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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1925

Page

4

Well-Galamed Gile Vaudeville Opens Helena Show

The Helena vaudeville bill opened with Sidney presenting a novel cycle juggling act praised by The Butte Miner. Bennington and Scott offered Three Feet of Dancing while Benningwell, missing a leg, showcased inventive feats. The Greze sisters highlighted Musical Misses with strong musical numbers and Bob Gregg impressed on cello. Cliff Clark delivered humorous impressions and Irish stories, and The Wonder Girl closed with aerial stunts captivating the audience.

Ae Hoya Sidney Butte Helena Bennington Scott Benningwell Greze Bob Gregg Sintera Cliff Clark

France faces capital levy plan amid heated finance debate

Paris reporters describe the De Monzie capital levy plan as a one tenth wealth tax with a three percent return, sparking opposition from moderates conservatives and radicals. The bill proposes voluntary or compulsory contributions based on income and property, with a tense finance committee session ending in votes to keep the measure intact as discussion continues.

de Monzie France M. de Monzie M. Loucheur Paris Associated Press M. de Monziec Finance Committee Chamber of Deputies Treasury

Wool Market Outlook and Marketing Reform urged by M. staff

In remarks from 1909 to 1913 through 1924, industry expert Mr. Staff warned of volatile wool prices as Japan enters the trade and drought halves Australian output. He urged orderly marketing, highlighted costly Montana sales, and cited a 12 cent spread across four dealers. He stressed reducing waste and expanding storage financing to stabilize the wool market.

Japan Staff Australia Summer Street Boston France Europe Harding Coolidge Hoover Stan Matey Tain Therold Montana Arts Congress

Herty Foresees New Era in Synthetic Chemistry Wealth Rise

Dr Charles Herty, head of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, urged rapid financial backing for a broad oil research program before the American Chemical Society. He warned of a looming German dye monopoly and excessive domestic fragmentation, yet praised chemistry for ending sugar famine via dextrose and cited about nine billion dollars invested in U S petroleum industry.

Associated Pres Baltimore Charles H. Herty New York Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers’ Association Division of Industrial and Engineering, Chemistry American Chemical Society Dr. Herty United States de. Herty Teut Germany America

Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini reviewed

Dr Frank Crane hails Captain Blood as Sabatini’s finest tale since The Court of Monte Cristo. The Irish doctor turned pirate tale follows a physician enslaved in Barbadoes who becomes a feared buccaneer.

Captain Blood Rafael Sabatinis Frank Crane Monte Crista Barbadoes Sabatini

Highway Commission Slashes Staff To Save $45,920 Year

The Highway Commission reduced 12 workers across construction and maintenance, saving $2,210 monthly or $45,920 annually. Reductions take effect month end. no discharges for cause. Montana seeks more federal aid terms, while convicts will not be used on highway work after Bearmouth job. Jenkins Brothers win grading contract for Great Falls to Ulm road.

Highway Maintenance Department Montana Bearmouth Granite County Tvithin Jenkins Brothers of Fort Shaw Great Falls Ulm

Wool marketing talk urges coordinated action and stability

Leaders urge Montana growers to join the National Wool Exchange and cooperative marketing to reduce waste and price swings. They note advances up to 25 cents per pound through cooperative member benefits and stress that the exchange will be run by growers and not used as a dumping ground. The speaker highlights world market reports and urges thoughtful marketing to ensure long term prosperity.

Montana Co-operative Wool Marketing Association Montana Wyoming Idaho South Dakota Iowa National Wool Exchange Boston Helena Owly

Preventive Colds Remedy Box Signature by E W Grove

A historical note describes taking Laxative Bromine Quinine tablets as a preventive for colds grip or influenza. The box bears the signature of E W Grove, indicating a Proven Remedy. The language reflects old patent medicine tone and branding.

E. W. Grove

Veterans Bureau reform debated amid Washington talks

Commander Irwin lauds Judkins staff and urges a $10,000,000 appropriation for a larger kitchen and central heating. He criticizes a Washington ring in the Veterans Bureau, cites Senator Reed of Pennsylvania for emasculating a house bill, and notes losses in insurance renewals, medical corps, vocational training, and tuberculosis veteran benefits.

W. D. Judkins Irwin Dr. Judkins Washington, D.C General Hines National Capital House Congress Reed Pennsylvania Senate Tower House Army Navy Bureau T. B Jewin Senator Walsh Massachusetts

Veterans leaders prep for regional visit and meeting

Walsh of Montana helped defeat veterans legislation and compliments Director Busha. Commander Irwin will visit the regional bureau office this morning and expects an efficient operation. He endorses Tom Busha and reports strong support. A state executive committee meeting will occur this afternoon with the national commander in attendance. The state D A V leaders include Harold May, C W Tracy, William Gilbert, Eugene Callahan, and Vivian Corbly. Local chapters and posts coordinate entertainment for Irwin, who departs tonight for Hot Springs.

Great Falls C. W. Tracy William Gilbert Eugene Callahan John W. Mahan Missoula Vivian Corbly M. J. Lyngs Donald Holmwood Fort Lyman Sperry Lewis and Clark D. A.V Weaver Harold Joyce Irwin Hot Springs 5. D

May Store Helium Gas In Foreign Countries

Washington reports the bureau of mines will take over helium production from the navy around July 1 under a late congress act. The transfer aims to keep export controls, requiring interior secretary approval and presidential consent with joint war navy interior input. Policy shift does not raise domestic price and allows limited foreign lab use while airlines seek trans oceanic operations.

Washington Bureau of Mines Navy Los Angeles Shendoah 5. C. Lind Bureau Secretary of the Interior Secretaries of War, Navy and Interior

De Barri Crawshay Specifies Knickerbocker Outfit For Cremation

Seven Oaks Kent March 19 Associated Press De Barri Crawshay a land owner who died at Rosefield near here arranged in his last will to be dressed in his knickerbocker suit and eating shoes and laid as if asleep before cremation ashes to be kept with those of his late wife He left an estate valued at $125 000 not to wear black or dull colors at mourning and to be cremated in that costume with ashes in same receptacle as his wife

Associated Press Seven Oakes Kent Eng de Barri Crawshay Rosefield Here

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