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Baker Sentinel

Location

Baker, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

2

France and Spain Offer Abd el Krim Autonomy in Rift Region

The Franco Spanish accord on Morocco proposes autonomy for Abd el Krim in the Rift under a Spanish protectorate. French officials expect rejection by Abd el Krim who has refused a Spanish protectorate. The agreement also grants French forces entry into the Spanish zone to pursue Riffian warriors if needed.

Paris France Spain Abd-el-Krim Morocco Madrid Abdel-Krim

President Coolidge Urges Moral Aid Pledge for Europe

In Cambridge, President Coolidge pledged moral support for European security pacts while warning America will not fund a European revival on other terms. He urged mutual covenants for mutual security if old world distrust persists, stressing no political commitments without national interest. The speech marked Washington’s anniversary observances.

Cambridge Mass Europe Coolidge Old World George Washington

Heat Hatches Eggs in Yuma Weather

A Yuma feed store report notes three eggs laid on a shelf three weeks ago hatched into three chicks as temperatures stayed above 100 degrees. The high heat contrasts with cooler midwestern expectations of the century mark.

Yuma Ariz Middle West Arizona

Marines Withdraw From Managua After 18 Years

U S Marines retire Managua Nicaragua with a withdrawal set for August 4. The first detachment arrived 18 years ago to quell revolutionary activity and Marines have guarded the American legation since.

U. S Managua Nicaragua United States

Floods in Galicia surpass 1903 damage in Warsaw dispatch

Dispatches from Galicia and Teechen report flood damage exceeding the 1903 inundations. About 300,000 people are without shelter and two million dollars in relief is required.

Warsaw Galicia Teechen

National Education Association Defeats Child Labor Amendment Support

The National Education Association defeated at its final session here a resolution naming the proposed child labor amendment to the federal constitution and pledging continued support for its passage.

Indianapolis National Education Association

Convention site chosen for 1926 Northern Baptists

The 1926 Northern Baptist convention selected Seattle Washington as the meeting city after a brief discussion. The report with the proposed location was adopted amid a short pelgcussion, with San Francisco suggested earlier and Providence later considered.

Seattle Washington Northern Baptists San Francisco Providence

End of Mark Twain Dies at Dartmouth Mass

Fragmentary notice records the death of Mark Twain figure Dwight WwW eeseth Jand reac erin in Hartford context with unclear details from the Dartmouth Mass region.

Aki Mark Twain Dartmouth Mass Dwight Eeseth Hartford

Britain and France Push China Treaty Ratification

London reports the British government remains in contact with Washington and Tokyo over the Chinese situation. Officials believe ratification of the Washington treaty by France will clear the way for a conference of nine powers to adjust Chinese customs and extraterritorial privileges. France's ratification is awaited as the final step before Senate action.

London Washington Tokio China Chamber of Deputies France

Milwauk ee Loss at Lombard Rail Damage from June quake

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near Lombard Montana suffered heavy quake damage on June 27, with repairs expected to take one month to six weeks and losses estimated as high as 1 million dollars. 600 to 700 workers clear boulders from the right of way near Sixteen Mile canyon where a tunnel was destroyed, with a shoefly around the obstruction to be used until completion. Passenger trains are rerouted from Miles City over the Northern Pacific.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Maudlow Lombard Montana Sixteen Mile Canyon Sixteen Mile Creek Milwaukee Miles City Northern Pacific

Herrin Revival Brings 5000 to Reach Out to Sheriff Galligan

In Herrin Illinois more than five thousand people filled the Williams revival tabernacle to extend friendship to Sheriff George Galligan and county officers from Marion. The anti klan figure and recent center of local strife received tears and handshakes from ministers and laymen alike as Lay Evangelist Howard S Williams of Hattiesburg Mississippi is credited as the man who is saving Herrin.

Howard S. Williams Hattiesburg, Miss Herrin

Dark to Dawn Service Ties New York and Chicago Air Link

A new overnight air link between New York and Chicago operates between business days. Eastbound planes receive a wind boost and beat schedules by up to two hours, shaving from 8 hours 15 minutes.

New York America Chicago

Water shutoff hits 800 Boise farms over back payments

U S irrigation officials cut water to about 800 farms on the Boise project in Idaho for 1023 and earlier years nonpayment. Reclamation Commissioner Mead ordered the action. officials report no demonstrations and foresee no trouble following the shutdown.

U. S Idaho Boise Ida Reclamation Mead Reclamation Bureau

Buenos Aires Ranks Sixth in World Population

A police census shows Buenos Aires now the sixth largest city worldwide with a population of 2,310,441 in the greater city area.

