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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1929

Page

8

Flathead Resort Boom At Lake Blaine Near Kalispell

Kalispell June 7 Resorts of many kinds are developing rapidly in the Flathead as summer years bring new dude ranches lakeside camps and private summer homes Lake Blaine will be converted into a first class camp with a future dude ranch. A J Wilson former proprietor of Wilsons cafe has taken over the resort and plans swings playgrounds and free buses for city and country children under 13 who wish to swim. Buses will depart from the chamber of commerce on Fridays with chaperones.

Kalispell Flathead Lake Blaine Halispell Wari A. J. Wilson Wilson's Cafe Chamber of Commerce

Boulder News summary of local movements and visits

In Boulder on June 7 Mrs Joe Darhey and son Jos moved to Chateau after a week at the home of her sister Mrs Joe Fischer. Judge Lyman H Bennett of Virginia City handled courthouse matters. Arthur Madson of Jefferson City won a Boulder business caller on Tuesday. Evelyn Camp departed Omaha after word of her father’s death. Mrs J McKinnon returned from Rawlins after wintering with her daughter. Hd Smith visited his sister Jens Smith in Helena hospital. Mr and Mrs Arthur Rapengren with Mrs Fr Barteau and Miss Ethel Kilburn visited friends in Butte. Mr and Mrs Walter G Wilson. were in Helena Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Gus Wallin with Sharman Tittle shopped in Butte Thursday.

Boulder Joe Darhey Jos Chateau Joe Fischer Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City Arthur Madson Jefferson City Evelyn Camp Omaha Nebraska J. McKinnon Rawlins Wyoming Hd Smith Jens Smith St John’ Hospital Helena Arthur Rapengren Barteau Ethel Kilburn Butte Walter G. Wilson Helens Gus Wallin Sharman Tittle Butto Thursdey

Cotton Exports Lead British Trade From Port of London

Cotton commodities are exported from the Port of London in larger quantities than anything else manufactured in Great Britain and northern Ireland.

London Great Britain Northern Ireland

Rabbit Stabber at Large in Livingston

Livingston June 7 a dog pursuer once blamed for a spree of killing nearly 200 rabbits across four lots. Rabbits were stabbed with a sharp instrument and left to die in pens, dogs unable to reach the coup, motive unknown as Sheriff Clarence Gilbert’s office continues inquiry.

Livingston Pursoner Clarence Gilbert

Water plant chief Weldy reinstated after council rebuke

Great Falls reports Mayor A J Fousek’s retrenchment move at the municipal water plant sparked council rebellion. Paul E Weldy, assistant city engineer in charge of filtration and pumping, was discharged May 11 and later restored by council action. Weldy resumed duties while Mayor Fousek weighs next steps, signaling potential further conflict over plant staffing and authority.

Great Falls A. J Fousek Paul E. Weldy Weldy Foutek Floyd Pappin Fousek Fousex C. P. Wells Engineer Wells

Manley Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Infidelity

Thomas W. Manley files for divorce from Betty Manley alleging infidelity after seeing another man leave their home. He seeks custody of their three year old son and a divorce decree. Betty admits the affair and the couple’s relations are described with theater and roadhouse visits.

Butte Timber Hutte Mil Thomas W. Manley Fran Betty Manley Manley

Butte Buys Tuna by Carload

A carload of canned tuna was unloaded at the Cooney Brokerage company warehouse in Butte. John P. Cooney, manager, stated the tuna was purchased to supply city needs after a rise in demand. The shipment marks a notable effort to stockpile affordable canned fish for local residents.

Butte Montana Fe Yaater Cooney East Aluminum John P. Cooney Cir

Georgetown Lake road plan advances in Deer Lodge County

A $50,000 bond issue to match 5 percent of a Georgetown Lake road project is proposed to fund a $212,000 improvement. The plan, aided by the U S government, would eliminate sharp turns along the B A P railway route to create a safer road to Silver Lake Georgetown Lake and Flint Creek Hill. A special county commission meeting will consider calling a special election for the bonds.

