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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

4

Montana Among States On Retail Honor Roll

The 1929 retail census shows Montana among thirteen states with above average stores per capita and sales per store. California Colorado Connecticut Montana Nebraska New York Ohio Rhode Island Washington Wyoming plus others are listed as highly desirable for retail conditions. Michigan topped sales per store. Idaho and Florida noted for unusual per capita patterns amid broader state listings.

Montana John Guernsey California Colorado Connecticut Minos Massachusetts Nebraska Nevada New York Ohio Rhode Isand Washington Wyoming United States Minnesota Missouri Rhode Island Michigan Guernsey Wulaware Iowa Kansas Maine Pennsylvania Vermont Wisconsin Arizona Utah

Chops in North Idaho Beat Kitty With Rains

North Idaho crops benefited from recent rains. Auditor Roise Idaho Junc a (er Crops in north Idaho have been eveathy benefitted by rains of the last week. The wheat crop needs the rain and would gain from it. The fruit crop reportedly unhurt by the storm. New York General Cable raises bare copper wire price to 19 cents per pound in Charlotte.

Idaho Gallettate New York General Cahle Corporation Atoch

Brothers Wed In Separate Weddings Same Day

George Thompson and his brother Thomas Thompson married Ruth Wilma Bowers of St Paul and Sera Alice Smith of Helena on Saturday. The couples traveled by auto to Bozeman then trains to Helena and Yellowaitome Park before returning home later in the week. George and Ruth will live at 0 North Benton avenue with Mary Oram.

George Thompson Lynn Challoner Northern Paqfle Mr Thompson Thomas Thomipson Ruth Wilma Bowers St Paul Sera Alice Smith Helena Bozeman Butte Anaconda Mary Oram Benton Avenue Ney David J Donnan Presbyterian Church Thomas Thompson Alice Smith Frank E Smith Jamen O Tougas St Helena Mra

Great Blaze Sweeps Big Canada Port

The blaze devastated the western port wharves, with the harbor commission suffering the largest loss. Two firemen were severely burned, and one man is believed dead. Norman Marring, accountant for the Canadian Banana company, formerly of Huchengack, NJ, is named in the report.

Harbor Commission Alex Graf Commission Norman Marring Canadian Banana Company Huchengack

Canadians Optimistic On Future Of Wheat

Ottawa reports the Dominion Bureau of Statistics analysis shows a brighter wheat outlook than a month ago. Factors include higher European stock levels, stronger North American crops, and expected increases in exports from August to March. Exports reached 5,723,000 bushels versus 6,760,000 the prior year, amid Europe’s weak production outside Russia and continued European imports.

Ottawa Onl Canadian Commerce Department Europe North Amina Dominion Russia

Markets of World Record an Advance

The article notes a global market surge with prices rising in Berlin London Rome Tokyo Shanghai and Paris as fears over debt proposals ease. Wall Street shares gain despite tempered volatility with broad advances in equities and commodities amid a psychological boom. A drowning incident involving Greeley Cole-() Burton Swope, a student at State Teachers College, is also reported.

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Henry L Stimson’s Busy Life As Secretary of State

Washington, June 22. Henry L Stimson balances golf and riding with heavy effort to suspend intergovernmental debt payments. He reads, analyzes data, and communicates with American ambassadors as international finance dominates the agenda. He favors early morning study, keeps a busy social life, and avoids alcohol while abroad.

Rnward J. Duffy Associated Press Washington Henry L Stimson Hoover State Department

Idaho Kilowatt Tax Act Goes Under Fire

Boise hearing set for July 2 before a three judge federal panel to challenge Idaho kilowatt tax law. Utah Power and Light sues, naming attorney general and law enforcement head as defendants. Meanwhile the submarine Nautilus returns to Cork harbor after a rough transit, greeted by civic officials.

Idaho Boise G Cavanah Federal Court Circuit Court of San Francisco Utah Power and Light Company Cork Iiah Free State Aege Queenstown Civic Authoritea

American mayors on return from France drink comment

American mayors returning from France described a misheard toast as drunk by a man who claimed he listened to speeches and found food gone. Mayor Metcalfe of Omaha said the delegation was busy with work and night life in Paris was limited. He noted France’s unemployment actions as the key interest of the trip. In a separate incident, Inez Evelyn Anderson, 25, collapsed and died during Calvary Baptist church services.

France United Richard L Metcalfe Omaha The Truth Jis Paris Kansas City Mise Inez Evelyn Anderson Calvary Baptist Church

Helena to see new gas line map and pipe sizes

Montana Power filed a map with Helena city council detailing a new gas distribution network. The plan shows a 10 inch main entering the city, with branches along Chestnut and Warren streets, plus various four to eight inch pipes serving northern and southern areas and residential districts. Charles Miller, 78, leaves Patchogue to retrace the Pony Express trail to St Joseph then San Francisco.

Montana Power Company Reaterday Wetem Helena Connail Timila Villard Street Chestnut Chestnut Street Villard Chestnut Streets Warren Lyndala Lyndale Sixth Ward Northern Pacific Boulder Avenue Warren Street Eleventh Avenue Patchogue Charles Billy Miller Pony Express St Joseph Mo San Francisco

Montana Aetal Men Form Districts for Marketing Effort

The Montana Aetal Men association outlined district headquarters with managers in Helena and Missoula to intensify marketing of surplus Montana products. Delegates named district chairs and a 700 member tally was reported, with Aaron Singer delivering a welcome and Ray Larson of Shel Omahae responding.

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False Glamour Of Organized Crime Told By Attorney

George E. Johnson, United States attorney, frames the Capone case to youths on national radio. He warns organized crime glories fade, profits vanish, and lives end in disaster, contrasting with glamor of Wild West myths. He notes a changing crime scene as leadership shifts and references Japan’s industry mix for context.

Amertes George E. Johnson United States Alphonse Capone Capone Johnon Johnson

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