Buenos Aires

One Bid for Muscle Shoals Power Development

Alabama Power Co. is the sole bidder for the surplus power to be developed at Muscle Shoals during the forthcoming period of machinery tests.

Muscle Shoals Julie Washington Alabama Power Company Muscle Shoas

Swampscott Motorcyclist Near Miss During Walkabout

Mrs Coolidge of Swampscott narrowly avoided being struck by a motorcycle while taking a walk. She leaped to the roadside to escape danger and avoid a collision.

Swampscott

Panama Canal Receipts Decline in Fiscal Year

Panama Canal receipts for the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled 21,400,523 dollars, down from the preceding year by 2,890,440 dollars. The report notes the decline and provides the comparative figures for the canal's finances.

Panama Panama c Canal

Montana Board to Lead Statewide Drive for Rebuilding Schools

The state board orders an immediate survey of northwest Gallatin county schools wrecked by the earthquake and plans for construction. Architect Hugenin will prepare plans while the state offers engineering aid. Governor Erickson calls a statewide fundraising drive with a committee to oversee it. Preliminary reconstruction costs range from 100000 to 150000 dollars.

Exami Tazae Gallatin Lune Ta. H. Hugenin Erickson Montana

Kiwania State convention and Montana events calendar

Kiwania State convention in Helena August 7 8. golf tournament in Helena August 13 14 15 16. Reunion of Society of Montana Pioneers in Bozeman August 13 14 15. Montana Conference of Methodist churches in Great Falls August 26. Masonic Grand Lodge in Missoula August 17 22. Yellowstone Glacier Bee Line highway convention at White Sulphur Springs August 17.

Helena Reunion of Society of Montana Pioneers Bozeman Montana Conference of Methodist Churches Great Falls Masonic Grand Lodge Missoula Yellowstone Glacier White Sulphur Springs

Rock Creek Ranger Station Flooded After Ditch Breach

Ranger L H McLean reports water from Rock Creek west fork rose sharply washing out a section of road to the Rock Creek ranger station and flooding the basement. Deputy Supervisor L F Jefferson inspected the damage with Bear Tooth NF. road damage about 200 dollars and ruined food worth 75 dollars.

Rock Creek Refi Lodge McDonald Ditch Rock Creek Ranger Station L. H. McLean L. F. Jefferson Beartooth National Forest

Construction Rush For New Wolly Sugar Plant In Sidney

Work on the $1,500,000 Wolly sugar factory at Sidney is rushed as a 208 foot smoke stack is completed. A 350 man mill crew strains housing capacity while various buildings rise to accommodate the surge in activity.

Wolly Sidney

Quake Increases Springs Flow In Bitter Root Valley

The earthquake raised hot water flow at Medicine springs and Sleeping Child springs in the upper Bitter Root valley from 50 to 75 percent. Visitors returning from the valley reported the increase to Missoula observers.

Medicine Springs Sleeping Child Springs Bitter Root Valley Missoula

Coal Mine Inspector Ed Davis Appointed by Commission

Ed Davis of Roundup is appointed state coal mine inspector by the Industrial Accident Commission to succeed George N. Griffin. The appointment is effective immediately and follows a recommendation from the recent state labor convention.

Ed Davis Roundup Industrial Accident Commission George N. Griffin

Montana Land Board Bars Oil and Gas Leases

The state land board will not lease lands for oil and gas exploration in most tracts. Isolated parcels under specified acreage may be leased with a $100 per 160 acres scale. Leases will not be issued to individuals whose prior leases lapsed to dodge exploration penalties.

Montana State Land Board

Government reforestation push outlined by Greely Morrell

Col W B Greely and District Supervisor Fred Morrell tour Montana forests outlining the Clark McNary act as the nation’s key stimulus to reforestation. The program covers the reparto of devastated areas and marks a major federal effort in forest regeneration.

Col W. B. Greely United States Forester Fred Morrell Missoula Montana

State land board to general sale four Scobey Opheim tracts

Applications for purchase of state land for four townsites along the Scobey Opheim extension of the Great Northern railway in Valley and Daniels counties were received by the state land board. The board decided to handle the tracts along with other applications at the general sale this fall.

Scobey-Opheim Great Northern Railway Valley Daniels Counties State Land Board

Unclear fragmentary report on earthquake aftermath

Vague note describes partial quake effects with mentions of buildings and nervousness but lacks clear details or location. Missing names and concrete outcomes prevent precise summary.

Rockslides Delay Milwaukee Transcontinental Track Reopen

Reports from Lewistown indicate multiple rockslides since the June 27 quake. Debris blocks Sixteen Mile Canyon and tunnel No. 8 near Deer Park, threatening the resumption of traffic on the temporary track. Water dam formed near Deer Park and new slides threaten main lines as Milwaukee officials race to clear tracks.

