Christmas Club Turns Saving Habit Into Psychology Capital
A New York corporation created Christmas clubs in banks to encourage saving. Initially banks paid the same interest as other deposits, but many did not continue this feature. The scheme grew fast, with $180 million distributed by states, though not all funds go to Christmas purchases as savers repay debts or use the habit to seed further savings.
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New York
Rawill
New England
Middle Atlantic
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central
Mountain
Pacific
Beaverhead Madison and Jefferson Rally for Five Day Twin Bridges Event
Ranchers from Beaverhead Madison and Jefferson counties will join in a five day program at Twin Bridges consolidated schools December 12 to 16 featuring cattle days bee gathering dairy and poultry talks grain seed show and dances. Notable speakers from the state college include Dr Welch Professor Sippel and A. J. Ogaard with activities such as indoor baseball and moving pictures highlighting cattle days and outdoor life.
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Beaverhead
Madison
Jefferson
Twin Bridges
Dr. Welch
State College
Derrick
Lewis Bullerdick
Austin Linder
Clark Anderson
Beaverhead Valley
Ruby Valley
Professor Sippel
College
Frank Perrault
al Halse
Waterloo
Sheridan
A. J. Ogaard
KM. Harrington
Alfred Atkinson
Pageville
Silver Star
Atkinson
Cushman
Ees
J. O. Tretsven
Wisconsin Creek
Laurin
County Farm Bureau
A. H. Stafford
Montana State Farm Bureau
Domestic Science Department
422 423 4 Whispers of a Sunday Mystery
A brief fragment hints at a Sunday event or puzzle labeled 422 423 4 with a focus on WMative and Sunday only. The readable text suggests a schedule or code tied to a specific date or service, inviting further clarification.
Wheeler's Sad Start in the Senate Sparks Outcry
Senator-elect Wheeler faces censure after smoking a cigar on the United States Senate floor. The piece mocks his inexperience and cautions him to learn the chamber's rules, predicting future speeches but not another cigar.
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Wheeler
United States Senate
Senate
Nicolai Lenine
Ku Klux Klan
United States
Jim Reed
Bob la Follette
Henry Cabot Lodge
White House
Ladd
Montana
Christmas nest eggs spark nationwide savings club plan
The Christmas Savings club distributes 180 million dollars via 5 000 banks to roughly 5 000 000 depositors. This year deposits rose by about 50 million compared with 1921 and 70 million versus 1920. Originated 15 years ago by a Carlisle Pennsylvania bank cashier. Herbert F. Rawls later became president of the club.
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Carlisle
Herbert F. Rawls
Prickly Pear Juice Said to Power Cars in South Africa
A South African attorney, with a 500000 dollar company, claims prickly pear juice can replace gasoline. The US trade commission cautions skepticism as tests await in America, noting past substitutes failed to deliver.
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South Africa
United States Department of Commerce
Montana
When Policemen Shoot Deterrence Helps Curb Crime
The piece argues that aggressive police response, including shootings of resisting highwaymen, reduces robberies in cities. It notes pursuer advantage in gun battles, deterrence from criminals targeting bold crimes, and the risk to bystanders from stray bullets, yet emphasizes crime prevention.
Progress and politics mix in a candid snapshot
The piece notes fewer pulled coats and vests, a busier corkscrew than bung starter, and citizens who call themselves progressives merely venting. It also mocks Mustapha Kemal’s Lausanne hopes, Lenine’s claims for Russia, and parries with Senator Smith Brookhart versus Bob La Follette in Washington.
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Smith Brookhartt
United States
Smith
Bob la Follette
Bob
Washington
Survivor of Hennessy Accident Returns to Butte
Michael Maser, once a Butte resident, visits from Mosby as memories of the 15 story fall from the Hennessy scaffold surface. Five coworkers died or later perished from injuries after the structure gave way during construction. Maser escaped with deep brick cuts.
