Non-Partisan League Organizer Active in Montana Region
A Non-Partisan League organizer visits the area to recruit for the Montana chapter after sweeping North Dakota last year. The Sentinel questions undercover fundraising tactics noting a campaign fund claim of sixteen dollars per thousand voters. The paper endorses public scrutiny but stresses no local news reports confirm organizers or fund solicitors.
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North Dakota
Montana
The
Sentinel
Sentinel Seeks League Representatives for Merits Discussion
The Sentinel aims to meet League representatives to publish their views on the organization’s merits. The paper plans to publish material they deem advisable and will assess whether the League’s operations withstand public scrutiny.
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The
Sentinel
League
Deadlock on Western Front and potential Allied breakthrough
The Montana Record Herald notes a stalemate on the western front with no breakthrough by either side. A major Haig offensive may come, but victory hinges on American ships and troops. The only path to break the line is to push back the Hindenburg line to the sea for Belgian bases, reducing U boats. Russia’s reliability affects final outcome.
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Vance
Haig
Montana Record-Herald
Belgium
All America To Aid the Alles
Russia
Eastern Front Pressure and Allied Delays Highlight American Sacrifice
The text argues German forces firm on their eastern line as Russian wavering continues while Allied delays aid German strength. It urges Americans to shift from indifference to self sacrificing effort, acknowledging the vital wartime task ahead.
Rankin Emerges as Humane Force in Congress
Observant Chicago Tribune note praises Miss Jeanette Rankin Montana as a steadfast congresswoman shaping humanitarian legislation. It highlights her focus on unrepresented workers and families aiding war efforts, endorsing her compensation bill for wives and dependents left behind.
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Jeanette Rankin
Congress
Montana
Chicago Tribune
Miss Rankin
Auto Crash Near Baker Cited Marmarth Mail Report
The Marmarth Mail recounts an east of Baker collision with the Jacobson car reportedly drawn by a 16 year old son. It notes the Marmarth car traveled opposite on the left as the hill approached and comments on speed and intoxication impacting judgment.
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Marmarth Mail
Baker
Jacobson
Jake Jacobson
Marmarth
Marmarth Boys
Wade
Breiner
Lyric Theatre Opens in Commercial Hotel Building
The Lyric Theatre will open this Saturday evening under Jack Havelion. The daily program includes Paramount on Thursdays and Fridays, Metro on Saturdays and Sundays, Charlie Chaplin on Mondays, Essany Mixed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Movie features emphasize patron comfort and expect strong local support.
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Jack Havelion
Paramount
Metro AM Star
Charlie Chaplin
Essany
Re Appointment of Receivers and Land Registrars
Washington July 23. President Willikon re appointed receivers of public moneys at Pallings Glasgow and Miles City Mont and registrars of land at Billings Bozeman and Glasgow Mont.
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Washington
Preident Willikon
Pallings
Glasgow
Miles City
Mont
Billings
Bozeman
Lutheran services listed in several towns next Sunday
Lutheran services will be held in O Be next Sunday at 10 30 a m and in Carinde at 3 40 p m Also Willard Aneust 12th at 10 30 a m and im Raker at 3 00 p m The services will be conducted in Scandinavian language English services in Rattner's school house southeast of Willard on Aug lh at 8 Mpm H S ANDERSON Pastor Congregational Church
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O'Be
Ag Sth
Carinde
Willard Aneust
Im Raker
Rattner’s
Willard
H. S. Anderson
Congregational Church
Sunday Church Services Announced at Home Church
The Rev. Chesley Courtis will preach at Sunday School at 10 am and preaching services at 11 am and 3 pm. Congregants are invited to attend the Home Church.
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Il Am
Chesley Courtis
Methodist Church Notices Sunday Services Schedule
John C Evans, pastor, announces services at the Masonic Hall over Baker State Bank. Sunday School at 10 AM, Morning Worship at 11 AM, Epworth League at 7 PM, Evening Worship at 8 PM. Strangers in the city welcome.
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John C Evans
Masonic Hall
Baker State Bank
ICA
Epworth League
Allegations of Contests and Proof of Service
The notice outlines contest allegations and requires proof of service of the answer on the contestant. It directs stating the post office for future notices and lists publication dates July 20 1917 July 27 1917 August 3 1917 and August 10 1917. G W Myers is the register.
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G. W. Myers
Register
Notice for bids on one room school house
The School Board of District No 37 Fallon County Montana invites bids by noon on August 1 1917 for erecting a one room school house. Plans are at Baker State Bank, Baker Montana. Each bid needs a 5 percent certified check and bond for performance. The board may reject any or all bids. Dewey Sherwin Clerk.
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Wm. Case
Fallon County
Frank Gensley
Ismay
Montana
Baker State Bank
Baker
Dewey Sherwin
Notice of Contest for Homestead Cancelation
Department of the Interior Land Office at Miles City Montana issues a contest notice to T James H Brown of Baker Montana. Lillie Westburg filed on June 2 1917 to cancel homestead entry serial 017360 made February 2 1913 for East Half Section 4 Township GN Range 39E Montana Principal Meridian alleging lack of residence or improvements and claiming abandonment. Answer due within twenty days after fourth publication.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Miles City
Montana
T. James H. Brown
Baker
Lillie Westburg
Ion
Reward Notice for Missing Branded Cow Doe
A. J. Miller of Marmarth offers a ten dollar reward for information leading to the recovery of a branded cow doe missing from the farm. Contact Marmarth for tips and possible identification.
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A. J. Miller
Marmarth
Lost keys labeled Bud Weiser Bar Sedalia Mo
A finder left at Hotel Baker can claim a reward for a bundle of five or six keys. One key is labeled Prestolite and Bud Weiser Bar Sedalia Missouri.
Purity Bread Ad and Threshing Outfit for Sale
Purity Bread advert states every loaf must be perfect and notes sale by G H Salt & Co at 421f. For sale a threshing outfit in good condition with two years to pay, including steam engine, Case steel separator, eight bottom plows, one water tank and one water wagon. Write or see Peter Shishkowsky in Webster, Montana.
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G H. Salt & Co
Peter Shishkowsky
Webster, Mont
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Baker Sentinel
City OF
Baker, Montana
Louis A. Conser
Rhae
Harry Schaller
Harris Dray Line
Humanity
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
Aker
D State
Vening
Lutheran Services
I Methodist Episcopal Church
James S. Drust
Goble & Goble
Baker, Mont
Fallon
Elizabeth A. Drust
Ismay, Montana
L. E W
Notity C W. Robinson
Hiddenwater
Sentinel Office
L. Bechtold
M. L. Russell & Co
G. H. Sult & Co
Jos. W. Lee
Willard, Mont
Dabb’s
H. L. Hale
Joe Hodgson
W. H. Young
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