20 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
1
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a calomel free liver stimulant marketed as better than calomel with no gum damage or acid food danger. They claim to clear a clouded brain and lift spirits, sold at 5 cents per box for private practice use.
ZEMO heals fiery itching eczema with regular use. The antiseptic lotion stops itching and may clear eczema or similar skin troubles. Available in a 5 cent trial size or 1.00 bottle from druggists, backed by The W. S. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio. ZEMO antiseptic soap aids treatment.
The Independent presents the play Romance of Helena at the Marlow starting today with a full cast including Joral, Reeves, McAice, Atherton, Dot, and Holshue as leads. Additional cast members include Peters, Lang, Sperry, Depraim, Kelly, Eckhardt aims to manage crowds and attract Helena enthusiasts to this eagerly awaited production.
Charles Ray headlines the Paramount Artcraft production Red Hot Dollars at the Marlow. Julien Josephson wrote the story, revealing his background from rural Oregon to Stanford and beyond. Josephson's tale drew Thomas H Ince into a collaboration that propelled Ray to stardom.
The Willow Tree at Antlers Theater features Viola Dana in a Cohan & Harris stage production with lavish kimonos and wedding attire. The article notes red silk brideswear, white underkimono and gold embroidery, plus the TsunorKakushi sash and traditional dress details. It mentions finales of The Humble Hand and The Roat of America.
Alx Hutchings, former Mission Inn manager, visited to evaluate Broadwater Hotel, plans to remain a week while he tours the property. He will speak at a Motor hotel meeting Wednesday and attend a Commercial club session Thursday to discuss the prospect with the public invited.
In Toledo on April 19, merchants announced a denim shortage and price rise. A clothing seller cautioned that with current stock depleted, prices will climb from ten to eight dollars per piece, signaling an overall clothing famine as supply dwindles.
A Crawford County mob formed to act on a reported assault of a white girl by a Black man. Sheriff Gould arrived as the crowd moved toward Mulberry and the captive was hanged by a pole. Police and officials reported no arrests that night.
The musical Flo-Flo presented by the Plohn brothers at the Slarlow theater drew mixed notes for music and plot. Rhoda Nicholls was praised for appearance and grace but sung little while Paulin Temple Angelina Jack Norton Harvey Ward and Billy Collins delivered moderate comedy. Raymond Maxsay Charley Brown Henry Sher-Wood Elgie Howen and Harry Cowley offered acceptable supporting turns as varied roles.
Miss Mary Agnes Sulgrove directs a Friday night program at the Unitarian church featuring a large list of student performers in varied acts and scenes including Fairy dances, operatic numbers, and group tableaux with names such as Florence Kuntz Tucile Brazier Georgia Metlen Mary Harrington Anne Burke and many others performing under the school banner.
The article discusses a plan to fund veterans bonuses by taxing war profits and business turnover. Representative Rainey proposes taking half of profits above war-era levels, with Republicans backing a revenue scheme that would tax a portion of turnover and finished goods to cover the bonus, while critics warn of hidden consumer costs and inflated prices.
In Congress the tentative bond plan for veterans remains undecided. Two options face the committee a sales tax on consumer purchases or a tax on all turnovers from producer to consumer. Rep Evans argues an excise tax would gouge the public estimating a dollar in treasury could cost the consumer ten cents on a gallon of fuel.
A congressman argues coal prices rose two dollars per ton to the consumer and freight rates to railroads could climb, triggering a chain reaction that would push costs five to ten times higher at the end user. He vows to oppose any bill that continues this price escalation without public protest.
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