B. A. & P. Railway Silver Lake Georgetown Lake Flint Creel Hill

Livestock Market Report From South St Paul June 7

South St Paul livestock market report shows cattle trading unevenly with 1,900 head and calves 1,600 head. Hogs 6,009 head active and higher, with better grades around $10 to $12 and sows around $9.50 to $10.50. Sheep 400 head steady with lambs around $15 to $16 and yearlings near $10 to $11. ewes priced $5 to $6.50.

Chicago Markets Show Varied Livestock Prices Across Species

Chicago markets report mixed cattle hogs and sheep with gains for some grades and decline for others. Beef cattle mostly steady to higher. vealers and yearlings active. Hogs show broader ranges with midweightừmids trading around 1075 to 2125 and sows and boars listed in lower bands. Sheep and lambs follow general strength with good and choice categories noted and feeder lambs cited at 12.50 to 15.50 per hundredweight.

Omaha cattle and hog market report from June 7

USDA markets in Omaha show cattle around 12.50 to 13.56 per hundredweight with feeder and yearling activity steady. Hog prices range from about 10 to 10.85, with 180 to 240 weight hogs near 10.66 to 10.85 and 240 to 280 living weights 10.60 to 10.78, while sheep and lambs see values from 11.50 to 16.25 for lambs and yearlings 9.25 to 11.20, with fat ewes steady around 6.50.

Womanlike, She Finally Had Her Way in the Dog Matter

A slender girl with cunning brown eyes confronts a elderly man at a Columbia Gardens hot dog stand. She schemes for a dime, then trades her tactic for a hot dog after confessing duplicity. She explains pneumonia worry, family poverty, and hunger as she secures food over money.

Butte Columbia Gardens

Logan Socials and Local Market Prices in Montana Report

Mrs Hugh W Norman and daughter from Manhattan visited L C Bevier. several couples including Mr and Mrs Jack Stiles of Butte headed to Logan visiting friends and relatives. The column records multiple local visits, a Joliet trip for infant McKinley, and farm talk with livestock and meat prices from nearby markets.

Hugh W. Norman Daughters Manhattan L. C Walter Thomas Wanda Jeft Butte Mr. Thomas C. R Lowe Lovena Johnston Livingston M. T. Anderson Gnu McKinley Walliam Dykes Logan Joliet Pete Ross Liveingston Wall

Denver cattle market prices steady despite mixed offerings

Cattle and calves sold with mixed results in Denver on June 7. Prices ranged with hogs rising 10 to 25 cents to top $10.80 at 196 pounds, and heavy packing sows steady near $9.60 to $10.50. Sheep volume around 3000 noted, no early sales expected.

Denver USDA Savan Anuthern Ania Polk

Kansas City cattle market report shows mixed demand

A Kansas City cattle sale reports unsettled trade with cleaner lower grades, cows and vealers steady to higher, and top prices around 14 dollars per hundredweight. Trade included 1500 plus cattle with ranges noted for medium to good quality stock and several price lines across weights.

Cattle and Sheep Prices Plaza in St Joseph Market Report

In St Joseph on June 7 the cattle market showed 700 head with 200 calves. steers and yearlings mostly steady to higher with top around 16.50 per cwt for 120-226 lbs, many feeds up 16 to 26 cents. Fat cows and bulls sluggish. bulk cows 8.50 to 10.50, veal around 12.50. Hogs quoted up to 19.50 for 410 to 419 lbs, packing hogs up to 3.64. Sheep and lambs steady, two loads at 75-82 lbs, Idaho lambs around 14, bundled lambs 14 to 15.50, ewes about 6.50.

USDA Tony Idaho

Cattle and sheep markets steady with light trading in Portland

Portland June 1 USPA cattle and calves steady with good demand noted for steers at 12.25, load calves around 921.96, thin florin steers 10.60, cows and heifers 8 to 8.50, feeder pigs 11.50, hogs steady and light trucked in under and over weight at 11.05, sheep at 40 with no early trading. quotes reflect mixed prices across categories in a quiet market session.

