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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1925

Page

4

Montana to raw new settlers 15 report from east Montana

Choteau March 23. Montana will receive an unusual influx of settlers from eastern and middle western states, says Price Townsend former Choteau man visiting after trips through Missouri and other states. Townsend, now involved in mining near Phillipsburg with Arthur Bateman, notes widespread interest in Treasure State and credits railroad advertising. He predicts substantial settlement growth aided by capital from St. Louis and South Dakota suppliers as mining projects advance with silver, lead and gold in Phillipsburg.

Choteau Montana Price Townsend Missouri Townsend U. S. Forest Service Phillipsburg Arthur Bateman St. Louis Council Bluffs Omaha Mr. Townsend Union Middle West South Dakota

Deer Lodge Men to Try Silver Foxing

Deer Lodge Montana March 22 The Deer Lodge Fox Farms Co incorporated July 8 last year seeks full attention. Officers Grover Embry president Matt Hayes secretary treasurer directors ONeill Harpole Collins Byrnes all at Deer Lodge. Ten acres leased from G F Nelson four miles northwest with modern enclosures for 20 fox pairs. two pairs arrived earlier. Nelson sold Riverside Dairy and will devote time to silver fox industry and care of animals for the company. conditions here favorable.

Deer Lodge Deer Lodge Fox Farms Co Montana Grover Embry Matt Hayes Phil O'Neill J. A. O'Neill WA. Harpole Thomas Collins T. A. Byrnes Dece Lodge G. F. Nelson Tts G F. Nelson Riverside

Mad Steer Chases Pool Hall Loafers Into a Back Alley

A March 22 Shawmut incident reports a £-year-old steer from Crawford ranch herd rampaging through the town streets. The enraged animal charged pedestrians, forcing pool hall patrons to flee as the steer seized control of the venue. Charles Onder and others used pool cues to separate the animal from the building.

Mad Steer Merlowton Crawford Ranch Shawmut Siger Charles Onder Qnally

Fascists Celebrate Sixth Birthday With Mass Rally

Rome marked the sixth anniversary of Fascism with one large mass rally and a parade of over 20 000 black shirts. Premier Mussolini made his first public appearance since illness, delivering a short address to the wildly enthusiastic crowd estimated at 30 000.

Rome Associated Press Premer Mussolini

Dog delivers urgent message 18 miles from ranch

A 14 year old Irish setter named Colonel owned by William Bollman carried a vital note to his master 18 miles away near Billings. The dog reached the ranch at 6 am with news his owner was ill and needed help. Medical care arrived within an hour and the man’s condition was not serious.

Billings William Bollman Mr. Bollman Hillings

Auto Run Off Bridge Injury Free Night Ride

Dillon reports a group including Anthony Connell ey high school student started a joy ride from a home garage. A door was torn off the car, police flagged speeding and lack of license, and the vehicle went off a bridge into a creek. All occupants escaped unharmed despite heavy vehicle damage.

Dillon Berell Anthony Connelley Connelley

Spotted Fever Control Planned For 1925 In Montana

Missoula announces that 1925 control work against Rocky Mountain spotted fever will commence within days. Dr R R Parker of Hamilton leads the US health laboratory and expects rapid start weather permitting. Dr R R Spencer from the laboratory may arrive in Hamilton in April. Dr Cook of Bozeman has aided Parker recently on a related problem.

Missoula Rocky Mountain R.R. Parker Tamilton United States Health Laboratory Parker R. R. Spencer Hamilton Spencer Contine Cook State College of Bozeman

Two Are Injured When Auto Skids on Gravel Patch

Great Falls March 22 Charles Wrymer a Chateau contractor and Mrs John A Carlson of Farrington were injured Friday when the automobile they rode in overturned two miles west of Vaughn. Three other passengers Ernest Carlson Mrs Frances Kasengren and R N Anford escaped with slight cuts. Mrs Carlson suffered four gashes on head and scalp. Mr Wyaner forearm ligaments torn and head cuts. Car driven by Mr Wyner struck loose gravel on a turn causing the crash. All taken to Deaconess hospital. injuries not serious though several weeks recovery expected for Mr Wyaner.

Great Falls Mare Charles Wrymer Chateau John A. Carlson Farrington Vaughn Ernest Carlson Frances Kasengren Carlson R. N. Anford Wimner Deaconess Hospital Frank Wilcos Travel Commission Cutler Mfr Wynners Ar. Wyaner

Little girl defeats newsie in courthouse brawl

In Butte on March 22 a young girl attacked the newspaper newsie known as Red who had clashed with rival vendor leaders The Swede and Red after Skinny, a newer seller, began gaining customers The girl chased Red through the county building delivering rapid punches as bystanders jeered and Skinny benefited from the distraction

Butte Red Wardheeler Newsies Skinny

County Divisionists Playing Possum in Fergus and Rainbow Drives

In Fergus county the east side division movement is at a standstill with no active work planned. In Denton county the Rainbow county push proceeds vigorously under Sam W. Teagarden and allies who seek an eastern boundary beyond the Judith river. Opponents led by Or tha Dorman plan a public reply this week.

