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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

Page

8

New Highway 10 Montana Assured

Salmon Idaho January 9 Allen C Merritt representing the Business Men's association and Fred L Viel of Salmon as county commissioners met Boise officials on state and federal plans for two new bridges costing 85008 and a highway from Salmon City to the Montana line linking with the Park to Park Highway. The project aims to assure a direct Montana Boise state highway with an estimated cost near 400000, with Lemhi county already funding shares. Bridge construction starts around April 1 with Salmon City bridge a 300 foot solid concrete steel reinforced span over the Salmon river and lighting, and a second steel bridge about 175 feet long six miles downstream. The highway work begins at the Montana line when snow clears, around May 15 to June 1, and should be completed promptly.

Salmon Idaho Allen C. Merritt Business Men's Association Fred L. Viel Lewhi Boise State Forest United States Salmon City Montana State Line Gibbonsville Wisdom Butte Montana Lemhi County Salmon River Carusen

Northern Pacific Official Relapses on Coast

Livingston reports T. H. Lantry general superintendent of the Northern Pacific railroad between Mandan and Paradise has relapsed after pneumonia. He had been in Seattle with illness, doctors in Missoula consulting, and he remains in a serious condition with new setback after a critical period.

Livingston T. H. Lantrr Paci Fic Mandan Paradise Tayingston Pneumnonia Seattle Donaldson Norther Pacific Hospital Missoula

Sewing Course Set to Start Tuesday at High School

In Deer Lodge Nona Sackett of the high school domestic department will supervise two six week sewing courses starting Tuesday evening at the high school building. All interested ladies may enroll with a stall fee due at registration. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings and a Tuesday meeting will register participants.

Deer Lodge Is Nona Sackett Iimcot

Snow Auto Demonstration In Cut Bank Fronts Snow Delivery

Carl Clapper pioneers a two snowmobile with double rear drive wheels and belt chain for traction. The craft, featuring sled runners, glides over deep snow and negotiates high banks, already common in eastern states and nearing practical use.

Carl Clapper Billaowy

Pinex cough remedy advertised with DIY recipe

An old home remedy promotion touts Pinex as a potent cough suppressant. It instructs mixing 2½ ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar syrup or honey and calls for Nor way pine extract, promising fast throat and chest relief and refunds if not satisfied.

Pinex Co Wayne

Fines Paid for Fire and Game Violations in Montana District

Missoula reports 7,022.81 dollars collected from fines for fire law violations on national forests in Montana and north Idaho during 1924. Sixty five criminal prosecutions, several dismissals, one acquittal, one insanity ruling. additional 2,122.40 dollars from fish and game law violations. Also timber trespass and grazing actions. Anaconda notes record high temperatures with roads blocked between Georgetown and Philipsburg after a chinook thaw.

Missoula Forest Service National Montana North Idaho Orofino Idaho Fred Morcell

Snow Five and a Half Feet Deep in Skalkako

Jan 19 report from Hamilton notes trapping near Gird’s and the Skalkaho creeks shows snow exceeding five and a half feet in the trap line district. Matchett and Orval Bullock trap together, with 25 martens and other fur-bearing animals collected to date.

Hamilton Quincy Matchitt Sapphire Mountains Gird's Skalkaho

Holsteins Net Large Prices At Montana Sale

Bozeman January 19 The first annual sale of purebred Holstein cattle held at the lok ut Farm and Home yielded strong prices with 14 head passing through the ring. Highest bid for Bess Cornucopia Kollingen owned by Montana State College brought 200 dollars. Henry Broekeman of Manhattan led buyers, purchasing 560 dollars worth. Stock consigned by Montana State College David Lea and Sons Hofstetter Holstein Farms Lewistown and Dr Joseph Picedaine Bozeman. About 250 attendees. Tom Gilgerson auctioneer E J Haslerud manager. Montana Volstein Friesian association elected Dr Piedalue president J H Holstetter vice president and E J Haslerud secretary treasurer.

