Montana bill seeks compulsory sterilization of insane in state care
Following a legislative committee inquiry, Dr. Harmon T. Rhoads announces a bill to authorize sterilization of incurable insane inmates in state institutions. The plan would add two surgeons to each facility staff to assess and perform sterilization when deemed safest, with costs borne by the institution. The measure excludes criminals and cites existing laws in other states.
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Standard
Helena
Harmon T. Rhoads
Teton County
Dr. Rhoads
Night glasses at Y will start for defense and university work
The state council of national defense and the University of Colorado will begin night classes at the Y. The social hour is valued to keep the classes engaging. Though public schools were told they could not run Americanization classes this year a special New York appropriation now funds the program.
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State Council of National Defense
University of Colorado
Quarterly Oil and Gas Production Reports Outline Tax Measure
The notice describes a bill requiring quarterly reports by operators and owners of oil and gas wells detailing gross production and production costs. Transportation firms would also report to the state treasurer, who would share net proceeds with county assessors for tax assessment similar to mine taxation.
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Standard
Helena
Jan
Kenyon of
Biaine
Gossip on New Hospital Plans in Helena
Sentiment rises in the assembly for a new hospital for tuberculosis possibly on Flathead Lake shores or an island. The Galen institution would become a branch of the Warm Springs state asylum, which is said to be overcrowded.
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Helena
Associated Press
Flathead Lake
Galen
Warm Springs
Alaska Sets Record Thrift Stamp Per Capita
The Treasury Department reports Alaska led 1920 thrift stamp investments with the highest per capita rate. Average per person investment was $2.29, compared with Ohio at $1.50.
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Alaska
Washington
Treasury
Treasury Department
Alasky
Ohio
Rail Rates Change to Montana Intra State Traffic
Northern Pacific officials said interstate commerce commission approved new Montana intra state rates to take effect February 2. Reduced rates for day to day terminals also start February 2.
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Helena
Northern Pacific Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
McAdoo Leaves for Mexico City for Brief Pleasure Trip
William G. McAdoo former secretary of the treasury and director general of railroads. Mrs. McAdoo and his secretary accompany him as he departs for Mexico City describing the journey as a brief pleasure trip.
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Angeles
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Harding completes Florida coast houseboat cruise
President elect Harding finished his cruise along the Florida coast aboard a house boat on January 29. He planned to depart for the fishing grounds late the next day.
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Miami
Fra
Harding
Florida
Indoor baseball schedule opens February at YMCA Butte
Keen interest surrounds the indoor baseball tournament starting February 38 at the YMCA. The season runs to April 7 with 30 games for the Reach silver trophy. Three games each night at 7:15, 8:15 and 9:15.
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Ikxkeen
Reach
Timber Buttes
Luteys
Butte Electric Railway Company
Montana Hardware
Timber Butte
Butte Electric
North Buttes
North Butte
No Need of More Grain Legislation in Montana
Helena January 29. A Montana house report says current Montana trade commission orders cover custom grinding exchange and toll prices for grain and further legislation is unnecessary. The committee notes the price for wheat based on Minneapolis plus freight and flour price likewise tied to Minneapolis costs, with no out-of-state shipment. the commission has set rates and rules, and mills failing to follow them should be reported to the commission.
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Standard
Helena
Montana
Montana Trade Commission
Committee On Agriculture
House
Carbon County
Minneapolis
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
The
Trade Commission
American Woman Held in Ireland Sparks Passport Relaxation Talk
U S officials discuss easing passport restrictions following the O Callaghan incident. The president reportedly warned that granting exceptions would set an unwise precedent. The remarks reflect concern over diplomatic sensitivity and border mobility.
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Ireland
O'Callaghan
Judge Jackson Handles Court Calendar During Trial Session
A court record shows Judge Jackson disposing of several law and motion calendar cases in the present term. Debates include ownership rulings on Kid lode versus Lilly lode, divorce decrees with child custody, alimony and attorney fees, and trials scheduled for February 9 through 11. Father Malloy will stay in the Holy Land city area for the week, officiating at the 10:30 mass today.
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Jackson
Jmma Ostberg
Noyes & Upton
Lizzie M. Spooner
Melvina le Lande
el. A. Hardcastle
William Mitchell
John Stephan
Mamie Turner
Gertrude Walker
William Turner
Jay Walker
Lillian A. Roach
John Roach
Thomas McDonald
Montana Transfer Company
R. M. McGrew
M. J. Walsh Company
Butte Electric Supply Comar
Louis Eschle
Frank McNulty
I. Simon
Butte Miner Publishing Company
Father Malloy
Gethsemane
Holy Land
Jerusalem
General Allenby
Tower of David
Joppa
Germany
Immaculate Conception Church
Sullivan
Cecilia Sullivan
Mary Sullivan
West Woolman Street
Pat Holland
John Cummings
J. Hilley
Pat Sullivan
Lester Furlong
Seattle
St. Mary’s
Monahan
John Monahan
House committee actions on bills and fiscal proposals
The report notes a favorable showing for house bill 78 creating cooperative agricultural associations for storing and selling produce and buying supplies. Five hundred copies of the report were ordered. The house recommended passage of several bills including 25, 90 and 193. Bills introduced cover irrigated districts, boxing proceeds for veterans, oil lease funds, semi annual tax collection, fishing limits, and school levies.
