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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
4
A fragment quotes Stephen Decatur praising patriotism while noting that the nation may err in foreign policy but remains worthy when it acts rightly. The line frames a broader discussion of national conduct and pride.
The Baker Sentinel issue highlights a surge in local advertising as merchants in Baker Montana and eastern Montana double down on confidence in the town. The eight page edition signals growing commerce, a belief Baker could become a major inland trade center, and a pledge of fair treatment for farmers and ranchers nearby.
Burlington Free Press argues Attorney General Daugherty deserves a fair chance to prove his integrity against insinuations of improper money. It suggests President Coolidge supports a steadfast, principled stance and asserts the public may favor a leader who remains right regardless of alarm.
Umaha Bee notes Mr McAdoo plans to assist his own broadcasting station and may seek an abandoned air derick for aerial use. The brief hints at resourceful steps to keep the station broadcasting.
The New York Tribune argues Senator Walsh overreacts to accusations about his ties with Doheny while noting the wider hysteria of character attacks. It claims Walsh helped spark the current campaign of insinuations and defends both Doheny and public officials against unfounded charges.
In spring minded Baker residents are urged to boost city appearance by planting shade trees. The note points out Baker has few trees and suggests residents plant trees along yards and parking strips. It cites Montana towns that transformed when trees were added and mentions local nurseries offering hardy varieties suited to the climate.
A summary timeline notes Senator Wheeler and U S district attorney for Montana were tried by the Montana State Council of Defense for wartime links to seditious groups and violence, leading to a five day hearing and dismissal recommendation. Wheeler later runs for Montana governor and then U S senator, funded by broad leftist support, and travels to Russia as a guest of the Soviet government. He returns with antiamerican statements while Attorney General pursues sedition plots and releases of wartime dissidents.
Senators demand disclosure of the I W W and communist report after DOJ agents broke up the meeting. Attny Gen Daugherty refuses to release it citing risk to informants as Wheeler introduces a resolution for investigation. Zinoviev signals bolshevik support in the US and a relocation of the communist headquarters. The Senate backs the Wheeler inquiry with Brookhart leading the committee.
An expert commission proposes a loan secured by railroad mortgages and gold backed currency to fund Germany's 132 billion gold marks reparations assessed in 1921. The plan hinges on waiving political objections, German Ruhr withdrawal, and broad peace will among nations to secure US funding.
Walter F. Wilson, a World War I disabled veteran with service in the Fortieth and Seventy-seventh divisions, announced his Republican bid for Fallon county treasurer during a Baker visit. Born in Ohio, he moved to Fallon in 1910, served in the Army from Montana in 1918, was wounded in the Argonne, and currently works as assistant cashier at the First National Bank of Plevna with a government rated disability.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Percy H Davies holds services every Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 p m The public is invited to attend all services
State Banner school Morning Worship at Baer and 1100 children s sermon. Mens Fellowship Forum at 12 05. Afternoon services at Plevna 2 30. Senior C E Le e ceee eee Junior C E. Wednesday 4 45. The joint C E and League meeting at M E Hall last Sunday evening led by Helen Forris. Church quartet provided music. C E will be guests of the League at a taking party Friday. David Brewer led last Wednesday on Church Membership What it Means. Easter pageant rehearsals began last week with Dawininny Gene Stratton in charge. Choir to rehearse Easter music next Tuesday. Plevna church debt reduced from about 1200 to 800 in past year with large portion from Ladies Aid earnings led by Mrs M Ko Carrington. Sermon subject Plashes of Page nig Mutterings of Thunder healing themes of the attack on Jesus and His crucifixion. Mr Foret expected to furnish special music for morning service.
The Baker Boy Scouts gather most Mondays at seven for outdoor activities. Baker's Cub Scouts, under twelve, meet Tuesdays at seven and are dismissed by nine fifteen. The Congregational church provides space with utilities, and the Men’s Forum sponsors the group.
Jim Murphey visited Marmarth and shared amusement over a cartoon in Aeroplane Jim Cramer’s Marmarth Mail window. The image shows a rugged man astride a mountain lion, using a rattlesnake as a whip, with a Western style caption provoking local talk.
A voter debate questions Hiram Johnson as a US Senator candidate while urging voters to consider leadership and congressional measures. The piece contrasts Johnson with a president pursuing reforms and ends with an unrelated local ad for dresses at Moshier Millinery.
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