Bozeman Lok Ut Tthe Tig Montana Holsteins Friesian Association Bess Cornucopia Kollingen Montana State College

Clark's Fork highway survey moves Missoula to Spokane link

Missoula January 19 the bureau of public roads will start a survey party to map the Clark's Fork route from the Montana state line to Hope about 17 miles long. J Taylor chief road locator will lead the effort with local bureau staff joining later. The plan aims to create a year round water grade road from Missoula to the Washington system via Sandpoint, replacing the Yellowstone trail route closed seasonally by weather.

Missoula Janu Clark's Fork Spokane Bureau of Public Roads Montana State Line Hope J. Taylor Bureau Washington Highway System Weeksville Thompson Falls Plains Perma Northern Pacific Railway Montana Northern Idaho

Denies Smallpox Epidemic at Poplar

Poplar residents receive reassurance from Dr. C D Fulkerson health officer Fort Peck reservation that no epidemic exists. One positive case near Sam Conger’s home and another under observation are reported, with vaccinations underway for students and town residents. Wolf Point also reports cases but no epidemic there.

Poplar C. D. Fulkerson Fort Peck Reservation Sam Conger Wolf Point

Wolf Creek News Briefs Include Travel and Visits

Mr and Mrs C F E Overman returned from the Capital City Friday evening Miss Mabel Harris spent the weekend in the Capital City and returned yesterday August C Summerfield left Friday evening for Wisconsin due to his father’s illness Bob Brown spent the weekend in the Electric City returning Sunday evening to resume work at the Rosenfield mine on Wall Creek Mr and Mrs Sam Ingersoll spent the weekend at the saiddle Fork and returned Sunday evening Mrs S W Mosher and sons passed through today on their way home at Clemons after attending her sister s funeral in Helena Mrs George Hicks and sons George and Eppa returned from the Capital City Saturday John Patterson is a business visitor in the Electric City today and will return tomorrow Emil Rittel motored to the Capital City Saturday to look after business affairs and returned home Saturday evening W G Mason and Hugh Myles are putting up ice for the company at the Holter dam this week Mrs Rufus Ingersoll returned to Missoula where her husband is attending college Sunday evening after an extended visit in the east with relatives and friends Mr and Mrs O A Peter daughter Marion motored to the Capital City today Mrs Wi W Reinig and daughter Mabel spent the weekend in Helena

C. FE. Overman Capital Mabel Harris August C. Summerfield Montana Meat Co Wisconsin Bob Brown Electric City Rosenfield Wall Creek Sam Ingersoll Saiddle Emil Rittel Capital City W. G. Mason Hugh Myles Holter Dam Rufus Ingersoll Missoula O. A. Peter Marion Wi. W. Reinig Mabel Helena

Pederewski Plays in Vatican Before Clerics in Rome

Pianist-statesman Jan Pederewski visiting Rome performed in the Vatican before the pope and a group of leading church officials. The remark notes water is the slowest liquid to cool and to heat, reflecting a curious aside in the report.

Rome Lonace Jan Pederewski Vatican

Mooned Snowball Scene At Sheriff Court Yard

Seaboy on January nineteenth street witnesses a crowd watching as riders and locals gather near the sheriff and undersheriff on a court ordered action. Knights of a brew brigade reportedly visit the area to sample frozen spirits and winter beverages. Authorities say more than 100 gallons of whiskey and beer were seized in the incident, drawing mixed reactions from onlookers.

Seaboy Maii Street Sheriff's Office Knights of the Hate Brew Brigade Lawrence Nelson

Beets and Sugar Factory Hopes Grow in Milk River Valley

Over subscription of stock in the Lower Milk River Beet Finance corporation reaches 25 dollars per share as beet growers sign agreements. Utah Idaho Sugar officials, Great Northern Railway representatives, and Malta investors discuss factory site in the Milk River valley with F W Hall as temporary treasurer and plans to fund labor brings labor costs back to the corporation.

