04 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
1
Report urges living dry and warm to avoid damp, drink four spoonfuls of Jad Salts daily for a week, and use lithia water to flush uric acid from kidneys. It claims rheumatism stems from a toxic uric acid byproducts absorbed into blood and expelled via urine and skin.
Open letter writers in Helena attack the public library over missing shelves and staff pay, while Butte counters with higher annual income totals and salaries. Library supporters cite support from women's groups and civic clubs, noting staff expertise and long trustee service amid differing city budgets.
A 21 year old man, Connors, fired a .38 revolver from his room in the Garis block on a Sunday. Neighbors and Miss Fairbanks were involved as police from Sheriff Hlatiaker and Deputy Barnes investigated the scene. Connors is detained in the county jail awaiting further inquiry into the shooting.
Jailer Erase Thompson pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree after a man was killed during an escape attempt at the county jail. Judge Leighton sentenced Thompson to life imprisonment at the state penitentiary amid remarks Meritt laughed during the hearing.
An OCR fragment touts Dr Kilmer's Win Ben herbal remedy as pure and protective for kidneys and urinary troubles. The text promotes purchases at drug stores and cites a distant address, while urging readers to seek medical guidance and warning that the product may not suit everyone.
State highway commission calls for bids to remove the 44 grade on the Yellowstone Trail between Missonka and Bowser and the project is listed as No. 22. Bids open in the capitol on February 14 and the work, while modest in cost, is a major 1921 program priority.
Secretary Daniels refutes Admiral Sims on wartime decorations arguing sea duty and shore duty deserve equal regard. He cites naval history to support honoring brave officers regardless of ship loss and criticizes Sims for favoring staff ashore awards while stressing a balanced approach to rewards. He also notes pay and enlisted shortages as factors in morale and calls for immediate pay legislation.
An obituary notes the death of Gordon Pasycett Hantley of Ossinnig, described as brave after a confrontation with a robber. The page also discusses postwar politics, Lloyd George cables, and U.S. reservations about joining the league, with references to Senator Borah and White House tension.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims tablets aid digestion after meals, relieve belching sour risings heaviness and loss of appetite, and restore a strong stomach. Sold at all druggists, price not stated.
In the 24 hours ending Monday evening the Montana state board of health reported new influenza cases while late reports from last week add 1400 to a January total of 1334. Officials declined to forecast peak timing, saying results depend on forthcoming district data. The January death tally will be released soon to gauge seriousness. The Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania plans a new course training health doctors and educators.
In a fragmentary excerpt a Reverend Pope and others are referenced alongside a copper colored reptile with white spots and a copper stripe on its head. The text mentions South American copper and bananas, with vague references to a live display and sales by a company.
New Montana concerns are incorporated with Wolf Paint Oil & Gascon as organizers. Capital stock 10,000 dollars, 7,000 subscribed, to develop lands. Directors include WW Gilbert G PL Lamberton HL AL Schoewing WL Beets and G A1 Flint of Wolf Paint. Also mentions J Jane W Powell and Lewistown incorporation by Charles Woolworth. Three trustees elected for first year are Earl Fr Rae Benjamin Rewehetta and Sushi Walsh of Butte.
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