Butte Library Needs Funds to Expand
Miss Gertrude Nichols, librarian, says the Butte public library badly needs more revenue and better quarters. The annual trustees report cites heavy book wear, postwar reading surges, and demand for a separate children and reference department. Funding shortfalls impede repairs, replacements, and space upgrades in the Dakota and Broadway building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Nichols
Butte
Miss Nichols
Red Cross
United States
Knights of Old
American Legion
France
Ruth Sultzer
Ida Sternfels
Central High
Moonshine Charge Nets $50 Fine for Local Vendor
James Fearman of 312 East Broadway was fined $50 in police court after police raided his soft drink shop and found a gallon of moonshine in several small bottles. Fearman pleaded guilty to possession but denied sale.
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James Fearman
East Broadway
Fearman
Kenneth McCauley
McCauley
United States Navy
Campaign finance scrutiny to extend beyond parties
The Washington Post notes that extravagant campaign spending and the Newberry trial outcome will push for tighter financial disclosures from all political groups after the election. It argues that the corrupt practices act should cover all fundraising bodies including the Anti-Saloon League and the American Federation of Labor, with demands for full receipts and expenditures from any organization involved in campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Newberry
Michigan
Anti- Saloon League
Capitol
League
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Birth of American petroleum interest on a Virginia spring
On a Western Virginia journey George Washington found an "oil spring" that inspired his will to urge trustees’ interest in the substance. This moment marked early American curiosity in oil, laying groundwork for an industry that produced about 56 million barrels in the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
George Washington
United States
P W Schroeder Breaks Altitude Record In Combat Aircraft Flight
Major P W Schroeder, chief test pilot at McCookfield Dayton Ohio, flew a Packard built Le Pere to 36 020 feet, surpassing Roland Rohlfs record by 56 020 feet. In extreme cold and oxygen exhausted conditions he fell into a tailspin, regained control at 2 000 feet, and landed safely. Modern air tech and Moss supercharger aided mission. Packard planes handled by T C Power Motor Car at Helena.
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P. W. Schroeder
McCookfield
Dayton
Ohio
Roland Rohlfs
United States Army
Schroeder
Major
Major Schroeder
Packard Motor Car Company
T. C., Power Motor Car Company
Helena
Pine Arts Concert Delights Woman's Club Members
The Woman's club fine arts department enjoyed a complimentary concert at the clubhouse on Wednesday. Miss Irene St Quentin led a strong program aided by a quartet and several soloists including Miss Brennan Miss Pooher and Miss Lynn McHugh. The varied program featured songs piano works violin solos and a vocal cycle showcasing local talent and a hearty audience reception.
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Woman's Club
Woman's Clubhouse
Irene St. Quentin
Miss St. Quentin
Miss Brennan
Mr. Carney
Lois Lynn McHugh
Nevin Miss Brennan
Quentin
Ball Mr. Andrews
Over
Lynes “Chase of the Butterflies
Dennee
Gloria
Euck
Bailor
Andrews
Noyes
Music items listed for piano and choir works
Cadman pieces include Nuvanna's Love Song and Wolf Song for war dance. Cadman and Mrs. Gieser credited. Negro Spirituals quartet compiled by Dr. Dann of Cornell. Includes Listen to de Lambs Little David Play on Your Harp Old Folks at Home and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Indestructo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
J. Bettman & CO
West Park Street
Hubert
Pine Arts
Brunswick
Pathe
Columbia
Florsheim
Eibimpy
Batte
Florsheim Shoe Store
Carpenter
New York City
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