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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

3

Harvest Boom Hits the Great Wheat Crop Across Plains

Kaneik City June 23 farmers race harvest under blazing sun as vast wheat yields loom across southern Kansas Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Prices slip to 38 cents in Enid while Liberal Kansas reports about 40 cents and Texas growers see 45 to 40 cents a bushel. Officials forecast Oklahoma and Texas to post record crops with improved machinery and reduced outside labor demand.

Kaneik City Wheatnavest Kansas Oklahoma Texay Panhandle Enid Ohlo Liberal Plains Kas Texas Southwest Sunt-Amers

Taxpayers urged to take part in Orwe budget talks

Taxpayers are urged to attend several upcoming budget meetings as counties prepare preliminary budgets due by July 25 and school districts by July 1. Officials must present proposed expenditures, with public inspection, and taxpayers may challenge allocations. The note warns tax revenue will fall short of spending, urging citizen involvement to curb taxes.

Agen Ata Cannes Hadger Enming Corder Tate Lane Sais

Faked Kidnapping Story Spurs Insurance Fraud Probe

Fragmented report outlines a hoax kidnapping tale linked to an attempted insurance fraud totaling about 30 dollars. The narrative references authorities, a man named Smith, and an investigation into misrepresented events amid broader budget and charity expenditure concerns in the region.

Lewis and Glabe Rage Program Prepares for Meet

Racing association officials, owners, and trainers gather at the fair grounds as preparations for a major Lewis and Clark Race meet proceed. Reno Nevada shipments, Montana breeders, and state officials pledge horses, improvements, and support for the August opening, with multiple stables arriving and work underway on grounds facilities.

Racing Association Tartforan Traditt Sam Trandsie Biserside Hommes Horpe Powners Montantus Wip Kyne Genet Hiace Reno Bevada Lewis and Clark Rae Ink Pst Fve State Board of Examiners Lewis and Clark Psacituan

FIAN AND HATTIE Play At Marlow

Marlow theater presents Fian and Hattie in a rollicking evening of fun and song. The story follows Finn a vain town fellow who plans a Paris visit with his wife Lathe and the Haddock Kid Mazel and Pitts provide comic relief as the couple Finn and Tiattle amid mistaken counts and merry capers. The show closes tonight.

Flin Family Lan Wattle Mae Jang Haddot Finn Paris Merry Miter Green Haddock Latteara Lee Mazel Zain Pitts Pati Finn and Tiattle

Master of Pantomime at Marlow Theatre Starts Thursday

City nights sets Nis mate se three ves and the man with battered hat is proud of his achievement. He calls the film Aroma comedy in pantomime. Chiplin wrote and composed the background music and themes for the film. Te q vy Bros of Townsend perform at the fan grounds with local county people attending. No Lovesey on that morning.

Marlow Chiplin Sat Claplin Catt Lapus Butte Smidtters

AVIATRIX 19 FALLS TO HER DEATH IN LOOPING FLIGHT

Miss Kinalt, a 19 year old aviatrix, died when her plane went into a spin after attempting a loop. She shut off the fuel and ignition and parachute gear was recovered. Kinalt had been flying about two years and held a local looping record set in January 1940. She was employed at the airport terminal as secretary aunt hostess.

Planc Meredl Deri Miss Kinalt Weehaf

Adested Washington case seeks 3.7 million from 29 counties

Spokane report shows Northern Pacific and allied lines pursuing a 3.7 million claim across 29 Washington counties. Attorneys argue the case should span the entire work and bond value basis, with county-level mileage disputes and requests to apply North Dakota terms to Washington. Also noted are related hearings and the involvement of Spokane County officials.

Spokane Northern Pact Tnd Washington Am Coder Court Loday Ad AnstKe Pharpe Saich Rudd North Dakota Sharpe Ote Anton Kauffman Lilensburg Cnat Northen Pacific Spokine Portland Seattle Chicago Milwaukee, Paul and Pacific G Grave Spohine King Pierce Washington State Ion Wopré

Board halts graft and orders direct widow payments

The Hindu Industrial Accident Board stopped graft and ordered weekly compensation for a widow. It ruled that a Philippine resident does not live in the United States for widow benefits, allowing only that rate. The decision urged direct payments to the widow to avoid further delays and attorney fees.

Carsanchio United States Carranchio

Politicians Face Fresh True Bills In State Senate Inquiry

Indictments tally against Seymour and a Denver grocer in a western Republican senatorial campaign case. Testimony shows Seymour denied involvement with the filing while W M Stebbing asserts he posted a $500 bond and Seymour acted as intermediary. Judge Manger rules the initial indictments fail to prove materiality and upholds the senate investigation as proper. Receipts show cash sums and attorney fees paid to the widow, which the board says do not meet required rules and future payments may be halted.

Compras Clements Senate Seymour Denver W M Stebbing Sevmom Norus Manger Nye

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