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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1924
Page
2
The School of Forestry will conduct its ninth annual spring camp on the north shore of Flathead lake from May 10 to 18. About 80 students and five faculty members will attend, located at Yellow Hay on university property within timber country.
Cooler weather lowers flood levels on the Little Big Horn and Big Horn rivers near Hardin and Lodge Grass. Rivers run bank full but receding. damage to the Custer highway noted and repairs underway. Burlington tracks near Wyola area already dry. railroad service nominally unaffected.
The Fry Cattle company near Sidney buys five Ford cars for their buckaroos. Foreman Guy McConaha says he will enter men and mounts in the upcoming American Legion roundup on July Fourth, with chaps and spurs to prevent feather pulling by the Fry cowboys.
A coalition of Rapelje farmers and business men has taken over Roy J. Covert and associates interests in the First National Bank of Rapelje. New officers are W. J Soderlind president, John Raab vice president, A B Richards cashier. Soderlind has led the bank since its inception and has lived in Rapelje since 1917. Rank is a noted Rapelje farmer active since 1910. Richards has served as assistant cashier for a year and ranches at Gibson.
The Missoula forest service will stock the headwaters of the north fork of the Blackfoot river with native trout in June. All planting will occur above the 50 plus foot falls where no fish currently exist in a 100 square mile area. J. H. Clack, fire assistant, notes the streams there are ideal for trout with cold, rapid waters and abundant summer feed.
With state educational bonds disposed of and funds deposited in Helena, Dillon's Normal College will add a library, gymnasium and a heating plant to its campus.
Percy Witmer defeats Henry Kain 1671 to 1014 to continue as mayor and Robert H. Fletcher defeats Wilbur House 1677 to 1001 to remain on city council. The mayoral total is 2685 votes from 5007 registered voters.
County Attorney L A Brown of Poplar, away in the South for health reasons, has doctors’ orders to remain there. He has taken many leaves over the past year and a half, spending long periods at hospitals. His original line of work is unclear but involves a pending county case and potential resignation.
The forestry service plans 17 miles of new roads this season on the Crooked Creek Red Lodge Creek Rock Creek and Lodge Pole Creek projects starting May 1. Montana State Normal College at Dillon prepares for new buildings including library gymnasium and heating plant with construction to begin soon. The Drum Summit mine in Marysville reopens under St Louis Mining and Milling. 30 workers now, more to come as stamps restart. Pass Creek mine near Bozeman reports high grade ore in a 600 foot exposure. Secretary Weeks appoints H S Hepner of Helena as civilian aide to boost Montana participation in the training camp at Salt Lake City.
Death notices from a Great Divide region column report Anna Brown of Silver, born in Norway and 85, William Brown widow. Charles Punstan 65 from Boulder. Dr Alexander Cochrane 77 veterinarian of Great Falls. Fred Jette 70 retired miner from Helena, all long residents of Jefferson or surrounding counties with years in state noted.
National and regional prices appear with grain rates and metals data for Montana. The report notes a 394 cent freight to Minneapolis or Duluth for wheat and lists bids for hard winter, flax, and cattle prices, followed by state governor Dixon appointing three board members including Frank Carlson Helena to state board of charities and reforms, A H Stafford Bozeman to bail insurance commissioners, and T J Sweeney Red Lodge to degree examiners.
Governor Dixon declared a statewide quarantine on April 9 to block all live stock, meats, hides, and related products from California to curb foot and mouth disease. Chicks, trees, and certain biologics may enter under regulations. all interstate movement requires federal certification. Milk and dairy products must be pasteurized or sterilized. fruits and vegetables need new containers from approved areas. Sheep shearers and stockyard workers from California must provide affidavits proving they have not been exposed to infected zones.
The Sixth district Rotary International convention in Billings elected Alfred Atkinson of Montana State College to succeed as governor by acclamation after earlier nominations. Helena Rotary urged hosting the 1925 convention, while the event drew 274 attendees, including 100 local Rotarians and wives and 175 visitors.
A committee from three civic groups urged the state board of education in Helena to approve about 100000 for new structures at the state industrial school in Miles City. An inspection for Supt A C Dorr found a need for a new kitchen cottage and hospital to better care for students. recommendations will be presented to the board at once.
Since October 1 about 1,000 hogs have been shipped in car lots to markets and at least 100 dressed porkers shipped to Livingston. With an average value of 15 dollars per animal, gross receipts exceed 50,000 dollars yearly. Production could rise fivefold from two years ago when full can load shipments were hard to obtain.
The article argues that Easter faith rests not only on an empty tomb but on the dying Christ who lived eternally. It connects the disciples’ conviction to the transformation of life, urging readers to embrace the life eternal for justice, brotherhood, and enduring values.
An Easter message speaks to humanity's deepest longing and promises fulfillment of its sweetest hope. It urges each person to listen and find meaning and beauty in daily life and every duty.
Washington report on legislative fiscal program shows the senate to take final action after the finance committee advances the bonus measure and revenue bill. The measure would grant veterans cash payments under certain limits and extend life insurance policies while a revenue cut of about 51 million dollars is forecast for next year. Debate continues as party leaders seek priority between the two bills. senator Simmons signals a floor amendment for full cash payments.
Harry F. Sinclair files a demurrer contesting the Senate’s power to question him in the contempt case stemming from his confrontation with the Senate committee over Teapot Dome inquiries. He argues the investigations exceed authority and that testimony should be court-bound, while also challenging the Senate's organization as unconstitutional in parts.
About 100000 shipyard workers across England are locked out after Southampton strikers refused to resume work. The lockout applies where unions remained idle, with Southampton yards kept open for willing workers to return. Employers say the lockout will lift where Southampton members restart labor.
A new national old age pension law in Argentina creates a large fund and covers nearly all employed people. While praised as a milestone in social legislation, it faces sharp criticism for numerous defects and implementation concerns.
Greeks voted for a republic as a national plebiscite showed a large majority in favor. The national assembly had earlier passed a resolution on March 25 requiring the overthrow of the Gluecksburg dynasty and the establishment of a Greek republic.
All packing houses in Los Angeles county were closed at midnight on April 8 by federal and state officials to permit a thorough disinfection against foot and mouth disease. Reopening date not yet fixed.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford depart New York aboard the Olympic for a vacation described as their first in two years. They plan to return to California via the Far East after April 12.
The department of agriculture reports April farm labor supply at 92 percent of demand, up from 88 percent a year earlier, signaling improved availability for crops and farms in Washington.
In the lesson on Elisha as Elijah's successor the text outlines his anointing and training, his double portion and ministry through miracles, including water in trenches, oil for the widow, the Shunammite child, healing of poison, feeding a hundred, Naaman’s healing, axe recovery, and the heavenly protection that traps the Syrian army.
The text notes the last words and deeds of a prominent man, stating Jesus began His ministry by saving sinners and ended it by saving a poor thief, with D. L. Moody cited as the example of salvation through Christ.
A Herald quote remarks that most people will excuse anything quicker than an apology, highlighting a common critique of personal accountability. The line frames apologies as the harder action in social ethics.
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