Chautauqua Opens in Bake With Lecture on Farming Opportunity
The Chautauqua began in Bake with a lecture by W. L. Daly on The Farmer's Opportunity. Daly praised local resources, urged farmers to organize markets and use advertising, and contrasted farming as the town’s big industry with the idea of bringing in a factory. The talk offered wit and practical insights into agriculture’s challenges and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
Bill” Daly
Iowa
Daly
Queen of Montana Contest to headline state fair in 1924
Helena June 18 The Queen of Montana contest will again feature the Montana State Fair with county participation rising. In 1923 Alma Huber won the most votes and Lewis and Clark County plans to host contestants. Rules and schedules will be distributed to newspapers as counties prepare for the 1924 event. Mac Niccum leaves for Billings to resume barber work. W M Cook visits Baker from Mildred for business greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Alice Smith
Minneapolis
Smut
Amau
Daring Milwaukee train holdup yields near two million
Four gangs halted a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train near Roundup Illinois yesterday evening and looted 42 to 45 registered mail pouches valued at about two million dollars. One robber was wounded. most crew and guards were unharmed. Federal officials expect the loss may exceed that figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rairoad
Milwaukee
St. Pau
St. Paul
Rondout
Ilinois
Wess
Federal
Officdrs
Roundup
Montana
Gas Products Plant Brings Wealth to Baker Field USA
A Baker firm, with nine producing gas wells and two units, rapidly grows into a major industry. The crew plans a new factory section and connects a large new gas well at Henry Beckiman ranch to its pipeline system, boosting local payroll and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats
Gas Products Company of
Baker
Ily Payrol
Gus Engstrom
al Hansen
G R. Mosher
Henry Beckiman
Messrs Engstrom and Hansen
Florence Oil and Gas seeks drilling acreage pact
The Florence Oil and Gas Company signals readiness to drill the Coal Creek structure if owners in the area sign a land option. Ralph E Flinn says a solid acreage block is needed for a geologist to assess, with deep drilling likely and substantial costs. The firm demands land access as the sole risk taker and warns of possible delays if not secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Miller
Florence (11) and Gas Company
Ralph E Flinn
Pittsbirt
Pennsylvania
Baker
Montata
Coal Creek
Florence Oil and Gas Company
Muller
Florence
Burrell Fayls visit county seat in Baker
Clyde E Burrell Republican sheriff candidate visited Baker last Saturday to conduct business. He noted recent rains improved crops and livestock prospects. Also in Baker Ione Solomon attends Miles City Summer Normal School. Stanley Dohrman returns from college to visit family. A 54 foot Sandstone Creek bridge near Baker is completed by Marshal Corbett and in use. Dean Sinclair bought a Chevrolet touring car for a Yellowstone Park trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde E Burrell
Fallon County
Baker
Burrell
USA
Ione Solomon
Summmer Normal School
Miles City
Stanley Dohrman
W. E. Dohrman
Sandstone Creek
Marshal Corbett
Dean Sinclair
Yellowstone Park
Delegates Endorse Coolidge Platform At Republican Convention
The eighteenth National convention closes with delegates expressing faith in Calvin Coolidge and Dawes. The platform pledges tax cuts and budget discipline, agricultural support, improved marketing, railroad rate relief, highway funding, immigration law support, and strong veterans' aid. It also favors limited League of Nations participation and wartime national service if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Sentinel
Calvin Cooldge
Chas. G. Dawes
Anarmer
United States
League of Nations
Republican Party
Surrou Ca
Republ
Grrmary
Congress
William Jennings Bryan
Europe
Dawes Commission
Budgt
Barton
Pepper Loses Bid Over Motor Vehicle License Fees
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a Fallon county ruling that state motor vehicle license fees are not shown to be excessive as a police regulation. Justice Holloway-Helena delivered the opinion. Clyde Burrell bought a gat wagon in Ismay, while deep-test cable work delayed near Baker due to weather. Mayor E G Heinrich and his wife began a vacation to Yellowstone, the Twin Cities, and possibly Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
District Court of the
Sixteenth District
Fallon County
James Pepper
Pepper
Fallon
Supreme Court
Holloway
Helena
Clyde E Burrell
Ismay
Baker
Wm. Harris
E. G. Heinrich
Yellowstone Park
Twin Cities
Boston
Massachusetts
Cyclones and Storms Cause Damage in Montana Area
Reports from Baker and Great Falls indicate a cyclone struck the farming region between Great Falls and Powder River, injuring seven and wrecking a house. The storm caused flooding across central Montana and southern South Dakota with estimated property losses around $4,000.
