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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
5
A Helena Independent essay argues soldiers are not morally worse than civilians. It contends volunteers and conscripts are drawn from civil life, often with strong morals, and military discipline and regulation foster self control and moral fiber.
A historical critique argues that plans to raise congressional pay and perks, including a $7,500 salary plus $1,500 for a private secretary and $900 clerk per member, would swell annual income toward $10,000 or more. The piece notes rising costs in the capital and growing public discontent with lawmakers’ compensation.
A patriotic young man in Kansas City registered for military service. He signed the form as Loda Gunn of 6234 Perry Avenue, admitting the name hints at war while noting his skill with guns and eagerness to serve Uncle Sam.
Washington July 5 A total of 11 661 905 in first mortgage loans at 5 percent has been asked by 230 farm loan associations chartered by the federal farm loan board up to July 1 The bulk of the requests comes from Illinois Nebraska Kansas Minnesota and Oklahoma with nearly 1 100 000 9005 applied but not yet approved The loans are sought through the federal land banks and by July 1 230 associations had submitted requests toward expanding lending to farmers nationwide.
The Eighth United States Civil Service District seeks two Forest clerk posts at 1100 annually in Custer South Dakota and Halsey Nebraska. An exam will be held July 27 at district offices including Belle Fourche Deadwood Rapid City and Lemmon. Applicants need at least one year of clerical business experience.
The Montana railroad commission issued a new order effective August that increases demurrage charges to align with interstate rates. Three days of free time remain for unloading ore concentrates lumber stalls logging coal coke lime rock and silica rock. Refrigerator cars follow the same schedule. The rule retains credit for early car release and cites reduced car delays as a goal.
Senator John Oliver of Ekalaka visits Miles City and directs the Carter county records project. He owns the transcription contract and aims to push work rapidly, crediting himself for Carter county’s creation and predicting strong growth once a railroad arrives.
A man riding the top of a freight train at Westmore was crushed when he fell under the wheels. Arnold Frazer, about 35, died late Tuesday after losing much blood before medical help arrived. His stepfather in Indiana could not travel. Burial followed in the local cemetery. H. M. Lewis of Baker visits Miles City on business.
A Brookston Reporter verse portrays the German Kaiser William II wooing God for a warlike pact to subdue nations including the United States. The poem mixes threats of submarines and grand empire with Edison’s patent for a perilous deterrent and a call to unleash Zeppelins if refused.
A verse poem warns the German Kaiser William II against war with the United States. It upholds American resolve, cites Edison and Henry Ford as influentials, and humorously imagines a policy of peace with sauerkraut as a light closing jab. The caller urges Kaiser to avoid provoking a war that the United States would fight.
Miles City July 8 Apprehension grows for the hay crop on low lands as the Yellowstone River rises. The pump station gauge reads 10 feet above normal. Sloughs above Keogh and north of town reach their highest levels this year, reflecting heavy rainfall and snowmelt from the mountains.
We extend thanks to friends who aided us during our husband and father’s illness and death especially those who furnished autos and to the choir Elizabeth Hubbard and family and friends.
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