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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

4

Retired Farmer in Town Shifts Income and Work Roles

A Minnesota study led by Dr. Carle C. Zimmerman shows that retired farmers who move to town earn about 22 percent of their income from wages and rely more on town property than farm property. The report notes retirees remain active, sometimes returning to farms, helping children, or serving as local officials, and that they compete with unskilled labor for jobs while being valued by employers for reliability.

St. Pawl Carle C. Zimmerman Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station University Farm St. Paul Dr. Zimmerman Xly Bulletin Minnesota App Facm

Potatoes Optional: Alternate Noodles Rice and Veggies in Dinners

The article suggests swapping potatoes in meals for variety. It recommends buttered noodles and macaroni cooked in broth, and notes spaghetti with butter, and rice served with butter or gravy. Also proposes corn, spinach, peas, carrots, mashed turnips, and buttered beans as substitutions.

Jones resolution favors joint committee on prohibition enforcement

The judiciary committee favorably reported to the Senate a Jones resolution to study reorganizing enforcement agencies as part of President Hoover's recommendation. In Croydon England Mrs Adelaide Cleaver daughter of Northern Ireland's Finance Minister completed a 10000 mile round trip flight to Karachi India in her plane with a pilot.

Washington Jones Hoover Congressional Senate Judiciary Committee Croydon England Karachi India Adelaide Cleaver Pollock Northern Ireland

Western oil states clash with Hoover order over public lands

At a regional conference, Rocky Mountain governors and reps from Utah Colorado Montana and New Mexico push back against President Hoover's order closing public lands to oil and gas prospecting. They urge rescinding the order arguing it cripples western industry and calls for uniform conservation laws and a joint commission to enforce them.

Bfr Requi Rocky Mountain Mr. Hoover Frank ©. Ernett Son Wyoming Colorado Hoover J. E Erickson Montana New Mexico Hugh 5 Woodward Requa Wilbur Mark L. Requa Guy H. Woodward Tulsa Mid-Continent Uove W. R. Wallace Salt Lake City Utah Wallace Erickson Jim Blaine Tle

William Haines Star in The Duke Steps Out at Marlow

The film features William Haines as a dual-role prize fighter who also returns to college between fights. It blends a thrilling ring scene with a warm romance, enhanced by music and sound effects from the Saturday Evening Post story, currently shown at the Marlow theater.

William Haines Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Saturday Evening Post Marlow Theater Haines

Montana Governor Endorses Oil Tariff Debate

The speaker notes that oil demand is rising and accuses imports of causing perceived surplus. Gov Erickson signals support for a tariff on imported oil, arguing no Montana overproduction. He asserts Rocky Mountain states produce about 25 percent of the nation and calls for conservation through thrift, not restricting development.

United States Gov Erickson Montana Rocky Mountain States

Leadville Officials Face Sentences in Prohibition Probe

Six Leadville men were sentenced to terms up to two years in federal prison plus fines after a trial in Denver. The group included city councilman William H. Corbitt and night chief John Yammich, among others tied to lead of illicit dance halls and liquor events. The judge called Leadville officials’ money-taking from dance halls “one of the lowest acts.” Defendants plan appeals, with bonds to secure release. Nearby Naples reports a statue miraculously halting lava flow near Terzigas during Mount Vesuvius eruption.

Denver Leadville United States J. Foster Symes Lhadville William H. Corbitt Leavenworth John Yammich Wuhan Hop) Rittoeger Forser Swart Lindholm George Burkhardt Joe Katini Judge Symes Naples Ualy Anthony Terzigas Mount Vesuvius

Primrose Pate ends in mystery after two deaths

In an uptown theater suite, vaudeville star Miss Lawrence and actor Bennison Bennison died amid a scene of intoxication and an alcohol laden room. Police shifted from suicide to possible murder as investigators learn of relationships, a note pinned earlier, and families in Pennsylvania and California.

Miss Lawrence Bennison Lambs Club Germantayn Gertrude Chalair Wallace Eddinger Jim California

Patou Shirred Head-1 Frock With Finch Fin Jugs

Paris fashion notes describe Patou using five finch shirred head-1 jugs inserted at different heights along the skirt of a pale grey crepe Rome frock designed for summer afternoons.

