This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
7
An anniversary recall recounts a Milwaukee disaster involving a crash and a flooded wild river crossing. The report notes a derailed train and a bridge failure, with many lives lost and a long search for remains.
Ancestral pageant on the Lewistown fete program promises the surrender of Grief Joseph, with a long ceremonial listing of tribal figures and military pasts. The narrative recounts clashes involving Chief Joseph, the Nes Perce, and allied tribes, noting heroic acts and losses in a historic conflict.
A fragmentary report notes a three year old child crowned in an incident near Flathead Canal. The sparse OCR text references the Howard family, a local tavern and several unclear details about the event and people involved.
Fragmented OCR describes underground cables on a scenic route, with scattered phrases about installation and potential hazards. The text mentions a pasture area, a drum, and references to a person named Tagan, with unclear context and many garbled words.
Program announced for three day county commissioner convention in Kalispell. Registration Sunday at the chamber of commerce, opening session Monday at 9:30 with L H Vandyk of Livingston presiding and Mayor William delivering welcome. Delegates from equipment and supply firms, association officers, and state officials attend. sessions feature talks, roundtable discussions, and officer elections.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe garden produce including potatoes and peas with scattered names and locations. The text shows garbled references to individuals, numbers, and places, but no clear event or outcome is evident.
Heavy rainfall and persistent showers halt Shearing Work 3 operations in Dillon and Beaverhead County. Crews face delays for several days as wet conditions persist, with roads and fields flooded and wool warehouse reports noting ongoing disruption across Beaverhead foothills and surrounding areas.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a state action related to sewing machines in Washington with references to misused funds, approvals, and a prior city operation. The document mentions a state welfare board, a Mr Parker, and various agencies, with unclear sequence of events and many garbled phrases.
Business and Professional Women in Deer Lodge will gather at the Hotel Deer Lodge on Wednesday for dinner. Delegates will report on plans and activities including forthcoming conventions and local ventures.
A Yellowstone area report describes a ranger and his wife observing a bear watching their baby while another bear drank milk from a bottle. The scene occurred near Seeley, with multiple bears roaming and the forest service preparing to deter them amid electric shock devices.
The report details a golf tournament where Revolta and Picard emerge as winners amid a crowded field. It notes key rounds, notable shots, and the competitive field, highlighting the leaders and final standings. Strong names and event context are emphasized within the readable text.
Pepper Martin receives a ceremonial honor at a St Louis event amid celebration by fans and officials. The attention centers on his distinguished plate appearances and the emotional tribute from teammates and local sports figures.
A scrambled list of teams and venue references appears amid garbled text. Key entities include softball teams, venues, and media notes, with fragments suggestive of a schedule update and local sports coverage.
Unclear report with broken names and fragmented phrases. Mentions Anagonaon, Logan Pago, spectators, and multiple placeholder words, suggesting a local event or meet with uncertain details and unclear outcomes.
A crowded scene at a local practice shows the Louts responding to critics by stepping up training. Community members and players like Thomas Keene and Allieis participate as coaches push for discipline and improved drills amid tense crowd energy.
Readable fragments describe seat changes at a meeting, cold water provisions, and a 117th Avenue address. Listings mention furnished and unfurnished apartments with heating, in locations such as 510m Washington Place and 319 Blake Ginam. includes amenities, rents, and contact clues. The text lists building names and a mix of apartment features and sale notices.
A fragmented report states an Indian individual received sixty days in jail on a charge related to a whoopee incident. The text is garbled with multiple repeated phrases and unreadable names, leaving the central action as a jail term without clear dates or locations.
A garbled OCR golf note mentions players and scores, with fragments of names and places. Key terms include Lamers Abwmerinimn Pat and Ate pratagul, plus references to Wales Haw and Newton. The text is largely indecipherable but indicates a sports roundup and a $54 figure.
Reader accounts from Princeton and international debate surround the Wooderson incident at the mile invitational. Reports cite alleged fouls involving Sydney Wooderson and rival Wooderton, with witnesses citing obstructed lanes, shifting positions, and disputed bumping during the race.
Oxden June 28 report from UPI notes chestnut gelding owned by M4 RF Fenyer of Renve Non Hie winning the 18th event. Waketinl Tidy and Redda af Imm show strong placements with notable riders William Cobilel, Ken Tening, and Fiorencr K Snyder. Vandulla King places in harness, while Lain Totla from Sheridan competes for La Due Melvin stables.
Readable fragments indicate a schedule of Masonic lodge events and degree confirmations. Mentions include Morning Star, Stated meetings on June 14 and September 2, special meetings, and various MM degrees. Exact names and times are partially garbled.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.