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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
6
Carl Brix, a Great Falls laborer, was badly burned and George Ibbotson, a station employee, lightly burned when Brix's fishing rod touched a high tension wire west of Great Falls. Both men were knocked unconscious and carried to Cascade. Brix may not recover, Ibbotson’s injuries are not serious.
Washington reports from Missoula show district 1 needs for the coming fiscal year total 2 256 000. Most funds cover administration and protection 1 166 000. roads and trails 883 000 for 272 miles of roads and 1 182 miles of trails in Montana and northern Idaho. Improvements 101 000 include 800 miles of telephone lines and 18 lookout stations. Forestation 44 360 and sundry projects receive smaller sums. This is among the district’s costliest road and trail programs ever.
Joseph John guardian of Anthony John 66 filed a 20000 damage suit in United States District Court Helena alleging the Northern Pacific railroad caused a boy to stumble on an unexploded torpedo on the Turah public highway. The boy struck the torpedo with a rock causing an explosion that tore off two fingers and the thumb of his left hand and badly lacerated the hand. An amputation was required and future handicaps are claimed.
At the school board meeting the Butte High School Parent-Teacher Association committee presented a petition signed by 624 parents and guardians requesting a one session program. The board deferred the matter indefinitely to be reconsidered by the upcoming new board.
A mountain lion roams near the Silver King mine in Lost Creek territory near Anaconda. The animal is blamed for several animal carcasses found recently, and mining man McGee reported being within a short distance of a creature he described as unusually large.
The Montana livestock commission voted to use money from the bounty fund for a match dollar campaign with stock associations across the state. The effort targets coyotes and wolf pups and runs from April 15 to July 1.
The town of Circle reports a population figure of 452 from a census claimed by students at the local high school. Officials say the census was not credible and question the accuracy of the March 4 figures.
A contingent of Mexican workers has arrived in the valley for field labor as local streets fill with idle men awaiting employment. Officials and foremen anticipate full mobilization once weather improves and crops need tending.
Fragmentary notes indicate a water utility rate increase discussion in Columbus, with references to city oversight and possible impacts on Red Lodge area. Details are unclear but suggest an April timing and a formal council briefing.
Park County farm bureau president Fred Sumner and his son pursue a Salmon Idaho sheep ranch. Sumner notes strong range growth, high lambing twins, and 1200 ewes with six lambs mothered by two ewes. Half the flock twins, signaling a top-breadth increase.
Colonel Sam Gordon 81 veteran newspaper man and Montana journalism patriarch died of heart failure at home after arriving in Miles City in 1881. John Anderson known as Old Johnny, ~70, eastern Montana pioneer, Redwater valley hunter and buffalo fighter, passed away in McClusky NC while undergoing cancer treatment.
Market snippets show grain prices at Quon tana Station dark hard winter 84 spring 88 rye 60 flax Duluth 2.43. Chicago livestock lists cattle top 11.50 average 10.00 hogs top 7.40 sheep fat lambs top 13.80 even 10.00. Boston wool territorial choice 1.42 New York metals silver cts oz copper 14 zinc 638.
In the 2 dec ade, the Sam Spears ranch of 403 acres by the Teton river 50 miles north of Grest Falls sold to Joiz Knowles of Newoodford Mas for 30008 in cash. About 300 head of cattle plus horses and equipment transferred. cattle priced at 35 per head. Mr Spencer, now in his 84th year, had moved from Alameda 15 years ago and located on the Marias river area near the Teton ranch. Twelve hundred acres of Spencer’s ranch are irrigable via the Teton ditch at little expense.
County agent reports winter wheat in Chouteau County survived the season well and is in better shape than last year. A few fields show damage from blown sand on summer fallowed land, but overall outlook remains favorable for the coming year.
A stone landmark believed linked to the Lewis and Clark expedition was found near Peatten, about 30 miles northwest of Great Falls. The marker, appearing as a camouflaged stone with an inscription, could enhance early Montana historical resources and shed light on expedition activities in the area.
A 1920s county report notes rising farm activity in eastern Mentama with shipments of products and stock. In 1923 Baker saw swine shipments rise to 45 carloads, six and a half times the prior year's total, while over 100 registered breeding stock were bred back through youth clubs to secure future herds.
The Interior Department opens land for homestead entry across three zero acres in five western states, the largest area set aside for two years. Rates for filings will be announced later. The region includes Carben and Philips counties, Meanr.
While traveling in a speeder toward their camp in the Sixteen mile area, a serious accident occurred. One man died from injuries, and the others were left injured as the vehicle ran over another man before it could be stopped.
A vivid reminiscence of Japanese and Yokohama sealers and the Sea Otter trade. Captain Snow recounts raids on Bering and Pribilof islands, clashes with Japanese crews, and the legendary Flying Dutchman, highlighting perilous voyages, fur trade profits, and maritime peril across the Pacific.
Rear Admiral John K. Robinson launches a policy to card index the condition of machinery on every ship, active and reserve, with four study elements to assess repairs and costs. The plan aims to justify engineering funding and keep the fleet ready for base or combat.
A courtroom exchange shows two lawyers debating a possible compromise as they joke about the right thing and a looming long lawsuit. The taunting dialogue suggests uncertainty over whether a settlement can be reached without further legal action.
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