19 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
1
James Musey of Spokane says a new medicine, labeled anlac in his account, cured years of stomach trouble, loss of appetite, bloating, cramps, and nervous unrest. He reports restored strength, steady sleep, and renewed vitality after starting the treatment.
The public service commission of Montana granted new fare schedules for the Butte Electric Railway. Cash fare set at 10 cents with tickets sold in books of four at a discount. The revised rates take effect on July.
Nelson Story Jr of Bozeman served as acting governor of Montana yesterday while Governor Dixah was away in Salt Lake City. Story handled executive duties, receiving callers and processing routine business as Dixah’s absence was expected to continue through Wednesday. Helena Banks announce early closure at 2 09 oclock Wednesday for A M Hulter funeral.
Commissioner Chester C. Davis reports a hopeful outlook for corn in eastern Montana after visiting Glasgow Valley County gathering. Farmers from 30 miles around attended. horses were back in evidence, and dryland corn fields showed strong growth with mixed yields in 1918 levels. Davis cited corn as a dependable forage crop and praised recent field conditions along the high line east of Havre.
Federal surveyors work in multiple Montana districts under Surveyor General Gilman Bullard. J Scott Harrison leads field operations at Mrowning on state business. Groups at Crow Reservation and Blackfeet and Beaverhead areas list officers, assistants, cornermen, chauffeurs, and transfers among long, detailed rosters.
The text lists multiple Group No. designations in Dawson, Flathead, Lewis and Clark, and Teton counties with officers first assistants second assistants cornered drivers and other roles. Names include Stankey Arkwright George Marquet Lyman Liebecker Kain Buskett Rippell Swan Shrader McKennon Seigel Byers Lyman Garret Parker Warner Warner Marks Way Varlley Olson Tanner Ward Misfeldt Misfeldt Watts Roberts Marshatt among others. County groupings include Dawson Flathead Lewis and Clark Teton and County. The material appears to be a roster or organizational chart for county groups with named personnel and duties.
Dr and Mrs Walter J Priest of Wichita Kansas have just returned from a four months trip to China Japan Manchuria and Korea. They are in the city visiting Mrs Priest's brothers H and G Schaeffer. Dr Priest has been pastor of the Central Church of Christ in Wichita for 12 years.
The Helena Commercial club received a check from A Watson Arment vice president of Armour and Company Chicago to help cover expenses for the Montana stockmen entertainment in April. The subscription was secured by George A Russell local Armour agent.
Charles Stevens, convicted of robbing Union Bank & Trust Co. of Helena of 4000 dollars, was sentenced to 7 to 14 years in the penitentiary and a fine. The state supreme court denied rehearing, remittitur issued, likely transfer to Deer Lodge. executive clemency via pardon or commutation possible, petition signed by many Helena residents.
In Seattle a test of careful driving on a Chevrolet Four-Ninety touring car achieved 365 miles per gallon, while all five cars averaged 3352 miles per gallon. The test measured under standard conditions with no changes except carburetor tweaks, over a 15 percent mile route including hills and city traffic. A driver and impartial observer accompanied each run to ensure accuracy.
State fire marshal begins two district court actions to remove fire risks in old frame buildings owned by Richard Lockey Sr and the Gans and Klein estate. Properties include 306 Warren, 313 and 319 CSUN spree, and 131, 133, 136 Pack avenues. City Attorney E C Day represents the state. Defendants must show cause July 26 at 10 a.m. why buildings should not be ordered demolished.
Several defendants paid fines of 10 dollars each yesterday in a local justice court for speeding on country roads where the limit is 40 miles per hour. Two defendants pleaded guilty and demanded jury trials.
Ford Bailes of Great Falls, once captain of Wesleyan College football, will return to Mansfield Wesleyan next fall as a student and football player. A WWII sergeant who later became a standout fullback, Bailes helped boost the college program and was praised as an aggressive, heady player by peers and officials.
Plea of guilty to violation of the Mann act leads Duke Hill to a $100 fine and costs imposed by Judge George M. Bourgain. Hill to serve in Lewis and Clark County Jail with no funds for payment. Indictments include transporting Hattie Brain from Vltetsburgs Nish to Billings for immoral purposes. Marriage mystery emerges over July 9 ceremony with uncertain execution. Two others, Earl Duppe and Davita Senise, receive jail terms for white slavery involving Grace Duppe and Doris Culton.
J. D. Poster, a Black man from Etre, was jailed on a resisting an officer charge after allegedly defying Police Sergeant Fred Gebhardt who ordered him to leave town. The incident led to a rough confrontation and subsequent removal actions amid prior local controversy and unrest involving the man.
A Mitchell car driven by Imankanwa, lacking license plates, left the Boulder hi area Sunday night and rolled several times down a steep mountainside before catching fire and burning. Sheriff Locker of Jefferson County investigates. no injuries yet verified and hospital inquiries ongoing.
An article based on data from the Bureau of Markets notes wool production in Western and Northern Europe at about 70 percent of prewar levels. It highlights shifting consumption in Continental Europe, the southern hemisphere, and the United States, with Asia and other regions contributing to the global supply and demand balance amid recovery pressures.
A garbled account notes a令rise in concern over interests and a referenced inquiry. It mentions a figure of 243 percent and references the United Kingdom in a prewar context, with unclear connections to Western nations and labor conditions.
Associate Press reports Goatfellows of America secretary Kaus sen was arrested on fraud charges. The group claims to combat legislation while collecting 23 cent memberships from about 2504 people nationwide. The movement seeks religious and political rights for its members.
Associated Press reports in Oakland California that work resumed on a large fire related project in Alameda County following a pact between the building trade council and the writers exchange committee. The agreement lowers wages by about 75 percent and commits to non-discrimination while unions push for stricter rules before a final vote by the entire exchange membership.
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