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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
8
The government is urged to reintroduce the two cent coin to match rising costs of newspapers and goods. The large copper coin, once as big as a quarter, fell out with decimal coinage but is praised here for convenience over the one cent piece.
Will Knox and sister Miss Marcia spent the weekend on their claims. Several households gathered at the C. Ross home for a Sunday dinner. A large steer and pig losses were noted for Mr. Finch and Mike O'Donnell. Francis Ames sold two pet coyotes to the Jacobson boys. Pearl Griffith celebrated her ninth birthday with 14 guests and a Friday lunch. Additional visits included Ferguson and Pugh households. Mrs Hayes has died, drawing sympathy for Dr Hayes.
Cedar Butte community notes include Mr. and Mrs. Morris visiting the Faust home on Sunday, several visits to Marmarth and Sunny Slope, and neighbors buying cattle nearby. Ed Flo and Henne brothers enlistment marks local youth involvement. A. K. Clark and A. Stowe celebrate their twelfth wedding anniversary with a surprise party featuring roses and red and white decor. Outside guests from Marmarth attend.
The Yankee Robinson Shows arrive by 11 00 A M and begin a mile long parade through downtown streets. Two performances daily at 2 and 8 P M rain or shine with a concert band hour before each exhibition. The show features famed acts and a night illumination.
Montana’s state fair will feature county representation by four boys and four girls from each county. Prize offerings include one eighth acre potatoes with ten truckloads, a free fair trip, and prizes from $2 to $87.50 for crops, canning, and garden exhibits. Registration cards and record books must be sent to M. J. Abbey, Bozeman.
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