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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

8

Phillips county soil map urges targeted cultivation

Malta, June 10. Phillips county soil map, received by County Agent H. L. Lantz, shows ranges from bad lands to prime farmland. Lantz urges abandoning poorer soils for now while focusing on the most productive land, cautions against scrambling scrub acres, and advises farmers to cultivate crops suited to their land with diversification and safety factors. The study is hailed as highly useful for local farmers.

Malta Phillips County H. L. Lantz Lewis Lantz Mr. Lantz

Plapper Creates Scene on Avenue and Receives Scolding

On Montana avenue Sunday afternoon traffic paused as a crowd watched two anxious parents coax their fledgling daughter back from a curbing edge near the Commercial hotel. Police and bystanders offered calm guidance while two young women helped steer the bird to safety behind the building.

Billings Montana

Fish Planted Three Years Ago Show Up

Wolf Point June 10. Three years ago R. L. Stephens and J. B. Switzer planted 14 000 young trout in Wolf creek 2000 in the reservoir and 4000 in Tulle creek. A local boy brought a one and a half pound trout to Stephens proving the effort’s success. Judge Charles Gordon notified the state fish and game department and a shipment of young fish may be sent from Great Falls to Wolf Point about Aug 1 if locals desire.

Wolf Point R. L. Stephens J. B. Switzer Wolf Creek Tulle Creek Stephens Switzer Charles Gordon State Fish and Game Department Great Falls

Hill County Farmers Plan Picnic at Fort Havre

June 10 the Till County Marketing association hosts its annual livestock marketing picnic at Fort Assiniboine on June 13. The committee promises speakers of national import on economic conditions, a basket lunch at noon, athletic events, music, an Experiment Station inspection, ball games, and a dance with ice cream and lemonade served.

Havre Till County Marketing Association Fort Assinniboine North Montana Experiment Station

Woman Finds Her Stolen Car Burned Near Roadside

Billings Montana June 10 a car stolen from Mrs Caroline Kortzeborn Saturday evening was found nearly destroyed by fire about ten miles from Billings on the Roundup road Sunday. The Stu debaker sedan driven off the road up against a ditch bank. Fire start unknown. Passers-by noted the car around 10 Sunday morning but report reached Billings later. Deputy Sheriff W C Ward said the frame was totally destroyed and some parts had been removed.

Billings Caroline Kortzeborn Studebaker Talen W. C. Ward

Oregon Licenses Drove Him Out of State Back Home

A former Red Lodge miner recalls moving to Port Orford Oregon to truck a Ford, then returning to Red Lodge after paying numerous licenses and bonds. He describes paying 43.50, 10, 50 in bonds, and extra driver and chauffeur licenses, only to lose his licenses to the public service commission and head back to Montana.

Oregon Butte Red Lodge Port Orford Qre Public Service Commission Commission Montana

Two Doors Locating a Missing Actor

In Great Falls on June 10 liquor charges against Pat Stevens arose from a raid at 123 First Avenue South. Stevens was arrested during a search for Joe Whitehead, a vaudevillian who vanished while playing at a local theater. Sheriff Norton and Deputy Holland found the intoxicated comedian after breaking through two doors. a small liquor quantity was seized.

Great Falls Pat Stevens First Avenue South Justice of the Peace C. A Norton South Side Mike Holland Stevens

Somers Girl Injured in Auto Collision

A head on crash near Ball's crossing south of Kalispell seriously injured Miss Lucile Moore of Somers who was thrown through the windshield. Drivers C W Young of Kalispell and Caesar Tonerio of Somers faced reckless driving charges with Tonerio being arrested and later pleading not guilty in justice court, bound to $300 for a preliminary hearing.

Kalispell Ball's Crossing Lucile Moore Somers C. W. Young Caesar Tonerio Headon Young Polson Tonerio Justice Court

Cascade County farmer killed by lightning near Power

John Dunbar, 45, a Cascade County farmer living half a mile east of Power, was struck by lightning while plowing his field on Tuesday afternoon and died instantly. Two of his four horses were killed by the bolt as the storm moved past with little notice.

