Statesmen Clash Over Knowledge in Prohibition Probe
The attorney general subpoenaed Representative Higgins to answer about knowledge of prohibition law violations and where whiskey was sold. Higgins ignored the first subpoena citing legislative immunity. a second summons seeks other information. Advices say Higgins has not appeared to provide the information. The capitol tip expected is 50 percent of the bill.
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Higgins
Attorney General
Mr. Higgins
Newspapermen of Montana to Meet
President Joseph D. Scanlan of the Montana Editorial association calls the annual convention for newspapermen. The event will be in Great Falls on September 4 5 and 6 with a one day break before the state fair opens in Helena. Scanlan publishes Miles City daily papers.
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Great Falls
Joseph D. Scanlan
Montana Editorial Association
Helena
Miles City
Scanlan
Miles City Daily Star
Miles City Montanan
Analysis of the New Primary Law
The legislature amends the primary law to require party declaration at the polls and to issue only the party ballot voters claim. A single presidential year primary will be held 45 days before the first Tuesday in June, around April 20. Rotary name ordering is used to prevent alphabetic bias and national and state committees are reorganized under state convention control.
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County Central Committee
Hathaway
House
Senate
Cone Named State Market Director in Montana
Frank Cone of Hamilton was appointed market director for Montana at the Montana trade commission’s first meeting. The role, created under house bill No. 14, carries a $300 monthly salary. Cone, a state senator from Ravalli County, will oversee field work as the commission can fix maximum prices and profits on food and other commodities.
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Frank Cone
Hamilton
Montana
Montana Trade Commission
Higgins
State Railroad Commission
Cone
Phosphate Cure Promises Flesh and Nerve Strength
An advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a remedy for thinness and nervousness arguing phosphorus deficiency causes poor health. It cites a 1918 author and claims organic phosphate boosts nerve tissue, vigor, and body fullness while warning against fat gain for some users. Use cautions advise avoiding fat foods.
Great Falls plans elaborate press convention program
An executive committee led by O S Warden of the Great Falls Tribune plans a lavish convention in Great Falls to outshine Miles City. Attendees will enjoy a pine room program, social sessions, a Governor Stewart speech, dance, music, and motor tours around town. The Rainbow hotel will host much of the entertainment for Montana’s newspaper men, with expectations of a large turnout from about 280 newspapers statewide.
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Miles City
Great Falls
O. S. Warden
Black Eagle Falls
Rainbow Hotel
Palm Room
Montana
Dangerous kidney disease warning claims miracle capsules
Vivid health ad rhetoric warns kidneys failing risk to life and urges immediate use of old fashioned capsules. It touts direct import Haarlem and miracle cures, promising guaranteed money back if unsatisfied, with three sealed package sizes offered.
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Ronald Higgins
New York
Cuticura
Seager Hert “Eters
Bert Batcae
Europe
Montaba
Huseth
THE
Montana Joint Stock Land Bank
Phys
Haarlem
Bk Ay
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