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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
5
The report discusses prohibition and its mixed outcomes, urging citizens to read the full Independent publication. It emphasizes the need for truthfulness and commends the Federal Council of Churches for upholding moral courage in presenting frank facts.
General Andrews proposes a shift in policing to target the manufacturers of Walstead liquor rather than chasing the private drinkers, a plan he says will gain national approval.
An unusually severe storm in Helena caused more than 100000 in property damage, mainly to trees, serving as a reminder of the need for neighbor help. The Independent urges funding to repair Gallatin Valley schools and rebuild city property, with benefits from ongoing cooperation and future returns.
A newly credited Dominican Republic minister, left the country in 1915 for a political post in the cast, has not returned to operate. He continues to present himself as a South Dakotan devoted to public service.
The Federal Council of Churches releases a 30 000 word probe on prohibition noting social trends since 1920 and cautioning that apparent economic gains do not prove prohibition's case. It finds drinking rising among youth and calls for cautious interpretation of business and health indicators.
A college education enriches life beyond exams by building a lasting knowledge base. The essay argues that even practical fields require core concepts and cultural understanding, not just vocational training, with emphasis on remembering history and languages for lifelong relevance. Up to date Mr. Coolidge hasn't been complaining because the fall house-cleaning was done while he was away on a vacation.
The Geneva assembly of the League of Nations faces two pivotal issues: Germany's future in the league tied to a security pact and control over the Mosul oil region between Britain and Turkey. Oil power looms large as a decisive factor in world affairs, with impending autumnal politics and a reminder of the 95 days to Christmas.
The piece argues that genuine understanding between people is rare. A sixteen year old feels profoundly isolated, unable to be understood by family or friends. It posits that loneliness stems from the limits of language and the vast gap between individual inner lives.
The Haskin Letter notes Bayreuth as the focus of Wagnerian art and a national monument to Wagner. It describes Bayreuth’s setting near the Red Main, the Villa Wahnfried, and Wagner’s drive to establish a German National Theater, with Ludwig II backing the Festspielhaus opened in 1876 for the Ring cycle and Parsifal debut in 1882.
A retrospective on Richard Wagner and the Festspielhaus praises his all encompassing artistic drive. It notes his control over direction costumes and stagecraft, his aim of an actor who can sing, and his family's continuation of the theater’s work. The piece extols Wagnerian unity and his boundless energy from youth to creation.
New York September 22 Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel lays out seven rules for business success to NYC commerce students advising Golden silence let the other speak and emphasizing law adherence focus on one line of activity honesty punctuality mental moral and physical health and making friends while avoiding enemies and patriotic respect for law.
In Indianapolis a burglar crawled into an automobile repair shop through a window. He dropped ten feet into a barrel of transmission grease, sinking to his neck. He scrambled out without stealing anything.
San Francisco reports the Hawaiian Islands will produce over 781000 tons of sugar in 1925, up 236000 from 1923. The rise comes from improved cane varieties, irrigation, harvesting, and pest control, with 85 percent of the crop refined at Crockett California.
Victoria report cites Captain Ti A Latham of the London Post asserting Japan could halt U S Pacific commerce with its battle cruisers. He says Japan’s ships, about 25 knots, 9.0 inch guns, would dominate while American vessels of that class are lacking.
The province of Quebec aims to plant 400000 trees this year to beautify and shade highways. Officials say the new trees will protect roads from the elements and help preserve road surfaces.
A reader Q and A from The Helena Independent covers topics from fishing seines in North Carolina to the origin of Arabic numerals, visibility of Uranus, candlepower of searchlights, snake handling by Hopi Indians, Dead Letter Office funds, Stone Mountain Memorial, daylight saving history, and walnut tree age for lumber with concise facts and figures.
Young Gene Stratton Porter biography reveals how her tomboy spirit shaped The Keeper of the Bees, the California sun inspired tale, and the film adaptation. The child heroine grows with the author’s support, celebrated as a champion of tomboys rather than merely Mrs Porter’s fame.
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