John Dunbar

Ringling Man Injured In Ditching Car Crash

Oscar A Johnson of Ringling was badly hurt when his car was hit by a speeding auto near West End station on the Northern Pacific road. His four daughters, ages 12 to 21, escaped injury. the other driver fled but returned. Police fear spine injury. daughters may return to Ringling.

Bozeman Oscar A. Johnson Ringling Livingston West End Northern Pacific Railroad Washington Automobile Johnson Albert State College Washington

Pardon Petition Awaited for Disabled World War Veteran

Dillon June 10 Word from Clerk of the Court Fred Rife states that the state board of pardons at Helena will consider O D B Russell’s petition at a June 23 meeting. Russell, a world war veteran who lost an arm in France, was convicted of a statutory crime last August and sentenced to two to four years. The supreme court recently upheld the tower court, and a governor’s pardon petition with many signers was sent. His Deer Lodge confinement order was temporarily suspended pending the board’s decision.

Dillon Fred Rife State Board of Pardons Helena O. DB Russell Supreme Court Tower Court France Deer Lodge Board of Pardons

Outbreak of Hoppers in Hill County Not Serious Says Duncan

Havre June 10 The hopper scare in southern Hill county should not alarm residents says County Agent E B Duncan The county has ample poison materials and will sell them at cost to farmers Outbreaks are local covering few sections requiring farmer cooperation and a united community effort to control the pest situation

Havre Hill County E. B. Duncan

W C T U Meeting in Belgrade Highlights Flower Mission

The regular Belgrade W C T U meeting at Mrs. Art Knadler’s home featured a program led by Mrs. Will Hough including Fiano solos by Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Oberg a history of the Flower Mission readings by several members and a story by Miss Etta Hall. Hostesses served refreshments after.

Belgrade Art Knadler Dutra Will Hough Fiano Moore Oberg The Flower Mission Hough Knadler Clark Deaconess Hospital Otto Knut Joe Gowin Barham Missouri George Reinig George Barclay Livingston

Arrows for Big Game in British East Africa

London author Londo Stewart White and Dr T Saxon Pope plan a hunting expedition in British East Africa using bows and arrows to pursue large game. The adventure aims to test traditional equipment in a modern safari setting.

Londo Tewart White T. Saxon Pope British East Africa

Indians Leave Great Falls For Rocky Boy Reservation

Great Falls ends a long chapter as Rocky Boy's tribe departs the city in 60s of fatigue. Most families relocate to the reservation near Box Elder in Hill County with only four families remaining employed and ready to work. Children are sent north for schooling, while Chinook beet fields see some workers. Superintendent John D. Keely notes 25 percent more cultivated acreage at the Rocky Boy agency as tribes move to resettle.

Great Falls Box Elder Hill Chinook John D.keely Rocky Boy Agency Harriet ‘Carrier the Red Cross Rocky Boy Augusta Lewis and Clark and Teton

Boys Making Good Since They Left Industrial School

Butte reports 21 of 23 paroled boys from Miles City Industrial School are employed and thriving. Superintendent A C Dorr, visiting Anaconda, notes only two failed to stay on track, while 35 Butte youths attend the state school and 135 boys there constitute about a quarter of the total.

Butte Miles City A. C. Dorr Anatonda David O’connor Silver Bow

Townsend News report on town baseball defeat and local visits

East Helena was defeated by Townsend 9 to 0 in a slow game. Brisbin pitched for Townsend with Plays for East Helena. Several townspeople and visitors were noted, including Mr and Mrs George Tennyson, Miss Francis Carson, Mrs F Bishop, Miss Josephine Connors, and others traveling to or from Helena and Missoula.