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Hennessy
Michael Maser
Butte
Mosby
Maser
Mr. Maser
Horoscope Forecast for 1928 Warns of Storms and Scandals
The 1928 astrological outlook cautions against risky ventures and signing contracts. Jupiter Mercury and Neptune in malefic aspect predict storms at sea and potential public scandals involving prominent figures. Women are urged to be circumspect and thrift is emphasized for national financial wisdom.
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Jupiter
Mercury
Neptune
Atlantic
McClure
Shoes that do not fit many men according to statistics
Statistics indicate 70 to 90 percent of the male population wear shoes that do not fit. The claim highlights widespread footwear fit issues among men.
Settlement Reached In Timber Destruction Case
Federal court ordered damages totaling 11000 paid by Mann Lumber Co of Missoula to the government after a forest fire near Missoula. The jury awarded Mann Lumber 11000 for firefighting services, while the government’s original claim for damages was dismissed. Judge Bourquin finalized the settlement, ending the suit.
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Mann Lumber Company
Missoula
Bourquin
Burglary Trio Convicted After Chisel Discovery
Frank Burns alias Leo Hoffman, convicted burglar, pardoned by the governor, was tried by Judge Jackson. Accomplices Eschbach and McCoy received long terms. Officer Frank White and others aided the case after a hardware store chisel linked the suspects. Burns' sentence was reduced to 8 to 15 years.
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Frank Burns
Silver Bow County
Jackson
Leo Hoffman
Henry
Frank White
FR. S. Woodland
Montana HardWare Company
Eschbach
McCoy
Hoffman
Burns
Albert Victor
Victor
United States
James Larkin
Michael O'Donnell
E. S. Woodland
Mberty
Board of Pardons
Alias Eschbach
John P Quigley Laid To Rest In Wisconsin Home
Funeral services for John Philip Quigley president of Baxter Furniture were conducted at the Knights of Columbus home in Butte with a rosary led by Rev Father Venus. A large turnout of friends from the Knights of Columbus and Kiwanis accompanied the body to Milwaukee station for shipment to his Minnesota home. Quigley who came to Butte 17 years ago built his career with Hennessy and helped found Baxter Furniture, survived by his mother four brothers and four sisters with services reflecting his business leadership and community ties.
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Knights of Columbus
West Park Street
John Philip Quigley
Baxter Furniture Company
Father Venus
St. Patrick's
Quigley
Kiwanis Club
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Butte
Hennessy Company
EE. M. Quigley
Wabasha
Minn
Troop 2 Boy Scouts to Demonstrate at Hawthorne School
Troop 2 of Butte Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster O A Dingman will present four programs at Hawthorne School this evening. The group, that recently won the Butte council first aid championship, will stage a special first aid demonstration plus other activities. Scout Executive Ben Owen will give a short address.
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Butte Boy Scouts
Hawthorne School
O. A. Dingman
Butte Council
Ben Owen
Pearl fishing crews yield three tons of shells daily
In shallow 40-foot depths, the average pearl fishing party collects about three tons of shells per day, reflecting the productivity of the local pearl industry.
Anaconda Winter Sports Pull City Through Snow
Winter ice skating and sleighing mark Anaconda activities as the city endures a deep cold snap. Rinks reopen after two days of snow cleared by crews. toboggan parties form on cemetery hill and Maple street while drivers battle drifts and coal deliveries rely on wagons. Roads to Butte and Philipsburg remain passable with plows.
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Cemetery Hill
Maple Street
Butte
Philipsburg
Butte-Anaconda
Applicants for Teachers Certificates
Six applicants took examinations yesterday for second grade certificates and more will attempt first grade and professional certificates this morning. Fewer candidates than last year. Papers go to the state examining board led by Miss May Trumper, with results returned in about a month.
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State Examining Board
May Trumper
Single Point Decides Two Curling Matches
Four teams contested at the local curling rink last evening. The skips Munn and D Kidd defeated Tucker and Halloran. Players listed include Christianson, Spangler, Williams, Munn, Amthor, Foote, A Kidd, Tucker, Bryson, McDonald, Haddick, D Kidd, McKay, Krum, McKenzie, Halloran.
