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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
3
June 24 advance estimates from Northaro Pacific railway officials indicate one hundred carloads of head lettuce will depart Bitter Root Valley this year. The first car will leave Monday for Epin Cities and other eastern markets, using refrigerator cars provided by Bitter Root growers.
Henry Ford tells Ladies' Home Journal that he would prefer employees aged 35 to 60, with older workers valued for stability and expertise. He argues 70-year-olds lack endurance and that endurance jobs are best handled by 40-plus workers, noting many confuse age with middle age and urge not to rely on young labor alone.
Joliet trustees member Lester Ward said extensive improvements will be made to the grade and high school building in Joliet during summer vacation. Preliminary arrangements were being perfected in Red Lodge to let the contract. Projected expenditure ranges from 5000 to 6000 dollars.
The article highlights the Greater Hudson line adding a Town Sedan with a 139 inch chassis, deeper seats, and upgraded upholstery. It notes the wild rose demut fittings with a Tiffany finish to enhance trim, color options at no extra cost, and the car’s ultra modish lines.
In Walla Walla Washington on June 22 AP Lloyd Fenn of Kooskia Idaho was chosen president of the Lewis and Clark Highway association by officers at a meeting. The executive committee named Oakley F E Caffin Missoula Montana 3T M Hoyt Lenaston Idaho M Honma Walla Walla G Wi Parden Grandview Darwin Meiseest Seat ee and HV Alward Portland. Vice presidents named were Andy Davis Butte Montana Lloyd Fenn Idaho and Nathan Eckstein Seattle for Washington Lewis Merthur Portland for Oregon.
Louis Spreckels, 62, a noted sugar refiner and longtime general manager at Federal Sugar Refining in Yonkers, died of a heart attack. Born in San Francisco, he joined the family business at 36, later led Spreckels Refining in Philadelphia, and came to Yonkers as superintendent before becoming general manager. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, two brothers, and numerous cousins. The Globs Clothing and Jewelry Co moves to 314 North M Street between Halen Mardy and Sherman Music.
Lewiston Idaho June 28 Nobel Henry 91 long braved frontier dangers by packing trains between Idaho and Montana along the Mullen road and Lolo pass He died at his farm from blood poisoning tied to an injured foot Survived by widow and eight children Torrid Denver heat tops 4 degrees above zero for the warmest day of the year The Wegsnilics treaty anniversary noted Professor Adolf Deis mann of Berlin described as doctor of divinity
Berlin reports show protests across Germany marking the 10th anniversary of the Versailles treaty and the Sarre incident with clashes at Berlin University and the President’s home. Officials say the Reichstag failed to extend exile protections, leaving Kaiser Wilhelm II unlikely to return.
A Montana fish and game commission effort planted 50 000 fingerling native trout in Flathead Lake from John Dishman’s private hatchery at Post Creek. Rearing ponds ensured they reached five to seven inches before release, marking the first planting of such size in the lake amid cannibal fish pressure. Newark aviator William Hughes plans flight to Paris but lands after police readiness to intervene near city rooftops.
Montana officials report widespread good economic conditions with strong bank leadership and cautious preparation for potential downturns. A J Lochrie notes no recent financial distress, citing prosperity over the past three years and uniform statewide strength. The Wall Street Journal praises Montana’s copper and metal industries, wheat quality, and vast uncultivated range capable of supporting livestock. Washington’s outlook appears less stable, yet western mining and lumber activity shows progress with Libby and Bonner areas driving outputs while Tabby shipments to eastern firms hint at undisclosed uses.
Captain M Adamson described the plan for a large racing complex in Butte with a three quarter mile track, sand and dirt surface, barns for up to 300 horses, a roping pad dock, and a big grandstand. The facility will open June 13 and attract visiting horsemen and crowds. Officers will oversee crowd safety and deter undesirables on opening day.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his bride Anne Morrow stay in St. Louis after a flight from Indianapolis. They plan to remain until tomorrow and perhaps Sunday as the coronet notes. They expect to reach Los Angeles by July 8 to inaugurate the coast-to-coast air service, with Lindbergh flying the first eastbound plane.
Livingston June 28 A visiting railroad executive, B L Taylor of the New York New Haven and Hartford line, assistant to the executive vice president, became a resident of Livingston and ordered a Navajo saddle blanket for the best dressed lady rider and a pair of boots for the best dressed cowboy in the daily parade and grand entry at the Livingston Roundup. He arrived with Mr and Mrs Taylor and children Angeline John and William for a summer at OT O ranch.
Maintenance crews from the bureau of public roads move this week to the Columbia Falls Glacier Park highway to maintain 40 miles of the new road open from Belton east. Foreman Andy Zuffer leads 12 men. the team returns from Lolo pass after completing season work. slides removed and highway in good condition into Powell district, northern Idaho. inspection finds Yellowstone trail west to Saltese in good condition. Camel's Hump previously a traffic menace now manageable.
Greeley Colorado report states Frank M Sprague of Bakersfield California was struck by a northbound Union Pacific passenger train at Doves 435 miles north of Greeley and was killed instantly.
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