Lindbergh’s flight proves tire strength for air gear
A Chicago bulletin reports Captain Charles Lindbergh used 3x3 inch Silvertown pneumatic tires on his Spirit of St. Louis for the Paris leg. The tires, chosen at the Ryan Aircraft factory, endured extreme load during the run to lift off. Despite heavy stress during the initial and final runway phases, the tires held, enabling a historic solo trans Atlantic crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindberati
Atlantic Ocean
Lunde Tire Company
Goodrich
Silvertown
Foa
Akron
Lindbergh
San Diego
California
Paris
Mr. Nelson
Ryan Airplane Company
St. Louis
New York
Hare
Thas
Lindsbergl
Silvertowns
Charles Lindbergh
Summer Membership 4 Months for $5 Voted by YMCA
The YMCA board voted to offer four months of membership for five dollars in the men's department to keep activities public. McLaughlin, general secretary, says the pass grants access to showers, pool, handball courts, and gymnasium with several already paying the fee. Special swimming instruction will be provided by Morris Sanford, physical director.
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YM. C. A
Board of Directors
McLaughlin
Morris Sanford
Witness Helps Carry Dead Nan After Railroad Collision
At the Great Northern Railroad trial for 30000 filed by A B Norton against the railroad over the December 1924 East Helena street crossing crash, Rosy of Alhambra testified he helped move the body from beside the track into the observation car as the train arrived. He described the victim as unresponsive with a bruised face, while conductor Robert Holt said the train was 30 miles per hour, late by seven minutes, in bitter wind below zero, and that he helped move victims back to Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Norton
Great Northern Railroad
Harry Norton
East Helena Road
Rosy
Alhambra
Ife
Allnsacy Clift
Ross
Allambra
Helena
Robert K. Holt
Bonds Worth $10,000 In Michael Estate Go To The Executrix
Katherine Michaels, executrix and widow of John Michaels, filed in district court to declare herself owner of $10,000 in Liberty bonds. The petition said the three adult sons signed away their interest. Judge Horsky issued an order recognizing the executrix as owner and authorizing assignment of the bonds to her as executrix.
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John Michaels
Katherine Michaels
Thep Liberty Bonds
Ler
Horsky
Montana Sheep Prove Popular to Colleges
Mount Haggin ranch at Anaconda announced sale of purebred stud rams to agricultural colleges in Washington Colorado and Minnesota. Murray J Stebbings secretary of the Montana Woolgrowers association said the Mount Haggin stock were blue ribbon winners at the Chicago International Livestock Show last year.
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Mount Haggin
Anaconda
Agricultural Colleges of
Washington
Colorado
Milncie
Murray J. Stebbings
Montana Wonlagrowers' Association
Chicago
Stebbins
Jungle Mystery in Porto Verde Ends in Night Visit
An elderly American chemist, Lincoln Nonmally, arrives in Porto Verde Brazil where strange deaths haunt the town. Barber Vilak West recruits him to unravel a dangerous mystery tied to Elise Marberry and her foreman Tony Barbetta. A later nighttime outing to Gaylord Prentiss’s ranch deepens the peril.
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Porto Verde
Brazil
Lincoln
Han
Nunnally
Vilaka West
Vilak
Tin
Elise Marberry
Sias
Elise
Tony Barbetta
Limey Potts
Potts
Nihnaty
Lat
Gaylord Prentiss
River crossing leads to tense encounter at Marberry fazonda
Nunnally and Vilak ride through rising flood fears and a highway ambush. They avoid pursuit after a rock toss by a would-be robber, then reach Elise Marberry's fazenda where she greets them warmly and hints at danger surrounding a theft and hidden manganese deposits.
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Vilak
Nunnally
Pasquale Dravia
Adan
Detta Cicerone
Elise
Cicerone
Daevis
Buona Sera
Jambci
Meester Davis
Napoli
Davis
Isc's
Degan
Tic
Vital
Jans
School Board Considers Tax Increase and Repairs
A special school board meeting discussed raising assessments to fund district system repairs and tuition. Chairman John Brown named a committee to review charges by other districts. Superintendent Dietrich recommended hiring Walter C. Alsiram to fill a high school commercial teacher vacancy. The board also reviewed installing automatic stokers to cut heating costs, with further action set for June 14.
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Ae Dees
heaWi
T No
John Brown
J. W. Chivers
J. Scott Harrisay
A. Nernier
Near Cegular
John Dietrich
District Attorney Rankin Sues to End Lease Dispute
The United States District Attorney Rankin files suit on behalf of the United States to cancel the lease of land in the Goal district. Richard, Aalin and Wy Wot named as defendants for unpaid rent, failure to file reports, and consent issues. seeks injunction, lease cancellation, back rent totaling 172.55 plus interest at 8 percent, and other relief. The action alleges government terms included payments of 25 cents per acre first year and escalating royalties, with requirement to provide maps and reports before lease assignment.
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United States District Attorney
Wellington
Rantkin
Federal Cour
Jule A. Richards
Lester Aalin
Richards
Eal
Tali Anil Wulf
HL Inn Equity
Fease
Rome
New Local Agent of NP Takes Office
W J Gregoire, newly appointed local agent for Northern Pacific at Helena, succeeds Charles Sterling who retired June 1. He arrives to assume duties immediately and will visit relatives in Michigan after meeting veteran employees in St Paul. Gregoire and his family plan Seattle home arrangements before moving to Helena. The move follows a career from Great Northern Minnesota to Seattle, with recent work traveling out of Seattle. He notes Montana and Helena appeal him and cites anticipated central Oregon road work and general optimism in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gregoire
Auburn
Wichington
Seattle
Norther Pacif
Helena
Charles Sterling
Pensior
Mr Gregoire
Mir Sterling
Sterling
Michigan
St. Paul
Hmelens
Mondana
Seatsle
Oregon
Acreage Drop to Lift Grain Prices This Fall Says Expert
A state grain expert notes a likely 25 percent reduction in spring wheat acreage in Canada and sizable cuts in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He says delayed seeding, favorable moisture later, and the overall smaller sowing will push grain prices higher in the coming fall, with winter wheat showing moderate gains despite weather and pest issues.
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WT. Giese
State Department of Agriculture
Canada
Manytua
Sackatchewan
Alberta
United States
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Norton
Michael
Executala
Montana
Bic
Anheuser-Busch
Union Who
Gro. Co. Helena, i
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Twen
Vere
Matree
Gary Dew
Somcode
Thera
Walter
Alstrum
Rankin
Goal Land
Ulinse
Weggenman Market
State
Monarch
Verna Lindquist
Monarch Home Service Department
Empire Broadway
New York City
Martha
General Minares
Pris
Scotland Yard
Francis Carlin
Indiana
Lincoln Union
Will’ Hays
Ade, Albert, Beveridge and
Tarkington
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Nancy Hanks
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