Portland Ught

Speculative Changes to Having Review Notes Shifts

New York June 7 AP Dan's review tomorrow notes speculative changes in having and a rise in interest in strictly commercial movements. The article cites weather-driven unevenness and fundamental weaknesses in the economic structure as causes of recent activity restriction. Railroad freight shows continued heavy commodity retribution, while weekly bank clearings rise 0.1 percent from a year ago.

New York Dan

Watson News items from the June 7 issue

James C. Belcher led a team and wagon from Missouri valley to his Knock Creek summer place to tend cattle. Frank Scofield traveled from Rock Creek country to meet about 50 head of Hereford cattle for O Connor interests. Luelin A. Watson returned from stockmen’s convention trip to Butte and Helena. Mrs Archie Watson A. P. Moran seek medical treatment in Helena after a fall injuring Moran. Franklin Nipper hauls spuds from Missouri valley to Lingshire. Guy Keene and Harry O Dell bring Viola and Alta Keene home after nine months at Duck Creek school. Arthur Wetson and Shirley Ann attend stockgrowers’ convention in Butte. John Grant travels over the range by car via Confederate road as water rises. D Meade Campbell makes Helena trip on business. Frank Bingham visits Watsons from Cottonwood. Nadine Watson and Nancy Dish ride home to spend day. Graydon Lake visits Lewistown with relatives. Andy Larson returns home from the Springs after several days.

Missouri Valley Lingshire Guy Keene Harry O'Dell Viola Alta Keene Duck Creak Arthur Wetson Shirley Ann Butte Stockgrowers John Grant Benton Gulch Forest Confederate D. Meade Campbell Tangahtra Helena Frank Bingham Watson Cottonwood Nadine Watson Nancy Dish Horeback Graydon Lake Apent Lewistown Andy Larson Rocky Hollow

Flying Glass Cuts Six In Auto Wreck

Six persons were injured when two cars collided head on near Nineteenth street and First Avenue North in Billings just before 8 p.m. Wednesday. H W Cole of Hysham, driver of one car, suffered severe injuries including unconsciousness and a ruptured eardrum. His wife and two youngsters suffered facial cuts, while his brother E W Cole and others in the other car sustained minor injuries.

Walter Hill to Exhibit Show Herd at Livingston Rodeo

Walter Hill will display his Hereford cattle herd at the Livingston rodeo July 2 to 4. The show herd, famed in national exhibitions, includes prize stock from the late A. B. Cook of Townsend. Hill volunteered to bear all expenses for the exhibit.

Livingston Ter Hill Montana Rodeo Committee Anld A. B. Cook Townsend

Deer Lodge Party Tours Hidden Hand Mine in Emery District

A group of over 40 stockholders and citizens toured the Hidden Hand mine eight miles east of Deer Lodge. They entered the tunnel and inspected the vein under Superintendent Fred Goudge. Ore samples from the main lead were praised as rich in lead and silver with gold and zinc, followed by a luncheon in the mine area.

Deer Lodge Hidden Hand Emery Harvey Creek Minit Company Atta Fred Goudge

Twenty Girls' Teams Enter Baseball Tourney This Summer

Butte June 7 The junior girls baseball league opens its season Monday June 10, announces Miss Florence Henry Y M C A physical director. She calls all interested to meet today. Last summer about 16 teams played. this year about 20 teams are expected as schedules are set for four weeks of play.

Butte Florence Henry

Moonshine Raid Hits Hamilton Creek Fishery

Federal Prohibition Officer Dan Corcoran recovered 10 gallons of moonshine and 300 gallons of mash from a dugout on Hamilton Creek in Plum Creek. Two locals Duke Hill and Carl Brown were detained then released on bond after a hearing before U S Commissioner Dan Hanley.

Lewistown Dan Corcoran Hamilton Creek Imagner Plum Creek Corcoran Duke Hill Carl Brown U. S Dan Hanley

Teamsters Accept Wage Compromise

Butte June 7 union and employers announced the Butte teamsters ended a two week strike as members voted to accept a wage compromise. Workers will return to duties with a raise described as from 49 cents per day, plus overtime double time terms, after negotiation aimed at securing a daily rate and overtime pay.

Butte Butte Teamsters Teamsters

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