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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

8

Gloria Confesses Marital Unrest in Turbulent Home

Gloria, trapped in a loveless marriage with Dick Gregory, confronts her hollow life as debt, parties, and social ambitions spiral. She seeks solace with Lola Hough while Dick battles pneumonia and his devoted mother suspects Gloria’s infidelity, hinting at deeper crisis to come.

Gloria Mother Gregory Maggie Ranghild Church Guild John Phother Gregory Lola Teddy Hough Teddy Glory Lone Mel Bill Bill Hough

Colstrip Mine Could Yield Oil From Coal Find

Forsyth May 27 A Forsyth geologist says tests at Colstrip strip mine indicate coal may produce oil. About 20 gallons of oil per ton could be obtained while maintaining heating value. If demand grows, Rosebud coal may become a large oil source. Field begun in 1924 by Northwestern Improvement Company for Northern Pacific, planned to reach 5,000 tons daily at 65 cents per ton to Forsyth main line.

Forsyth Colstrip Thomas E. Smith Montana Raschud

Pipeline Laying Starts From Big Lake Fields in Montana

The Midwest Refining Company began a three inch temporary pipeline from the Hepp and Moddrell wells in the Big Lake field to Coombs siding, seven miles away, to move oil during tests. About 100 barrels daily are pumped into storage as plans for additional tanks and a loading rack proceed.

Billings Midwest Refining Company Hepp Big Lake Lake Basin Moddrell Tease Coombs Siding Moddrell Cat Creek Willard Richards Happy Hollow Midwest

Three Criminal and Civil Actions Headline Red Lodge Jury Term

Red Lodge opens a Carbon County jury term June 1 with three criminal cases and 21 civil actions. Defendants include George Evzich and Charles Wells for first and second degree assault, N D Fogleman for arson, and Jake Lowe whose liquor case was moved to federal court. Civil matter highlights include Sadie Puntio versus Steve Roman seeking 25000 for unlawful imprisonment and defamation.

Red Lodge Mer C. L. Finles George Evzich Charles Wells N. D. Fogleman Jake Lowe Fromtbore Eary E. Sloan Lowe Crow Reservation Sadie Mar Puntio Steve Roman Talerdan George Evazich Martin Racich Joe Jelich John G. Skinner Bert Mecklenburg Chance C. Rowan Wells

Yellowstone Dam Failing as River Drops at Billings

Yellowstone river water has fallen steadily across two days with a two inch and then a three inch drop, leaving the power plant reading one foot seven inches below grade. Dam south of Billings shows continued disintegration as a 100 foot section appears to have collapsed while high water obscures full damage assessment.

Billings Yellowstone River Montana Power Company Laurel Columbus

Body of Youth Taken from Flathead Lake

Kalispell Montana May 27 A 14 year old boy Fancher Willis Jelleff son of Mr and Mrs W F Jelleff was fatally stricken with heart failure while preparing fishing tackle on a Cedar Island Flathead Lake dock He fell into about 6 feet of water and lay there for about three hours until his family found him Coroner Retz of Lake County ruled heart trouble caused his death and that he rolled from the dock into the water.

Kalispell Cedar Island Flathead Lake Fancher Willis Jelleff W. F. Jelleff Retz Lake County

Reckless Sagehen Puts Kiwanians in Darkness at Dinner

A Sagehen in route on a Saturday night spree caused a power outage near Hunter's while a Kiwanis dinner was underway. The bird was killed by a high voltage wire, leading to Montana Power disruption and a later switch to Great Falls power.

Sagehen Livingston Fish and Game Commissions Montana Power Company Hunter's Kiwanis Pole Mystic Lake Great Falls Sheridan Buffalo I. Thom Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Richard Exdicott Lawrence Burley McCormick Mr. Thom Thom Sheridan-Big Horn

Returns from Coast to Engage in Sheep Business at Conrad

Mrs. Sam Sollid has returned from California and will make her home in Conrad. Ill health sent her to the Pacific coast for two years. Her husband bought a ranch east of Conrad and they will move there at once. Mr Sollid, an old Montana resident, plans to enter the sheep business and invest in real estate in Pondera county.

Conrad Mar Sam Sollid California Sollid Pacific Coast Sold Sotlid Montana Real Pondera County

Cavings Halt Work in Well at Conrad

Drilling at the Drake No 1 well east of Conrad halted due to bad casings. Eight inch casing to be carried to 3000 feet as reaming continues. William Atkin, who broke his arm, leaves hospital and resumes command of operations.

Conrad Drake No. 1 William Atkin

Old Victor Mines Are Being Worked Near Bitter Root

Mining operations continue in three old claims within five miles of Victor in the Bitterroot Valley. John Scott and associates are reopening Pleasant View, northwest of Victor, with work resuming after 38 years. Curlew and Ore Finder also show activity under Bert Garnett and others as mills may reopen to process tailings.

Missoula Victor 4 Bitter Root Valley John Scott Pleasant View Victor Scott Curlew Bert Garnett Price Ren Againt

Cascade Beet Labor Brought to Simms Sugar Fields

The Sun river project received a boost with many laborers arriving from Chestnut valley near Cascade. Most are experienced Mormons who have raised beets there for years. Beets are up and water is being turned into fields as the main canal runs full.

Simms Sun River Chestnut Valley Cascade

Liver Purity and Calotabs Cure Promised Health

An health column extols liver function and bile as Nature s purgative. It promotes Calotabs as the sole effective laxative, claiming they cleanse the digestive tract, purify the system, and restore regular bowel action with minimal side effects. It sells Calotabs at 35 cents per family package with doctor approved claims.

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Gloria Gordon Dick Gregory Nola Hough Ranghild Swanson Stanley Wayburs Wayburn May Seymour John Seymour May Phateally Iaim Ghaia Stanley Wayburn Lola ‘Hough Mrs. O'Hara Iis Miss Briggs Minneapolis-St. Paul Duluth Superior Chicago Sioux City Omaha Kansas City St. Louis Pacific Northwest Alaska Glacier National Park W. J. Garrity City Placer Helena Mont L. B. Woods Asst Helene Great Northern New Oriental Limited HIVE Rnilroad Carbon Ward Avenue E. B. Province Yellowstone Theresa Ho
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