23 Jan 1923
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
1
A noted skin artist touts Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for skin eruptions and eczema. He claims its germ repellent properties cool inflammation, reduce heat, and clear the skin, advising sufferers to keep a jar at hand for topical use.
Testimony centers on L E Tewksbury as first witness for the government in a seven count case alleging breweries paid out 2000 and 1200 dollars. Tewksbury describes meetings with Shelley and brewery officials and envelopes of cash, with dates spanning 1920 to 1921, while Shelley's defenses claim lack of knowledge and improper conduct by others. Witnesses linked to Montana Brewers and local towns discuss enforcement attitudes and covert payments through 1921.
Testimony recounts a wire of bribes tied to Shelley's office and brewery raids.Witnesses describe letters mailed from Great Falls and Helena promising jobs and money, with payouts totaling thousands to Lewistown and Great Falls, amid a sweeping prohibition investigation. The defense cites immunity talks and questions over who bore which risks.
An OCR fragmented ad touts a harmless fat reduction method claiming easy, painless results with no deletions or extra steps. It advertises Marmota Prescription tab and directs readers to a Detroit address 612 Woodward Ave for purchase at a low price.
Fragmentary notes reference Towkabury examination timing and associates Word Choate and Joke Oybie. Mentions of Welf Blaine deputy WO and dipliiegatures appear as garbled items with unclear context and names.
Attorneys report that the defendants Wise and Orr agreed to plead guilty after discussions with their counsel. Testimony from Martison Wise largely mirrors Orr. Authorities deny any link to the bridge arson. Witnesses recount a Harrison scene where union officials were escorted by armed men and threatened amid loud cheers.
Charles Dillon, of the Western Rails Associate, will speak at a January meeting of Helena Commercial Club officials regarding railroad warnings and freight charges. L Courttrynida, VP and GC of Great Northern, announced Dillon’s appearance. Dillon will speak at Great Falls on February 1 per St. Taite advices.
Senate approves the independent offices appropriation bill totaling 499 21 371. President Harding has recovered enough to conduct official business. A resolution proposes Porto Rico investigation by Representative Maroney. House commerce committee disapproves return of property seized by the alien property custodian. Senate inquiry of Mary F. Sinclair proceeds after subpoenas. Naval appropriation bill requests a move to expand armament. House action on river and labor improvements funding is voted.
Benedice Crowell war time assistant secretary of war pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing his aides of conspiring to defraud the government in war camp construction. Ambassador Largye denied friction reports with Secretary Hughes as the state department head echoed the denial. Senator Horah of Idaho assailed Yeenoh policy and urged action on the stalled state department approach. The United States Fleet will maneouver with the army near the Panama Canal and a building code panel disclosed new wall standards for multi family dwellings. The Nebraska Supreme Court ruling upholding a lower court decision was announced in the bank case, per Associated Press.
A Nebraska case questions whether deductions are allowed when computing state tax on capital stock of banks, loan and trust companies, and similar organizations, for Liberty and Joint Stock land bank loans forming part of the capital stack. The decision impacts how capital stack components are treated in tax calculations.
An old time remedy claims to darken gray hair and restore shine. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is described as evenly tinting hair when applied with a sponge, concealing gray strands in a few uses. The article touts the product as restoring youthful appearance and lustre.
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