Malta Lower Milk River Beet Finance Corporation Utah- Tdlaho Sugar Company Organiza’ Corporation Salt “Lake City A. W. Ziebarth f+ Chinook John Survant Milk River EL. C. Leedy Charles D. Greentfield J. D. Pratt Great Northern’ Railway Lowe New York St. Paul Men x Nance Corporationsy Lower Milk River Valley

Butter Output Doubles in Montana

Bozeman reports Montana butter production has roughly doubled over two years. Geo H Webster, chief of the dairy division, estimates 1924 output at 15,000,000 pounds versus 11,000,000 in 1923. He urges a state wide cream grading law and notes Alberta sees gains from quality.

Bozeman Montana Geo. H. Webster State Department of Agriculture Montana State College Webster Alberta

Former Forsyth Man Wins Columbia Honor

Lloyd B Thompson, former principal of Forsyth high school and a noted figure in BT Kings, has been elected to leadership in the Columbia university chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa educational fraternity. The honor reflects scholarship and research work. Thompson authored a thesis on the occupational intentions of high school pupils based on a survey of New York City high schools.

Billings Lloyd B. Thompson Forsyth High School BT Kings Columbia University Phi Delta Kappa Thompson New York City

Bulls Fight In Town Square

Two enraged bulls locked horns in the public square and fought until both lay bleeding and exhausted in the street. They had been hitched to two carts but broke free as the clash began.

Breakfast and luncheon Menu From School Cafeteria Article

A historical recipe roundup details breakfast luncheon and dinner menus including baked apples cereal bacon eggs toast and milk. It discusses Brussels sprouts as easy to digest and nutritious for growing children and provides a chowder recipe with diced vegetables and a tapioca grape juice dessert with Roquefort cheese dressing for salads.

Dinner Frock Described with Plaid Blue Satin Accents

A vivid dinner frock features a very colorful plaid with a blue satin base. The garment is gathered to a full, jointed silhouette with a wide heading to the sides and back, creating a bouffant youthful effect. Blues and tans appear in the plaids.

Austrian Republic Adopts Novel Act

Vienna January first The Austrian government proposes an extra import duty as punishment for nations that did not ratify the Washington eight hour day pact or that maintain labor conditions below the pact. The finance committee may approve raising customs rates by up to one third. Dr Otto Bauer, former foreign minister, led the socialist delegation in parliament.

Vienna Austria National Council Otto Bauer

Natural steam harnessed in Sonoma tests by GE

General Electric reports natural steam in Sonoma County California is a feasible power asset. Tests show 93 percent pure steam flowing at 0 to 70 pounds with 435 degree outlet, powering a 33 kilowatt turbine from 200 feet of eight inch pipe. Healdsburg pioneer John D. Grant first used Devil's Gulch steam for light heat and power.

Schenectady General Electric’ Company Sonoma County California General Electric Adva John D. Grant Healdsburg Devil's Gulch

Berlin overcrowded by cabarets and theaters

Associated Press reports Berlin faces crowded entertainment scene with four operas, six rival revues, 330 cinemas showing mostly American films, 62 cabarets, six vaudeville houses and 11 dance palaces. The proliferation harms some venues as they compete for patrons.

Associated Press Berlin Royalé

Women In Business Near The Men In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City January 18 delegates at a state business women's conference heard Mrs. E. P. West say women enter business to be near men. She argued women in business make better wives and understand their husbands, noting women accept men in the business world and rarely worry about late hours or implying affairs.

Associated Press Oklahoma City P. West Oklahoma City Club

Roosevelt Memorial Association Progress Report

New York January 19 The Roosevelt Memorial Association reports progress on erecting a Washington monument memorial and a park at Oyster Bay New York. A site south of the White House near the Lincoln and Washington monuments has been chosen for the main monument. The association has secured thirteen acres along the Oyster Bay shore and is condemning an additional 22 acre tract for development.

Associated Press New York Washington Oyster Bay Roosevelt Roosevelt Memorial Association Hermann Hagenlorn White House Washington Monument Senate Designa

Chicago Moonshine Death Toll Rises With Poison Liquor

Chicago toll from moonshine and car crashes climbs with twelve dead and twelve in hospitals. Two men die in suspected criminal shootings, one by police and one by accomplices. A woman is jailed for selling poison liquor to youths, causing a death.

Chicago Associated Press

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