Lewistown Deer Park Lombard Missouri River Milwaukee Cawese

Legion Endowment Drive Reaches Montana Subscriptions

The American Legion oversubscribes its 5 million endowment campaign with 21 867 74 in Montana from 20 posts led by R J Poster and regional head Foster. More post results expected to push Montana total above 30 000.

Montana American Legion R. J. Poster Indianapolis Mr. Foster Foster

Wild Animal Exhibit Planned for Montana Fairs

M S Carpenter secretary of the Montana State Sportsmen's association and the Montana fish and game commission says a large wild life exhibit is planned for fall fairs. تعاون with Warden Nose and E R Bateman to secure specimens for display at Helena Bazeman Billings and Missoula fairs.

M. S. Carpenter Montana State Sportsmen's Association Montana Fish and Game Commission Carpenter Frank H. Nose Bison Reserve ER. E. Bateman Helena Bazeman Billings Missoula

Railroads granted hearings on property valuation by state board

The Soo Line Oregon Short Line Burlington and Great Northern railways win permission for hearings on their assessed property values as tentatively fixed by the state board of equalization. The board has not released the current year valuations to the press pending final official fixing for all corporations under its jurisdiction.

Soo Line Oregon Short Line Burlington Great Northern Railways State Board of Equalization State Board

Montana Shows Surge in Automobiles as June Ends

Records from the motor registration department indicate 12 000 more vehicles were in use in Montana at the end of June this year than the previous year, with about 8 000 of the increase being new machines.

Montana Secretary of State

Rattlesnake Bite Sends Farmer Phillip Strobey to Terry Hospital

Phillip Strobey a farmer from 30 miles south of Terry was bitten by a rattler and taken to Terry Hospital with a very swollen arm and serious illness.

Phillip Strobey Terry Terry Hospital

Indian War Relics at Miles City Unearthed

George Miles of Miles City, nephew of the late General Nelson, reportedly received a list of souvenirs from the family library. The note hints at a collection connected to local history and the Indian wars.

Miles George ‘M. Miles Miles City Nelson T. Miles Maytag Albrary

Pasteur Treatment Prevents Rabies in Bites

Early studies suggest Pasteur’s treatment may stop development of rabies after bites. Reports note patients exposed to the virus received the preventive therapy and showed no progression of the disease.

Correlation Between Dairy Cows and Death Rates Cited

Montana State college notes a link between dairy cattle numbers and national death rates. New Zealand shows 25 cows per 100 people with a death rate of 10 per 1000, Chile has five cows per 100 with 31 per 1000, British India five per 100 with 30 per 1000, and Denmark fifty per 100 with 14 per 1000.

Montana State College New Zealand British India Denmark

Free Trip Prizes Offered to Montana 4-H Members

Montana 4 H club members can win free trips this year. Western Railway offers a trip to the Boys' and Girls' congress in Chicago next November for the top crop and livestock producer in the state. Additional contests provide trips through Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to the interstate fair in Sioux City Iowa and a Montgomery Ward trip to Chicago for county winners.

Montana Western Railway Boys’ and Girls’ Congress Chicago Montana Club Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company Sioux City Iowa Montgomery Ward

Wool Clip From Gallatin County Ready for Bid

Pool Gallatin prepares a wool clip totaling roughly 76 000 to 80 000 pounds for inspection and sale. If the price holds at 48 cents per pound, county growers could gain about 85 000 dollars from the sale as buyers from Boston Philadelphia and other eastern firms participate.

Gallatin County Boston Philadelphia

Madison County Wool and Lambs Show Strong Outlook

Karl Elling, president of Elling State Bank, estimates $100000 of Madison county wool will be processed through the bank and at least $200000 worth of lambs will be traded this fall. Lambs currently price 10 cents per pound at the ranch. Elling expresses optimism about Madison county’s financial condition in the near term.

Madison Madison County Elling State Bank Karl Elling Elling

County Agent Demonstrates Poultry House Remodel at Madison Farm

County Agent H C Burgess of Madison County used the poor farm as a demonstration point for neighboring farmers. A poultry house remodeling demonstration was held at the Madison County farm and a 800 bird house was constructed. The house meets the county’s conditions.

H. C. Burgess Madison County

Hill County Pork Production Contest Details

Twelve farmers enter a Hill county pork production contest to determine the most efficient and economical method of raising pigs to market age. The 12 entrants each keep 25 to 50 hogs, with major breeds represented, and the event emphasizes economy rather than ton-litter metrics.

