Oil Test at Absaroka: 8 Inch Casing Set in Dakota Sands
W J Broader vice president A A Hammer chief geologist and W E Sprague superintendent visited Baker to oversee setting an 8 inch casing to 367 feet. After cementing, two weeks of jack rabbit hunting precede drilling into the Dakota sands. Optimism remains that this single well could yield oil, backed by USGS data and praise from geologists including Chester Washburne. The project attracts widespread outside interest as the region’s greatest anticline test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Broader
A . A. Hammer
W. E. Sprague
Absaroka Oil Development Company
Baker
Dakota Sands
U. S
Geological Survey
Hammer
Chester W. Washburne
Harlem
Ballantine
T. S Hogan
Absaroka Oil Co
Montana Industry Highlights and Oil Field Activity
Figures show 4.5 million cases of fruit packed by northwest canneries in 1923 with strawberry and cherry and prune canning up sharply. Montana's total crop value reached 93.36 million by Dec 1, with gains over 1922 and 1921. The Butte Miners Union disbanded. Several oil, mineral, and infrastructure developments across Billings, Forsyth, Kevin Sunburst, Great Falls, and surrounding counties are noted, including new wells, refinery work, and railroad and airline capacity. Montana remains a leading state in silver, copper, and zinc production with extensive coal and graphite resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Montana
Great Falls
Sun River
Billings
Yellowstone Valley
Shelby
Campbell-Stewart
Scoby
Hinsdale
Neihart
Big Seven Mining Company
Red Horse
Bugalo
Sherard-Rhoades
McGinnis
Lewistown
Campbell
Kevin Stewart
Carolson
Kewin-Sunburst
Mutual
Cat Creek
Winnett
U. S
Beaver Head County
Miles City Patient Admitted After Safiday Incident
M. A. Shreve was taken to Miles City hospital Safiday evening for treatment. The report notes Shreve’s condition may require medical attention and further observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Shreve
Miles City
Dr Takacs joins Dr Young in Baker partnership
Dr Henry Takacs, formerly with Detroit city hospital, arrives in Baker and forms a partnership with Dr W H Young. A Vienna trained graduate of the University of Michigan with degrees, he practiced in Warm Springs Montana and Detroit. He is married and his wife accompanies him to Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Takacs
Detroit
Mich
Naket
W. H. Young
Takacs
Vienna
Austria
University of Michigan
Montana State Hospital
Warm = springs
Baker
Young
Nome
Capt William Cleugh Surrenders To Cupid
Captain William T. Cleugh commander of the local National Guard unit returns to Baker with his wife after a January marriage in Morris Minnesota. Mrs Cleugh, formerly Miss Johnson, is known in Baker for clerking at the Mercantile store before it burned. Scotty has made Baker his home since leaving the service and friends extend best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Cleugh
National Guard
Baker
Morris
Minn
The
Sentinel
Mrs. Clough
Liquor Violators In Toils In Baker County
Two dry enforcement agents Ed Rabe and Arvid Engberg both of Plevna were arrested Wednesday on liquor law violations. Other defendants unnamed may face charges for concealing evidence. Rabe waived preliminary examination and was bound over to District Court then released on bond. Engberg had a pending hearing with no disposition known at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rabe
Arvid Engberg
Plevna
Rabe
Engberg
Baker
Increasing Use of Oil by Electric Power Firms
The Geological Survey reports a surge in fuel oil use by U S electric utilities. August consumption reached 1,283,584 barrels, up from July’s 1,174,562. Oil’s low price drives substitution for coal, though coal use also rises modestly. Once oil replaces coal, coal struggles to regain footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Geological Survey
Baker Hardware Reorganizes Layout for More Storage Space
Baker Hardware announces a store reorganization with the main stockroom moved one door north of the old quarters and the former storage room repurposed for excess stock. The change aims to improve visibility and space usage in the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Hardware
Death of Harry Tronstadt Farmhand From Nor Way Origin
Harry Tronstadt a farmer from the Anabs country died early Sunday at Elizabeth Hospital after a cancer operation. Born in Norway years ago he came to the United States in 1911 and settled near Knobs. Married in 1914, he left a wife and five children, plus a brother Hans near Webster and five sisters in Norway. Funeral Wednesday at Congregational Church with Rev. Eling officiating. Burial in Bonnievale cemetery Baker. Community offers condolences.
