20 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
1
A vintage advertisement extols Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive, grape and sea salt based remedy to flush clogged kidneys, ease back ache and headaches, and neutralize urine acids. It claims simple daily use before breakfast for several days to restore kidney activity and prevent complications. A local druggist is quoted selling the product widely.
The Helena lodge of Elks meets tonight to nominate lecturers and fill vacancies created by resignations. A large turnout is urged as reports on the membership campaign are heard ahead of a social session and supper weekend. The lodge emphasizes Elkdom’s cornerstones Charity Justice Brotherly Love Fidelity and calls for dignified initiation amid ongoing recruitment efforts.
New York officials announce Commercial Cables Postal Telegraph system has signed a contract with a German Atlantic Cable company to restore direct US Germany cable service by October 1922. A New York to Azores to Emden route will form a continuous link with automatic handoffs at the Azores station. The deal assigns traffic routing and reciprocal use of the networks, marking the first direct US Germany connection since the war.
Mr. Fader criticized Hoover before the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce for alleging that economic condition readings were being sent out of Washington departments. The remark recalled past debates and prompted varied reactions among attendees.
Anson W. Burchard testified before the Lockwood committee that General Electric controlled perhaps 95 percent of the incandescent lamp market. He said the firm did not consider it a monopoly and argued competition would emerge if a rival sought to gain market share.
A Boys Hi Y gathering hosted a cordial dinner for guest basketball teams from Mount St Charles Academy Bozeman Deer Lodge Livingston and Helena High’s Mount St Charles and local officials. Superintendent Dietrich Principal Roberts and General Secretary Worning spoke urging self confidence and teamwork. Coaches welcomed visiting squads and were greeted with hearty ovations as all participants pledged good sportsmanship at the upcoming invitational tournament.
A special Federal Reserve Bank night at Hale Square rink features a named orchestra under a conductors’ baton. The event promises a full program of skating and live music, with doors opening at 7:90 and the program slated to begin at 8, weather permitting and performance subject to instrument readiness.
Associated Press reports a Florida building in Augustine is identified as the oldest post office in the state. Research traces construction to before 1603 by a Spanish official, with records in Seville archives noting its use by Spanish governors before Florida’s transfer to the United States in 1821.
A 17th century record notes the purchase and approval of a governor's residence planned by colonial authorities. It describes constraints of damp, cold housing and the need for a suitable dwelling. The project budget reached about 210,500 with later adjustments and a deed detailing a 1000 price in a later stage.
The Jerusalem Bee reports that up to 209,000 residents have fled cities after news of a treaty between France and the Turkish Nationalist government at Angora, with many seeking asylum in Greece and coastal areas of Syria Palestine and Egypt. The Greek government arranged ships carrying thousands to ports while others were refused entry in the latter lands.
Officers of the Spanish War Veterans were installed at a gathering in Cheln Man. Anling Varney, Montana department commander, served as installing officer. Other named officers included Julius Barney, Dy Weidt Monklus, Fenton View Commander, and Tye 7 Naylor. Short talks followed by a social session concluded the event.
An appropriation of 500 008 dollars would aid the families of certain Americans. The proposal, discussed today by representative Thomas Flemonrat of Kentucky and others, aims to provide support related to water and other costs. The text references several states and political figures in a partial OCR record.
Paris December 21 The French Federation of Labor appears split between moderates led by Secretary Jean Jouhaux and militants aligning with a revolutionary faction. The extremists, inspired by the French Revolutionary Federation of Labor, seek radical action including general strikes and insurrection to annex to the Third International in Moscow.
The Field Exploration committee of the New York Historical Society acquired a relic believed to be General Benedict Arnold's staff key check. Found in a Brooklyn ruin, the lead piece bears inscriptions and copper coils, dating from the era of Major Andre and West Point.
Toronto reports a London cable dispatch stating the Duke of York will marry Lady Mary Ashley daughter of Lady Shaftesbury and favored by the Queen. The notice notes Mary is a beauty and the engagement is expected soon, with commentary on courtly gossip and possible timing around Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles wedding.
A garbled OCR fragment cites probate, mortgage, and court actions in Lewis and Clark County. It mentions the First Court, dates in January 1922, and names such as Herbert, etc., with scattered references to estates, realty, and filings.
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