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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
4
The Oldest Paper in Fallon County published by Tribune Publishing Co. Baker Montana with Wm L Bay as editor and manager. One year subscription price six dollars for six months per month and single copies offered. Our country quote by Stephen Decatur appears in the masthead.
The piece argues against mixing races in territories on the Pacific coast and asserts a coastal demand for no Japanese immigration quota. It frames the issue as a clash of distinct races and presents the coast’s stance as a defense of principle to avoid war or social disruption. It contrasts two families with separate lives and notes economic and demographic anxieties about Japanese presence.
Registration closes April 11 for the Presidential Primary on May 27. General Primary is August 26 with July closing. General Election is November 4 with September 19 closing. Those who did not vote in November 1922 must register to vote. changes apply if you moved. within 15 miles of county seat register with County Clerk or with local Justice of the Peace or precinct registrar.
A Baker Montana reader urges local merchants to buy farm produce locally. He cites higher town prices and town expenses, arguing merchants profit from selling farmer goods and that farmers should receive fair treatment and market support from the city. The letter also notes a federal grand jury panel in Washington and ongoing Senate oil inquiry sessions.
Helena staff report wool markets show activity with Australian and New Zealand clips entering the scene while Western shippers and Montana clips press for orderly marketing. Market watchers foresee gradual improvement, aided by grower signings and continued livestock industry support despite cautious finance conditions.
The Prairie county candidate for governor rails at the Helena Independent and defends Governor Dixon's tax plan. He argues for equal tax burdens on mining interests, urges state support to make copper trusts pay fair taxes, and says his campaign aims to unite taxpayers against corporate exemptions.
Edwin L Norris former governor of Montana died at his Great Falls home this morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been in usual health until last evening when he felt numbness in his left hand and side during a conversation with Mrs Norris, then lost consciousness and passed away at 5 30 this morning.
A readable fragment reports J. A. asm) announcing intention to run for County Attorney in Fallom County. The text emphasizes duties, upholding the law, and serving the people while promising to act as a guiding officer within the legal framework.
M E Randall and J F Herrick of Milwaukee leaders with wives paused in Baker after escorting dealers from Chicago Twin City Omaha and Sioux City from the Montana Livestock association convention held last week. Despite hoof and mouth disease on the coast the meeting was deemed successful. J P Bowles and Heide attended from Chicago with strong Montana comeback signals. C M Simpson of Miles City elected president. spring meeting planned at Great Falls.
Fragmentary report notes the death of the first white child born in Wyoming, listed as born at Fort Halleck on July 2, 182. the child’s name and fate are unclear, with mentions of the survivor wife and family, and a stray reference to citizenship.
A new grocery store named Quality Store will open in Baker in the building vacated by Baker Mercantile on Montana avenue. N B Sergum, returning to Baker, will furnish and run the shop which expects to begin business about May 10 with a complete line of groceries.
A tornado swept three states along the Atlantic seaboard killing ten people and injuring more than thirty. Property losses reached about one million dollars as the storm struck on April 30 in the South Atlanta area and surrounding communities.
May opens with warm sunny weather and drying roads across Fallon and nearby counties. Farmers begin spring work as the outlook improves with indications of bumper crops. The St Louis Times notes a shift toward a more hopeful season for farmers and general residents.
Executrix Rosa Bolton of the estate of William S Bolton deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months from first publication. Claims must be filed with Booth and McLemore at Baker Montana, Fallon County. Dated April 28 1924.
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