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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1925

Page

4

Last Man on Earth on Local Movie Screen

The Last Man on Earth opens at the Amiers in Helena with a humorous feminist twist as a man amid a world of women returns, sparks a prize fight romance, and Elmer Smith weds Hattie Brown. The plot follows a world struck by masculits and a final marriage that births Romulus and Remus.

Helena William Fox the Amiers Earth Old Dars Elmer Smith Hattie Brown Elmer Hattie Smith Twins Romulus Remus

Royal Neighbors electMontana officers at Lewistown session

The grand camp of Montane Royal Neighbors of America elected officers led by state oracle Mrs Clara Martin Lewistown and state recorder Mrs Minnie Johnson Great Falls. Great Falls chosen for next meeting. Delegates to supreme camp named from districts one and two with placements to be finalized later.

Associated Press Lewistown Mont Montane Royal Bessie Gray Butte Flora Dickson Havre Thomas Dignen Glasgow

Tongue Coated Remedy Promoted at Local Drug Store

An advertisement claims a simple mixture of buckthorn bark magnesium sulfate and glycerine forms Adlerika, advertised as an effective intestinal evacuant. The copy asserts rapid relief within an hour and no stomach gripes, urging readers to visit Chatfield Drug Store on 6 North Main Street.

Adlerika Chatfield Drug Store Main St

Anaconda Praises May Robson in Something Tells Me

Anaconda reviews May Robson in Something Tells Me at the Margaret. The critic lauds Robson as charming versatile and talented delivering a well presented comedy about Jane Meredith who gains wealth and seeks to make others happy while balancing romance with Dr John Lockwood.

Missoula Anaconda May Robson Marlow Miss Robson the Margaret Jane Meredith Penury John Lockwood Walter Ayers Jane Laura Barker Lillian Tait Robert Dilts Sarah Barker Sue Sterling Augustus Davenport Don Harrington

Mardi Gras at Helena YMCA Planned by Social Committee

Helena YMCA social committee met to plan a Mardi Gras event on April 24 and 25. The committee outlined about 30 stunt ideas including a one ring circus side shows and displays. Chairmen appointed include Jack Barker general chairman Bob Mabry stunt chairman William Lane finance Owen Morris publicity Lloyd De Vare tickets Jack Colvin property Ford Bailor floor committee and Harold Brewer music.

Heléna YM. C. A Jack Barker Bob Mabry Istunts William Lane Owen Morris Lloyd de Vare Jack Colvin Ford Bailor Harold Brewer

Receivership for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad, facing mounting debt of about 465 million, moved toward receivership after New York directors deemed it needed to meet financial obligations. Refinancing plans faltered with bankers. expected steps include protection committees for holders and a reorganization likely involving cash calls and new bonds or preferred shares.

Middlewest North Pacific Coast Pacific Coast Rocky Mountains Seattle St. Paul Chicago Harry E. Byram New York Byram Wisconsin Coal Company Revolver Potter Washington Milwaukee Puget Sound Tours

Turbulent Illinois Tornado Wipes Towns, Downplays Areas

A massive tornado plowed through southern Illinois from Tamaroa to West Frankfort and Parrish, killing hundreds and injuring many. The Joiner school was demolished with about 200 feared dead and trains carried corpses from De Soto. Towns including Murphysboro, De Soto, Logan, and Parrish suffered widespread devastation as physicians rushed to aid survivors.

Parrish West Frankfort Murphysboro Kelley Tamaroa Dubois Mallidayboro de Soto Franklin County Joiner Logan Thompsonville

Engine Ditch Delay Halts Kansas City Florida Train

Springfield Mo March 18 The engine of St Louis San Francisco train No 105 the Kansas City Florida special bound south went into the ditch at South Greenfield Mo northwest of Ire tonight No one was injured.

Associated Press Springfield St. Louis San Francisco Kansas City

Palm Beach Fire Ravages Breakers and Hotels

Fire roared through the Breakers, Palm Beach hotel, and nearby structures beginning about 4 PM, destroying four Breakers cottages and threatening the Royal Poinciana and Bradley’s club. Martial law was ordered by Governor Martin as looting and arrests surged amid a multi-hour effort to control the blaze and save valuables.

Palm Beach Royal Poinciana Hotel Bradley Club Play House of America Millionaires Breakers Hotel Leonard Ahi Charles F. Choate, Jr Boston Palm Beach Hotel Breakers Lake Worth Martin West Palm Beach Royal Poinciana Bradley's Club Poindiana

Railroad Roundhouse Seized to Secure $20,000 Judgment

AP dispatch from Kansas City reports United States Marshal T. KK Parshall seized the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul roundhouse to assure payment of a $20,000 judgment won by a boy who lost a foot in a road accident. Judge Albert Ta Reeves ordered the seizure at the request of the boy’s attorneys, noting the railroad has entered receivership. The roundhouse will be released only after bond equal to twice the judgment is posted.

Br Associated Press Kansas City T. KK. Parshall Unite States Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Albert Ta Reeves Federal Court

Vaudeville Tonight at Marlow features stars and film

Tonight at the Marlow presents vaudeville with Tully Marshall Adolphe Menjou Mary Carr Claire Windsor Robert Ellis and a feature film For Sale The Grand theater bill earns praise from the Great Falls Tribune for its variety and quality with acts by Bert Leigh Earl Faber Margie Jessie Mailler Peter troupe and more plus strong photography and settings in the film honoring a family’s social standing question.

Tully Marshall Adolphe Menjou Mary Carr Claire Windsor Robert Ellis Marlow Great Falls Bert Leigh Earl Faber Margie Earl i United States Jessie Mailler Peter John Patrick Vera Reynolds Christine Mayo Phillips Smatley George Irving Frank Elliott Jute Power Lou Payne Jean Vachon Finch Smiles Marga la Rubia Claire Windsor Adolphe Menjou Mary Carr Tully Marshall

Intermountain College open house in Helena Sunday

Intermountain Union College invites the public to an open house next Sunday from 2 to 5 PM in Helena. Faculty and students will guide visitors through classrooms Mills Hall and other facilities. No money solicitation. ample parking provided.

Intermountain Ingpegt College Intermountain Union College Helena E. J. Kiemme Ings Mills Hall

Montana Governor vetoes House Bill 40 on tax redemption limits

Governor J E Erickson withholds approval of House Bill 40, arguing the measure would impose heavy costs on tax redemption. The bill would require redemption payments plus penalties varying by time since sale, plus court and legal costs, burdening Montana citizens striving to save homes as tax collections ease. The veto cites lack of citizen demand and no pressing need for the legislation.

Montana J. E. Erickson

Elks Meeting Tonight At Eight

Elks hold a regular gathering this evening with ballots and other matters on the agenda. Members are urged to be prompt and attentive.

ELKS

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