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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
1
The Absaroka-Florence test resumes with heavy local interest as drilling restarts. Town murmurs about a possible gusher within weeks, while optimism and caution mix amid rising leases and anticipated price surges if oil is struck.
A Western Newspaper Union letter urges local merchants to advertise during slow months to boost sales. It contrasts home merchants favorably with mail order houses, noting catalogs and ads pull customers away. The piece calls for residents to support local dealers and keep business at home.
Mr J M Bros of Minneapolis based Wm Bros Co passed through Baker last Sunday en route to California. He has holdings in Baker and expresses satisfaction with the country and optimism about future rewards from his investments.
The Men’s Forum of the Coners National church hosted a Baker Boy Scouts gathering at the church house on Wednesday evening. About forty Scouts, many fathers, and interested men attended a luncheon prepared by the Ladies Aid. J Stratton presided in absence of the regular Scout Master as talks on Scout work and mentorship were given. membership is rising with new recruits at each meeting.
Rhame North Dakota defeated the American Legion team 13 to 10 in a swift Baker game. Roberts led for the Legion with two field goals and two free throws while Daugherty and Owen contributed for Rhame with baskets. A return game is planned next week on the Legion’s floor.
The weekly U S crude production fell by 62 054 barrels per day to 1871 143 barrels with weather blamed for the decline. Arkansas Wyoming and Montana saw reduced runs while higher prices spur development and a near term rebound is anticipated. In Chickasha Oklahoma a 75 000 000 foot gas well at American Drilling Co Section 235 uncased Friday floods the site causing a geyser and destroying equipment.
About 200 oil men attended as President J. C Lindsay led the Wyoming Petroleum Club in Casper. A lively debate focused on cementing wells in the Salt Creek Field with Estabrook asserting no cement sets with Salt Creek Shannon or Platte River water and that distilled water is now used. he argued wells might shut off formations better than cementing, a point challenged by Steele of the Bureau of Mines.
Five senior boys attended the Boys Vocational Conference in Bozeman and reported over 1100 students from across the state. The event taxed Bozeman housing, with meetings described as educational and witnessed several rousing basketball games during the visit.
The Columbian Carbon Co of Delaware, heir to a 1907 West Virginia firm, reports enlarged carbon black and lamp black production plus growing natural gas activity. It lists several subsidiaries, plants in Louisiana and West Virginia, and a forecast for higher 1923 output across carbon black and natural gas operations.
A lone burglar broke a rear window at Baker Hardware on Sunday morning and stole about 100 dollars in merchandise. Mr. Hubbard notes a single set of snow tracks suggesting a lone adult perpetrator. Items included a revolver, 2000 rounds of ammunition, jewelry, 50 jackknives, flashlights, and various goods. No arrests or clues have been found yet.
Mrs J F Hayes entertained the Monday Night Bridge Club at her home last Monday evening. The ladies were royally entertained and received carnations on their departures.
Both Baker High School basketball squads lost to Bowman on Friday. After the games a reception at Community Hall hosted Bowman guests.
Charles N Pray of Great Falls is nominated by President Coolidge to be federal judge for Montana's second district. A former congressman, Pray is described as a compromise candidate backed by key Montana figures and will assume headquarters in Great Falls with Judge Bourquin overseeing the western division from Butte.
The Baker Woman's Club met January 19 in the Legion Building with light attendance due to severe weather. Members discussed public opinion formation, raised funds for the library, and enjoyed Edgar Guest reviews and readings. The group will consider changing meeting-day from Saturday at the next session.
The article advises balanced poultry feeding to maximize egg yield. It specifies 12 lbs of grain and 12 lbs of mash per 100 birds daily, recommends a half wheat half corn grain mix, and a dry self feeder for mash. It stresses protein from meat or milk and suggests using jack rabbits as meat.
Mrs. C. R. Johnson of Medicine Rocks slipped at a spring a quarter mile from her ranch in January, breaking her leg above the ankle. She crawled about 300 yards toward the house before her husband and son returned and transported her to Baker’s hospital.
Carl Hansen and his wife left Tuesday morning for Detroit Minnesota to establish their future home.
Ted Bergstrom, Fallon County representative, left Sunday morning for Helena to attend the legislature’s extra session called by Gov. Dixon.
Dick Traweek, ill with rheumatism since Christmas, was brought to Baker on Tuesday from the Traweek ranch. Mrs. Traweek and Tom accompanied him, and she will stay in Baker with him until he can move about again.
Guidance on rationing meat to provide about three ounces per bird per week. Emphasizes green food, oat sprout supplies, cabbage or roots, and clean water. Recommends warm room and proper water handling to maintain bird health and egg production.
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