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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1925

Page

6

Interesting talks scheduled at the farm week meet

Bozeman Montana December 31 Practical methods of controlling the Canada thistle will be discussed on Crops and Soils day at the state college. A. J. Post will lead the Canada thistle discussion. Also on the program are talks on wheat varieties by J. J. Jensen and sweet clover by Clyde McKee with questions on protein testing led by W. C. Whitcomb. Edmund Burke will discuss soil and tillage effects on protein content and A. H. Bowman will cover grain standards and marketing. Dr. W. J. Spillman will discuss the grain and livestock outlook in the morning session.

Bozeman Montana State College Cole Fege A. J. Post Edmund Burke A. H. Bowman Helena W. J. Spillman Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture

Townsend Christmas Visitors and Homecomings

Townspeople recount Christmas travel and visits from Helena Butte and Missoula. Mrs. Alice Crittenden and others returned home from Elena Rochester California and Los Angeles while students and teachers from local schools were seen with families during the holidays. A Wilmington father claims his infant twice walked and ate heavy foods at two months.

Pete Sullivan al Fuchs Elsie Contey Butte Marion Showmaker Clyde Troutman Helena Harry Ragen Mt St Charles College Lawrence Shaw Charles Shaw John McCormick John Francis Carson Walter Ireta Croan Business College Ruth Grant Pony Plp Ashcraft Roy Ashcraft Grant A. Reed Townsend Herbert Gill Helen Carson A. C. Carson Ben Clapton Missoula Wilmington N.C

Endree Lough Quickly With Home Remedy

A vintage home remedy promotes rapid cough relief using a pint bottle of Pines and syrup to curb daily coughing. Claims include soothing air passages, loosening phlegm, and aiding throat and chest conditions. Also mentions Pinox extract as a trusted concentrate from The Minex Co fort Wayne Indiana.

Norway The Minex Co Ft Wayne Ind

Sidney Hangs Up Record for Building Year

Sidney's building program for 1925 is estimated to exceed 1.75 million dollars, with 30 000 for public improvements, 150 000 for business houses, 1.5 million for a sugar factory, and 120 000 for residences. Mayor Stewart notes expansions to water and sewerage and new plant requirements for Montana States Telephone. The plan surpasses the 1914 and 1915 programs, and includes upcoming improvements boosting the 1924 outlook. The city reports yardage and trackage growth, with joint Great Northern and Northern Pacific figures not fully noted.

Sidney W. H H. Stewart Montana States Telephone Company Great Northern Northern Pacific Billings Great Falls

Judge Pray Refuses Pleas to Annul Sentences in Cattle Fraud Case

Great Falls Dec 30 Judge Charles N Pray denied motions to suspend 13 month sentences in Leavenworth and 300 fines for Frank Amess of Havre and Great Falls rancher H G Wild. They faced conspiracy to defraud customs duties on Canadian cattle with Matt Kindelspire. Pleas for probation and a new trial were denied. Bond remains until Feb 7. Kindelspire testified for the government.

Great Falls Leavenworth Charles N. Pray United States District Court Frank 2. Wild HG. Amess Havre United States Matt Kindelspire J South Nnkota Pray Amess Great Northern Railroad Wild Kinilelapire Kindelspire

Martinsdate Holiday Roundup At Meagher County Ranches

Meagher County News reports a holiday period with masquerade dances at the Har, prizes for costumes, visitors from Dillon, Lewistown, and Billings, and extended family travels. Marriages and illnesses are noted among local residents including George Hosen, Miss Florence Albertson, and residents from Martinsdale and Delphine.

Martinsdate Mans Lain Smith Ranch Lennep Tarlowton Har Frank Madison J. W. Breen Marshall Minn Anidl Minneapolis Fear! Blevins Billings Lennon and Martinsdale W. T. Galvin Alcore Ranch Dr. Ross George Hosen Florence Albertson Delphine Dillon Loho Stevens Bozeman Axtell CT. Anderson Lewistown Glen Moses Moyer Blu. Robinson Uite

Boy Born to Avants Family of Opelika

In Opelika Alabama a 10 round boy arrived yesterday to the family of Captain Herbert Harley commander of the Leviathan. Friends in Avants Georgia reported the birth and labeled him an heir to the captain of the biggest ship in the world.

Avants Dee Iras Opelika Ala Herbert Harley

Breckinridge youth pleads guilty to resisting officer

Breckinridge entered a guilty plea to resisting an officer and was sentenced by Judge Robert C. Stong to 60 days in county jail and a $150 fine. He was arrested Christmas night by Laurel marshal William Fly after an altercation with a man who objected to his behavior. Fly, recently appointed deputy sheriff, faced opposition from Breckinridge and others as he attempted to take him into custody. County Attorney John B. Tansil said the sentence may deter local trouble by youths.