Townsend East Helena Brisbin Trving Goldberg Helena George Munding Morris Carter Babcock Clyde Troutman George Brown Francis Carson Missoula F. Bishop Emile Sullivan Livingston Josephine Connors George Tennyson A. S. Davidson Spokane Sophia Littlefield Freeman Anna McClure

Widow Clark resigns as executrix of Clark estate

Anna E. Clark widow of former Montana senator W A Clark resigned today as executrix of her husband’s estate. Her action, accepted by Silver Bow district court, cites lack of business training. Four other executors remain: Charles W. Clark William A. Clark Jr Mary C De Brabant and Katherine C Morris.

Butte Anna E. Clark W. A. Clark Montana District Court For Silver Bow County

Columbus High Girl Wins State Good Roads Essay

Miss Beatrice Hoffman, a Columbus High sophomore, won Montana’s state Good Roads essay contest judged by Prof. H. G. Merriam of Montana State University. Daughter of Joseph Hoffman of Reed Point, she is part of Stillwater county’s legislative representation. This marks the second straight year a Columbus student has claimed state top honors in the national Firestone scholarship contest.

Columbus H. G. Merriam Montana State University Beatrice Hoffman Montana Hoffman Joseph Hoffman Reed Point Stillwater United States H. §. Firestone Cecetia Grant

Jury Condemns Man Who Withheld Help for Drowning Boy

Seattle June 10 A coroner jury held Schrader of Elmwood Manitoba negligently responsible for the death of 13 year old Robert Beck after he refused the use of his boat to aid the drowning boy in the Red River The mother pleaded for help and Schrader allegedly said the boys were warned to stay away from the river and that he did not care if they drowned

Seattle Associated Press George Schrader Elmwood Manitoba Robert Beck Red River Schrader

DIL Company Officers Travel in Luxury by Airplane

The Standard Oil company of Indiana orders a large all metal passenger and freight airplane to test aerial transport across 10 states. Officials will use it for trips between offices and plants and to move company mail and express matter. The aircraft seats six, is electrically lighted and heated by exhaust, and uses a muffled 400 horsepower Liberty engine to avoid conversation interference.

Chicago Associated Press Standard Qi Indiana Atria

Tuxedo Ensemble Lifts Straight Lines and Small Roll Collars

Tuxedo coats that hang very straight and feature small roll collars are favored for ensemble costumes, offering a clean silhouette and cohesive look for coordinated attire.

Yesterday's Crossword Puzzle Answer Revealed

A puzzle page review notes the solution to yesterday's crossword, listing horizontal and vertical clues including five letter terms, note scales, and common words. The item references various word lengths, obscure terms, and cultural hints, concluding with the posted solution.

Wisdom 10 Welcomes Jardine Visit to Montana

In Butte on June 10 plans proceed for entertaining former neighbor and Secretary of Agriculture Jardine in the Big Hole. Senator F A Hazelbaker of Dillon chairs the arrangements with a June 28 arrival expected. The celebration features an escort, brass bands, barbecue, rodeo, and hopes for a buckaroo contest on July 4 in the Dakotas.

Butte Jardine Montana Big Hole Secretary of Agriculture Dillon Wisdom F. A. Hazelbaker Ditlon Hazelbaker Dakotas

Wisconsin Senate rejects repeal move for eighteenth amendment

Madison Wisconsin June 10 the state senate refused to concur in an assembly resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to repeal the eighteenth amendment. The action ends the measure in Wisconsin amid ongoing national talks on repealing the federal prohibition amendment.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Senate Assembly Congress

Government offers land on Indian Reservation sale notice

Washington June 10 sale by public auction of fifteen thousand eight hundred ninety acres of land in the former Coeur d Alene Indian reservation in Idaho authorized today by the secretary of the interior. The sale will be held at Coeur d Alene on October 5 in tracts from ninety to one hundred sixty acres. Any coal or oil deposits found will be reserved by the government.

Washington Coeur d'Alene Idaho Secretary of the Interior

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