Worthless Land Worth Millions From Calico Beads to Salt Creek Riches
The article recounts how Manhattan’s land was traded for beads and a hatchet, then shifts to Salt Creek in Wyoming where 1 3 interest in a mineral field changed hands for 900 dollars in a team wagon and cash. It notes the early insider success and later robust income from the claims.
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Manhattan
New York
Salt Creek
HLAWN
Flardwinter
Iba
Bell
Dam Iba
Capita
Roed
Ths Capital
Casper
Caledonian
Greary & Robertson
Hardwinter
Bver
Midwest
Wyoming
Onoch
Imdrens
Promeer
Tha
School Roundup in Baker on Saturday
Jack Doyle of Plevna submits a poem about Fallon county school roundup to be held in Baker. Events start at 10 a m with spelling and map drawing contests. Athletic events on Main Street at 11 a m and dramatization singing and declamatory contests at the Lake theatre at 1 p m. A movie show at 3 p m and exhibits viewable at the Schenck building north of the tracks on Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Doyle
Plevna
Fallon County
Baker
Lake Theatre
Schenck
Plevna Beats Baker In Local Roundup Contest
Old Baker vowed revenge in a playful roundup taunt but Plevna seized the prize. The town witnessed a spirited game with Baker left toeing the line as Plevna claimed the win and notes of the outcome dominated the papers.
March Car Loadings Show Above Normal Activity
Car loadings of all commodities for the month of March were above normal and the percentage of idle freight cars was below normal. The report notes distressing news for the Democrats seeking something to view with alarm.
Society Doings Farewell Bridge Party in Baker
Mr and Mrs J F Hayes hosted a Saturday evening gathering for Leon LaCross Geo Raymond Walter Schultz and Clarence Noyes. Prizes went to Mrs Leon LaCross and Clarence Noyes with consolation to Mr and Mrs Raymond. The Noyes and Schultz families are leaving Baker. Jerry Moran bought an interest in Keble Motor Co and will be identified with the firm. Moran previously worked at Burns Brothers Service garage for three years since arriving from Miles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hayes
Leon LaCross
Geo. Raymond
Walter Schultz
Clarence Noyes
Raymond
Noyes
Schultz
Baker
R. S. Johnson
L. E. Baker
The
Sentinel
Jerry Moran
Keble Motor Company
Mr Moran
Burns Brothers
Miles City
Minister's Wife Comes Back shines in Baker stage
The Baker audience lauded the Tuesday night presentation of the musical comedy The Minister's Wife Comes Back at the Methodist hall. Cast members led by Rev Grondr and Hepsbah portrayed lively, capable roles while the company earned praise for wit and stage presence.
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Baker
Rev. Grondr
D. R. Young
Hepsbah
HE. Blakemore
Kate Butcher
Hepsibak
E. J. Finsted
Gayenne Pepper
Frank Brams
Depie Hardahear
P. E Hubbard
Agatha
Bet
Declamatory contest second section at High School
The second section of the declamatory contest will be held in the High School assembly room next Tuesday evening April 15 at 8 00. Admission is 10 cents for pupils and 15 cents for adults. The program features readings and vocal items by students including Mrs Brewer and Leonard Brewer Elizabeth Mains Max Mellor Margaret McKelvy Eloise Crow Martha Brownson Charlotte Cunnaingham Pal mer Johnson Evelyn Miller Margaret Warren and a vocal trio Lilah Burke Lottie Bisbee and Beulah McFarland.
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Long
Mrs. Brewer
Leonard Brewer
Kipling
Elizabeth Mains
Schauffler
Max Mellor
Tourraine
Markhan
Bee Farming Boosts Profits Across Eastern Montana
Eastern Montana farms embrace beekeeping as a profitable venture with honey now available in most local stores. Beekeeping proves easy to manage and offers a rising revenue stream, attracting Fallon County growers to participate.
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Montana
Fallon County
Butte Hen Lays Four-Ounce Egg at Home
A black Minorca hen owned by Mrs. Ed Layfield of 425 South Arizona street laid an egg weighing four ounces yesterday. Over the past six weeks the same hen has laid three other eggs of similar weight. The egg measures three inches long and six inches in circumference. Diet of corn and wheat with hot mash in the mornings is cited by Mrs. Layfield as the cause.
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Butte
Ed Layfield
Arizona Street
Layfield
A Fair Inference On Immigration Scrutiny
The piece argues that protests from Southern European and Asiatic nations indicate a need for stricter U S immigration laws. It claims that if others seek to rid themselves of certain people, Americans should scrutinize entrants with extreme care.