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Harry Tronstadt
Elizabeth Hospital
Bown
Brest
Norway
Knobs
Hans Tron‘Stadt
Webster
Cniaren
Tehurch
Eling
Medecine Rocks
Bonnievale
Baker
Ismay Beats Baker In Low-Scoring Basketball Game
Ismay defeated Baker 29 to 8 on Saturday led by strong first half offense and disciplined team play. Lineup included center Johnson and guards Owen Anderson Mains Shipman with forwards Ferris Agskins and Brewer. Referee was Doehrman and Ward of Ismay was scorekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ismay
Baker
Isma
Apie
Jack ” Gearetn
Johnson Bickle
Owen Jim Anderson L. G
Mains Ship
Baker Woman's Club Opens New Year with Readings
The Baker Woman's Club held its first meeting of the year on January 5 with Mrs. Brewer presiding and a good attendance. The program featured New Years Greetings, a life sketch of Peter B. Kyne by Mrs. Trout, a book review by Mrs. Emerson, and a literary discussion. The next meeting is set for January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Woman's Club
Brewer
Peter B. Kyne
Trout
Emerson
The Advantages of America and Its Government
The article argues American governance spurs private enterprise and contrasts US growth with Britain. It cites gas use, electrical output, and telephone density, noting New York state’s high per capita energy and gas figures and a phone ratio of one per 13 people. It frames these as testimony to the efficiency of the American system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britaan
New York State
Great Britain
Lang property at Main street to be acquired by Lake and Payne
Lake and Payne have agreed to take over the Lang property on Main street Baker consisting of the corner building and the north vacant lot. Their bid was accepted by the estate administrators and sale awaits court confirmation before deeds are issued and plans are announced. The pair are praised for faith in Baker's growth and both have prior investments in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lake
W. A. Payne
Lang
Main Street
City
Montana
Baker
Lake
First National
Lake Theatre
Payne
Bankers Ask Tax Exemption For Tax Free Securities
A Missouri Bankers Association resolution at Springfield condemns tax free securities as unjust while praising the tax exempt security as vital to public service. The piece argues government employee salaries enjoy tax exemptions and urges reconsideration of the policy to avoid subservience to federal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Springfield
Congress
United Supreme Court
St. Louis
Post- Dispatch
Gas Piping Project From Baker Field to Mandan and Bismarck
Discussion grows about routing gas from the Great Baker Field to Mandan and Bismarck North Dakota with Dickenson on the way. The plan would benefit the cities by providing a new energy source and economic boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Baker Field
Mandan
Bismarck
North Oak
Dickenson
First Meeting QF Whist Tournament At Hub Bard Hall
More than usual interest marked the Whist Tournament at Hub Bard Hall Friday evening. Sixty four men competed in the event and Norwichan appears to have won by four points. Next session comes off tonight and the All Stars aim for the long end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Hall
Rae
Episcopal Guild Elect Officers
Mrs. R. S. Johnson hosted the Episcopal Guild annual meeting and elected officers for the year. President Mrs. Wilson, Vice President Mrs. Dousman, Secretary Mrs. Proctor, and Treasurer Mrs. Bruggeman were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Johnson
Episcopal Guild
Wilson
Dousman
Proctor
Bruggeman
Fuel oil's rising role in transport and industry
The article notes fuel oil as a major factor behind advances in transportation shipping and manufacturing. It highlights recent growth in oil use as fuel and projects further expansion in the coming years, citing storage space handling and minimum manpower as key advantages despite similar fuel costs to alternatives.
Mrs Hansen Hosts East Side Monday Card Club
Mrs Al Hansen hosted the Monday evening card club at her East side home. Bridge winner was Mrs George Raymond with high score, Mrs Lawler had low. Substitutes included Mrs Johnson Potterton and Mrs Winner. An out of town visitor, Mrs Robertson of Terry, attended and a delicious dinner was served.
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al. Hansen
Bridge
George Raymond
Lawler
Mesdames Johnson Potterton
Robertson of
Terry
Resignation of Carl Hansen from Fallon County Abstract Co
Carl Hansen resigns after three years with Fallon County Abstract Co to return as a traveling salesman for a wholesale grocery firm in northern Minnesota. He and Mrs. Hansen plan to leave Baker’s City around February 23 for their new residence, and the move is met with regret from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hansen
Fallon County Abstract Co
Sale Grocery
Minnesota
Hansen
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Gement
Montana Weekly Industrial Review
Butte
American Federation of Labor
Union
Billings—Dairymen
Forsyth
Porcupine Field
Here
Misaiuba
Lowell
Moxitana Giant Petroleum Co
Kevin
State Bank of Plentywood
Sease
Ten Homa Oil Syndicate
Usi Springs Development
Glen Homa
Buffalo
Cat Creek Field
Conrad
Dry Forks
DR. Young
William Cleugh
CUPID
Peath
Womans Club
America
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