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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
4
R E Howard charged with passing a worthless check was returned yesterday from Twin Bridges where he was arrested Tuesday. Sheriff Jim Barnes and Deputy William Bossler brought back an automobile tied to the alleged first payment. Howard is held in the county jail in default of bail.
Montana state highway commission opened bids for three road projects. Fitzgerald & Staunton of Great Falls bid 30383.45 for the Flint Creek road segment between Drummond and Hall. Joseph Stem of Hamilton bid 4859 for a steel bridge on the Flint road with abutments. Melchert Construction of Lewistown bid 20918.55 for a Bozeman hill crushed gravel surface. An additional federal aid proposal was presented for Great Falls Belt road paving. The commission meeting continued with all members present.
The Panther Claws of Intermountain Union College present a minstrel show in Helda Hall tomorrow night. Acts include fire eating by Joe Laird, chalk talk and magic by Boyd Baldwin, a Nero courtship by Shorty Chester man and Vic Sandelius, tokes and tiffs by Baldwin and Treloar, boxing by Bowman and Treloar, a reading titled Marching With the Band by Ray Hoagland, and a serious set by the Coontown quartet Baldwin Treloar Labonte and Brewer.
A dubious beauty ad promises facial skin rejuvenation by mercolized wax applied with cold steam. It claims safe removal of dead skin and a younger surface skin replacing the discolored layer. The product, sold at drug stores, is touted to work overnight with minimal notice.
An advertisement from Chatfield Drug Store promotes Adlerike a digestive aid promising quick stomach relief and elimination of gas. It touts benefits for constipation bloating and overall mood improvement, stating it works in ten minutes and is offered at 6 N. Main Street.
Intermountain Union college presents the annual Men’s Glee Club and Women’s Chorus concert in the Shrine temple next Wednesday. Director Fred Kelser has built both groups into strong ensembles with new songs, solos, and instrumental numbers. The Glee club recently drawn crowds totaling about 7,000 during a tour, while the Women’s Chorus includes several St Paul’s singers. Admission is free.
Attendance grows for Mrs Charlotte Hazzard lectures this week at the First Baptist Church. The Metaphysical talks cover practical Christianity with topics including The Law of Immunity and Unfolding the Healing Consciousness.
The weekly crop and range report from Helena notes frequent showers in the southwest but widespread moisture shortages in Montana. Frosts damaged sugar beets in Yellowstone and reseeding is needed. alfalfa, gardens, and fruit trees face stress. Wheat, rye, and other seeds show variable progress. livestock are in good condition and lambing is strong as ranges vary from excellent to poor.
Two Ohio State students discuss a rumored kiss after a night out. One says a man stole a kiss, another claims she has a date with him Saturday. The exchange ends with skepticism about the man’s honesty.
The film Broken Laws, produced by Mrs. Wallace Reid, is slated for Marlow tomorrow and Saturday after a Helena screening earlier. It was reviewed by the Helena Parent-Teachers and the Woman's Club, which endorsed it and urged all Helena parents to view the picture.
A fine Associated Vaudeville bill at the Marlow features A Different Revue nine men dressed as women with humor and gowns plus Wom anology by Hon Dave Manley and Irish pastiche A Bit of Ould Ireland by William O Clare and Madaline. Victor Hugo Halperin presents Greater Than Marriage as the feature with Marjorie Daw Lou Tellegen and Tyrone Power starring.
Veterans groups and auxiliaries met in Superintendent Dietrich's office to finalize Memorial Day events. Col Charles Sheridan outlined car arrangements for firing squads and veterans from the fort hospital, with Intermountain Glee Club and Grand Army members aiding logistics. Rev J G Tougas and Rev James F McNamee will officiate, parade starts 10 30 a m from Broadway to Benton Avenue Cemetery for ceremonies.
Orpheus Glee club of high school girls presents The Gypsy Rover in Marlow theater next Tuesday evening. The three act musical comedy features 85 girls in elaborate costumes under Miss Pauline Keane director of music. Col. G I Reiche chairs arrangements as Helena papers receive thanks for publicity.
Twenty three delegates from Hel pena circle Neighbors of Woodcraft depart by Great Northern for Lewis town to attend the state convention. The five district officers will inspect the drill work during the meeting.
Two crowds at the Marlow theater enjoyed seven acts in a Smelter band vaudeville and music show led by Paris Bartley to raise money for band equipment and upkeep. The program featured Intermountain College Quartette, Swedish monologue by Bob Hanson, Modern Girls, Old-Fashioned Girls, impersonations, an original operetta by Bob Fletcher and Bartley, and a Fairyland cast with numerous local talents.
The second of a series of lectures on salesmanship and personal efficiency by C P Brewer under University of Montana auspices was given last night in the High School Satiebly room. The third lecture will be held tomorrow evening.
A college Y M C A meeting heard Intermountain letters on the idea man for an ideal husband. Readers urged that such a man should smoke a little shave often dance well avoid being a bore be handsome cultured athletic yet not smarter than his wife and possess high ideals. Boyd Baldwin led the program as letters largely condemned the sheik as unserious.
The funeral for Mrs. Lucy Gallagher widow of Francis Gallagher who died Tuesday at the family home 51 Spencer Street will be held this afternoon at 2 oclock in the First Christian church with the Rev L Hulser officiating. Burial will be in Forestvale.
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