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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
7
A dubious advertisement promotes Blood-Iron Phosphate tablets to cure nervous weakness and weight loss. It promises quick results, improved appetite, strength, and endurance, urging deposits and a three week trial with money back.
W J Haynes, secretary to the Momana railroad commission, warned consumers of a looming freight congestion and possible higher rates this fall. He cited early grain movements delayed by regional crop histories and strikes, predicting a car shortage as crops move and coal prices may rise. He urged households to buy coal now if possible.
The federal grand jury for the U S district court in Helena convened yesterday under Judge George M Bourquin. After instructions the jurors retired to hear matters from the district attorney and will report next Monday. Members listed include M V Wilson and Harold O Mead among others. Mrs M L Rutledge was excused for cause noting ambiguity about female eligibility.
Helena prepares for a Shriners visit with holiday dress and national colors on display. Imperial potentate W Freeland Kendrick leads the party arriving tomorrow afternoon. Scottish Rite degree work at the Consistory Shrine temple proceeds with a large candidate class.
Miss Lulu Cozad and Miss Tyg VaReau, Helena public school teachers, depart for Vastcour ver, B C aboard the Empress of Japan bound for Shanghai. They travel overland through China to Pekin, cross to Nagasaki, tour Japan to Yokohama, then sail to Vancouver. Return to Helena targeted for late August. Sugar price rises two cents per pound to 25 cents wholesale amid high raw sugar costs.
Directors choose Wednesday of state fair week for Farm Bureau Day at the Montana State Fair. In September a big day is planned with events and activities showcasing agricultural interests and local farming leaders.
Montana farm leaders plan a major state fair program with judges appointed for cattle sheep and swine divisions. Local committees urge cooperation to boost the event and boost premium offerings as the 1920 fair premium catalog is released with more special premiums and a livestock pavilion lectures series.
Dartmouth senior Henry E. Maroney of Medford Massachusetts was killed after a quarrel over whiskey at Theta Delta Chi in Hanover New Hampshire. Robert T. Meads of La Grange Illinois, already in custody, claimed self defense but was held without bail for the September grand jury.
An advertisement touts a new method for dental care using pepsin to dissolve a slimy film on teeth. It claims a harmless activating process allows twice daily use with interproximal application, promising noticeably cleaner and whiter teeth and invites readers to try a 10 day tube and compare with prior methods.
Whit taker testifies Maroney confronted Meads after emerging from the bathroom. Meads fired, hitting Maroney through the heart, killing him instantly. Meads then ordered Whittaker to flee as he retreated through another door, pistol in hand.
A former Dubuque area financier once valued near 1 250 000 reportedly dies penniless. The estate administrator says heirs face court examination as an order compels Cooper heirs to appear today. The filing notes alleged changes in fortune and calls into question prior wealth.
Strenuous days for George W. Miner and Charles A Crawford as Shrine special trains leave Helena Friday night for Portland Oregon for the Shrine imperial council gathering. Helena teachers buy Pullman reservations and locals arrange spots. two trains limited to 675 aboard.
Grant McConnell of Helena and George Jacoby graduated yesterday from Montana State College Bozeman. McConnell earned a elyis engineer degree and Jacoby a architecture degree. Both men were born and raised in Helena and McConnell will join the Montana Power Company engineering department. Closer cooperation between business and farmers was urged at the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce convention opening in St Louis.
Vogal Legion Post plans a meeting at 8 o clock tonight at Headquarters over Eddy cate to discuss its state convention representation to be held soon in Livingston. A special committee will report on Fourth of July program plans for Central Park. Meanwhile Pennsylvanias University grants 563 degrees at its 6th annual commencement.
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