Lewistown Fergus County Denton Rainbow County Alton County Sam W. Teagarden Judith River Coffee Creek Ortha Dorman Dorman

Wild Geese are Flying Over Gallatin County Belgrade

March 22 reports from several parties note large numbers of wild geese and ducks in Madison area signaling that spring nears. Despite a recent cold snap, the honking waterfowl flight acts as a barometer for warmer weather returning northward after winter.

Gallatin County Belgrade Madison

Well to be Sunk Devil's Basin Beet Seed Arrival

Sugar beet seed carloads arrived in Miterror valley this week with about 100 sacks per car at Malta Varlem Chinook. Thurst field man for the Utah Idaho Sugar company supervised unloading and storage. Samples were sent to Salt Lake for germination tests. Imported from Germany the seed promises 15 to 18 percent sugar yield, far higher than ordinary seed.

Varlem Mare Miterror Valley Malta Chinook Thurst Utah-Idano Susar Company Morlem Salt Lake Germany

Palm Beach Hotel Rising From Breakers Fire Wreckage

In Palm Beach a new fire proof hotel will be built immediately on the ashes of the Breakers after the disastrous fire last Wednesday. Local developers announce rapid progress on the project.

Palm Beach Mia

Marbles Lead To Arrest Of Four On Burglary Charge

In Hamilton on March 22 Roy Bates and Ore Boding are charged with grand larceny with bail set at 230 dollars each. Mrs. Clara Belle Smith and Fred Harrison also face bail on burglary related charges. Police report forced warehouse entry at Valley Mercantile, with stolen groceries found after search warrants. A youngster associated with the crime linked by marbles found on the floor faces possible penitentiary time. Harrison boy under 18 would face reform school if guilty.

Hamilton Roy Bates Ore Boding Jaf Clara Belle Smith Fred Harrison Liberty Valley Mercantile Company Andy Lemm Bitter Root Steam John Phillips Harrison Boy Harrison State Reform School Miles Cir

Distant notices from Basin News page march events

Basin News reports social visits and travels around Elkhorn, East Helena, Boulder, and Jefferson with names like Charlotte Bailey Louis Sanders Doris Dixon and John Steinborn. It notes the absence of club meetings and condolences for a veteran officer, plus a health ad for Bromo Quinine.

Alta Meming Adeline Loiselle Loiselle Fred J. ‘Taylor Boulder Doris Cary Quaintance Boulder Valley Jesse Wade Corbin Buttre Bute San Diego

Through the Dark at the Marlow with Colleen Moore

A standout cast heads a crook drama centered on Boston Blackie and love in Through the Dark at the Marlow. Colleen Moore stars as a student who aids the escaped convict, leading to revelations about her parentage and a critical romance. The film follows the escape, escapee’s vow to reform, and a climactic sequence of daring deeds and twists.

Colleen Moore Jack Boyle Mother McGinn the Marlow Today Boston Crockdow San Francisco Blackie

Weird Deal of Sinclair With Russ

The article reports a legal dispute in the Moscow district court over a contract between Sinclair and a concession covering Sakhalin. Government lawyers argued Sinclair knew of Japanese troops on Sakhalin and risked the entry of an American expedition, while Soviet claims tied the contract to coercing Japan to vacate the island.

Sinclair Moscow Sinclair Company Sakhalin American State Department Fiat United States Soviet Russia

Boy Wounded When Rifle Discharges Near Dillon

Roy Ford of Dillon was injured Friday afternoon when a 22 calibre rifle discharged while he rested the muzzle on his left foot during a gopher hunt. The cause of the discharge is not clear.

Dillon Roy Ford

Lavoptik Eye Wash Promoted By Chatfield Drug Store

Camphor water with witch hazel and hydras tis forms Lavoptik eye wash. One small bottle helps weak strained or sore eyes. Aluminum eye cup included. Chatfield Drug Store, No 6 North Main St.

Chatfield Drug Store North Main St

Idle in Canada to March on Capital

Drum Weller and Calgary Unemployed plan a march to Edmonton to interview the provincial government. Advance guards will prepare food and sleeping quarters as 125 Calgary men join contingents from Deer Valley and Edmonton to form a brigade of unemployed visiting Parliament Buildings and meeting Premier Herbert Greenfield and colleagues.

Canada Drum Weller Alts Drum Keller Council of the Calgary Edmonton Drum Heller Valley Sted Deer Vatley Parliament Herbert Greenfield

Robbery Report From Butte Home In Afternoon Larceny

A home in Butte was robbed this afternoon while the family was away in a car. A sheriff’s deputy reported three insurance policies valued at 4499 a diamond gear, two small diamonds, two strings of pearls, a cameo pin, an electric toaster, four baby’s savings banks and a man’s suit were stolen.

Butte Macch Lineves c I. Linz Baby's Savings Bank

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