Patou Rome

Sound Auction Bridge by Wilbur C. Whitehead

Detailed bridge analysis describes a bidding sequence and play from a North South hand. It explains responses showing two suited hand, multiple carding decisions, finesses, trumps, and how declarer secures the game with precise card plays. The commentary compares alternatives and notes outcomes based on different defenses.

Wilbur C. Whitehead Gramen Authority

Chairman on Job for Keeps in Democratic Campaign

The Democratic campaign chief spoke at a Jefferson Association dinner honoring McShouse, urging party unity and warning against centralizing power in Washington. He criticized the tariff bill, stressed preparing a strong fighting force for the congressional race, and urged Democrats not to tie the national headquarters to any single presidential candidate.

Representative Burns Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Republican Party Jefferson Association of District of Columbia McShouse National Committee Falke Washington Shouse Democratic Party Raskeb Europe United States Buttwe Jouettehouse Lin Raskob Nio

Age in XC Iceland ready 1 continue attempt

Reykjavik Iceland June 10 Captain Albin Ahrenberg tonight expressed his intention of continuing flight to New York immediately after a banquet for him and his two companions. Reports of unfavorable weather over Greenland had improved. After a broken fuel pipe nearly caused disaster, the plane was towed to Veatmann Island off the south coast and refueled before reaching Reykjavik at 7 48 p m local time. The plane was virtually undamaged.

Reykjavik Iceland Albin Ahrenberg New York Greenland Dean Veatmann Island

Chicago traffic cop murdered in broad daylight

Chicago June 10 AP Earl Leonard a motorcycle police officer was shot dead last night by a man he had arrested for running a red light. The killer and three companions fled but surrendered except Patrick Jayce. Toye a hoodlum with a court record threatened as officers closed in.

Chicago Earl Leonard Lotte Wanton Patrick Jayce Toye Nial Joyce Itoome Leonard

Broadway Melody all musical show comes to Marlow theater

The Broadway Melody arrives at the Marlow theater tomorrow in an all talking, all singing, all dancing spectacle. Anita Page and Bessie Love star as sisters with Charles King as the hero in a production featuring new songs by Brown and Freed and lavish musical numbers and dances.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Marlow Theater Sue Billmore Trig Alice Weaver Natie Herb Brown Arthur Freed

Gloves Become Fancy To Go With New Frocks

Gloves gain importance with sleeveless summer frocks. Eggshell and powder shades lead, ivory tints rise, and black navy and other colors appear. One button gloves feature embroidered beading cuffs and piped ends, while slip on styles suit sleeveless outfits and long sleeves use simpler cuffs.

Helena School Board Hires Dietrich Again

The Helena school board renewed Dr. Dietrich’s role, approving an advisory to the superintendent title while considering a superintendent search. Sixty three applications were filed, including ten from Montana educators such as Silas Gaiser and William Lowry, with photographs and endorsements attached.

Helena Dietrich R. M. Wryant Missoula A. J. Roberts Payne Templeton Flathead County George W. Day Lincoln County Eureka M. T. Mac Big Saddy Hig State Superintendent of Schools Salmud Rice Anaconda Washington Woroming Minnesota Templeton Mecmbers Pr Templeton Kalispedl Irving Fisher Louis Levine

Moses Named Publicity Director for State Agriculture

Warren W. Moses, longtime feature writer for the Great Falls Tribune, is appointed director of publicity in the state department of agriculture. He has roamed Montana from end to end, explored parks and towns, and used his impressions to inform readers. His deep knowledge of the state's history and landscapes equips him to provide ripened, informative publicity.

Moses Warren W. Moses Great Falls Tribune State Department of Agriculture Warren Moses The Tribune Pioncer Press

Tornado Strikes Wisconsin Towns in Northern Path

A tornado hit Lady Smith and nearby areas in northern Wisconsin causing multiple hospitalizations. Six injured were admitted, none seriously, as homes and South Street were leveled in Lady Smith. Bruce and Prentice also reported storm impact with power cuts and crews dispatched to repair lines.

Wesconsln Ashland Wis Ladysmith Menger Hare Lake Superior Bruce Wie Power Company Prentice Tyristen

Census work to begin in April across the nation

Senate and house conferees reached a compromise on the census reapportionment bill. Enumerators, to be recruited in June, will doorbell across the country starting near April. Controversies between the branches appear settled and preparations advance.

Washington Senate House

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