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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

3

Eight Groups Open State Convention in Billings Montana

Eight veterans organizations and auxiliaries meet in Billings for a two day state convention. Senator Myers praises the groups for preserving patriotism and national ideals during a joint evening program. A banquet, burial flag presentation, and sessions precede a memorial for Capt. Luther B. Yellow Stone Kelly.

Billings Mont United States Henry L. Myers Joint Org Myers Gover Ent R. van Bant Nor Minnesota Joan B. Reese Broken Bow Eugene Mass National Command G. A. Ro Carver Veterans of Foreign Wars Boy Scouts of Wedneson Kelly Mountain Luther Yellowstone Kelly Heter California

Beauharnois hydroelectric project cost details set

The Beauharnois development near St. Francis south of the St. Lawrence River will involve a substantial expenditure. Officials outlined the expected cost and funding approach for the hydroelectric device project.

Detice St. Francis

Weight Gain Promise for Ironized Yeast Pills

Advert says Ironized Yeast can add 5 to 15 pounds in weeks, improving week hollows and skin, with iron and Violet Rays. Claims two tonics in one, no yeasty taste, no gas, pleasant tablets, money-back if not satisfied.

Riddles Across Pages About Leaders and Texts

A set of trivia questions asks who is president of The Grab Bap organization and where the person lives, who wrote under Queen Victoria’s reign, who was the Great Empress Dowager of China, a biblical verse about family ties, and the Bible location for the passage. Answers appear on page 4.

Empress Dowager of China

Hamilton Methodist Aid Society Quilts for Epworth League

The Hamilton Methodist Aid Society met at Mrs. P. E. Pagenkopf’s home with about 45 women quilting. Two quilts are being made for the Epworth league institute in July. A generous luncheon followed. Several local residents were noted as guests or visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. George Tompkins of Butte and others from nearby towns.

Hamilton Methodist Aid Society P. E. Pagenkopf Society Epworth League Institute Pagenkopf George Tompkins Butte Spokane Grant George S. Downing Missoula Velma Edwards Marjorie Fisk Dorothy Brooks State College Bozeman Dorothy Carlstrom Oregon State College Corvallis Ralph Christie Christie D. L. Howard Hamilton Pan School Zella Howard Cloyse Overturf Overturf Stevensville Omer Edgar Philipsburg Edgar Hamilton Hospital Alex Dietrich Helena Veterans’ Hospital Mr. Dietrich Charles Wagner August Peterson

Campaign appeals for public support on a major project

The committee reports strong public response with over three dozen phone requests for call in subscriptions. Chairman Fred Gamer says much depends on general public cooperation to ensure the project proceeds, stressing no public improvement is more needed and urging immediate action.

Fred Gamer Andre

Butte Chamber invites Harrison Avenue paving fund donors

Butte citizens aiding the Gamer committee of the Butte Chamber of Commerce are asked to mail or bring checks promptly for the Harrison avenue concrete pavement project from Front street to Grand avenue. A committee of 150 will start a personal solicitation campaign tomorrow to raise funds as estimated by engineers. The public is urged to give readily.

Butte Butte Chamber of Commerce Harrison Avenue Front Street Grand Avenue Chamber of Commerce

Butte Campaign Aims to Pave Harrison Avenue for Motorists

In a community drive Harrison avenue paving is argued as benefiting the traveling public more than nearby property. The goal is a $45,000 project. $22,500 still needed from the city and a volunteers committee after county funds cover half. A broad list of subscribers and a campaign deadline of Saturday drive support.

Butte Harrison Avenue Gamer R. M. Hobbs Fred Young F. W. Hubert al Hultman Jack Lloyd Thomas T. Taylor J. W. Uncles Fred Hustie Jess Newman George Oewisli Bert Mayer Philo Kink Alex Remuens Arthur Merkle J. L. Markham H. W. Pierce A. J. Davis Jr George N. Short B. A. Benton W. E. Pierce Morgan Wright George Martin Paul Huddoff Walter Ballard W. L. Booth H. F. Carman Jake Kaufman Fred Oke William Brownfield H. A. Doering William Hallowell William Christie Frank le Sage Ed Bolever Ray Truedelle Archie Adams William Meyer W. H. Haviland Sam R. White Stacey Ayers C. H. Gallagher 8. L. Trip Archie McTaevert C. D. Merchant Hy Hirsch Ray Barnes C. H. Bonner Sweet

China Builds First Modern Highway Out of Nanking

China completes a seven and a half mile concrete highway from Nanking waterfront to the Sun Yat Sen mausoleum, the only modern road out of Nanking. American engineers assist in planning city improvements and trunk line highways as part of a vast future network costing billions and spanning generations. Ward Melville of Melville Shoe Corp envisions chain stores taking a fuller community role through local cooperation while awaiting nationwide survey results.

China Yangtze River Nanking Sun Yat-Sen Purple Mountain Washington Melville Robert P. MacGrath

Famous movie canine Strongheart dies at 13

Hollywood reports the death of Strongheart a renowned film dog at age 13. Owned by Miss Jane Murfin scenarist and playwright the veteran dog had been in poor health and previously trained with the Berlin police and served with the Red Cross in World War I.

