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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

10

Indian meet at Montana State College on self subsistence farming

The June conference of the U and Indian field representatives at Montana State College focused on placing Indians on a self subsistence basis. Speakers from extension and staff covered livestock, dairying, crops, and club work to promote economical production and practical use of new methods, with emphasis on disease prevention, market types, and community gardening for year round food supplies.

Indian Field Service Mucatanal Waa

First H1 teams picked at Falls for state meet

Great Falls is hosting the state meet with H1 class teams chosen. Captain Fred Erichsen led the A team from Anaconda Copper Man Works in a dual event at ACM clubhouse. A and B teams from Great Falls area participated, posting scores of 190 and 88 respectively.

Falls Fred Erichsen Fiat Anaconda Copper Manins Company Tantest Am ACM Neo Permanpel Great Falls Judy Winnie Tian Besdea

Cornwall Man Arrested After Firehouse Incident

Cornwall ont Joseph Larose confronted firefighters at a station and was told to leave. He claims the men insulted him and he was later arrested and fined five shillings for the incident. He vows to act more carefully in the future.

Cornwall Joseph Larose Bers

Great Falls Woman To Sculpt Surrender Chief Joseph Plaque

Great Falls artist Mrs Jer ae S Lincoln will model a bronze plaque depicting the surrender of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce to General Nelson A Miles. The piece, to be carved in greenish blue granite, honors both sides and aims for dedication near Bears Paw battlefield in September.

Great Falls Joseph Great Walls Mark Nelson Jer Ae S Lincoln Lincoln Charlea Musrell Fame Washington Rts Sroth Leavitt Indian Affairs House Lincalm Dlacretion Genmal Miles Heim Bears Paw Chet Joseph Miles Sitting Bull Indiana Custer Maishacre Canada Leavalt Congress Leavitt Joseph Nes Perce Snake River Idaho Bitter Root Mountains Lolo Pass Bitter Root A Notoh Missoula

Alfalfa Trials in Michigan Favor Montana Varieties

Experimental alfalfa work at the Michigan station compared Montana varieties to local stocks. After testing 14 types over eight years the Montana strains yielded about 14 tons per acre, outperforming Kansas and Arizona varieties. Michigan’s hardy hybrid surpassed all strains in humid conditions, establishing the superior performance of Montana types.

Michigan Montana Kansas

Excessive Wheat Feeding to Hens Cuts Down Laying

Bozeman June 28 Excessive wheat feeding by poultry farmers lowers egg production in Montana flocks. Miss H Cushman Montana State College extension poultry specialist urges balanced rations. A growing mush with wheat and protein, greens, and alfalfa pasture recommended to sustain full production through fall and winter.

Bozeman H . Cushman Montana State College Pulleta

Rangers to Have Protection From Lightning Bolts

Forest rangers in Deer Lodge National Forest will not enter unprotected lookout stations after a lightning strike injured Rangers Rutger Skillman and Richard Richtmeyer and destroyed a test station on Mount Emerne. Major Dyan Kelley ordered immediate enclosure, with eight year test results cited as past delays.

Jookout Inokowt

Weekly business review hints at renewed optimism in industry

New York June 28 optimism lifts business mood as war debt plan and commodity prices spark activity. Copper, zinc, lead, silver, hides, cotton rise about 7 percent from month start while carloadings fall 28,000 cars week to week and bank clearings drop about 20 percent. Retail trade steady with firmer prices in textiles and petroleum price outlook discussed.

Claude New York Imoney Whan Hoover Mid Continent California

General advance in bonds recorded across groups

The general advance in bonds last week extended to all groups with emphasis shifting among sectors. Foreign issues showed strength while industrials and public utility bonds rose modestly. US government loan sales and new offerings drew attention, including a big issue from Commonwealth Exchang and Travanc Formosa Power.

Alexander New York Schengtt Interstate Commerce Commission United States Yarresl Travan Formosa

Drunken Driver From Country Fined One Hundred Dollars

Ed Bjorking alias Berking, 68, farm operator in Millegan, was arraigned in municipal court Saturday and fined 100 dollars by Magistrate Thongs Lenihan. Bjorking was committed to the city jail for 60 days for nonpayment of the fine after arrest Friday night by Patrolman TLJ Saltazar following involvement in two alleged incidents. He claimed he was antagonized when arraigned in municipal court.

Great Alls Ed Bjorking Berking 68 Millegan Thongs Lenihan Bjork Ing Patrobman Saltazar

Helenes Montana Daily Independent Publishing Intro

TheHelens Montana Daily Independent Publishing Company prints daily news with Associated Press dispatches. Regional offices listed in New York Chicago and Butte distribute local and national items to hotels and subscribers across the United States.

Posalioo Helens Dmoeane THD Independent Publishing Company The

Notice to Advertisers for Classified Rates and Deadlines

The Independent explains ad submission rules and proofs for advertisers. Ads must be in advance of publication day and proofs sent at least one day earlier. Rates for want ads apply with two cents per word per insertion and a minimum charge of 25 cents. South Main Street business office handles display ads and newspaper delivery issues.

