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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1925

Page

5

Women Seek Rodeo Ban Over Cruelty Claim in Great Falls

Great Falls October 20 The local Woman's club discussed a campaign originating with Chicago clubs to ban rodeos or remove cruel features. A Missouri club letter urged action to discourage or modify rodeo performances. Members tabled the matter until they understood the event better and planned to attend and form opinions. Critics differed, but all agreed cruelty should be eliminated if rodeos are sponsored.

Great Falls Chicago Missouri Woman's Club

Dude Camp Starts In Gallatin Valley By Former Boniface

Bozeman reports Vic Benson, long tied to the Bozeman hotel trade, has opened a nucleus for a dude ranch on West Gallatin. Four cabins are done with plans for 12 plus a dining room, kitchen, and lounge. The camp sits at Taylors Fork 57 miles up the canyon, in prime big game country with famed trout fishing.

Bozeman Vic Benson West Gallatin Taylor’s Fork

Silver Fox Breeding Boost At Musselshell Farm

A Musselshell County fox farmer, Andy Lundgren, reports 22 new silver fox pups after transporting 26 from Alaska. He operates a Roundup fox farm east of Gage and awaits registration by the Silver Fox Breeding Association agent. The recent growth follows improved feeding and confinement conditions, with meat forming a large part of the diet.

Alaska Wwe Andy Lundgren Fox Farm Gage Ale Lundgren Silver Fox Breeding Association

Motorist Runs Down Boys Playing in Butte Street

In Butte on October 20 three children aged 8 to 11 were injured when a car driven by Peter Konda 32 1-2 East Broadway jumped the curb and struck them, dragging one about 13 feet. Konda was arrested for driving intoxicated. The most seriously hurt, Allen Ranges 8, suffered possible hip fracture and head injuries but is not in critical condition.

Butte East Broadway Peter Konda Konda Chick Jere Murphy Allen Ranges East Beoaduay Aldric Matson North Oklahoma Street Robert Jacobson Broadway Tommy Calpin Walter Morrison

Famous Veteran Rider Henry Williams Dies Near Carter Ranch

Henry Williams known as Broncho Henry and a former world champion rider died at Beaverhead county's Carter ranch near Heaver head. A veteran of the Pitchfork and 25 outfits, he won a world championship at the Chicago World's Fair and was famed for his bareback horse riding. He was about 70 and left no known relatives in the area.

Dillon Henry Williams Heaverhead Henry Carter Ranch Williams Chicago Beaverhead County Ape

Volt Farmer Offered 30-Cent Premium on High Protein Wheat

Wolf Point reports a high protein marquis wheat sample raised near Volt by Russell Hansen. The gluten test shows 17.9 percent protein and 61 pounds to the bushel. An eastern commission house offered him a 30 cent premium per bushel.

Wolf Point Marquis Russell Hansen Volt Here Eastern Commission

Foreign Girl Finds Family on Arrival

Olga Marver a 16 year old Sinvinish girl reunites with her mother Mrs Frank Kasmatin in Centerville after a long voyage from Jugoslavia. The girl arrived in Great Falls after three years apart and traveled nearly seven thousand miles with no English spoken. An interpreter aided at the police station and the box at the post office helped locate the mother.

Great Falls Olga Marver Frank Kasmatin Centerville W. L. Hobart Travelers Aid Nick Frabich America Jugo Slavia

Missoula Gloved Burglar Strikes Again at Store Safe

Missoula reports a gloved burglar attempting to open the Megan Recline Sporting Goods safe early yesterday. He escaped with 29 dollars in silver from the cash drawer, leaving discharged matches and displaced items. It follows a second burglary 10 days earlier at the high school safe, where 150 dollars in checks and silver were taken. Police and sheriff’s officers pursue the handful of clues and suspect they have developed leads.

Missoula Megan Jack Boehine Sheriff's

Lurid Language On Police Found Unfit For Ladies

In Butte on October 20 C W Crawford told police his language was not insulting officers but unfit for ladies. He faced a $10 fine. H W Wade was fined $100 for reckless driving after a collision at Idaho and Galena. Crawford appealed by letter.

Butte C. W. Crawford Crawford H. W. Wade Wade Ed Delong Idaho Galena Calpin Calpit van Orden Morrison Othrs Crytorney John Andrew Shea Ste

Cold Plunge Beckons WY Man Before Detention

Early morning chill did not deter WY resident Hy Cleveland 53 from bathing in Bell creek near the power plant. Detained after rescue, he was taken to the city fort and then county jail for observation. He recently arrived from White Sulphur Springs.

