Absaroka-Florence Deep Test Nearing Production Point
The Baker area oil drill at the Absaroka-Florence test nears production as cave ins and pressure indicate possible Dakota sands within 20 to 30 feet. A special February meeting at the Peeless Cafe will feature Elmer Holt on Eastern Montana agricultural prospects, with the Whist Club delaying games to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absaroka
Florence
Peeless Cafe
Elmer Holt
Miles City
Montana
Holt
Land Department
Northern Pacific Railway
Baker
Golden Rule Store to Open in Baker
A new business will open in Baker in the former Fallon County Bank space. The Golden Rule Store will offer a full line of ladies and gents furnishings with a two floor setup, an elevator, and basement stock area. Partners include J O Samsel Beach ND F S Jones Havre MT W R Worthington Glendive MT and Frank Washburn Grants Pass OR. Lease begins March with opening expected April. Mr Samsel and his son will manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Fallon County Bank
Golden Rule
Mr. Lake
J. O. Samsel
Beach
N D
F. S. Jones
Havre
Mont
W. R. Worthington
Glendive
Frank Washburn
Grants Pass
Oregon
Peronal
J O. Samsel
Montana Weekly Industrial Review Highlights Regional Oil and Wheat News
Montana industry reports show Montana Power and Washington Water Power merging service from Billings to the coast. Wells and wells: Cat Creek Dobson No 4, Mosby Consolidated, and a 1,000,000 foot gasser in Baker. Wheat acreage rising in Pondera. 1.6 million bushels harvested in 1923. wool clip up 844,000 lbs. dairy cow numbers up 111 percent in 12 years. Great Falls and Dillon notes include sewer work costs and livestock counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Company
Washington Water Power Company
Billings
Lewistown
Pacific Coast
Eureka
Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company
Butte
Baker
California
Dobson
Cat Creek
Pondera County
Shelby
Montana
Absaraka Oil Company
United States
Mosby Consolidated
Trcy—Guthrie Construction Company
New Great Northern
Spirit of Los Angeles praised as model for Eastern Montana towns
A Pacific Coast visitor lauds Los Angeles spirit and jokes Eastern Montana towns could flood onto the map with such vigor. He says California’s metropolis would conquer mountains or ocean if it grew further and urges immediate action to emulate its vitality. Publicity note from the Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Montana
Los Angeles
Pacific Ocean
Mountains
California
Baker
Chase
Publicity Dept
Commercial Club
Great Western Sugar plans billings branch and local crops
The notice outlines Great Western Sugar company plans to establish a branch headquarters here and discusses an $11 sugar beet forecast for growers in the Billings Lovell district. It notes state farm activity including 2200 acres of seed peas for D M Ferry and a rise in hogs milk cows and poultry in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Billings- Lovell
Great Western Sugar Company
Big Horn
Great Falls
Red Lodge—Farmers of
Roberts
Red Lodge
D. M. Ferry Company
Detroit
Lakeview Congregational Church Plans Major Extension
Representatives from all church departments outlined plans for expanding the Lakeview Congregational Church building at an estimated cost of four to five thousand dollars. They aim to raise a portion in the next eighteen months and fund the rest through future offerings while adding features such as a large auditorium stage two pressing rooms an entry parlor a basement extension with a bigger kitchen and dining area and showers for boys and girls. The project reflects the churchs growth and commitment to a broader community program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Congregational Church
Cnurea
Baker
Taxing income from future bond issues eyed by Congress
A proposed amendment to the federal constitution would tax incomes from future issues of state and municipal bonds and allow states to tax government bonds within their borders. Proponents say ending tax-exempt status shifts taxes onto the wealthy and frees capital for agriculture and business. a Fargo resident reports her sister Mable Scott breaking her ankle after a slip in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
E. D. Chassell
Farm Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Moshier
Mable Scott
Fargo
Memorial Services for Ex President Wilson Held at Lake Theatre
Memorial services for former U S president Woodrow Wilson were held Sunday at the Lake Theatre in Baker. The well attended event featured a devout audience and a structured program with tributes including talks by Hon. C C Conser and Charles Heartle, musical renditions by Mrs. Leon Lacross, and a bugler sounding Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Lake Theatre
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Wilson
H. E. Hitch
C. C. Conser
Leon Lacross
Charles Heartle
Eke Paiman
C. J. Doasman
Eevnee
Davies
Taps—Company
I Bugler
Baker Teams Defeated by Bowman Saturday
The Baker High School basketball teams lost to Bowman last Saturday at Bowman. The Baker boys fell 20 to 8 while the Baker girls were defeated 40 to 1. The boys host Plevna next Saturday and the Baker Legion 5S meets Plevna in the M. E. Hall at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker High School
Bowman
Baker
Plevna
Baker Legion
Loans to four states show Montana receiving major share
Washington news reports December loan activity from the federal land bank. Montana totals include 390400 closed and 1238100 approved, with 77 closed and 387 approved. Washington closed 263400 and approved 781800, Oregon 164000 closed and 469100 approved, Idaho 164000 closed for 31 people and 784800 approved for 189. Mr C E Johnson of Medicine Rocks visited Baker to see his hospitalized wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spokane Federal Land Bank
Montana
Scott Leavitt
R. A. Cooper
Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Oregon
Idaho
C E Johnson
Medecine Rocks Country
Baker
Valentine Day Themed Bridge Party Hosted By Mrs McArthur
Mrs McArthur hosted a Tuesday evening party with Valentine Day decorations and menu. In bridge, Mrs Hansen won high score, Mrs M L Russell low, and Mrs Leon LaCross received the party favor. Guests included Leon La Cross Proctor Noyes Lawler ayes Winner Wilson Parks Schultz Zook Poole R W Russell Hansen M L Russell Brewer and Mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Bridge
Hansen
M. L. Russell Low
Leon LaCross
National Guard Encampment Set at Fort Harrison
Montana adjutant general announces annual National Guard encampment at Fort Harrison from June 14 to 28. About 1 015 enlisted men and 41 officers attend with Col. E H Williams commanding the Montana regiment. The three battalions include Whitehall Bainville Culbertson Glasgow Polson Wilsall Baker Lewistown Froid and Lewistown machine gun company. Units bring full equipment and will buy tents from merchants while conducting maneuvers drills and target practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Sheridan
Montana National Guard
Fort Harrison
Col
E. H. Williams
Bozerman
Montana Regiment of National Guard
Whitehall
Sidney
Compan Poplar
Bozemany
Bainville
Culbertson
Lewistown
Helena
Lakeview Church School Wins Montana State Banner
The Lakeview Congregational Church school earned the state banner for the highest rating among Montana church schools, marking a 50 percent improvement in one year through unified effort, conference studies, and planned programs. The Baker school’s strong administration and religious education work reflect well on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Lakeview
Baker
Montana
Lakeview Church School
Local jeweler attends Minneapolis optical clinic
H. S. Proctor, a local jeweler and optometrist, is in Minneapolis for a few days to attend an optical clinic. He regularly attends these clinics to stay abreast of the latest developments in his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Proctor
Minneapolis
Mr. Proctor
Potterton in City Visit Return With Family
Fragmentary OCR notes show Dr Potterton spending part of the week in the city and plans to be with his wife, with peers and friends described with cheer. Content is incomplete and uncertain.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. P. Kerr
Montana Weekly Industrial Review
Sidney—Yedlowstone Mercantile Company
Dillon
Beaverhead
Battler
Spirit OF
THE
Congregational Church
New Orleans
Washington News
National Guard
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