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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

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Changes in Game Laws Suggested by Sportsmen

Great Falls, Dec. 28. Montana sportsmen are urged to back resolutions from Power City Shooting Club proposing state game law reforms. Proposals include forming a statewide sportsman group, appointing the fish and game commission through gun clubs, tighter financial records, quarterly district reports, and stricter seasons and penalties to curb poaching and improve game protection.

Great Falls Powe City Montena Power City Shooting Club Tion Fish and Game Commission Varias Game and Fish Department

Aged Resident Narrow Escape Promoted Remedy

An elderly reader recalls a near collapse at work dominated by numbness and dizziness from gas and bloating after meals. After failing medical aid, Magi's Wonderful Remedy, praised by a local druggist, allegedly cured ailments and inflammation, with a money back guarantee.

Parcen Brug Co Ant Druggists

Police Judge Frees Women Prisoners Over Mayor Order

The mayor declared the jail unsuitable for women, so Judge Grins discharged two women. Blanche Shanfler faced a breaking in charge tied to an East Curtis Street burglary and another woman, unnamed, was accused of taking $5 from Austria. The judge noted confinement impractical and dismissed Jennie Doe on a vagary ordinance charge.

Tulle Der Iit Ae Austria Glandhe Shanfler Willian Brown Brown Blanche Dee West Porphyy Street Jennie Doe Wer

Garfield second sheriff to die by murderer's bullet

Roundup, Ree. 28 reports the shooting of Sheriff Jesse Garfield of Golden Malley recalls a 19th century incident in Musselshell county when Sheriff Webb of Yillowstone was killed near Bundy after a chase. A posse captured Rickford, then Bickford, leading to a gunfight that ended with Bickford slain.

Jesse Garfield Golden Malley Raumty Musselshell County Webb Yillowstone Alex Woolfolk Bundy Musselshell River Yellowstone Fergus Musselshell Rickford Bickford

Bargain Ranch Sale Near Stevensville In 1920s

Charles P. Mendel announces sale of his Stevensville ranch to Albert H. Wood this week continues Mendel's 30 year ownership. Ranch straddles main road, 240 acres, now down to about 234 after recent sales. Price listed at 26000 dollars about 100 per acre. Mario Ferquato has run the property, crops include beets and peas, Mendel to move back to town after leasing to Ferola ALo.

Stevensville Charles P. Mendel Albert H. Wood Mendel Poson Mr. Mendel Wead Richmond-Mead Mario Ferquato Mandel Mendek Wil Ferola Alo

Moloups Busy in Butte and Two Gangs

In Butte two gangs roamed as a robbery occurred on Talbot Avenue near the Match and Young street. John Kob of South Warren avenue reported a $30 check and silver theft, with a scuffle during the attack. Deputies searched the area but found no peaceable arrestees as three robbers fled.

Moloups Butte Wetim Fatte Talbot Avenue Young Re John Kob South Warren Avenue Dow Rob Kab

Myers and Walsh favor disarmament push in Senate

Senator Walsh and Senator Myers voiced strong support for a disarmament policy to curb armaments among great nations. Walsh plans to press action on his resolution and seek talks with Great Britain and other League of Nations members. Myers praised open agreement to reduce navies and armies, noting the United States can bear heavy burdens but should not fund excessive armaments.

Washington Mec Walsh Myers Seid Great Britain League of Nations Senate United States Japan

Red Cross Worker Resigns From Butte Chapter

Jeanette Ezekiles, secretary of the home service section of the Butte Red Cross since December 1917, will resign effective January 15 1921. The board of trustees acted Friday to accept the resignation caused by misunderstandings with the new board, though she regrets the circumstances and wishes to leave Red Cross work unimpaired by personal animosities.

Bite Jeanette Ezekiles Home Service Butte The Red Cross Miss Ckiels

Riddick Bill Extends Relief for Drought Homesteaders

Washington dispatch reports a bill by Montana Congressman Riddick to aid homestead settlers affected by 1921 drought. The measure allows those who must leave their land to seek food and essential needs to file an affidavit with the land office and be excused from residence for part or all of the year, preserving constructive residence upon final proof.

Washington Coogressman Riddick Montana

Death of Mrs McCormick Linked to Heart Disease

State Briefe RILGINGS, Bont, Dee, 28 Mrs. Guyee Dur tle McCormick wife of former Cantain Vaulsespemipk died this morning after an operation. Heart disease is given as the immediate cause of death. Survivor Mistral was in the Wasconia disaster during the war. McCormick is survived by two aged children. The Chico valley association plans irrigation from the Yallowstona river. Brackett creek dam to conserve spring waters is proposed with trustees appointed by Judge Blair to oversee water diversion and district formation for the project.

Rilgings Dee Guyee Durtl McCormick Asean Cantain Vaulsespemipk Montana Wasconia MecCornsick Hann Ear Parke Corey Paratise Vallost Shields Vale Los Prackett Creek Melenore Chico Valley Association Judge Blair Yallowstona Brackett Creek Bradelt Creek

Christy Mathewson Fights Death in Saranac Lake

Christy Mathewson the famed baseball star battles tuberculosis in Saranac Lake with only his wife and late son beside him. Doctors report slow but steady improvement as supporters urge optimism and his son reads baseball articles to him. Mathewson’s career began at Bucknell,rose to Giants ace, wartime service, and later coaching the New York Giants.

Saranac Lake Christy Mathewson Mathinson Oath J. N. Packard Christy Matty Milk Matty Junior Mrs. Mathewson Packard Mathewson Packars Keystone Acadesmy Bucknell University Norfolk New Yorke Maliont League Wincinnals

Diamond Lurks In Dainty Silken Toe

Great Falls December 2 Customs collector A J King reports a clerk found an undeclared diamond valued at 40 set in a pin triggering a 60 percent duty. The sender had it attached to insure against loss, raising the recipient’s payment to 120 from 40 to satisfy the government.

Great Falls A. J. King

Signs Peace Will Come Soon Amid Global Turmoil

A fragmented dispatch reports banners of mourning and half masted flags signaling hopes for peace. In Italy reports note no major violence beyond two wounded in Turin while Milan and other cities push for government concessions. The Milan executive committee urges swift action, while London sources cite armistice terms and possible evacuations as negotiators debate conditions.

Milan Genoa Spezia Bologna Allai Turin

Wisconsin Town Raided as 57 Men Are Held for Arraignment

Fifty seven men arrested in prohibition raids at Ourlay Wisconsin were brought to Ashland and jailed. They are to be arraigned before States Commissioner Walter A. Cula the next day. Federal officers guarded the scene as prisoners awaited arraignment.

Wisconsin Ashland Wis T Prohibition Enforcement Ourlay Walter A. Cula Wing

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