25 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists appointments to committees in Great Falls and nearby towns, naming individuals such as Thomas Aden Cu, Tenney, Willings, Dan J. Lowry, Crosby, Livingston, Carroll, J. Jolson, and Forsyth with chair roles. The text references Post Activity Organization and local officials including A. Begepberger and Harlow.
Smithers Shoe Store advertises Arch Preserver Shoes as a solution for all foot shapes from high arches to bunions. The copy promises better fit and comfort, distinguishing them from traditional corrective shoes, and invites customers to try on without obligation while collecting a leaflet on foot care.
A fragmented list mentions individuals such as T Stevens, John A Hattdé, J Warren Gal Joway, Dillon, and Frank Sliver among others across Butte, Miss ioni, Livingston, Bozeman and Glasgow. The clipping references public notices and publicity in towns including Froid and Great Falls with mentions of officials like E Poore and J Stanley.
Shriners and families attended a veteran tribute entertainment in Fort Harrion at the U S Public Health Service hospital. Helena groups presented a varied program including a saxophone quintette, blackface act, trombone solo, reminiscences, and a four round boxing segment.
iMlistics by engineer H Bonner for the public service commission shows Montana gas customers pay the highest rate for the first 1000 feet. Bath leads Helena and Butte, with Great Falls third, Billings fourth, and Missoula fifth as usage climbs. A separate filing notes Billings seeks to block a sewer contract with D F Evans Company after council let the bid. Security Bridge Co. bid lower but council lowered its award after comparisons.
Rev. A. J H. Sykes of Nashville reports his wife improved after taking Taube medicine described as powerful with prompt relief. He claims ten months of delicate health and nervous breakdown ended quickly, with Mrs. Sykes soon able to sit up and assist at home. Taube is advertised as sold widely by drug trade.
The state highway commission let four contracts for six miles of macadam highway to Gallatin. Pion Construction Co. won at 188000. Also let for a steel bridge across West Gallatin River to Ruel Bridge Co. of Missoula at 28217. A B D Mougey of Bozeman bid 1400 for four concrete bridges over creeks.
Belgrade on August 2 hosted a social evening at the home of Mrs and Mr. [partially legible]. Guests included Margaret Cumming and Miss Lawson. The evening featured cards and music followed by refreshments. Attending were Misses Margaret and Florence Cumming and Misses Tita and Binnie Feaney. Mrs. B. S. Newberry hosted a Friday afternoon humming piano and needlework gathering with seasonal flowers and refreshments.
In August 1954 seditious agitators in the Malad id district trigger serious rioting and property destruction. Military force fires on rioters, casualties reported as lines are cut, post offices looted, and law and order collapse in several towns. A village under siege by a mob pleads for aid.
A Paramount Comedy Crazy to Marry comes to the Marlow Theatre for tomorrow and Saturday showings. Fatty Arbuckle stars with Lila Lee as the leading lady in a lively farce. The cast also includes Edwin Stevens Lillian Leighton Sidney Bracey Genevieve Blinn Clarence Burter and Lucien Littlefield in supporting roles.
The Attlers Theatre shows Tom Moore in a comedy plus drama adaptation of a famous Evening Past story by Rupert Vingt. The feature is billed as Tom Moore’s best piece, with a plot involving a street cleaner and a haughty character, ending in a yacht trip to Nice.
The funeral for Charly Colbert, a pioneer of Helena, will be held today at 2 p.m. in Flaherty and Kolter's chapel, with Rev. L. W. Suet of St. Peter's Episcopal church officiating. Pallbearers include members of the Montana Society of Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers.
Chinese sleight of hand performers contortionists plate twirlers and acrobats of the Roxal Pekin troupe thrill Pantages-goers with new feats. The Grand Tuesday night show features novelty acts, musical Hawaiian guitar numbers, and lively dances. Support comes from Stowe and Manno, Grace May and Grace Chester, with Garry Owen performing comic songs and Vina de Calve in a buoyant number.
Blanche Bates, famed in The Famous Mrs Fair, visits Marton Theatre with Henry Miller. She defends actresses as language authorities while noting public focus on gowns. A high school delegation asked her to speak on English, and she agreed to discuss the subject she loves most.
Miles City hosts the Montana conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church as Bishop Charles Wesley Barnes presides. New officers named include Secretary Rev. Charles Rhoades of Butte and Treasurer Rev. Fred Whitford of Forsyth. The board notes seven hospital projects backed by the church, leading the nation in sick relief institutions per Dr. N. E. Davis. The opening drew a lengthy ovation from attendees.
A garbled local page notes social gatherings and names residents visiting and leaving town. Mentioned are Mrs Swenberd earning a degree, Mrs Ring, Veronica McQuinn visiting friends, Warren and others returning from trips, and church services with a ProtestantFare.
A fragmented report covers Grand Circuit events with multiple trotting races and pace finishes. Winners include a 2:09 mile by a horse driven by Murphy, near noon under Algeria Shrine direction, plus a 2:08 pace victory by another horse. Names like John Trany, Tommy Murphy, and Clover appear among placements. several entries reference drivers, horse names, and sponsors, reflecting a busy racing card and park events.
The document lists leaders and committees for a Labor Day patrol at the park. It names Delicmlessai-wW A Mane Lumber-R GC Lagen Missi Thayer Kats Drinks Prts Zebilon P Melharn Cakes JE McFatridge and others as chairmen. It notes authority to appoint abolition committees and that at least 73 patrol members will work, with Dr FE Nash as judiciary head and Will nae the judge for the year.
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