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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
5
The writer contrasts emotional patriotism with practical patriotism by endorsing the National Guard. He argues Guard members gain training while keeping their jobs and over time become reliable, trained soldiers, urging readers to enroll their sons for fitness, discipline, and national service.
Baker, Montana, has produced 106 men for the National Guard Company I under Captain Wade Goble, second in strength in the state and among the top efforts despite rail, road and communication disruptions. The article praises the town’s quality of men and urges continued local support, listing officers, noncommissioned officers, and recruits by name.
In Baker, assets are civic pride and soldiers rather than dollars. The town boasts a Company 1 enlistment of 150 brave volunteers ready to defend the nation, proving Baker’s standing among states. The piece likens military readiness to business assets, highlighting willingness and ability to serve as core measures.
The passage notes a vast debt owed for prosperity, security of life and property, and liberty under law. It describes Company I remitting and paying this debt willingly at every call with its best and bravest. Men from ranches, stores, and schools volunteer to sacrifice for the nation.
A wartime salute to service members urging defense of democracy and law in war against militarism. It calls for extermination of the outlaw German Empire and praises those who risk life for the nation with reverence and resolve.
A deal closed Friday last week in which Christ Ross purchased the SE portion of a section adjoining the Ollie townsite just south of the stockyards, per the Ollie Enterprise. The transaction details were not fully disclosed.
Transactions closed by agents and individuals include George Dredge of Minneapolis purchasing Section 29 and part of Section 31 from E. J. Nugent. Steen Bros. bought a half section from C. L. Waldron for about 25 an acre. A. L. Prouty sold west half of the southwest quarter of Section 30 to Lee Greiner while property on multiple blocks near the post office changed hands. Greiner retains a corner lot. Parker Greiner house moved from block 2 to block 5 this week.
Twenty one Mexicans tied to Villa's command in the Columbus raid are indicted by a federal grand jury for waging war against the United States. The case centers on the Santa Fe region and springs from the April 4 report.
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