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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
7
The PN9, touted as the newest and biggest US Navy flying boat, prepares for its initial trial flight just before takeoff. The test aims to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu with no intermediate stops, reaching speeds around 128 miles per hour.
The Ballings arso summary shows Anaconda Copper and Montana towns reporting balanced labor with pockets of shortages. Carpenters needed in Anaconda, farm hands in several districts, and wage ranges from 30c to $2.50 per day for crews, with farm labor most demanded in Great Falls and Miles City while Helena notes upcoming farm help needs.
Local miss Clara Hopper is sick this week. New spring fashion items from Russell’s Itc Peggy O’Neil and Moshier Millinery feature specials. Burns Bros. Garage lists a Dodge touring car for sale. Dr Corkims will be at the Baker Hotel May 4 and 5. Various shoe prices promoted by Russell’s and Moshier Millinery. Continuous sale notices and store reminders fill the Baker pages.
Regular meeting of the Baker Commercial Club was held at the Kozy Cafe on Friday evening, April 17. Attendees discussed local business concerns and upcoming community events.
Mr. and Mrs J. T. Emschlett Mesdames Hedges and J. G. Olson and F. Buck from Ekalaka were in Baker shopping on Wednesday.
The trophies and medals for the winning contestants of the School Round-up on May 1 and 2 are shown at Protor Jewelry Store.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Yokley entertained fifteen guests at an Easter Sunday dinner on their Baker area ranch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Traweek and sons Tom and Dick, H Yokley and Brayton, Mrs. Laura Gault and Betty Lou, Lloyd Owe, Emelyn Gonczy, and Mrs. Bell Snow. Lloyd Smith, returning from Livingston, planned to move to Minneapolis for an insurance job.
A quirky column discusses seasonal satire on manners and routines. It notes how cold days linger before heat, jokes about husbands urged to flee, and highlights social lapses from vocabulary to driving chat.
The Helena Independent reports Governor J. E. Erickson proclaims Tuesday May 12 1925 as Arbor Day in Montana urging school programs to teach planting forest conservation and beautifying home grounds. Officials encourage youth engagement and community effort to make the day beneficial for future generations and Montana’s appeal to residents and visitors.
The Baker Woman's club will meet at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday afternoon April 21 at 2 30. The Child's Welfare committee and county nurse Miss Gonery oversee the session for mothers with young children offering instruction and light refreshments.
The Bank of Baker shows total assets 195 465 02 with liabilities including capital 30 000 00 surplus 10 000 00 and deposits 155 465 02. Overdrafts loans and discounts appear and securities include Liberty Bonds warrants and banking house.
The warm rain last week aided farmers in Fertile rRar rie as some report early seeding of small grains. Older timers note spring is about a month ahead of average while Eva Green works after school.
Bargain table highlights hats and millinery at Moshier Millinery offering lower prices. Shoppers browse a range of styles and sizes, with staff assisting as discounts apply to select items.
Trandum and Wilson, Ite offer Indian tan buckskin gloves priced at 2.45 with buyers urged to act quickly for available stock.
Walter Lee Greer minister lists Sunday April 19 activities including Sunday School Morning Worship Stewardship study Epworth League Evening Evangustric Service and weekday Evanglistic meetings 7 30 P M daily except Saturday April 16 to 30.
Social items report visits and gatherings at the Raine and VoTruba homes with calls from Mrs Hasty and Mrs Ridgeway. Margraret Murphy joins the Baker Circle outing while the James Murphy family helps haul ties for fuel. Art Berry visits S E Correll as whispers of a wedding ring grow.
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