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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Calotahs as the cure for chronic ailments, claiming perfect purification of the system. It urges weekly doses for several weeks and offers a family package for 35 cents at any drug store, ending with a sensational miswording about Nature rewarding with death.
A river region report describes mats of fallen trees placed to protect banks near Memoin Tennessee and along the Mississippi. The mats, weighted down, sprout young trees which grow to hold soil, reducing erosion during flood conditions.
Minnesota forester Grover M. Conzet appeals to sportmen and clubs to prevent fires during hunting season. He notes fires hot spots from smokers and careless campers, urges fully extinguishing fires and reporting to rangers, warns that drought conditions heighten risk across forests and prairies.
An aerial armada of more than 40 Spanish airplanes and seaplanes dropped high explosive bombs over the Beni Arraqel region. The raid targeted rebel gun emplacements, with photographs taken and notes on a large caliber coastal cannon. Moors place guns in isolated caves behind fortifications, complicating air bombardment.
Abe Conroy 200 pound challenger to George Godfrey fought through a string of clinches before a referee stoppage at the end of the second round in Los Angeles. The planned 10 round bout folded into confusion as Godfrey dominated and Conroy failed to secure the chance for a title shot.
At the Stockholm conference on August 26 speakers endorse the League of Nations as a framework for world peace and international cooperation. Professor Julius Richter urges immediate membership for Germany and the United States. Dr Harold Hough condemns the Karnix Than as prejudicial to future global development.
London August Associated Press reports Sir Harry Hope faced loud cries of Order after rising to speak. He violated a 30 year old rule by extending his foot beyond a red line at the edge of the carpet in front of the benches. The line, set in Stuart days amid factional strife, barred passage during debates to curb violence.
In a terse Washington briefing the Treasury and Federal Reserve Board reported definite improvement in the economy over the last weeks, marking the first upturn since January. A series of sentences reference penal sentences and cases involving alcohol in beverage production, with unrelated notes on former Denver newspaper manager Weaver Stapleton and a Colorado pioneer’s death.
Great Falls Great Walls theater program at the Grand presents Associated Vaudeville with acts by the Georgalis trio marksmen de luxe and a Nine Douri ng shot finale. Also on stage Leslova Darasolf Adelaide Kerkoff Margo Gary Ralph Seabury Ernie Gordon Evelyn Delmar Ed Corelli Doug Burley and a feature Prelude Fearbound with Marjorie Daw.
Plans for a stag baseball dinner to honor Kelena league players and fans unfold in the Eddy Stose room at 9 pm Friday. Reservations are urged through team managers or league secretary Al Gaskill. players, fans, and friends are welcome to attend.
Watlington Aug 2 By Associated Press Secretary Davis defends new immigration inspecting system celebrated after weeks abroad. The labor department reports success at British and Irish ports where the plan was trialed and installed, impressing foreign governments and prompting decisions on adoption.
Secretary Marshall testifies before a committee on grazing policy praising forest service efforts while warning that grazing permits can be abused by forest supervisors. He notes bankers and ranchers tied to permits influence western livestock interests and urges protections against due process violations and favoritism.
Cleveland, Ave 2h -fhiv Wasad- Ated Presei-Togiah Iirhy, who has faced four juries on charges of defrauding by mail, faced a renewed indictment as the case unfolds. The defendant allegedly admitted linking Kirby to a penny scheme and now runs in California while a discount company is reorganized after a liquidation. The firm was cut to 71S and $14,000,000 of preferred stock paid as the building name changed to Moreland Discount Company. In other items, Associated Bachan Marais, a right handed pitcher for the New York Yankees, returned to the St Joseph Western League after a deal worth about $20,000. A separate boxing note mentions a 10-round bout with a knock at Tynlteety in Philadelphia.
Saratoga Springs August 26 blockhead won the 95000 Adirondacks handicap for two year olds feature race at the Spa with Navigator of Green Tree stable second and Rastwick's Marche Militaire third. Time for six furlongs was 113.5 seconds. Rome reports the Italian cabinet created a new post of air minister.
Washington reports Secretary Wilbur admonished Marine Corps Lt. Andrew W. Gordon for failing to cross examine Ruth M. Anderson and present a key statement in the court martial that freed two Navy nurses, Catherine C. Glancy and Ruth M. Anderson, on liquor import charges. The findings were later disapproved, and the action carries no punitive effect.
Washington observers say the tentative plan on foreign debts may complicate negotiations to fund France and Italy's debts to Britain and the United States. Reports cite France facing pressure to make larger annual payments and possible parliamentary delays in housing funding.
Elroy Molin aged 33 former Western Tide and Fur company operator in Billings is jailed on a mail fraud charge. He advertised under Western Hide and Fur and Northwestern Hide and Fur claiming tannery control, defrauding customers including Idaho patrons. Arrest followed a Helena grand jury indictment and a bench warrant issued by Judge Bourmain.
A man once reputed wealthy saw his house fail and a warehouse inspection reveal fur bundles in original packaging. Government alleges most hides were not paid for as bankrupt Holm awaits removal to Billings for arraignment. He was jailed in Tillites custody, with a March or September federal court date expected.
New figures from the National Bureau of Economic Research show New York state residents receive 15 percent of the nation’s total current income, while Nevada accounts for just one tenth of one percent. About 50 percent is concentrated in New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and Michigan. the western and mountain states combined take roughly two percent.
Massachusetts Equal Rights League and local Negro citizens protest President Coolidge over Marion Sunning appointed collector of the Savannah port, claiming he is Ku Klux Klan leader in Georgia. Ethel Barrymore returns from London on the Olympic with a wig and explains why.
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