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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

2

Extension agent to develop Milk River agriculture

G H Bingham of Morgan Utah has been named associate extension agent in charge of agricultural development on the Milk River irrigation project. Based at Malta, he will work with Blaine Phillips and Valley counties, coordinating with Montana Extension and US Reclamation offices to adapt model farming systems to local farms.

Borneman G. H. Bingham Morgan Utah Blaine Phillips Valley Malta Bingham Montana Extension Service United States Reclamation Projects Utah Agricultural College Milk River J. C. Taylor Alex Bingham M. L. Wilson Department of Agricultural Economics Montana State College Wilson Mr. Bingham Linus

Alfalfa Seed Growers Urge Registered Field Inspections

Bozeman reports show rising registered alfalfa seed growth with 600 growers producing nearly 1,000 100 pound loads. Inspections begin in July as more farmers join, concentrated in Garfield and northern Prairie and Noneved counties, with last year a bumper alfalfa season boosting state agricultural income by about a quarter of a million dollars.

Bozeman Montana Eantost Clpures Fos Chia Garfield Prairie Nonevid Ylelao Kurlz

Butte Newsboy Holds Record Attendance

A famed Butte newsboy, Jimmy, known for perfect attendance since starting school, is celebrated for his diligent record. He recently left for a vacation at a relative’s ranch near San Springs after earning praise at St Patrick’s parochial school.

Butte Newsboy Botts James Michaal Conlon Aconl Jimmy Bt. Patrick's Butte San Springs

Police Officer 23 Graduates Butte High In Two Years

Bernd E Allard aged 23 earns a high school diploma in half the normal time after entering Butte High School while serving as a part time officer. He stands over six feet tall, works full time on the force as traffic officer at Broadway and Main, and began policing just before entering school. He doubled subjects to graduate in two years and also served as a special officer after hours and on weekends.

Butte Bernd E Allard Allard Broadway Main Street

Boy Burned When Glue Can Explodes In Anaconda

June 18 Anaconda a boy named Georgie Du Banz was severely burned in a curious accident. While playing with a cement like glue used for linoleum, he dipped his hands into a vat. A stray match ignited the mixture burning his hands and clothing. His companions helped extinguish the flames with dirt and he was taken to a doctor.

Georgie DuBanz Georga Aht Tribeviin Banda George Rorsio Vrankovich Malloy

Log an News Togan June 16 Fact Pack at Alchivon and Nearby

Logan News notes visitors and departures across Madison valley and surrounding towns. Joseph Crawley Patrick Calehart of Atchison Fram travel with Lee Crowley to Great Falls and Cascade for several days while families from Lewistown Tolono and Wagene Ore join for summer visits. Mrs A B Taylor and son Jack attend D McKinnon funeral as Mogul Dougal McKinnon dies at 68 in Madison valley. many residents plan summer moves to Helena and other locales as relatives visit Spokane Belarado Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Togan Joseph Crawley Patrick Calehart Alchivon Kan Cummar Aod John J. Crawley Madison Valley Camila Birdle Jamon Edward Powers Works Srs Kruture John J. Powers Helen Bowen Sam Wilson Belarado Ellie Weaver Joseph Crowley Atchison, Fram Lee Crowley Ios Great Fala Cascade A. B. Taylor Zon Jack Lewistown Tolono Roma Balin Madison Mra George Jackson Nentidten Three Forks Grant Cook M. D Nave Menry Raymond Lagan Marrijl Saxton Butte Ara Rogar & Murray Murrau Opal Saxton Calvin Tobin Minnesota Wisconsin Fred Kissenger Helvena Kissenker Northern Pacific Dougal McKinnon Madinon Valley Olen

Romeo Gingras Confesses Narcotics Price Caused Meaderville Robbery

Romeo Gingras alias Ro tea Napier, 33, signed a confession to County Attorney Harrison Freebourne stating narcotics prices drove him to rob the Colusa Pool hall in Meaderville. He was arrested on South Arizona Street by Chief Jerre Murphy after the loot, including a $140 cash register take and $5 from a proprietor, was taken.

Butte Romeo Gingras Rotea Napier Colusa Meaterville Harrison J. Freebourn Gingras South Arizona Street Jerre Murphy Meaderville

Insect control hampered by lack of funds in forest

Missoula June 16 Insect control work in the Kootenai forest is hindered by lack of funds, reports Elers Kach assistant district forester returning from the region. Crows have cleared out infested Ahtee white pine drainages, but most drainages cannot be treated under the current appropriation, stopping about 3,000 white pine trees from being cut and peeled. The infestation remains entrenched elsewhere, delaying efforts to halt its spread.

Missoula Kootenai Elers Kach Koeh

Bootlegging Wealth Claim in Separate Maintenance Suit

J R Marling faces a separate maintenance suit filed by Mrs Hattie Marling. The brief accuses him of fabricating wealth claims to impress his wife before marriage. He contends alleged earnings from bootlegging were overstated in the complaint, citing lower profits and revenues from the soft drink operation.