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Great Falls
Powder Six
Des Tate
Tornado Toll and Storm Damage Hit South Dakota
Tornadoes and severe storms swept parts of South Dakota Saturday night leaving at least 12 dead and scores hurt. Officials report extensive property damage over 1 million dollars across Brule and Aurora counties including eight killed in Bayou Hills. Additional fatalities listed at White Lake Fierre and Blunt. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway received advisories on the disaster. Local residents report hail storms and brief summaries of nearby activity. Notable mentions include Episcopal Guard meeting with Mrs. H. S. Proctor and several residents making purchases in Baker and Prevna.
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USA
Ekalaka
Montana
South Dakota
Baker
Mitchell
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway
Bayou Hills
Brule
White Lake
Aurora County
Fierre
Blunt
Episcopal Guard
Brother of Mrs Ostlin Dies in Iowa
Charles Walker brother of Mrs J Ostlin of this city died Sunday noon at his Stratford Iowa home after a lingering cancer. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Mr Walker was well known and had property interests in Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walker
William F Kerr Dies After Illness in Miles City Hospital
William F Kerr, noted geologist and oil pioneer in the Cat Creek and Great Baker fields, died Monday evening in Miles City after a two week illness. Miserr, with him at the end, and his son Frank Kerr who arrived from Toronto were present for funeral services in Miles City, with cremation planned in Minneapolis. Kerr, born December 7, 1801 in Canada, helped spark oil development in the region and remained in Baker after losses, promoting the field despite setbacks.
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William F. Kerr
Baker Field
Miles City
Miserr
Frank Kerr
Toronto
Canada
Mies City
Bales
Hunting
Minneapolis
Willan Porteous Kerr
United States
Baker
Cat Creek
Keir
Hidden Water Dome
Here Oil Company
Page
Montana Seal Finally Adds Its Mark to Capitol Ceiling
Washington June 17 A debate in Congress over reclamation features drew attention to Montana's missing state seal in the House ceiling. Representative Scott Leavitt noted Montana has been a state for 40 years and urged inclusion among the seals. The measure passed the House but stalled in the Senate due to a filibuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House of Representative
Montana
Leavitt
Eandling
House
Dibuster
Ittman
Nevada
Senate
Mrs Horace Sparks Dies in Winnett Home
Mrs Mattsie Sparks 48 wife of Hlorace W Sparks of this city died Monday night at her daughter's Winnett Montana home, body brought to Baker, later to Camp Crook South Dakota for interment. Floral tributes from BPOE Rebecca lodge and Odd Fellows reflect her community ties.
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USA
Mattsie Sparks
Hlorace W Sparks
Winnett
Montana
Johnnue
Baker
Camp Crook
South Dakota
L. Price
Camp Creek
Ms. Sparks
Long Beach
California
Clifford
Agasn
Rebecca Lodge
Paker
Odd Fellows
Mr. Sparks
Banquet Hosts Noted Scouting And Legion Speakers
Commander Quincy Scott of the Montana American Legion and L. H. Eastling scout executive spoke at a Baker gathering sponsored by Fallen Post No. 35. The address stressed early youth training and drew praise from a large audience at the Peerless cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Scott
Montana
Ekalaka Ranchers Visit Baker for Chautauqua
J. J. Bohlman and wife and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Welch from Eka laka attended a chautauqua in Baker. They transacted business and renewed subscriptions at the Sentinel office. A heavy rain and hail storm affected the Ekalaka region though no hail occurred in East and Ekalaka. Frank Wolfe of Miles City visited on company business. Ismay residents joined opening chautauqua events along with other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekalaka
Baker
USA
J. J. Bohlman
C. S. Welch
Frank Wolfe
The
Milwaukee
Miles City
Marmarth Officials to Serve City Year Without Pay
Marmarth city commissioners will work for a year without pay due to the town's poor finances. G. Tabor will serve as city auditor without pay and Theodore Swendseid offers to act as city attorney without pay. The move aims to cut expenses and reduce taxes, earning commendation from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmarth
USA
G. Tabor
Theodore Swendseid
Coolidge and Dawes to Lead Republican Hosts in Election
Cleveland Ohio June 13 The Republican National Committee started its campaign for President Coolidge and Vice President Dawes with the nomination process proceeding through sessions and last night ending in a dramatic climax Frank O Lowden of Illinois initially declined then was replaced by the Chicago general known as Hell and Mafia The convention followed Coolidge wishes naming his running mate with decorous enthusiasm and the nomination of Coolidge accomplished at the morning session with scattered supportive factions observed Continued on page 5
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Cleveland
Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Illinois
Republican National Committee
Republican National
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Chicago
Calvin Coolidge
Wisconsin
North
Dakota
ior _Senaquins
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Chautauqua
Mac Niccum
Billings
Hom
Henry Niccum
Cook
Mildred
Clyde Burrell Fayls
President Coolidge
National Press Association
Ohio
William P. Kerr
Beyond
Horace Sparks
Scott
Coolidge and Dawes
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