Hill County

Deveraux sells Hysham elevator to Yellowstone firm

The W. P. Deveraux company of Milwaukee has sold its Hysham elevator to Thurston and Whitney of Forsyth known as the Yellowstone Elevator company. The new owners plan to build an elevator at Big Horn in Treasure county to handle grain from the Tullock Big Horn and Yellowstone valleys with Big Horn as the shipping point.

W. P. Deveraux Company Milwaukee Hysham Thurston & Whitney of Forsyth Yellowstone Elevator Company Hysham Elevator Big Horn Treasure County Tullock Yellowstone

May milk leaders in Cascade County judged

Jude Huber of Belt captured first and second places in the Cascade County Cow Testing Association May rankings. P F Hockersmith of Sun River took third. The trio produced 8 240 pounds of milk and 84 2 pounds of butter fat for Huber, 2 681 pounds and 6412 pounds of butter fat for Hockersmith, and 2 170 pounds with 67 3 pounds of butter fat for the remaining leader.

Cascade County Jude Huber Belt P. F. Hockersmith Sun River

Local 4-H Corn Club Formed at Trail Creek Rosebud

A 4-H corn club was organized at Trail Creek Rosebud County under the direction of county agent R. De Mercer with Mrs Laura Johnson serving as local club leader for 1925.

Trail Creek Rosebud R. de “Mercer Laura “Johnson

Conference of Commercial Org Representatives Set for July 27

A meeting of representatives from commercial organizations in Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington will be held July 27 in Portland. The event aims to discuss regional trade and coordination among businesses.

Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Portand Ees

Plan to plant trees for shelter in county program

Readable fragments describe a county program to plant thousands of trees for shelter belts and wind breaks. The notes reference dates, locations, and the aim of providing wind protection and land cover.

Handling of Live Stock Losses Attributed to Careless Shipper Practices

Estimations place annual losses from careless live stock handling at about three million dollars as stockmen and railroads share blame. Causes include farm diseases, rapid driving before and after loading, improper feeding and watering, unsafe stock car partitions, and unsafe handling practices during growth and transport.

Rosebud County Fair Dates Set for Forsyth

The eighteenth annual Rosebud county fair will be held in Forsyth from September 8 to 11. It features a strong racing program and other attractions yet to be finalized. Secretary N. J. Gilliland reports plans for a bigger and better fair driven by good crop yields and more exhibitors.

Rosebud Forsyth N. J. Gilliland Gilliland

Wool ship from Harlow ton district seen at 50 cents a pound

Market reports indicate shipments of 800000 to 1000000 pounds of wool from the Harlow ton district this year at about 50 cents per pound, contracted at peak prices. Leading Wheatland county producers foresee a turning mood and optimistic prospects for the wool trade.

Harlowton Wheatland County

Hobson Crops Faring Well Amid Rainy Spring

Continued rains boost Hobson area crops with alfalfa cutting underway and yellow sweet clover in full bloom. Early spring wheat heads show light weight from dry May, while late spring wheat progresses satisfactorily.

Hobson

Stillwater Plans Seed Show At Columbus

Stillwater county prepares a county wide seed show in Columbus next fall. Seed improvement work and prize winning grain production are notable achievements in Stillwater agriculture. County farmers and county agent H. Jones cheer the proposed seed show.

Stillwater Columbus H. Jones

Sugar Beets Grow Near Great Falls for Chinook Factory

David Scott of Utah Idaho Sugar reports about 1000 acres of sugar beets are being grown by area farmers near Great Falls for the Chinook factory. He spoke to county agents after farm tests across the state to gauge production potential and plan future factory sites.

Great Falls Utah- Idaho Sugar Company David Scott Scott

Railroads Ready for Montana Wheat Rush This Fall

The Great Northern and Milwaukee plan to mobilize 800 to 1,000 cars for the first August rush. Milwaukee will have about 1,200 cars ready by August 15, with larger cars than last year to handle nearly 2,000,000 bushels. Elevator space in central and eastern Montana will hold 1,200,000 bushels.

Great Northern Milwaukee Montana Milwaukee Railroad H. R. Wahoske Central

Attracts Settlers in Mission Valley Home Center

The Mission valley draws settlers as spring brings ninety two families and fifteen colonists who visited the project and pledged to locate there. They praise the site as an ideal place to make homes.

Mission Valley

Ambiguous OCR Summary of 1923 Farm Cash Returns

Fragmentary account notes that 1923 farm cash returns averaged about 17 200 dollars per farm with substantial variation. Mentions 15 000 farms studied and general farming profitability.

United of States Cosiderabie

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