Butte Juur 16 Frank L. Riley J. R Harling Hattie I. Marling Marling

Switchman killed in fall under car near Rocker

Anaconda June 1 Jerry O Neil switchman on the B A P railway was killed yesterday afternoon when the wheels of an ore car passed over his body two miles east of Rocker It is believed he lost his balance and fell through the hopper while moving along the train The train had departed Butte yards for Anaconda and O Neil was on the last car when the crew missed him at Rocker and later found his body after a search

Anaconda Jerry O'Neil Lato Rocker Racker O'Neil

Motorists Gather to Watch Cliff Blasted

Dillon residents crowded Beaver head canyon to witness a cliff blast on the new state and federal highway. About 800 yards of rock were removed in the explosion, using between 6 000 and 7 000 pounds of brick powder. Two vehicles near the site sustained damage from flying rocks and boulders.

Dillon Beaverhead

Yellowstone Rising Farmers Worried in Glendive

June 18 report notes swollen rivers and heavy rainfall feeding creeks along the Yellowstone between Intake and Patrviaw. Ranchers fear rising waters may force them from river bottom homes if flooding continues, though immediate danger is not seen.

Glendive Yellowstone Intake Patrviaw

Mining Claims Buried Under Snow Near Stanford

John Sams reports several mining claims in the Bittle Botts area remain buried under heavy snow. He traveled to inspect them and found deep drifts in upper coulees with one tunnel nearly filled and a two foot flowing stream beneath the drift. Another claim sits buried under nearly two feet of snow.

Stanford John Sams

Hardin High School Instructor Honored in National Contest

Bozeman June 16 The stem rust control contest across 13 rust affected states ends with B F Baldwin a Hardin high school science instructor earning third place. State leader W L Popham of Montana State College notes the contest aims to improve teaching plans for black stem rust control.

Bozeman B. F. Baldwin Hardin High School Baldwin Montana W. L. Popham Montana State College Conference For Prevention of Grainust Minneapolis M. RK. Luther Teton County S. Rutledge Stevens Lodge Grass High School Wisconsin Minnesota Mar

Woman in Slander Suit Seeks Clarity on Reading Status

In Butte a ruling set aside a verdict in a slander case against Christine Waara. Waara claims she could not read English and had no knowledge of court papers. The defendant was given 10 days to answer. Neighbors reported Waara’s case after a news story appeared.

Butte Christine Waara Willam &. Carroll Department of New District Court Newso

Local notices and rural news from White Sulphur Springs

Reports from White Sulphur Springs cover returns from Butte, funeral of Miss Maria Leonard, and local visitors including Mrs Flwold Gontie of Livingston. Ranch tests with nitro powder for swamp reclaiming draw rancher attention and orders for powder. The Ringlings head to the Springs after news of Mrs John Ringling’s death in New York. Several residents pursue travel to California, Berkeley, and Tacoma. Royal Highlanders hold a district convention in Livingston.

Fame E.W. Pierre Gallos Butte Maria Leonard Flwold Gontie Livingston Rehatuer Ginntuer John Whips Non Dale Elena Philling Wither Efra Martha Johnston Mr. Morgan Ware Pato Meargints Mangor Jin Ang Tosula Pal Manger R. Ia Ringling Chicago John Ringling New York J. Anna Mino York Ponhewnecom Sra Clift Tinton Dorothy California Dorothy Wit University At

Notice of real estate sale in Lewis and Clark County Montana

In district court of the first judicial district of Montana and for Lewis and Clark County the Merrantie Company plaintiff seeks sale of described real property at sheriff's sale on July 2 193% at 2 p.m. at the north front door of the County Court House in Helena. Property description covers north west quarter of the south west quarter and multiple fractional sections in Township 10 North Range 1 West etc within Lewis and Clark County Montana including all appurtenances. Clyde L Burgess sheriff and Walter J Nilar undersheriff designate sale details and attorneys. First publication June 10.

Shemufes State of Montana Houng Melena Lewis and Clark County Lowta and Clark Stata Northanat Tan Telana Clyde L. Burgess Snoritt Walter J. Nilar Tviniena Mont

Reindeer Meat Gains Popularity in North America

Missoula reports reindeer meat growing popular in Canada and England and used widely in America. A Dominion Reindeer Co representative says railways serve it on dining cars. The company moves 2,500 head from Kokarines Alaska to Mudso Bay across 2300 miles and plans an east coast ranch to meet demand. One lead deer wears a bell guiding the herd with four handlers and a dog pack.

Missoula Canada England America Dominion Reindeer Company Vancouver B.C Ite Northern Pacifc Great Northern Kokarines Alaska Mudso Bay

Woman Burned Vulcanizing Tire Dies From Injuries

An Anaconda woman, Mrs. Henry, died from burns received while vulcanizing a tire at a shop. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon in a shop near Chestnut in Mes. 1, W. I. Henry, a prominent Anaconda resident, was injured and died shortly after. Henry was respected in Anaconda and leaves a bereaved family including her daughter Sarah Canroy and Reidgot Connor.

Jung Moma W. I Menry Mics Ermied Fo Huens Stenry Ann Jerret Pres Vincia Sarah Canroy Bra Reidgot Connor

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