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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
5
Newspaper men in Washington say Stewart notes how Coolidge dodges a direct stance on a national sports week. He praised sport then argued it is not life’s sole business, adding a qualified view the topic has merit. The piece cites auto mechanics as a blunt aside about car costs, mentioning a typical price of $42.25.
The Independent condemns publishing income tax returns as a matter of private information. It cites Senator Walsh and the Montana Record-Herald owner, noting vast incomes and small taxes. It argues tax data tells nothing and should not be public.
A fragment discusses memory and life satisfaction, noting that poor memory may mislead one into false contentment with the present and slight happiness in life. It emphasizes caution against overconfidence in memory and urges reflection.
A Washington correspondent notes President Coolidge is not as silent as implied. He is often talkative on subjects of little significance, while avoiding discussion on major issues. Close aides say he may “let the cat out of the bag” at times, yet fiction portrays him as exceptionally silent for public appetite.
The piece praises J E Eddy O Connell's bakery effort as a model for business resilience. It credits his focus on concrete plans, reinvesting profits into the local community, and steady dedication. It contrasts his progress with a stagnant Helena business climate and urges persistent, selfless leadership.
The article recounts legal action against the North Dakota state attorney sheriff and deputies plus a Fargo businessman over deporting 118 Wobblies to Minnesota. It notes mayor and citizen actions, a contentious dismissal for economy, and court costs likely exceeding long-term jail costs.
A missionary in Africa questions a baptism candidate about understanding and Adam and Eve. The tale contrasts human nature in extremes from a savage reply to a queen and king quip. It argues marital quarrels persist due to differences, and variety remains the slice of matrimony despite harmony at public moments.
The Pan American railway moves from drama to near certainty as planners describe a land route linking the United States with South America. Bolivia connects with Argentina and Uruguay, crossing the Andes to Antofagasta and Arica, widening access to mineral riches and coastal ports for trade and freight across a vast continental network.
Experts say the new high altitude rail line from La Paz to Suenos Aires will connect an Andean network and position Bolivia as a South American logistics hub. The route climbs to 14 000 feet, traverses mainly agricultural land, and links with Titicaca, Cuzco, and broader Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and Colombian lines awaiting completion.
The department of agriculture announced 550,000 farms possess radios compared with 263,000 last year. National Grange Review notes rising state county and local taxes while federal levies stay lower. Secretary Work asked for suggestions on the interior department's work and the public criticized a planned air rate change in the mid continent region. Wilbur said he would delay the PB light to Hawaii pending PN-9 No. 1.
Billings and Great Falls report a one cent per gallon gasoline price reduction. In Billings the price drops to 23 cents, marking a three cent cut in 10 days. Great Falls notes a second one cent cut this week, bringing the price to 25 cents per gallon under the latest reductions announced by Sunburst Refining Avro refinery and Continental Oil.
A flood from the nearby Rocky Mountain ditch inundated scores of homes in Globeville causing estimated damage between 20000 and 25000 dollars. A large portion of the town flooded as the ditch overflowed its banks. The report notes Sweden's population is more than 99 percent native born.
The Montana railroad commission filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint alleging discriminatory freight rates to Missoula from western points. It seeks a hearing and rate reductions from California, Oregon, and Washington origins for sugar and canned goods, noting higher rates to Missoula than Spokane. A separate note announces Northern Pacific changes: new 60 000 pound canned goods rate to Seattle and improved terms for storage in transit, plus reductions from 40 000 pound shipments to several Montana destinations.
Col William Mitchell commander of the eighth air forces says he disobeyed one order by publishing Winged Defense without prior approval. He alleges the War Department suppresses truth about the US air service as officials review the book amid cartoons the publisher inserted without his knowledge.
Park Utah Consolidated Mines directors announce a 15 cent per share quarterly dividend payable October 1 to stockholders of record September 15. The payout exceeds $300,000, lifting total dividends paid to date by the merged Park City Mining and Smelting and Park Utah properties to $31,642,196. President George W. Lambourne reports earnings at more than $170,000 a month as Anaconda Copper Company shows interest in the properties.
Senora Delores Del Rio, wealth Mexican socialite and attorney J Martinez arrived in Hollywood to begin a motion picture career. Del Rio is a prominent landholder in Mexico City.
The Helena Independent Information Bureau offers answers for a fee of five cents for return postage. The page lists several Q and A items on topics like the Atlantic City Beauty Pageant dates, Norse-American stamps first issued May 11, 1919, and declines on citizens naval training camps. It covers boil causes, Wild Bill Hickok hair color described as blond, apple storage timing, Schopenhauer reference, sand fleas, asbestos origin, and U.S. import value of crude nostrifs and food animals.
New York dispatch says Mrs Sofia Weld Scudder dies at 64 years in Vallore after a lifetime of missionary work with her husband the Rev John Scudder MD. She sailed from Boston in 186 and served almost continuously between furloughs. Her husband died in India in 1900. She leaves a son two daughters and several granddaughters, many carrying on medical missionary work in India.
The Cleveland Times will not publish income tax returns, calling publication an invasion of citizens rights and revealing public curiosity that should not be disclosed. The move, stated editorially, marks the paper as the only one in the area to withhold the figures. In Salt Lake City, the Catholic Hospital Association two day conference opened with Governor Deen and Bishop Glass welcoming delegates.
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