Noticy Carye South Main Street

Mason Meetings Helena Todge Sut Stated June 19 8 P.M.

Masonic notices list Helena Todge Sut meeting times with dates June 19 and June 24 at 8 and 4 P.M. and announce degrees and initiations for Josephine Hepner and others at Algeria Temple with events around June 15 8 P.M. and June 34 6 8 P.M.

Helena Todge Recese Algeila Temple Bhiriie Bummer Josephine Hepner Mirlassy Chapcer Talipn Jude

Notice of Probate of Will in Lewis and Clark County

District Court of the First Judicial District of Montana announces the probate of the last will of Charles Crowley deceased. Pursuant to a June 17 1931 order the court fixes Monday June 29 at 10:00 am in the district court room at the county seat for proving the will and for hearing Daniel H Crowder petition for letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest. Clerk Will Whalen Deputy Clerk Rae Smith Smith Manan and Smith Attorneys Helena Montana.

Montana Lewis and Clark Murz Fierce Uca Lew Clark J N Glass Tim Sealy Will Whalen Rae Smith Drputy Hepner Helens, Dontans Attorner Firet Judicial Miserict Lewis and Cl Crowley Suse Wit Equet House Lea's and Daniel H Crawler Will Whalen Q Smith Smith Manan and Smith Pelitionty Helena

Statement by Kerr promises Polson dam work resumption

Polson June 28. Frank M Kerr vice president and general manager of Phoenia Construction says work on the Polson dam will resume in March or April 1932 and the completion date remains 1934 per lease terms. The delay stems from general market conditions and lack of demand for electricity. Families at the Phoenix Construction campsite may stay in their homes with water and fire protection provided as the company searches for a start.

Monhiel Montand Conmian Morhignan State College Polson Frank M Kerr Tatt Tornquist Phoenia Construction Company Flathead Valley Judy Tarnquist Gom Kerr Butte Ker Federal Power Commission Rocky Mountain Power Company

Dillon Elks Drum Corps to Represent at Seattle Meeting

Dillon June 28 Dillon Elks drum corps traveled to Butte for a practice with the Butte and Anaconda units. The three groups plan to combine on one or two selections for the national Elks convention in Seattle. Members report satisfactory results and the Dillon corps will depart on a Northern Pacific special train in July. Delegates named include David Wiel, Karl Wheat, and others.

Dillon Dillon Elks!rum Corps Butte Anaconda Elka Seattle Sagaton Northern Pacific Mombeia Dillon Corps Rutte David Wiel Karl Wheat Aon Baale Melvin Smith Ott Gor

Dutton Grain Mien Split 24000 At Annual Meeting

Great Falls June 28 Farmers in the Dutton district received over 24000 in cash dividends based on 4 cents per bushel for grain handled by the Dutton Co operative association. About 8300 bushels were processed at just over a cent per bushel. A 5 cent per bushel dividend was added as the regular stock dividend. Frank Waters named vice president and F Prott secretary-treasurer. directors include John Shields Chris Jenaen Frank Waters, Frank Loch, David Davidson, Die Bosholt, F Schabelts. Attendants from Farmers Union Terminal Association and local Lions Club attended the meeting.

Great Falls Dutton Dutton Co-operative Association Association M Gibler Frank Waters F Prott Secrolary-Treasurar John Shields Chris, Jenaen Frank Loch David Davidson Die Bosholt F Schabelts Farmers Union Terminal Association Farmers Union Terminal Perry & Brown

Pottery Factory Established at Columbia Falls

WC Ralle start a pottery plant at Columbia Falls after training in Brooklyn. A small operation produced initial items and plans to expand. Clay from nearby Whitefish is praised for Montana markets as a new supplier of Indian design souvenirs under the Going to the Sun Pottery name.

Columbia Falls WC. Ralle Penland Rule Pratts Institute Brooklyn N. Y Rutle Montana Hilo Ruile Columbia, Falls Kallspell Lak Pottess

Milwaukee Railroad Seeks Feeder Stock for South Dakota

The Milwaukee Railroad aims to expand feeder stock demand in eastern South Dakota as rains boost forage crops. Livestock agents Exon W Hall of Miles City and Paul M Tews of Milwaukee Railroad host conferences to examine feeder lambs cattle and sheen, noting potential markets in Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota. Eastern Montana raisers could benefit from price shifts and better access as several South Dakota feeders visit to share reports on feed stocks and forage.

Miles City South Dakota Exon W Hall Paul M Tews Milwyaukee Railroad Iowa Tows Wisconsin Minnenote Montacato South Dnakota

Visiting Birdman Grounds Plane and Shoves Ott at Airport

In Butte on a June day a visiting aviator performed a ground loop before shoving Ott. An army plane landed from the east as the visitor exited, climbed onto his craft, then left while ground crew responded. Local observers described the tense scene and westward departure.

Ott Butte Algoord

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