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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1924
Page
2
William Whitmarsh and Charles Johnson report rich copper ore near Superior on their Shepherd group claims north of Cedar Creek. Prospects show a vein a few inches below grass roots with a tunnel at about 240 feet nearing the vein. water and talc indicate ore, and a downhill truck route could deliver seven loads daily to the railroad.
Helena showcased five veterans societies including the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans along with guards and units from the National Guard and Regular Army during a three day Montana celebration. Dillon emerged as a strong contender for the 1926 Legion convention while new officers were elected for several auxiliary groups and posts.
Work has started on the new road over the Grizzly divide beyond Park City south of Helena. County machines will operate about two weeks with some hand work afterward. Ranchers of upper Lump Gulch and Helena businessmen urged the project.
The Billings regional summer normal school opened at the high school with full attendance and smooth operations, says director Owen D. Speer. By June 17 registration reached 170 teachers, with some late registrations expected. parents will be allowed to inspect their children during the demonstration school at McKinley.
A sugar factory for the lower Yellowstone valley is explored by executives and R S Nutt, who has taken options on five suitable farm lands. Also a farmer mutual insurance company is organized in Lincoln county to cover fire and lightning losses, with $34,045 in insurance. Looted train cash valued around $80,000 prompts duplicate shipments. Highland Consolidated Mining formed to operate claims. Richland county crops show 100 percent condition while a 35 percent bank dividend is approved for Great Falls depositors. Beaver Creek road repairs advance with county and forest service cooperation.
Civil War drummer boy, teacher, railroad builder, miner and merchant Daniel Fox Smith of Great Falls dies June 22 at age 78. He came to Montana in 1888.
Minneapolis grain prices show Montana points on a 39 freight rate basis with No 1 dark northern at 1.13, No 1 northern 1.09, dark hard winter 1.03, corn No 2 yellow 0.42, flax No 1 2.40. Chicago livestock lists cattle top 11.00, hogs top 7.15 average 6.70, sheep lambs 14.00. New York metals quote bar silver 0.674, copper 1.244, lead unknown.
More than 800 horses were sold at Miles City horse sale. About 200 went to private sales and 100 at auction in corrals averaging 17 dollars per head with some as high as 50. Buyers from Wisconsin Minnesota and Louisiana attended the sale. A Wisconsin riding school bought a carload of saddle horses. The horses are in good condition and competition among boys has improved in recent years.
William T Craig former president of the First National Bank of Ingomar was convicted on one count of misapplying funds and sentenced to one year four months in Leavenworth plus a $1,000 fine by Judge Charles N Pray in Billings. The jury acquitted on overdraft counts and directed verdicts eliminated other charges.
In the Queen City area near Shelby a well is showing an estimated production above 2000 barrels per day as casing leaks and pressure project a gush. Murray No 4 near Broadview halted at 2220 feet pending signals, with 50 feet to go to potential production. Midwest Refining drills near Billings offset to Hepp discovery. preparations include tanks and water lines for rapid testing and continued drilling.
A 35 cent per hour wage cut is reported for saw mills and logging camps in western Montana, the region's main industry employing several thousand workers year round, centered around Missoula.
The Yellowstone Trail Association faces suspension if pledges of financial support are not paid within 80 days. Word was received by the Missoula Chamber of Commerce and others from H. C. Cooley, the general manager, outlining the funding deadline.
The United Spanish War Veterans held its state convention in Butte and elected Swan Benson of Missoula as Department commander. George Osborne of Butte becomes senior vice commander, Col. Harry C. Willard of Lewistown is junior vice commander, Fred J. Wolf of Livingston is department inspector, B. J. McIntire of Kaligpell as judge advocate, George C. Jackson of Anaconda as chaplain, Joe D. Turner of Missoula as marshal, and Dr. Levi Huber of Livingston as surgeon.
Peter Goblin invites a host of magical guests for a sunlit swim at a mountain lake. Flying helpers Fly-High and an airship assist, with Witty Witch, Fairy Princesses, Elves, and Brownies taking part. Prizes are awarded for diving, races, and underwater contests before a sweet ice cream banquet.
A mother tests her ten year old Henry on napkin use at the table. Henry protests he is using it and reveals the napkin is tied to the table leg with the dog. The exchange blends humor and childlike mischief in a domestic scene.
Jack explains his father is a numismatist a coin collector and works as a conductor on a streetcar line. The dialogue shows a classroom scene with a teacher clarifying the term numismatist.
A brief dialogue from Boys' Life presents a playful exchange where a boy asks his uncle about certainty and the uncle affirms with a mix of humor and wisdom. The piece captures a family moment highlighting cautious reassurance across generations.
A playful note questions what a mathematical impossibility means with a quirky hint that a sum may be beyond the teacher’s ability to perform. The fragment hints at a classroom math joke about limits of calculation.
A vintage menu and recipe excerpt lists daily meals from breakfast to supper including fried mush with apples roast duck beefsteak veal fricassee and salmon loaf. It adds celery baked with cheese and apple souffle with notes on preparation and serving.
Poem fragment in which the speaker contemplates a single flower found in a crack as a gateway to understanding deep questions about God and humanity. The speaker muses on the flower’s existence and meaning, highlighting a philosophical search within a concise verse.
Practical recipes for a picnic style meal include Jellied Chicken made from veal knuckle and fowl with layered meat and stock jelly, Cucumber and Pineapple Salad using gelatin and cucumber, and a Dinner Cheese roll with olives. The directions emphasize chilling, layering, and decorative presentation.
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