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Munn
D. Kidd
Tucker
Halloran
Christianson
Spangler
Williams
Ship
Amthor
Foote
A. Kidd
Bryson
McDonald
Haddick
McKay
Krum
McKenzie
Funeral for Frank Shovlin to be held at St. Peter's
The funeral for the late Frank Shovlin will be held from his brother Bernard's home at 917 East Park Street Saturday morning. Services will be at St. Peter's Church at 9 o'clock followed by interment in Mount Carmel cemetery. Charles Shovlin will arrive Friday from Tacoma to attend.
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Frank Shovlin
Bernard
East Park Street
St. Peter's Church
Mount Carmel
Charles Shovlin
Anaconda
Tacoma
Methodists entertain new Butte superintendent visit
Dr. H K Holtzinger of Helena succeeds Dr Charles Bovard as superintendent of the Butte district and visited Anaconda for the quarterly meeting. He was hosted by Rev Edward Bartlett and C H Eggleston, with local Methodist members pleased by his first visit. Francis Asbury noted as the first M E bishop ordained in America.
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H. Kk. Voltzinger
Helena
Charles L. Bovard
Butte
Methodist Episcopal Church
Anaconda
Edward (. Bartlett
C. HH. Eggleston
Holtzinger
Francis Asbury
M. E. Church
America
The Confession to Play at Margaret Theater This Sunday
The Confession, a talk of Butte, will be staged at the Margaret theater Sunday evening. The production centers on Catholic confession secrecy with a murderer’s confession to a priest and a courtroom clash involving the priest’s brother. The play blends drama with abundant comedy and features a strong cast led by Joseph M. Golden.
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Butte
Margaret Theater
Joseph M. Golden
Two Fines In Police Court Total 80 Dollars
Offenders of the city statutes enriched the treasury by 59 dollars yesterday as two culprits appeared before Judge Logan. Dennis Ryan was fined 25 dollars for drunkenness and held overnight in the city jail. John Smith faced a nuisance charge, bonded 25 dollars, and the bond was forfeited for failure to appear.
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Logan
Dennis Ryan
Cullen
John Smith
Dual Role Delights In Rawlinson Action Film
Universal presents Herbert Rawlinson in a dual role combining action and drama in Another Man's Shoes at the Imperial theater today and tomorrow. Barbara Bedford leads a strong supporting cast including Ann Trevelyn Nick de Ruiz and Josef Swickard with director Jack Conway guiding the project. Arthur Statter adapted the story to fit Rawlinson's persona.
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Universal
Herbert Rawlinson
Imperial Theater
Rawlinson
Barbara Bedford
Ann ‘Trevelyn
Nick de Ruiz
Josef Swickard
Jean DeBriac
Harry Carter
Nelson McDowell
Lillian Langdon
Jessie Dearnette
Jack Conway
Arthur Statter
Phillipsburg News Roundup Delivers Local Movers and Mine News
Gene Cowles and wife visit en route to Moose Lake while author and composer gains Eastern recognition. Officials, drivers, and residents including officials from Anaconda, Bearmouth, and Helena gather for examinations, mine matters, and holiday bazaars. Snowy conditions along Flint Creek noted. The Lyceum course draws large theater crowds.
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Philipsburg
Gene Cowles
Helena
Fred Lutz
Rock Creek
Earl Muchmore
Drummond
George Bennett
Helene
Maynard H. Hunt
Emma Strolle
Anaconda
Paul Neal
Cathryn Moore
Bearmontt
Mme
Una V. Crawshaw
L. T. Irvin
Ole Dahl
Dahl
Episcopal Church
F. B. Swayne
Swayne
J. J. Carmichael
Paul Heaney
Butte
George I. Weaver
Blakely
John Trewhella
J. M. Morris
A. Sabo
John Harris
Power House
Flint Creek
Rudolph
EB. F. Rudruff
Ruby Baker
F. W. Horrigan
Philipsburg Commercial Club
MacDonald Theater
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