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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
4
A historic Montana newspaper item includes a motto from Stephen Decatur and notes the Tribune Publishing Co as the oldest paper in Baker Montana. The piece lists editor Wm L Bay and details about postal transmission and period pricing.
Registration closes April 11 for the May presidential primary, July 11 for the August general primary, and September 19 for the November general election. Those who did not vote in November 1922 must register to vote. Change of address requires updating registration. If within 15 miles of the county seat, register with the County Clerk. elsewhere register with a Justice of the Peace or precinct registrar.
W F Nichols announces bid for Republican nomination for county commissioner of Bulton County subject to the August 26 primary. He cites fourteen years in Big Hill community and thanks supporters. Authorized and paid for by W F Nichols.
The Fergus County Argus criticizes the Helena Independent for urging Democratic control while arguing that sectional price fixing harmed the West and enriched the South. The piece recalls when wheat and cotton policies favored the South, with Montana losing millions, attributing the distress to Democratic policies and Southern-Western collusion.
Washington April 24 Congressman Scott Leavitt introduces H. R 8707 to tax irrigated Montana lands after proof of residence and improvement filed. The measure seeks to equalize school and road funding by shifting burden from patented land holders. Referred to the House committee on litigation and reclamation.
President proclaims Forest Protection Week urging universal effort to prevent fires. Citizens share responsibility as most U S forest fires are man made, from carelessness, ignorance, or malice, risking watersheds, floods, and outdoor recreation.
A 13th century leap year sanction allows unmarried women to propose marriage to any man, with a monetary penalty if refused. The Baltimore Sun notes similar ancient laws in France Genoa and Florence and argues modern maids should act with the same boldness, while suggesting no legal change may be needed if women exercise agency.
W H Robinson announces candidacy for Fallon County Treasurer on the Republican ticket for the August 26 1924 state primaries. He has served nine months as deputy treasurer and pledges economical efficient service as a resident taxpayer of Fallon County.
Leander Greiner announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Fallon County sheriff. He has lived on a nearby farm fifteen years, pays heavy taxes, and pledges to act in taxpayers' best interests if nominated and elected. The notice is paid by Leander Greiner.
The Next Webster City Freeman Journal reports that the star witness in Attorney General Daugherty's testimony claims a Cleveland hotel registration as husband and wife and an attempted blackmail to sell their evidence for 150000 dollars, later 50000, with Daugherty calling it a sham.
The piece argues that modern women embrace office work and personal grooming, yet still value housework as essential. It suggests bobbed hair and stenography reflect shift from traditional domestic roles while noting many women balance career and home duties. It reframes housework as a central industry and home as the sanest unit.
Prospects for summer grass in Montana improved by heavy March snows. Cattle herds and flocks enter summer in strong condition. ranges have adequate to good moisture, with some local shortages. Sheep flocks well kept, lambing favorable, wool quality high. Feed supplies reflect overall abundant outlook with March usage heavier than usual.
The Golden Rule store opens to Baker and Renner county patrons last Saturday, adding to Baker’s four merchandisers and drawing regional trade. Farmers are praised for supporting Montana's agricultural future, bringing goods, money, and reputation to town.
Report notes ample hay in North Central Blaine and Hill counties with high losses and carryover feed, while Chouteau has winter ranges eaten down but good grass outlook. Glacier and Hill report plenty feed, good moisture, and strong stock conditions though March snows affect timing. Teton sees ample feed, two weeks of storms, and healthy stock prospects.
A new device perfected by the Department of Agriculture attaches to a car to gauge field sizes along highways. It promises faster, more accurate measurement than traditional odometer calculations used by drivers.
Governor Dixon accepts M W Potter resignation as warden of the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge citing handicaps and opposition. Dixon says the state has saved 100000 annually under Potter. Also notes Whilfard Storage Battery Co in Cleveland reports missing distilled water barrels used for battery service stations.
Journal entries recount a week of social events at Elsys house a new grocery job worries about punch and breakfast and a church reprimand. The writer notes weddings Cedar Chest conversations and plans for golf season ending with the notion of becoming a golf widow.
The Baker bank reorganization shows $229,000 signed toward a $272,000 goal with most stock subscribed. A meeting for new stockholders is set for Saturday April 26. Officials credit community cooperation and expect a bank to open within sixty days. Mrs. Ed Warner of route 101 south of town was reported ill last week.
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