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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as instantly penetrating heat for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles. It claims rapid warming of the sore area within three minutes, improves blood flow and relieves congestion with minimal cost, urging readers to request a sample by mail.
East Helena sees a wave of visitors and moves with residents relocating to town. Denton businessman Walter Herne visits. Straupe family moves into John Smith house. J W Walker from Winstot travels for business. Jos Vollmer and son visit Boulder. A A Zimmerman departs on a month California vacation. Miss Viola Egan returns from hospital stay for a week with family. Miss Florence Gordon visits relatives then returns to Butte. Carlo Johnson arrives from Minneapolis for a stay. Maria McArthur remains in St John’s Hospital. Mary Mota’s condition improving. St Mary’s Guild to sell cooked foods December 19 with Christmas gift items. A S R band dances raise funds for community Christmas tree. strong community activity noted.
The education board voted to require the state examination in all high schools to end discrimination against private and voluntary schools. Debate over a $25,000 gym at the Helena valley girls' vocational school continued, with opposition from some members and support from others, as the board weighed future building funds and site selection for the eastern Montana normal school.
Butte critics laud Abie's Irish Rose at The Broadway theater praising capacity audience and laugh-filled three acts. The Jewish and Irish families clash over marriage and religion until war veterans in the cast bridge differences. Performances highlight strong ensemble work from Ross, Walden, Franks, Walsh, Coghlan, Herburn, Gibran, and Monuliat.
Bur Tin Tin the wonder dog stars in Tracked in the Snow Country opening at the Antlers theater. June Marlowe leads with David Butler and Mitchell Lewis in the cast. Other features include Inbad the Sailor and The Giant Killer. Parent-Teachers endorse the program as suitable for children with a matinee tomorrow offering 10 cent admission for kids.
Heavy snowfall drives wolves from the mountains toward Vidin and threatening local sheep herds. All available troops are mobilized to exterminate the unusually fierce predators while sheep owners report heavy losses.
New York reports rising orders for cutting stock and locomotive production. Railroads including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Wabash Chicago and Northwestern have placed purchases totaling 40 locomotives from Baldwin. Washington today saw Rep Jeavitt of Montana introduce bills for federal buildings at Glendive Havre and Lewistown costing 100000 each.
The board appointed a committee on grain futures to consider Jarmine's suggestion to curb speculation after wild price swings tied to Argentine crop news. Saunders and the Saunders communication are under review with no current departmental investigations. Chicago wheat prices rose briefly on the news, reflecting ongoing Argentine crop concerns shaping global markets.
Helena public school pupils will be dismissed at noon next Monday for a Marlow Frolic staged by the Helena Parent-Teacher Association. A Christmas program includes Helena’s Babies, a large Christmas tree, Santa Claus, and stage entertainment by Episcopal churches. Children receive gifts on stage. adults enjoy an evening program with candy and toys offertes.
A vaudeville matinee and two evening performances drew big crowds in Great Falls. Highlights included John Geiger’s fiddling and animal imitations, Bill Teldak and Trent Dean acts, Henry Catalano’s singing and dancers, plus a mystery routine by Clarence Downey & Co and Maude Ellet’s trapeze and net stunt.
The board of education discussed the George matter with statements from Mr George and his attorney. Testimony questioned the nurse's competency and the use of chloroform while others defended Mr George and the home’s leadership. The committee and witnesses debated the institution’s management and the governor’s stance before a conclusion was reached.
The Montana board discussed the superintendent and voted against a motion to exonerate him after over two hours of debate. Names such as Judge Rhoades and J. H. T. Ryman were noted among those opposing, while Dietrich and Davidson of Bozeman supported the motion. The board adjourned to continue the next morning as Judge Sydney Sannier is reportedly in New York.
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