Montana Life Insurance Shows 20 Percent Growth in 1924
The Montana Life reports 1924 insurance in force at 37,639,409 with a policyholders surplus above a million dollars. The company notes a 16 percent asset rise since 1918 and positions itself as a strong western life insurer with modern policy forms and loyal policyholders. R. R. Cunningham calls it a foundation for future growth in Montana.
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Montana
Northwest
Montana Lite, Insurance Company
Iyer
United States
Montana Life
R. R. Cunningham
Manger
Larry Busch Wins Cash Prize in Hard Crossword Puzzle
Larry Busch achieved a near perfect score with only one error on Burns Bros puzzle in Baker Lentil. He won $8.00 cash. Forde and J O Hembre tied for second. Several others began but gave up after hours of effort.
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Larry Busch
Burns Bros
Forde
J.o.hembre
Larry
Mrs Matt Nassett Called Beyond in Fallon County
Mrs Matt Nassett wife of a rancher of the Knobs community died at Baker hospital after a short illness. Funeral at Baker Methodist Episcopal church attended by many neighbors from Fnobs and Baker. She leaves a husband and parents and eight siblings and three children, youngest a few weeks old. The Sentinel extends sympathy.
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Matt Nassett
Knobs
Baker Hospital
Baker
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. L. Greer
South Country
Nassett
R. Lipman
Move
Fallon County
Deeased
Eght
The
Sentinel
Milwaukee road placed under receivership by New York judge
Harry E. Byron president of the C. M. and St. P. Railway and Mark W. Potter New York attorney were named receivers for the Milwaukee road by Judge Knox in New York after a Binkley Coal company petition filed in Chicago in the road’s interest. Outstanding indebtedness is reported near 4 465 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Byron
C. M. and St. P. Railway
Mark W. Potter
New York
Judge Knox
Milwaukee
Binkley Coal Company
Chicago
Local visitors and officials make rounds in Baker region
J. E. Daniel, a Miles City salesman, stopped in Wednesday and Thursday. B. Sheldon, former Carter County County Attorney, called on Baker businesses this week.
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J. E. Daniel
Miles City
B. Sheldon
Carter County
Noon Luncheon of the Commercial Club Report
The Commercial Club discussed sale of land now occupied by Mel Schneider at its noon meeting but took no action. E P O'Brien of Baker National Bank noted campaign activity, and C J Russell outlined names of prospective homeseekers. Invites were sent to 57 farmers for a special meeting at Hubbard hall to boost colonization.
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Mel Schneider
E. P. O’brien
Baker National Bank
C. J. Russell
Commercial Club
Hubbard Hall
Chas. Hartle
W. P. Stapleton
Tolley Hartwick
Baker
Leex Biffle
Milesity
Swith
Holt
W. . Stapléton
Abiere
Tae Ampaign
Immigrant Names Sought For Northern Pacific Campaign
The Northern Pacific launches a drive to build a mailing list of settlers outside Montana. Southeastern Montana communities are urged to supply high quality names to portray the region’s soil and climate advantages. Officials note some communities lag in submitting the right kind names and stress timely action to boost publicity and settlement.
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Northern L‘acshe Railway Company
Mail
Montana
Northern Pacific
Newo Cal
Baker Sentinel
Fallon County
New Postal Rates Take Effect April 15 1925
The article lists Third class mail rules including books and other print matter, weight limits up to 8 ounces, and 1 cent per two ounces. It covers new registry fees for values up to $50 and $100, special delivery, insurance, C O D charges, and money order rates with caps at $100.
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Co. O. D
FOO
Wees Eesenieen Sect
St Patrick’s Day hailed for peace and mission in Erin
Bowman Pioneer recalls St Patrick’s journey from captive youth to Christian evangelist who freed Ireland from Pagan bondage without bloodshed. The piece notes his work won confidence, the shamrock symbol, and his lasting global message of peace and reconciliation.
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Ireland
St. Patrick
Brittany
Celestine
Erin
Ates
St Patrick
Sas
Patrick
Ofsiacles
Bowman
Lewis Stedmidges Buys Ford Tractor for Farm at Webstfscons
Lewis Stedmidges purchased a new Ford tractor from the Keble Motor Company and left with it for his farm at Webstfscons on Tuesday.
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Lewis Stedmidges
Ford Tractors
Keble Motor ‘Ompany
Tiesday
Service charge clarified for parcel post packages
Notice states a two cent service charge is required on all parcel post packages. The fragment indicates a fee policy change or reminder, with emphasis on the Alf Pare cels phrasing and postal context.
Montana Poetry Contest Opens in The Daily Missoulian
The Daily Missoulian announces a Montana poetry contest open to any resident or Montanan abroad. Entrants must reside in Montana with no form or length limits and a $50 prize. Submissions must be postmarked by midnight April 30 and mailed to the Poetry Contest Editor Missoula Montana with author name and poem title on a separate sheet.
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Missoula
Montana
Missoulain
Missoulian
Baker Hospital Opens On Lake Shore In Baker
The new Baker Hospital, housed in the former Wm Lang residence on Baker lake's north shore, opens with careful nurse care and pleasant rooms. Two local boys Walter Anderson and Maurice Olson recover well after operations by Dr Sherrill. Upper floors include wards and doctor’s offices. a later bathroom and lakefront driveway are planned to enhance patient comfort and establish a top regional hospital.
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Bak Hospital
Wm. Lang
Baker Lake
Martin Olson
Marmarth
Sherrill
Wnu
Sherriff
Baker
Local Social Notes From Baker Area Farm and Bridge Club
R A Cate attended a gathering Wednesday at his farm south of Baker. Mrs R W Russell hosted the Tuesday Bridge club at her home.
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R. A. Cate
Baker
R. W. Russell
Chautauqua Here Early Next June
The Baker Chautauqua opens June 12 1925 with acts including a Russian novelty musical company Give And Take Cappy Ricks Trianon Musical Revue Marko Magic W Wenner Anna Dickie Olson Junior Town and more. Redpath Wauter will announce changes if needed.
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Baker Chautauqua
Redpath Wauter
W. E. Wenner
Jack
Anna Dickie Olson
America
Junior Town
Marmarth Baby Dies After Short Illness
Infant son of August Svendahl of Marmarth North Dakota died early Thursday at Holy Rosary hospital after a brief illness. The one and a half year old boy was brought to Miles City for treatment but died before a diagnosis. Remains are at J E Graver's chapel and will be sent to Marmarth for burial.
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James Svendahl
August Svendahl
Marmarth
North Dakota
Holy Rosary Hospital
Miles City
J. E. Gravés
Daily Star
Two Men Charged With Assault in Local Real Estate Office
Mel Armstrong and his son faced second degree assault charges in justice court after a disturbance at Frank Becker real estate office. Becker suffered scalp wounds described as painful, allegedly from a gun held by Armstrong. Both defendants were released on $750 bail each. preliminary hearing held before Judge Hubbard.
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Mel Armstrong
Justice Court
Hubbard
Frank Becker
Becker
Armstrong
Local residents report plans for grain planting and strong farming year
C. J. Rakes of Ollie and Julius Christianson visited Baker on Saturday. Albert Fost, also in Baker from his ranch near Wi ard, predicts a large acreage will be planted and a good year for farmers. A joint meeting of the American Legion region and Auxiliary is set for Legion rooms tonight with high attendance expected.
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C. J. Rakes
Ollie
Baker
Albert Fost
Wiard
American Region
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
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