13 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
1
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair dye that darkens gray hair naturally. It claims hair becomes beautifully dark, glossy, and youthful after regular use, while noting it is a cosmetic not a medicine.
For 17 years Dr Edwards used Sepetanke compound with olive git to treat liver and bowel complaints without calomel. They simulate liver and bowel, improve headaches and heaviness, brighten the brain, and raise spirits with no griping or acid-food injury.
Winnett, March 12, relates an odd parcel tale when a town line trader ordered sale signs after selling all lots before their advertising was ready. A vacant Main Street lot recently brought $2,509, highlighting rapid sales before campaigns could start.
Several new corporations filed articles yesterday in the secretary of state office. Names include The Universal Development Company of Roundup and Sheridan County Farming Company of Plentywood with capital stock around 25 000 and 75 000 respectively. The Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery Association and The Garrett Barnes Oil Company also appear among formations with varied capital stocks and multiple incorporators.
In Associated Press copy dated March 12, the will of Captain Clifford Hleyer, who with Mrs Ruth Randal was found dead in her apartment Monday night, leaves all property to his widow and two children. The estate is valued at about $60,000 with life insurance of $75,000 to be paid to the widow.
Attorney John Brown will address the Commercial Club at a lunch meeting next Tuesday. He is slated to discuss the member campaign and its goals for the organization.
Campaign directors plan to visit all members of the Helena Commercial club to solicit suggestions for activities and secure data for new club tiles. The drive aims to raise membership from 925 to 1,200 with meetings scheduled Monday night and Sunday afternoon at the Commercial club room.
Associated Press reports rising fear of an oil shortage could deprive Netty of supplies. The service commissioner plans a meeting here with representatives from all companies. Richmond Gas Co has notified it cannot renew its contract past March 31.
The Carlisle pastor W H Freeman testifies at a probe into the Anti Saloon League. He cites fears of church leaders losing their jobs and outlines plans to fund enforcement and campaigns. Anderson, dubbed The Czar of Prohibition, argues nationwide goals and church canvassing for money.
Washington authorities report a split among commission members over the bituminous coal dispute. The White House awaited President Wilson’s decision before any action, with John White’s minority report incomplete and no public statement from Mine Workers’ officials or operators’ representatives.
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