Breckinridge Fly Russell Sage Laurel Beeckinridge John B. Tansil

Butte Fighter Heads to California for Matches

Frankie ACona, a middleweight from Butte, sails to Los Angeles for multiple bouts. Vernon wires that a fight is set and a bout with Leo Tomski may follow. Monahan also plans a California trip, spurring Washington promoters to invite him. Frankie has long delivered solid showings, including a recent sensational Miles City bout.

Butte Des Frankie Aconahan Los Angeles Vernon Leo Tomski Tomski Monahan California Seattle Prematees Washington City Californ

Four in One Family Victims of Typhoid

Misa Jennie Roberts informs of the death of Mrs. J. W. Moore in Hardin Mant on Saturday night December 26 the fourth typhoid death in six weeks. Bennie Moore died November 13 their son, and Margaret eight died December 13. The Moore family lived near Rezauman and on Colbern ranch before Bozeman schooling. Bessie Moore taught Wilson Creek and later in Chicago.

Misa Jennie Roberts J. W. Moore Hardin, Mant Moore Bozeman Rezauman Colbern Ranch Salesville Bentie Moore Wilson Creek Wilsan

Lame Back Relief Ad Promises Quick Pain Vanish

An old advertisement touts a life applicator with cork and brush to apply heat over a painful back. It claims immediate relief from lumbago and rheumatic or neural pains, promising deep heat and congestion relief without skin irritation, selling for a low price at drug stores.

Fleet

Rich silver and copper ore found near Dry Creek Falls

Lewistown December reports a Kendall mining man named Kruse claims a rich silver and copper lead near Dry Creek Falls. The ore was first noticed when a rock was struck during rattlesnake removal. tests show copper and silver. The area has historical ties to an old copper mine claimed 23 years ago by George Haley.

Lewistown Ruse Kendall Dry Creek Falls Kruse George Haley William Deade Dende Sayer Keusere North Kendall Mike Grayson Creek Poole & Co

Bullet is Removed From Injured Boy

Dec 30 in Billings the condition of Raymond Nielson a four year old boy who was accidentally shot while hunting Sunday afternoon remains serious. Doctors report the bullet was removed from the spinal canal in a 10 PM operation and that the bullet entered the body near the seventh eighth ribs and punctured the lungs. The shooting was by Frank Nielson his older brother while hunting near the coal power plant east of the city.

Sail Frank Nielson Olf Yeset

Children at Indian boarding school attend theater party

About 150 children from the Cut Bank Indian boarding school were taken to Browning for a motion picture show. Agency staff arranged admission while townspeople provided cars and government vehicles ferried the crowd. The seven mile distance from Browning made the outing a special holiday treat with return before dark.

Cut Bank Browning

LaHood Unappreciated Except in Montana Fight Talk

After days of delay American Legion matchmakers learned California Joe Lynch went to New York and did not come to Butte to meet Dixie Jahood as planned. They aim to book a bout in Butte on January 12 and wired Pete Sarmiento and Doe Snel, two promising hamtams, to secure a match though Lynch preferred meeting Lahood elsewhere.

Butte, Nee American Legion California Joe Lynch New York Butte Dixie Jahood Lynsi Pacific Coast Lahood

Thieves Loot Blue Suits From Great Falls Tailor Shop

Great Falls men report two or possibly three thieves raided the Two Lite Tailors shop on Third Street South using a rear window to gain entry. About 30 suits worth 309 dollars were stolen along with cash from a desk drawer. the thieves left other items undisturbed, and police follow a clue provided by proprietor Sammel B. Dawson.

Great Falls Wee Inch VO 1 Third Street Sammel B. Dawson Mr. Dawson Dawson

Former Montana Capitalist Back to Regain Health

Colonel William Royce Thompson once seized in London on a mining mission returns to New York from South Africa and will winter in Arizona to recuperate. Described as very ill with a stomach disorder, he built a mining finance career in Butte, promoted a Mexican venture after years of effort, and donated Thompson Park in Nine Mile Canyon to the city.

Butle Willian Royce Thompson London South Africa New York Arizona Butte Thompson Putte Tie West Broadway James Hansen and MacPherson Hutte Thompson Park Nine Mile Canyon Colonel Thompson

Glasgow National Bank in Valley County Closes

Valley County holds 50000 dollars on deposit at the Glasgow National Bank secured by 7500 county warrants and the personal guaranty of A M Sheldon plus J K Arnot and W F Shannon of Glasgow. City of Glasgow shows 2016 43 on hand secured by 22500 bond with Arnot Wyhanes and C TE Hoppin as securities. Bank established about 1907 and had large farmer loans amid nearby bank closures Nashua Malta and Minsdale. No blame on management. asset realization cited as major issue. Also: Mrs Henry arms Thomas sues for separation after pursuing husband across the Atlantic, claiming ownership of movie patents and Florida real estate.

