends Peace Efforts In War Origins Debate
The Boston Transcript cites Lord Grey in Acquit the Germans arguing he saw no intent to spark the war. He contends the Kaiser and Bethmann-Hollweg bore less power than the German military, which alone pushed for decisive action. Grey notes a last‑minute ambassador conference proposal failed by Berlin.
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Lord Grey
Erperor
Bethman-Hallweg
Jagan
Germany
Jord Grey
William T
Haver
France
Italy
Prince Lichnowsky
England
Berlin
Prince Tichnowisky
Boston Transcript
Two Pay Extreme Penalty for Murder
Chicago reports two men seeking the supreme penalty for murder. Joi Kovat, who killed his landlady Martha Egelski in Gary, died in the electric chair at Michigan City. Frank Tanciawe, who murdered his common law wife Mrs Rose Atita, was hanged in Cook County jail.
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Chicago
Michigan City
Ind
Joi Kovat
Martha Egelski
Gary
Indiana
Cook County
Frank Tanciawe
Rose Atita
Postmaster New Boosts Air Mail
Chicago reports Postmaster General Harry S Truman? No, Harry New argues air mail efficiency rising. He cites a Chicago address and notes October fog delays, and suggests a flare recall system after a pilot Ames crash. Senator Capper adds that government structure lags despite economic and scientific shifts since the 18th century.
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Chicago
Harry
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Pennsylvania
Charles H. Ames
New
Hazzard
Ames
Semater Capper
Kauvas
Jimense
Montana Mourns Senator Edwards Friend and Champion
Sam Hampton in The Belgrade Journal remembers Senator John E Edwards of Forsyth as a principled public servant who shaped Montana’s growth through farming, stock, and reclamation projects. He faced mercenary criticism with dedication to settlers and western progress.
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Montana
John Edwards
Forsyth
Edwards
Texas
John E. Edwards
Sam Hampton
Belgrade Journal
Answers to Questions from the Bureau of Information
Collected Q and A from The Helena Independent Information Bureau detailing inquiries on topics from Rube Waddell to wheat trade and auto engine revolutions. Includes notes on divorce rates, sauerkraut salt, principal honey plants, leading questions in court, and a crime report from Kenosha about two murder victims found near a bloodstained car.
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Nick Alback
New Scenic Building
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United States
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Danubian States
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Edna Colman
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New York Times
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Dennison
Senator Harris
T. M.S
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Souther
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