05 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
1
The state Senate committee of the whole reports a prohibition bill with amendments to allow liquor in ceremonial uses and extend the effective date. Proponents argue a one million dollar annual revenue loss requires phased changes and time for businesses and counties to adapt.
The Kelley bill proposes a minimum valuation of 8 million dollars for the old county and 5 million dollars to be taken into the county, and it was recommended for passage by the division of the company.
The act aims to allow qualified homesteaders to claim up to 640 contiguous acres of public land for stock raising. It details land designation by the secretary of the interior, required improvements, and credits toward entry, with special provisions for married or adult citizens and divisions when land is scarce.
A rumor says a booster club member in Pre Heits has captured a large badger for a charity event. The sport committee requests the animal for a big fight on February 22.
A. H. Davis explains experience growing trees in the locality, praising ash as hardy and prolific, noting other species like elm, willows, black birch, cottonwood, red maple, and hawthorn. He describes a successful planting method using a post auger and gravel filled holes to counter alkali soil and promote vigorous growth.
A farmer asks which cream test yields highest profit and why 30 to 35 percent is a good test. skim milk retention and transport savings are noted. Butter fat yields for 5 gallons are 14.5 pounds at 35 percent and 8.5 pounds at 20 percent. skim milk differs accordingly. Testing should use the Babcock tester to ensure accuracy. prices for first grade cream in July 1914 range from 22 to 27 cents per pound. Sweet cream may test higher due to better sampling. sourness does not affect test percentage.
Judge Welch acting coroner learned that Ole Anun who died January 25 at his father's Ismay area ranch was buried by his father without death papers or burial permit. The county registrar Dr. Andrus will handle the case, noting the death likely resulted from tuberculosis and occurred in the normal course of nature.
In a surprising move, 9 Democrats join Republicans to push a government ship purchase bill. Senate chaos follows as Clarke of Arkansas calls for reconsideration while 46 to 37 votes sustain an appeal, leaving the motion pending at adjournment.
In a heated county seat fight across Holt Union and Fallon counties Knowlton centers as a potential site. Ismay supporters warn of railroad access while Knowlton touts central location with a town hall pledge and favorable roads. Farmers and ranchers in Union County favor Knowlton for equal access and growth prospects.
The report notes calls from several residents in Alzada to remove Deputy Sheriff Red Methemy amid accusations of political leverage by opponents. The central claim is that local leaders aim to force his dismissal to settle a personal grudge. Booth returns from Helena for a few days, resuming duties in the capital.
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