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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
2
Beginning May 30, the Butte police will staff a 100 person traffic safety committee appointed by the Safety council to observe violations and issue notices to drivers. They will remain unidentified and not make arrests. violations noted on cards include common life endangering acts. A second notice follows, with a third leading to police action.
O S DeSchon of the Montana Ol Journal says a leak at the Lake Basin field caused the Mid-West company to lose control of the Hepp well. He notes the serveral hours before officials reached the site allowed 20 or more cars to gather and the discovery of waxy high quality oil requiring a wax plant near Billings.
Rev Father Schulte aimed to publicize a Margaret theater musical comedy in Anaconda by launching 10 tickets and cantry balloons from St Pauls campus. Balloons rose to 100 feet before drifting east. several blocks away tickets and bags of emily were retrieved by youths with guns.
Master barbers in Helena discuss raising children's hair cuts from 60 cents to 1 dollar and likely applying the increase to adults as well. Patrons are riled by the change amid rising living costs. Fort Harrison barbershop stays cheaper and could gain customers if prices rise in town.
Miles City group totals 765 points for removing predatory animals and birds under a state fish and game contest. Counts include 29 crows 20 hawks 16 magpies 5 owls and 15 magpie eggs. Contest runs through November 15 with summer and early fall activity planned.
Federal Agriculture officials with state university reps and local civic committee assessed Mil es City surroundings to gauge land suitability for a potential K eogh experimental farm and grazing station. The visit focused on evaluating what funding might be needed to open the station.
Recapture of escaped Deer Lodge prisoners C. C. Mercer and George Palmer near Lima after confrontation with Sheriff Mooney and deputies. One officer was struck with a rock causing a scalp wound. Fugitives were pursued to Deer Lodge and returned to custody. Other items include Montana bankers elected at Poplar and tick fever relief on the Bitterroot, plus National Commander Quinn’s Yellowstone visit.
Grain prices at Minneapolis station show Montana freight adjustments with No 1 dark northern at 98 cents and No 1 northern at 92 cents. Wheat futures and flax prices listed. Chicago cattle tops at 11.50, hogs 7.45, average 7.30, lambs 14.40. NY metals bar silver 66 1/4 cents, copper 12 1/2 cents, lead 7 cents.
State gathering schedule lists the Laundrymen's association of Montana meeting in Lewistown August 15 and 16. Dan Hogan of the Judith Steam Laundry serves as vice president and leads arrangements and program planning. Early notices suggest a well attended event with extensive entertainment for visitors.
The ditch above Broadus’s steel bridge is finished and ready to reroute Powder River. Under Alex Campbell’s foremanship, crews excavated a 36 foot wide channel, water struck at ditch bottom, and a 1,300 foot intake remains connected by a sand neck. The head of water must be strong enough to divert the river to the new course, after which the county plans rock crib or cement pier work and a western wing to reopen the bridge to traffic.
Robert Yellowtail of Wrola enters the August primary seeking the Republican nomination for representative in Congress. A Crow tribe representative for 15 years, he is said to be the tribe’s best educated member, and a Stanford graduate. The piece notes Montana’s large Indian population and estimates about 2,500 Indian voters in the district and 1,000 in Big Horn County.
Willam A Frink, longtime Billings taxi driver, was found dead in his car on Rimrock Road two miles NW of Billings early Monday after a Sunday night robbery. He had two bullet wounds to the head and his clothes were rifled aside from one pocket. a large roll of money and a watch were missing. Police Chief Taleo and Sheriff Russell Save directed all personnel to the case.
The Baker bank reorganization gathers support as stock oversubscribes and local businessmen offer financial aid. When funds are raised, state banking department approval is expected and the bank may open within about 60 days.
Receiver T EL McClintock of Commercial National Bank of Great Falls, closed October 5 1920, declares a 15 percent dividend to creditors to be paid within two weeks. Dividend checks are in Washington for signature. total declared so far amounts to 220000 dollars.
The University of Montana at Missoula senior class contributes 1500 to the alumni fund for upgrading the athletic field. The drive began in fall 1922 after President C Clapp challenged raising 50000 to expand facilities for growing athletics. The field bears the name of Phil Dornblacer, a former Grizzly football star killed in France.
Richland county boys and girls organize canning and clothing clubs to run as summer work. Programs aim to finish before September opening. regular meetings will occur in coming months. Exhibits planned for county fairs as H. F. DePue, county agent at Sidney, notes improved youth engagement.
In a first person echo of Life, the Alligator Snapping Turtle extols a slow, careful life in a Southern river. It describes its muddy brown color, movable lower jaw, rock like shell, and patient, stealthy hunting methods. The turtle boasts strength, prefers rest over bustle, and smiles at fish for their obliviousness.
A mother suspects her son Willie disobeyed orders to swim. Willie explains he jumped in first to be there when Charlie Jones fell in, claiming he went in to save him. The tale frames youthful bravery and quick actions in a dangerous moment.
A father scolds his five year old son for wearing out two pairs of shoes in three months. The boy suggests buying a scooter as a solution, prompting a humorous moment about practicality and budgeting.
A simple dialogue about a boy placing his father's new book in the bath after hearing it was too dry for him. The exchange illustrates domestic interaction and a mother's questioning of the boy's action.
A fragmentary exchange notes the speaker’s question about time and experience while hinting at a playful memory. The line evokes age and tenure themes without a clear event or人物.
A home section lists stimulating early spring greens and a weekly menu from Sunday to Saturday featuring varied meats and vegetables. It also provides two recipe sketches: Asparagus With Crumbs and Rhubarb and Raisin Pie with steps and finishing touches.
The text asserts that concentrating power on one act trains the mind to shift focus swiftly between subjects. It claims concentration is a genius attribute enabling people to forget worry and discouragement when engaged in joyful work.
A vintage recipe collection detailing green pea soup peas and peppers hot cherry pudding Spanish salad pound cake sponge cake and ice cream frosting. It provides measurements methods and serving suggestions with notes on thickeners and flavorings. The section emphasizes practical kitchen tips and classic dessert ideas.
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