Batle Bell Creek Cleveland White Powell Butte Harvison Avenue

Pioneer Mary Flood Dies at 76 in Boulder Valley

Mrs Mary Flood a pioneer resident dies at her home in Howlder valley on Monday evening. Born June 7 1849 in Walliams town New York she moved to Montana in 1889 and lived near Boulder ever since. She leaves two daughters and four sons plus two sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at her home with Rev C Smith officiating and burial in Boulder valley cemetery.

Boulder Ocs Mary Flood Howlder Valley Walliamstown N.Y Peter Floor Montana Valley Mary Jane Deverieux Carrie Walker New York Flood Burnett Washington Frank Flood East Selenay Will Fd Flood George Vosburg Boulder Valley Julia Deverieux Utica A. Castle Williamston

Warden warns tooth hunters not to smash game law

Great Malle Oct IR Th Hall a Maley fish and game warden appeals to tooth hunters to kill the herd of 300 near Sun River to prevent starvation. He expects a few wardens to monitor hunts in the Malta region while ducks are taunted. The herd lacks winter range. elk occupy the east slope with the west offering little feed. The Teton County area opened October 15 and Lewis and Clark county region opens November 1.

Great Malle Th Hall Lacs Rot Baliae Sun River Ili FE. Kessler Helena A. Jakways Commission Great Falls Malta Mr. Hill Lewis and Clark County

Butte Man Shot Cleaning Pistol

Joe Warrenstein of AG South Montana street was accidentally shot in the left arm yesterday while cleaning a .22 revolver in an alley between Galena and Yark streets. A store owner had told him to clean the gun. the bullet tore flesh but did not strike bone. A companion aided him to the hospital, where he was treated and sent home.

Buttet Joe Karrenstein Montana Hosel Wyoming Galena Yark Warrenstein Whysbane Barrenstein Evne Tushore

Recovering of Gunshot Wound in Great Falls

Reports Monday night from physicians in Great Falls state George Renayhartt is improving after being accidentally shot in the arm while hanging Sunday. An operation removed the bullet in the left arm near the elbow. Two bystanders, Renay Keff Jr and Frank Pike, were present during the incident.

Great Falls George Renayhartt Tribune Selictor Wales Ink Gan Renny Keff, Jr Prank Pike

Secret Mussolini Memoir Linked to Matteotti Murder Trial

A hidden document circulating in Italy accuses Premier Mussolini of ordering the murder of deputy Giacomo Matteotti. The claim surfaces amid Mussolini’s political foes at Matteotti’s trial, while a new photograph emerged from recent naval maneuvers.

Italy Massolini Pacisti Matteotti Mussolini

The Wife Who Wasnt Wanted Scene in Courtroom Drama

In a Nixon era style melodrama, Dorothy A. F. Marcell follows Eileen Mannering as her son Rob faces manslaughter charges after a fatal car crash. District Attorney John Mannering vows prosecution while Eileen seeks legal help from rival lawyers as romantic tensions complicate duties.

Mathering Hhasing Bob John Mannering Eileen Mannering Jerome Wallace Slick Jennings Wallace TE J. Bleydorfie

Purification Health Ad Promises System Cleansing

An old advertisement touts Purification Calotabs as a total system purifier to reverse chronic ailments. It urges a thorough course, claims vitality returns, and notes a family package with directions priced at 36 cents, available at any drug store.

Nature

Friendship and political gears strain a troubled family

Esteen weighs a hopeful offer from Bob as Eileen clings to friendship amid rumors about Wallace. Bob speaks of helping her and her son while facing the ward politics ahead. Wallace's stance shifts, leaving questions about loyalties and futures as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.

Body of unidentified man found near Musselshell River bank

Miles City dispatch reports an unidentified man, likely 30 to 40, found in the Musselshell river bed near Harlowton Montana. He was well dressed, badly decomposed, shot in the head with a bullet entering the back and exiting the forehead, no ID or valuables found, and foul play suspected. Authorities believe he may have been a tourist victim of hoboes who robbed him and stole his car before discarding the body.

Miles Gig Musselshell River Harlowton Mont Spee cl Miles City Wetec

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