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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

5

Dearborn Gravel Pit Opens Amid County Road Work

County road crews in Lewis and Clark county push a major road program. The Dearborn gravel pit near the Reimg ranch provides gravel for upper roads toward Augusta and Wolf Creek intersection. Four trucks and a crew of five work with a grader on Scratch Gravel road to fix corduroyed sections. County Surveyor McLeod reports a new bridge at Walborn and a fine bridge completed west of Harmony schoolhouse in Horsky lane.

Lewis and Clark County Dearborn 15 Augusta Reimg H H Pickett John D McLeod Walborn Horsky Lane Harmony School House

Dick Loeb Celebrates Birthday in Bastile Prison

AP reports Richard A Loeb, serving a life term for the Bobby Franks murder with Nathan Leopold Jr., will mark his birthday in prison with no change to his routine, noting he is 23 years old and remains in the Bastile.

Dick Loeb Bastile Tobet Richard A Loeb Nathan A Leopold, Jr Bobby Franks Todas Loeb

Glacier Park Transport predicts heavy traffic for season

Glacier Park Transport president Howard He Hays said Helena today that park reservations show a 20 percent rise over last year. The 85 bus fleet will not be expanded. Tour groups from Burlington Tours, Yellowstone, and other routes are scheduled to travel via Great Northern and connections to Glacier Park hotels and resorts, signaling a busy opening season.

Howard He Hays Glacier Park Transport Company Helena St. Paul Glacier Park Park Compahy Vany Glacier Hotel Prince of Wales Hotel Watertown Lake National Park ii Canada Calgary Lake Louse Burlington Great Northern Yellowstone Park Glacier Yellowstone Billings Glacer Park Hays

Y to Elect Trustees and Directions Tonight

Election of trustees and association directions will be held at the annual membership dinner at the association building at 6 PM. O TD McLaughlin announced the program with Helena attorney G Toomer as principal speaker. Rev Earl Van Doren and Mr. Leslie Jorud will perform local solos.

Y Woca Association O TD McLaughlin Toomer Helena Earl van Doren Leslie Jorud Willy

Proceeds Of Hog Sale Awarded To Bank By Court

The Montana supreme court yesterday upheld a district court ruling granting the proceeds from a hog shipment to the First National Bank of Glendive. The bank had deposited the sale proceeds pending court decision on ownership after Mrs Jesse Connor claimed them. The original foreclosure suit, brought by the bank against Connor, led to the attachment and sale plan with proceeds placed in the bank. Connor appealed the district court verdict.

Montana Supreme Court First National Bank of Glendive District Court Daweson County Trecourt Jesse Connor Connor Twnal

Royal Highlanders Hold Meeting Here

A district meeting of the Royal Highlanders selected John son, proprietor of the Harsex hotel, as delegate to the national gathering in Denver on September 9. F J Sharp, chief secretary from Lincoln Nebraska, visited and spoke at the district meeting and at the Folds cafe banquet, detailing the society’s history, aims, and progress.

Royal Highlanders Johnson Harsex Hotel Denver F J Sharp The Highlanders Lincoln

Three Montana counties need rain amid widespread moisture surplus

Weather reports show only Missoula Ravalli and parts of Powell county in immediate need of rain while moisture since January greatly exceeds 1928 levels across eastern Montana. Spring crops face frost in several counties though overall conditions remain favorable with good growth in beets beans and wheat.

Montana Missoula Raval Pondora Richland Granite Musselshell Rosebud Lew and Clark Wibany Buffalo Straw Tadith Basin Fallon T O Hembre Serigil Tondera Injini Jte Flathead Coutties

No Gold A Line Between The French And Whites

A fragment recounts a librarian's quip about Charbonneau from the Lewis and Clark era. The dialogue ponders whether Charbonneau was French or French-Indian, with laughter and a partial recollection of the explorer’s companion. The report hints at identity questions during the expedition era.

Dave Hilger Charbonneau Lewes and Clark Dave White Man Tousgaint Charbonneau Hay Saeafaner Lewis and Clark Prince Maximilian Missouri River

Fishermen fined for lack of licenses in Montana

Two fishermen learned they must obtain licenses to fish in the state. Deputies reported fines at the state game warden office: John Stefanica of Dillon paid $25 and Ammin Minamin of Devon paid $2750. Both pleaded guilty to the charge with offenses on the Weav erhead and Martas rivers.

Montana Fie John Stefanie Dillon Devon Stefanica Weaverhead Minamin Martas

Minnesota reports barberry eradication efforts expand statewide

A 1928 University of Minnesota survey led by Leonard W Melander notes barberry bushes and seedlings destroyed since 2018 eradication work began. Barberry found in all counties except Cook, with the largest infestation in southern Minnesota.

Minnesota Leonard W Melander University Tarmanine Cook Minnewota Anhe Mod River Valley Souveur Iienne- bin Nicollet Freehorn Houston Fdwerved

Barberry Eradication Cites Rust Reduction in Minnesota

State leaders cite barberry control as cutting wheat rust losses. From 1914 to 1921 Minnesota faced about 29,920,000 bushels lost yearly. seven-year data show rust reductions linked to eradication efforts. demonstratons, club programs, and county meetings map ongoing statewide action through next years. Obituary notes Mary Jane Watson dies at age Ol.

le Son State Department of Agricuture Tias Minnesota Tromster Harberry Ieader

Fort Belknap Indians to Get New Hospital

Fort Belknap Indians will gain a new hospital with four departments and tuberculosis care added next year. The project, supported by the United States Indian Service and State Board of Health, aims to modernize facilities and expand health services on the Fort Belknap reservation.

Fort Belknap Lore Belknap United States Indian Service de Martie Trigutelvirge Ciiks Welfare Division State Board of Health

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Dearborn Kays Glacier Park Company HIGH Lybrand Ross Eros Montgomery Tokscre Company Louie Cardinale Helena Hardware Co H.C. Baumgarten Monarch Axcty Cooking School Helena Hardware Company Mrs, Sayles Monarch Home Service Department Sayles Molander Paducah Mary Jane Watson Ol Séars Tine de Richard Bolt Lexpert University of California Jar Prue Ramville Plentywood Wolf Pom Tavee Bolt Lewistown Rowndup Wintehall Helda New York Alfred E Snuth Ins. Bhok Snuth
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