Arnot Wyhanes C. TE. Hoppin Glasgow Glasgow National Bank State Bank of Nashua First National Bank of Malta Valley County Bank of Minsdale New York Atlantic Henry Arms Thomas Florida

Venus to Greet New Year in best dress on Jan 2

American Nature Association notes Venus will reach its greatest brilliancy January 2 and show a large phase visible to the naked eye in daylight. A total solar eclipse will be observed from Sumatra January 14 with U S Naval Observatory expeditions including Professors Peters and Littell.

Venus Brilliant America American Nature Association Sumatra Renkaelen United States United States Naval Observatory Peters Littell Sproul Observatory Swarthingre College Africa Borneo Mindanao Philippines Malay Peninsula East Indies

January sky guide Mars Saturn eclipse sighting

The note describes a first total eclipse since 1925. It notes Mars and Saturn visible in the eastern sky before sunrise with Saturn in Libra all month. Mars starts near Antares and Sirius and Procyon appear near Orion, while the Milky Way is visible on clear dark nights.

Mars Saturn Antaces Union Sirius Procvon Orion Taurus Arivan Taving

Unconscious for 160 Hours Boy on Way for Recovery

Butte reports eight year old William Frazier injured when struck crossing South Fontana street remains unconscious for 169 hours. Doctors doubted recovery but he has improved rapidly, regained consciousness, and is expected to leave St James soon. His father Bev Frazier stayed at his bedside and remained hopeful. The brain concussion effects appear to have disappeared and William is now mobile about the hospital.

Bev Frazier William

Unidentified Man Poisoned by Alcohol in Missoula

A 55 year old unidentified man was found unconscious at Railroad and Woody streets suffering denatured alcohol effects. He had a broken nose and was taken to St Patrick's hospital in serious condition. doctors said his chances of recovery were good and he could not name himself. A partly emptied bottle of "delorn" was found, suggesting poisoning.

Missoula Oman Tie St. Patrick’s Hospital J. D. Tobson

Soldier of 1867 saw U S flag raised over Alaska

Oakland veteran Bruce W Stone aged 83 recalls witnessing the 1867 Alaska flag ceremony on Sitka parade ground. He served in the army quartermaster department and stood among about 250 American soldiers and an equal number of Russian troops. The moment featured the lowering of the czars banner and the Stars and Stripes rising as gunboats fired salutes signaling a transfer of allegiance from St Petersburg to Washington.

Oakland Cal Bruce W. Stone Uncle Sam Alaska Sitka Pacific Ocean Sid Army Quartermaster’s Department Petersburg Washington

Marias Well Halted by Bad Weather and Sand

Great Palle December reports Adams well near Marine siver halted by fuel and storm. Drillers reached 1940 feet amid soft limestone and sand. oil shows but water forced suspension of commercial production. Plans to drill five miles south if ground material arrives and a new field may open with a high sand point.

Great Palle Adams Well Marine Siver Madison Adams

Hotel drops music due to ASCAP fee hike in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles a rise in the annual fee by the American Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers from 180 to 3000 dollars prompted a local hotel to cease broadcasting its orchestra's music. KH radio reported the hotel’s decision. The announcement cited the higher cost and the impact on its broadcasting service.

Los Angeles Dec American Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers

Deer Killed Out of Season Bring Heavy Fine

Plains Montana readers report Forest Ranger Larson and Deputy Game Warden Meany halted three men William Gregory Alles Creagery and Ed Poster near Clark's Fork river between Plains and Thompson Falls. They allegedly found three black tail deer in their wagon. The men pleaded guilty before Judge Nippert at Champion Falls and were fined 27 350 each. The deer were confiscated and auctioned to the public.

Victims Buried at County Expense at Butte

Two Mexican men Jose Gomez and Peter Torres were slain in a Sunday event at a Butte pool hall on North Wyoming Street. Rivera, a suspect, is in custody as investigators pursue exact motives and burial arrangements funded by Silver Bow County while no relatives claim the victims.

Bow County Jose Gomez Peter Torres Wyoming Street Duggan Fuat Bonitcio Rivera Killiney Westandy Torez Rivera Vie Patty

Gut Bank Publisher Sues Former Lessed Gut Bank Publisher Sues Former

Dan Wheineene publisher of the Tank Pines Tress has sued OL Bishop publisher of the Hill County Democrat in Youngstown Ohio district court alleging improper subscription charge collection during a lease period. Also reports the death of Rear Admiral Giles Bates Harber, 76, retired.

Gut Bank Sues Lessed Cut Bank Tee Dan Wheieene Tank Pines Tress OL Bishop Tia Hill County Democrat Sur RSS Wishop Whetegine Wee Uelena Ermer Youngstown Giles Bates Harber

Gas illness in a wife and husband relief claim

Advertisement-style notice claims a home remedy Adierika relieves gas and stomach bloating. It alleges instant sleep aid, removal of gas, and clearing of long-standing digestive issues. Promotes sale by druggists with expectant positive claims.

B. Brinkley

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