Hollywood Strongheart Jane Murfin Berlin Red Cross

Palm oil Freight From Sumatra Reaches 30 Million Pounds

The list of names includes Joseph Russell and J. J. Bennetts among others. Palm oil shipped from Sumatra to the United States last year weighed nearly 30,000,000 pounds.

Sumatra

How Anyone Can Remove a Corn in 3 Minutes

An advertisement claims an 80 easy method to remove corns with Shut-Off. It promises instant pain relief, quick wetting, and peeling without irritation, claiming cheap 50 cent price and money back guarantee at drug stores.

Harrison avenue area drains council talks concrete or blacktop

Butte Montana council debated District No. 359 the hospital paving district behind closed doors for three hours. Talks split three ways over concrete or blacktop with property owner input sought. Northern Pacific officials urged minimal changes to Harrison trestle and pier. Copper piping ordinance was passed as an emergency measure before adjournment.

Harrison Avenue Wilkinson Park Silver Montana Washington Beadle N. P Butte Judge Rasch P. Nevin Cains Lowry Northern Pacific

Reform-era duo to wed in Albuquerque

Reformed outlaw Jack Dalton planned to marry Cattle Annie in Albuquerque after years as a reformer and lecturer. Dalton had helped in the Guthrie jail breakout of 1895, and the couple renewed contact years later before the planned wedding.

Albuquerque N. Mex Jack Annie Jack Dalton Dalton Guthrie

Mayor Plows Out Through Street To Slow Drivers

Billings reports Hysham Montana mayor pledges to plow main street to curb traffic as tourists speed through the county seat on Treasure county roads. He vows more trenching if motorists do not slow down.

Billings Hysham Treasure County Here

Four Pang Aviators Lost Search Expanded From Gibraltar

A British aircraft carrier was asked to join search efforts from the Portuguese coast for Major Franco and three others last seen near the Azores. Italian and Spanish aides offered planes and crews, while merchant ships and four Spanish destroyers joined the effort.

Gibraltar Azores Major Franco South America Ruiz de Alda Eduardo Gallarza Pedro Madariaga Pablo Rada Franco Barcelona Navarro Marques de Comillas New York Seville Ferrol Alsedo Velasco Juan Lazaga Sanchez-Barcaiztegui Melilla Morocco Cartagena

Minister and Twenty Others Held On Prohibition Charges

In Harrison Arkansas on a Sunday raid, a minister The Rev. M. M. McEntire and 20 others were released on $1,000 bonds each while facing trial for possession sale and transport of liquor across Boone Searcy and Newton counties. McEntire a longtime Bapt ist figure dubbed the marrying parson of Searcy county.

Harrison, Ark Liberty Boone Searcy Newton M. M. McEntire Searcy County

Eagles All ad for Convention in Butte

The article details the Eagle convention week in Butte with leaders John T. Street and others. It notes a Montana State band concert, various soloists and dances, and a buffet luncheon. Visitors include state president Jerry Crego and state treasurer Mark Hanley.

Fett John T. Street B. T. Johnson Charles Rollito W. H. Olsen G. R. Riley John Duddy Laverne K. Ward Thomas McGovern James Stafford John J. Lynch William Molloy Grand Asserte Auditing Department Montana State Band Anna Dooley John McCarthy Kate Rogers Billy Rogers Janette Summers Pete Madelina J. L. Sullivan Martha Molloy McNamara Jerry Crego Missoula Ed Brown Anaconda Aerie J. Underwold Roundup W. Berkison J. Graham A. Petrovich Spokane James Young Wisconsin Mark Hanley Lewistown George Bocskusky Tacomaanguard Vanguard Eagledom Joseph F. Underwold State Guard Aerie George F. Buermann Roundup Aerie No. 1817 Bauermann John D. Regan Underwold Mr. Buermann Eagle State Aerie Esther Brennan Hanley Butte Helena John Rowe State Aenue Billie” Molloy National Grand Aerie of Eagles Eee

Hoover seeks restraint in 1931 federal budget

President Hoover wants to hold the 1931 gross federal budget to 1930 levels while departments must reexamine programs to cut nonessential spending. Some increases are needed for law enforcement and program development as Congress expands farm relief, flood control, naval construction, housing, air power, and public buildings.

Kloeber Hoover Congress Federal Farm Board

Gardening for long life in Yarmouth elder dies at 105

Charles Flint, celebrating his birthday in Yarmouth England, attributes his 105 years to gardening and public service. He dug his own garden until 100 and served on the town council until then. He amused the Queen three years ago by joking he still enjoys pork and beans.

Charles Flint Yarmouth England Flint

Eagles help spread old age pension law gains across states

The passage credits sponsorship by Conrad Mann Ed J. Ryan and Frank Herring of the Grand Aerie for seven states adopting the old age unemployment law. It notes New York Ohio New Hampshire Pennsylvania Montana and other states showing growth under the act. Mr Molloy plans a brief fishing trip before returning to Philadelphia as he renews acquaintances.

Pennsylvania New York State Ohio New Hampshire Conrad Mann Ed J. Ryan Frank Herring Grand Aerie Ryan Mann Hering Eagles

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