29 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
1
In Fallon County Montana the Baker community shows unwavering pride and cooperative spirit. A tribute notes how residents endured the 1919 winter and bank closures, urges local buying, and praises home merchants for keeping the town strong and self sufficient.
A Baker State Hall meeting of the three local banks adjourned with a 20 member committee to draft a creditors agreement. They aim to consolidate into one strong bank to serve the community. External letters praise Baker, while a separate political note defends Attorney General Daugherty against idle accusations and urges due process.
Washington reports Chairman Adams of the Republican National Committee demands indisputable evidence before any guilt verdict against Attorney General Daugherty. He defends Denby’s record and portrays the oil inquiry as a partisan smear by Democratic figures from the Wilson era. He condemns the campaign as slander by political blackguards.
Missoula February reports more than $590000 in deposits signed by American Bank and Trust customers. Officials plan to extend the drive to rural areas and out of town patrons as road and weather delays kept some from signing. Cards were mailed to unsigned depositors and hope remains high to open the bank once enough funds are pledged.
A four year old girl Evelyn Armstrong died twelve hours after a yard fire at her north side home. The child’s clothing ignited, the mother’s garments caught fire while helping, and Evelyn faded after intense burns. Funeral held Sunday at Bonnievale cemetery with Rev Davies. Eight siblings survive. The Baker Commercial Club plans a Friday meeting with the Whist Club in Hubbard Hall, including a supper.
A critique asserts that America's danger comes from leaders who exploit fame for partisan gain rather than external foes. It urges Republican leadership to shift from defense to active confrontation of political traducers amid alleged waste and corruption in Washington under Democratic rule.
A local expert with experience at the Black Hills revises outlook on the Absaroka Florence test well. He locates nine 0oo0t sand above the Lakota sandstone and foresees three sands with shale gaps above Fusion shale signaling potential oil and gas production. The report notes similar drilling boosts in nearby East wells and predicts eventual breakthrough in the Great Baker Field.
Local lawyers gathered at Judge Felt's home for a six o'clock dinner with talks on Lincoln by Judge William, L. A. Conser, and Clyde McLemore. Formal remarks praised the hospitality and urged ongoing meetings to discuss legal issues and share perspectives.
The Grand Rapids Herald argues radios can erase creedal barriers by broadcasting diverse services each Sunday. If broadcasting stations foster shared understanding among Catholics, Methodists, Congregationalists, and Christians, radio could unify Christians and serve mankind.
The American Legion Fallon Post No 35 announces a regular meeting at the Legion Club rooms next Tuesday at 8:00 P M All members are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed A lunch and smoker will follow
Readable text shows district reappointment for Fuller County with districts submitted by County Superintendent Shellabarger and district IV referenced. No clear names beyond Shellabarger.
The War Veterans Bureau and Helena Montana sub-district announce they will soon place ex-service men in regular positions after completing government training in bookkeeping electrical work shoe repair automobile mechanics and machinist trades. Local American Legion committees are asked to coordinate with business houses to hire these trained trainees.
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