This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
10
New York June 24 stock market tests its advance with nervous selling. Prices fall 2 to nearly 8 points as Mellon Laval talks extend and traders fear a peak in last week’s gains. Volume small at 2,100,400 shares. bonds and commodities show irregularity while several major issues slip.
Grain market notes from Chicago show a tentative break in the hot weather rally as wheat gains are linked to President Hoover’s mediation with the Federal farm board. Oats hit new highs, corn and oats retreat after early lifts, while receipts at major markets rise alongside do mestic harvest pressure. Prices move across open, high, low, and close with varied fortunes.
Portland June 22. Carrier pigeons released at Champelg Oregon carried six letters of greeting from rivermen recalling days when waterwheelers plied the Willamette and Columbia rivers. One message went to La Salle’s Snug Harbor New Brighton Staten Island N Y and others to Governors Meier Hartley Roos Erickson and Emerson plus the Veterans steamboardmen’s association held its sixth annual reunion with about 200 grizzled men sharing memories.
Southern St Paul reports weaker cattle bids as holiday effect dampens activity. At Chicago and Omaha yards lower quotations accompany softer feeder and calf values. Kansas City and Portland show similar trends with bids down and buyers cautious, while sheep and lamb markets edge lower on moderate supply.
Market report from Chicago shows mixed demand for potatoes and farm products. Prices for poultry, eggs, butter, cheese, and various meats range with some firm figures and several items showing declines or limited movement across regions including Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Illinois.
Wilkes Barre Pa June 29 E Babcock of Washington DC distant secretary of the US veterans service commission was elected national commander of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War at the 11th annual convention. The group will convene in San Diego California in 1982.
Russia claims its five year plan saves millions through standardized production. D G Bidnavich, vice president of the Soviet Standards committee, calls standardization a cornerstone of technical progress and a bridge to larger scale labor efficiency. Dr Joan Osborn Polok, president of Long Island College Hospital, is found dead in a hotel from a heart attack.
U S Representative Conrad G Selvig of Crookston praises Danish farmers for high education and efficient methods. He notes their large share of sale proceeds, own distribution, and cooperative fertilizer and feed systems. He says Danes quickly adapt methods and maintain clean farms and homes.
The Great Peters staged a dangerous illusion where a hangman’s noose hung around his neck. The noose was lightweight plastic to reduce neck strain. A miscue caused Peters to drop hard to the ground, injuring his legs and shocking spectators.
Fragmentary OCR shows 1466 era style notice from The Independent Publishing Company Helena Montana with offices listed in New York Chicago and other cities. Includes advertiser notice about responsibility for errors and proofreading, rate card and terms, and South Main Street office contact for display advertising and classified notices.
In Hariland Minnesota, June 29, Harry Borgen credits his dog Dick with saving his life. The terrier barked to warn him of the tornado and grabbed his leg to pull him back as the porch roof shifted. The storm then struck as they avoided a church wreckage, with the dog repeatedly protecting him. Dick is described as a Brave Oklahoma bred hound now owned by Borgen. Also mentions 45 Pacific Northwest tour planes arriving in Nampa Idaho en route to Burns Oregon.
Idaho official Hammett Prost, a retired law enforcement commissioner, denied negligence and reckless driving charges filed in Seattle by Nora Yates, 18, seeking damages of 22,090. He said he was traveling slowly when Carl Miller’s car pulled left in front, forcing the collision 14 miles east of Seattle while Prost headed to the Southwestern Association of Sheriff and Police Officers convention.
Eugene, Ore June 29. Wounded twice by holdup men, Eo Sharpe, former Lane county commissioner, fired back and drove the assailants from his service station near Cottage Grove, 22 miles south of here. Sharpe was taken to a hospital with non serious wounds. Officers said 19 year old Prod Moore denied shooting and refused to disclose his companion's name.
Spokane Washington June 29 5 Mer denoe Kirkman widow of a Methodist missionary husband died after long illness in the Northweat wines area. Gay after Rp fame ilness Har THANANG Se oy Fo Rik man cited Were Taste August preached in the gul d Iaining campn.
Notice is given that in the Pisat Judiciat District, Lewis County Montana, the estate of Charles Crowley, deceased, will be probated. On June 20 1931 at 10 o clock a.m. in the court room, will be heard the application of Daniel H Crawler for letters testamentary. Anyone contesting may appear. Dated June 1 WILL WHALEN Clerk. By RAF G AMITH Deputy Clare Smith Mahan and Smith Attorneys for Petitioner Elena Montana.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.