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Agricultural Committee
Cooperative Agricultural Associations
House
Veteran’s Welfare Committee
State Board of Health
General Fund
Bell
Phelps
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Fish and Game
Chatfield
Fish and Game Commission
Brown
Lewis and Clark
Rouleau
Geis and Roberts
Secretary of the Treasury of the
United States
State Highway Commission
Rixon
Provinse, Fairgrieve and Spencer
Boards of Trustees
Mills
Stevens
Chaplain Visits Lity to Lecture On Egypt Excavation
The article describes ancient Egyptian burial sites with passages from the lower jaw to a chest chamber and a banquet hall, noting a high point in portrait painting 5,000 years ago and pigment reveals in caskets. It mentions mummies and food offerings for the dead discovered in the excavations.
Fraternal Brotherhood Opens Installation Ceremony
The Fraternal Brotherhood held its semi annual installation of officers at the lodge rooms in the Pythian castle with a large crowd. Mrs Bessie Mulcahy began her third year as president receiving a token of appreciation. Officers named for the coming term include Bertha Van Wort Bessie Mulcahy Margaret Wier Margaret Curran Ellen Westling and others with Dr Arthur G Allen M Rockefeller and M G O Malley on the finance committee. The lodge reports a flourishing condition.
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Pythian Castle
Bessie Mulcahy
M. G. O’malley
Butterodge
Arthur G. Allan
M. Rockefeller
M. G. O'Malley
Margaret Stephens
National Head of Theta Sigma Phi Here
Mrs. Margaret Gavin Stone national president of Theta Sigma Phi visits Missoula and Montana locales during a two week tour. She is a Montana University graduate and plans to travel to the coast after Missoula, with husband Percy N. Stone previously a Butte news writer, now residing in New York.
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Margaret Gavin Stone
Percy N. Stone
Butte
Theta Sigma Phi
Stone
Montana University
Missoula
Smuggling Operations on Tremendous Scale
New York January statements from R R Newton collector of customs for the port of New York say smuggling into the United States is greater than ever. Officials seized about 1 000 000 dollars worth of commodities last year, much of which was smuggled.
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New York
United States
Port of
R. R. Newton
Eat Enough A Safe Rule For Digestion
Daily food variety supports a healthy digestive system and prevents fatigue from digestion. The text recommends eating a wide range of foods and then taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to reduce gas, rumblings, water brush, biliousness, coated tongue, thirst, and drowsiness after meals.
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Stuart
Child Wife and Divorce Decree In Early Marriage Case
Guardian files for divorce on Anna Woodward from Walter Woodward alleging persistent abuse after a September marriage license. The ceremony occurred soon after. Anna seeks alimony of 50 dollars monthly and guardianship for her.
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Anna Woodward
Walter Woodward
Marie Smith
Judge Lynch
Smith
Jackson
Mudro Teams Clash in Marquette Bowling Duel
Mudro No. 1 defeated Mudro No. 2 two games to one at Marquette alleys with total scores of 2826 and 2683. Charles Mudro led with high single 257 and high average 636. In a YMCA match First National Bank beat Yegen Bank 2390 to 2326 and Black Rocks toppled Tramways 223? to 2432.
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Mudro
Mudro No
Marquette
Charles Mudro
First National Bank
Yegen Bank
Black Rocks
The
Tramways
Silver Explains Stand On Pension Bill
Francis Silver from Silver Bow visited the city for urgent business and plans to return to Helena. He says his position on the mothers pension bill is misunderstood and that he and Howard Johnson back a substitute measure to create a definite widow pensions fund. He also mentioned drafting a bonus bill to aid ex soldiers.
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Francis Silver
Silver Bow
Helena
Silver
Howard Johnson
Disabled veterans neglected in Montana urged aid campaign
Miss Margaret Comba of the American Legion auxiliary accuses Montana citizens of failing to comfort disabled veterans. She cites TB cases at Galen Warm Springs St James Murray hospitals and launches a membership drive to boost support and show appreciation for the veterans sacrifices.
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Galen
Warm Springs
St. James
Murray Hospital
Montana
Margaret Comba
Woman's Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Butte
Auxiliary
Legion
Ancient Egyptians Made Cork Fins
Ancient Egyptians crafted fins from cork for underwater use. The brief note highlights early material innovation and the practical adoption of cork in aquatic equipment.
Oldest Michigan blacksmith credits pile cure system
A letter from J. L. Lyon of Homer Michigan claims relief from chronic piles after using an internal treatment. He notes being 88 years old yet feeling younger, and urges others to request a free trial by mail today without payment. The promotion stresses immediate action and nationwide availability.
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Michigan
Homer
J. L. Lyon
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
Advertisers claim Pape's Diapepsin neutralizes stomach acidity in minutes. A few tablets supposedly stop indigestion pain sourness heartburn belching and gas, enabling people to eat favorite foods without distress. The copy touts low cost and immediate relief.
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Pape
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