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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
5
Montana voters renewed support for the buck law allowing only buck deer to be shot. Observers note few does killed and deer numbers rising. a Gallatin forest ranger cites 18 deer killed by 450 hunters, with about 100 would have died without the law. Two does were killed by mistake in the Gallatin district.
In Butte and Silver Bow county many qualified married women with high grade certificates struggle to secure teaching posts. Some ex-teachers cite married women’s continued employment as causes, while Superintendent Catherine Harrington notes that in Butte self-supporting women do obtain jobs, yet other counties show higher rates of married female staff. The issue mirrors broader patterns in employment for married women across fields.
Critics from various regions condemn U S cinema as false missionaries of American life. They argue films misrepresent Americans more than Parisian sensationalism, painting the United States as a land of millionaires, cow boys, and vampires. The exposure misleads Russian peasants Chinese coolies Indian youths and Japanese audiences, hurting debtor nations by urging harder labor.
The piece argues that films sent abroad often feature slapstick and trashy content while neglecting authentic portrayals of American home life. A more careful selection could improve foreign perceptions and reduce backlash while highlighting everyday conditions.
The piece critiques American rule in the Virgin Islands and Guam, noting economic decline from 1919 to 1920s, and cites a Guam order banning whistling in Agana with fines up to five dollars. It argues colonial governors wield excessive power and laments rising lawlessness as prohibition and control clash with local rights.
A 19 year old Montclair heir, released from an asylum into his father's care, murders a colored man, abducts a taxi, then kills a 6 year old girl after coercing a ransom attempt. He confesses the crimes, describes the body location, and claims the earlier killing. Critics blame the hospital release or the father for loosing the youth on society. Also notes fears over Japanese air raids and travel anxieties after San Francisco Honolulu flight failures.
The World condemns a government fueled practice that publicizes income tax figures to fuel gossip and envy. It argues that partial disclosure misleads the public, shields privacy, and fails to reveal true finances of individuals and corporations. It asserts the press may print such figures but cannot endorse their use for judgment.
Morris analyzes a fiscal shift where federal policy reduces taxes while state and municipal authorities intensify taxation. The piece contrasts the tax relief at the national level with heavier local levies, exploring potential effects on households and local services.
The Haskin Letter reports a 720 million dollar increase in net cash income for American farmers in 1924 25 over 1923 24, bringing total net cash income to 2 712 billion and gross agricultural income to 12 136 billion. It notes higher wheat and hog prices boosted grain and meat values and that farmers overall earned more, though the industry remains less profitable than wartime peaks.
The report outlines farm earnings and external purchasing power from 1919 to 1925, noting total spending on goods rose from 3.158 to 2.854 billion dollars. Farm taxes climbed from 388 million in 1919 to over 617 million in 1923, while interest on debt declined from 788 to 753 million. Officials see gradual improvement and potential return to prewar strength, but warn of overpopulation on farms and suggest about one million farmers should migrate to cities for steadier markets and higher incomes.
Paris Sept 7 Caillaux France's minister of finance told a banquet of farmers that France must be paid when it pays its debts and cannot pay more to allies than enemies pay. He blamed the budget of 36 billion francs on truth withheld and urged gradual debt relief by lowering interest and reducing defense bonds.
Hearing opens in Chicago on Hoch Smith resolution and western carriers demand for a 5 percent rate increase. Charles Hughes represents the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul receivers seeking pooled gains for western roads. opposing view argues a uniform 5 percent rise across western carriers. Western lines say the plan yields only about 45.8 percent net return on investment. Word-Smith resolution pushes a general rate investigation.
The FloridaOverrun trend worries communities as outsiders relocate seeking quick wealth. The Tourist News warns travelers plan to Florida must bring return tickets and six weeks living funds. Experts note Florida attracts the rich and the comfortably off, not unskilled laborers. The piece cites intense competition with workers and climate challenges, while noting charitable aid strains. A German potash mine anecdote mentions extreme underground heat as a stark contrast to surface opportunities.
The Helena Independent lists a free educational Q and A feature answering readers queries. Topics include leaders of the American Automobile Association, the Carnegie Hero Fund, removing skunk odor from furs, navy retirement pay, rose seed planting, the Vestal Tuccia painting, Genoa the Superb, George Washington era clothing, and coal usage. The piece cites Frederic J. Haskin as director and invites readers to mail questions with postage.
Military officials stayed silent on charges by Colonel Mitchell at San Antonio. Nickel Plate merger hearings resume tomorrow with interested parties arriving. German embassy fixed a date for American holders of German industrial bonds to provide proof of ownership.
In Gran Junction Palisade Calo two miners Milton Thomas 21 and Ward Scott 25 were killed by a short circuit at the Midwest Coal mine across the river. Thomas worked 1200 feet back on the mine line while Scott was at the mouth of the mine. both died instantly when a high voltage surge hit the cable operating the cars.
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