First National Bank of Baker to Pay 35 Percent Dividend
The First National Bank of Baker, closed since February 1924, will pay 35 percent on proved claims. Receiver W M Turner says checks are prepared and sent to the U S Comptroller in Washington for signing and return. Credit is given to former receiver Harry Streeter and ex-cashier Thomas Forde for their role in stabilizing the institution and paying off a $62,000 debt, a possible Montana record.
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First National Bank of
Baker
W. M. Turner
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
Baker State
Falon County
First National
National
Montana
Messrs. Streeter and
Forde
Sentinal Receives Complaint on Wild Horses Threat to Crops
A communicated letter to the Sentinel argues wild horses threaten new settlers crops and demand fencing before immigration proceeds. It cites state laws protecting small farmers, notes stockmen’s role, and urges diversified farming while condemning crop damage from roaming cattle and horses.
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The
Sentinel
Montang
Ain
Broad Vision Snow
Uin Ewriter
Germany Mourns First President Friedrich Ebert
Berlin theaters and operas were dark as Germany mourned Friedrich Ebert the former saddle maker from Heidelberg who became president and guided the republic through six stormy years. He died at 10:15 a m last Saturday from peritonitis after an appendicitis operation.
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Berlin
Germany
Cufe
Friedrich Ebert
Heidelberg
Kaiser Wilhelm
Republic
Ebert
Ipswich tale ends in playful misspellings
A South Dakota story recalls a girl nicknamed Jessie who writes as Jessica in a boarding school exchange. Her brother Tom answers with a string of playful, altered names and quirky references to family members and car brands, creating a humorous linguistic riff.
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Ipswich
S.D
Jessie
Jessica
Tom
Dadica
Monica
Lizzica
Samica
Back to Montana Emigrants Reach Baker as Prospective Farmers
William Rose and Ed Kortum arrive in Baker Montana with livestock and gear, deciding Montana offers better opportunities than Nebraska. They own Little Beaver flats land near Ekalaka and are greeted by August, Lewis, Fred Rose, and Harry Rose. The caravan includes three trucks and two wagons after leaving Bloomfield Nebraska for Montana.
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William Rose
Ed Kortum
Montana
Nebraska
Baker
Little Beaver Flats
Ekalaka
August
Lewis
Fred Rose
Wm. Rose
Harry Rose
Kortum
Carter County
Bloomfield
Stantana
Baker Woman's Club Meeting Notices
The Baker Woman's Club will meet at 2 30 P M Tuesday March 10 at the Masonic Hall Elegant poem Elegy written in a Country Churchyard by Mrs Emerson and music by Denzie Yung All members urged to attend Light refreshments served
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Baker Woman's Club
Masonic Hall
Emerson
Denzie Yung
Nurse Regains Voice After Months of Silence
Miles City reports Miss Gertrude Thordarson a Holy Rosary Hospital nurse has recovered her voice after months of loss. She can sing high notes again though whispers persist. Thordarson, from North Dakota, had a prior similar episode and regained speech during duty.
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Miles City
Gertrude Thordarson
the Holy Rosary Hospital
Thordarson
North Dakota
Montana Corn Exhibit Promises Growth for Settlers
The Montana Association argues new settlers need definite opportunities and gains to move here. Demonstrations in Custer and Yellowstone counties show Montana can grow large quantities of high quality corn, proving adapted varieties and good yields to attract people from Iowa and Nebraska.
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Montana
Iowa
Nebraska
Custer County
Yellowstone County
Montana corn and hogs prove farm profitability in state
The Montana Development Association extols corn and hogs as a highly profitable combination for farmers. They note low land costs, high quality corn, and minimal hog cholera risks, praising Montana as a forthcoming corn state and a foundation for regional prosperity.
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Montana Development Association
Montana
Middle West
Rabbit skins market and grain treatment notes from Montana issue
Market for rabbit skins expands with buyers Joseph Fisch Hat Company Newark and American Rabbit Products New York offering 40 cents per pound for dry skins in 100 pound lots. Copper carbonate dust replaces formaldehyde for smut prevention in wheat seed. two ounces per bushel recommended. Seed corn shortage warned. free bulletins on agricultural outlook and flax crop offered.
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Joseph Fisch
L. W. Hubachek
Miles City
Atain
Chile
Lona
Tony
Montana
M. L. Wilson
Jh.e. Selby
Bureau of Agriculura
Ithe
Montapa
Iscby
Former Senator Clark dies in New York at 86
William Andrews Clark former United States senator from Montana died at his New York home from pneumonia after a week of illness. He was 86 and survived by his wife Anna, a son Charles W. Clark and three daughters. A son and grandson were en route from the West. The family home at 962 Fifth Avenue hosted the elder Clark and his eldest daughter’s wedding was noted. Funeral plans were said to be simple and private.
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U. S
W. A. Clark
New 'York
New York
William Andrews Clark
United Staes
Montana
Clark
Anna E. Clark
Charles W. Clark
Mary Clark DeBrabant
Meg. Catherine
Clark Morrins
Winegette Clark
Rodney W. Williams
DeBrabant
Katherine Morris Hall
Mourns
William A. Clark Jr
Heinze
Daly and Clark
Bannock
Idaho
United States
Cephelpville
Local Tractor School Draws Large Attendance
Leo Burns returned from Aberdeen where he attended the Advance-Rumeley tractor school which closed Saturday. He stayed a few days to visit his mother. Burns Bros. are the local dealers for this tractor.
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Leo Burns
Aberdeen
Advance-Rumeley
Burns Bros
Fallon County appeals for out-of-state supporters contacts
A publicity plea urges residents to supply names of acquaintances living in other states who might support Fallon County projects. The notice invites writt en responses to W. E. Holt of the Northern Pacific Railway in Miles City Montana.
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Fallon County
W. E. Holt
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Miles City
Montana
Mrs B M Parks improves after sudden illness
Mrs B M Parks who was taken ill suddenly on Wednesday morning is reported considerably improved, but a trained nurse remains in attendance.
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B. M. Parks
Coolidge to Eat Montana Turkey for Thanksgiving
President Coolidge and cabinet members will receive Montana turkeys for Thanksgiving next November. The Pondera Poultry Growers Association offers 12 birds, one for the president, one for each cabinet member, and one for Congressman Scott Leavitt. The gift is from the association’s 300 members as a collective offering from the Northwest cooperative.
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Coolidge
Montana
Pondera Poultry Growers Association
Scott Leavitt
L. Alquist
Conrad
Leavitt
Regional agronomist prepared notes on Midwest states
Fragmentary text references an agronomist preparing situational notes for Montana Minnesota South Dakota and related Midwest concerns. The wording is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to anchor a fuller summary.
Coolidge Takes Oath of Office In Own Right
Washington reports President Coolidge takes the oath of office at one o'clock amid a simple ceremony. Vice President Dawes took his oath earlier in the senate chamber. The inaugural event contrasts with Harding era rites and features a large official presence at the Capitol.
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Coolidge
Washington
Mar
Taft
Dawes
Senate
Harding
John, Coolidge
Otyther Arny
Dipley
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Carl Flospent
Billica
Baker Women’s Club
SPS A
Custer
Yellowstone
CornéField
Fallon Founty
Sunty Keent
Baker Commercial Club
Kozy
Company I
C. J. Russell
L. E. Baker
Immigration Committee
Northern Pacific Railway
Frank. H. Becker
J. D. Doustan
A. O. Gullidge
Illinois
Gullidge
Sue
Williams
L. W. Dousman
C. J. Dousman
Seattle
Minnesota
Nagtvand
South Dakota
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