Infant son of local family dies at Miles funeral
Funeral services were held for Paul Kermit Bleisner seven and a half months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Pleis gher of Baker. He had been ill eight weeks with pneumonia and other complications. He died at 8:45 Tuesday at Miles Sisters hospital. Interment was in Bonnievale cemetery. The Sentinel extends sympathy to the family. Ester Richmond of Belltower was seen in the city on Tuesday from the south country.
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Paul Kermit Bleisner
Karl Pleisgher
Baker
Bonnievale
Paul
Miles Cit
Sisters Hospital
Sentinel
Haftle Names Candidacy for Republican Delegate
Chas Haftle announces his candidacy for the Republican delegation from Montana's second congressional district to the 1924 national convention. He will accept the nomination and not withdraw and would seek to advance party wishes if elected. Petitions supporting his bid are circulating in the western part of the state.
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Chas Haftle
Republican Party
Hartle Oo
Montana
Corn Comes Back
Agricultural agent Herold F DePue examines Montana corn history from 1738 tribes to modern rotations. He notes Indian practices, wheat decline, and corn as a weed killer and moisture preserver, stressing adapted varieties and county tests guiding yields and feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold F DePue
Richland County
Montana
Military Visit Praises Baker Armory Leaders
Major J L Bradley and Captain McCreight visited Baker on Wednesday to inspect Company I and the Baker armory. McCreight audited the company's books and commended Captain Wm Clough for organized reports and soldierly bearing. He also praised Baker personnel and declared the Baker supply room the best in the state.
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J. L. Bradley
U. S. Army
Fort Aissoula
McCreight
Montana
Baker
Baker Armory
Wm. Clough
Rankin Fights to Clean Up Butte
Rankin launches a sweeping drive in Butte to eradicate bootleggers and rum peddlers with thorough investigations. Anaconda Standard commends Attorney General Rankin for the decisive house cleaning, garnering support from local citizens.
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Rankin
Butte
Anaconda
Wool trade activity boosts Montana wool growers and shipments
Baker residents host visitors from Michigan and California while wool growers in the Musselshell valley coordinate with the National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co of Chicago. Ed Horkan and Oscar Helgeson report growing appreciation for safe facilities and discuss prices, advances, and prospects up to 50 cents per pound as eastern Montana producers prepare for the 1924 clip with Milwaukee railroad support for better wool storage and loading facilities.
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London
America
Montana
National Warehouse
Montana Co-Operative, Wool Association
Helena
Messrs
Helgerson
Horkan
Baker
Milwaukee Railroad
National Wool Warehouse and Storage Company
Ernest Heinrich Re-elected Baker Mayor in landslide vote
Ernest Heinrich was re-elected mayor of Baker with a large, unopposed vote after supporters wrote his name in on the ballots. L. F. Bruggeman won the first ward alderman post, Ray Lyman the second ward seat, Thomas L. Forde became city treasurer, and Paul Hubbard was re elected police magistrate. The official canvass will occur at city hall Monday night.
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Heinrich
Baker
L. F. Bruggeman
Bruggeman
Ray Lyman
Lyman
Fallon
Thos. L. Forde
Forde
First National Bank
Paul Hubbard
Hubbard
Baker Hardware
Supt Gullidge Named Baker Schools Leader
Supt A O Gullidge of the Terry schools has been elected superintendent of the Baker schools for the coming year succeeding A E Landis who will return east after the current term. Gullidge has served with Terry for several years and comes to Baker well recommended by the retiring leader.
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A. O. Gullidge
Terry Schools
Baker
A. E. Landis
Gullidge
Terry
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Barren Tract
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Foster Roberts
Samantha Slick
A Couser
Nodanna Simpkins
D R. Young
Penelope Perkins
W. H. Plath
Vivian Walker
C. E. Moore
Knoxit
P F. Hubbard
Hugh Howler
L. B. LaCross
Billy Butcher
Kate
Clyde McLemore
W. E. Sprague
Absaroka Oi Company
Billings
Local & Family
Miles
Ester Richmond
Belltower
Catherine G. Miller
Salem Academy
Winston Salem, N
County Extension Service
North Dakota
Northwestern Dent
Minnesota
White Dent
Wisconsin
Silver King
Waredcin Fikter
J. A. Moore
Los Angeles
Chas. Moore
Michigan
A C. Bowen
Musselshell
Milwaukee Railway
In .Baker
Ernest Heinrich
Landis
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