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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
7
Cloudy conditions expected for Monday and Tuesday as Montana forecasts show a tardy front. Local items include J Garter offering a special axe, Dr Frank Pook listed as a radiologist, and funeral services for K I Marks in the Mancy district with interment at the local cemetery.
The item lists social notices and movements of residents including visits, arrivals, and departures. Notables include attorney Heatley visiting, Royema at the Pacey hotel, Cot. Netati ves and Bruce Kremer attending funerals, Miss Wing Sires visiting in Wisconsin, and former Senator Power with Sarah Power arriving from Chicago. A casual urban column notes local chatter and a humorous coat hair line.
A terse literary quip from the Boston Transcript references being kept in suspense. The fragmentary line contrasts requests for clarity with the toll of prolonged delay, framed as a playful dramatic moment. The dialogue centers on a character urging for truth amid hesitation.
New York reports show continuing optimism for the business outlook amid uncertain railroad presales and possible strike talk. Industry remains active with Brad Mills reaching near capacity, steel prices weak, and prompt demand stronger than future orders. Railroad carload gains stand out, coal shipments rise seasonally, and total volume climbs to 646000 cars. Analysts expect lower freight rates on July 4 to spur demand while opinions on a strike vary. Crop prospects suggest good wheat and subnormal cotton. winter wheat deterioration is debated. Federal Reserve cut the rediscount rate to four percent, signaling easy money and a likely muted credit squeeze in coming months.
Great Falls June 25 Carter Oil company and Standard Oil of New Jersey gather forces for an inspection of northern fields. Executives Laueks Rowe Rayner Richards along with Willard Richards travel to the field to monitor drilling on section 16 township 34 north range 2 west and discuss contracts with Griggs syndicate. Other team members from Billings and Shelby report activity in Oregon Basin Wyoming and Kevin Sunburst as Rainbow Oil and Kremlin Oil advance drilling and geology teams expand operations.
In the Raston Transcript a dialogue sees Joh promise to obtain a tonnout for CE, who retorts that gifts always arrive in the future. The exchange mirrors stalled expectations and light humor about delays.
Montana Great Falls officials and business groups accept recommendations to speed up trains to the Kevin Sunburst oil fields. New schedule adds field time, lets operators keep city offices, and boosts field business. A 280 acre drilling contract in Kevin Sunburst by Winnie Richards and the Griggs syndicate is closed for 28000 dollars with anticipated spudding by July 20.
Hogan returns from Kevin to drill shortly amid a booming oil field. He notes the discovery near Campbell and Stevenson wells signals vast potential as major operators rush to secure acreage. At least one large firm rents town property and buys autos to sustain field work. Kevin, Shelby, and Great Falls benefit from the oil boom while Hogan pursues Beauvais Creek test wells and a Dox Beauvais prospect depths. Camp buildings rise at Point Creek as spudding nears on acreage from W. W. Gall and Chris Vewe.
Spokane Roundup will resume drilling within a few days. Two carloads of casing have arrived and are on site after weeks of delay. The well sits about 1400 feet deep with plans to drill to 2000 feet for a thorough test, several miles from the nearest existing well.
In San Francisco on June 17 plans are set for a large scale side and seek exercise to mark peace. Thirty six RO Tiny motor transport company vehicles including two tanks will disappear for the event. A force of scouts at Crissey Field will chase a 200 square mile area armed with paper bombs.
Hard to read but notes a Great Falls brewing case before a judge with witnesses named Thomas Walker and G J Stebel. It cites alleged violations of a prohibition law, purchase of Montana Brewing products, and possible confiscation actions. Also reports June 24 banking data from Washington with national banks totaling over 20 billion in resources and loans, deposits, and reserves across districts.
A report on the federation's 42nd convention aired views on labor rights and shorter workdays. It notes Abraham Lincoln's praise of strikes and details council discussions on Kansas and Colorado labor laws, compulsory incorporation, and Harding era regulatory proposals. Congress faced criticism in a supplemental legislative report.
Notice calls Master Masons of Helens Lodge No 3 Morning Star Lodge No 2 and King Solomon Lodge No 8 and all visiting brethren to gather at the Conristary temple Jackson street Monday June 26 at 2 pm to pay last tribute to Jeter brother C B Nolan under Grand Lodge of Montana rites. Edgar M Shoemaker and G A Hangelé sign in support with Helena Lodge No 2 and Morning Star Lodge No 0.
Special Communication of the Grand Lodge will meet at the Conafstory- Ahring temple Helena Montana at 1 39 p m Monday June 26 1922 to conduct funeral rites over Past Grand Master Gomelius B Noten. Members invited. Also notes Miriam Chapter No 1 Order of the Eastern Star and other chapters attend the funeral of Cornelius B Nolan at the Consistory Shring Semple Helena Montana June 26 1822 at 7 o clock p m. Sir Knights Attention Eminent Commander to form escort for the body of Cornelius Nolan attendance requested.
About 2,000 osteopath specialists are expected to attend the international convention in Los Angeles from July 3 to 7. The event is under the auspices of the American Osteopathic Association. Governor W. B. Stephens of California will open the sessions, to be presided over by Dr. Samuel B. Scothera of Dallas, Texas.
W Trinidad collector of internal revenue and adviser to the Philippine Independence Commission will head a survey of the United States cigar market. The aim is to foster closer cooperation between Manila manufacturers and American distributors, with Trinidad visiting Washington to discuss.
Ben Scovell, noted Shakespearean actor, under the Ep worth league, will present four Shakespearean and humorous pieces at St Pauls Church Tuesday evening. The entertainer, famed for wartime service overseas, will perform scenes from The Merchant of Venice Henry VI Part III and Julius Caesar, with accompanying farce and comedy, in a 20 minute program.
A large fire reported in the San Isabel forest near Canan City is observed sweeping Verden mountain slopes. Supervisor A. G. Tatel reports the wildfire expanding across a broad area while authorities monitor the progress tonight.
Butte mining figure Horton Alev was killed and his year-old son injured when a car went off a bank on the Virginia City road about five miles from Ennis. Alley's son survived with minor injuries as locals report a fatal accident and mention ongoing investigations.
A Campbell New York Civil War veteran, about 70, credits Dr A W Chase’s Pills and related remedies with maintaining health after many battles and chronic ailments. He urges others to seek details via mail reply, praising the medicines as life extending.
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