04 May 1917
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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
1
The state defense department and Montana officials urge broad government credit to farmers to boost crop growth for the coming year. They argue wartime loan programs would help unite Allied and domestic aims, while stressing the diplomatic value of U.S. commitment and a stronger war effort.
A brief, unclear line mentions praying soon and a future time frame in July, with uncertain details about plans or events. No concrete people, places, or organizations are identifiable.
The fragment notes a ceremonial event where "fatemiis" conduct a box of memes amid state borders. It mentions expected emissions and a person named Guemi in extreme maritime context. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the piece suggests a parodic or satirical public display with social media style memes.
Ford faces a murky outlook as the weekly GM report outlines potential morass this week. Analysts weigh supply chain strain, production targets, and market reactions amid cautious industry sentiment. Local sources suggest management plans contingency steps despite uncertainty.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Mic and Mos visiting a farm for an event titled Gnodlizatinon with unclear details and misread stamps. The readable words hint at a farm scene and a misinterpreted headline.
Fragmentary readable text notes a witness named Gonokzatiiom in a test of logic at a firm Flevom with names Messani Monitors S Hinoslami CC Makellsen and witness to imply a formal proceeding or inquiry in Hampiten West Virginia.
Fragmentary notes describe Anomisem of Alesendradh Mim and Mark Anmonisem tied to a tract of Bend with mentions of an ooomt Test fief and interest. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a marriage announcement involving a woman and a man, with names and specifics missing. The readable bits suggest a formal notice but lack clear identities or dates.
Mrs. H W Sparks and Mrs C J Millard visit relatives in Miles City and nearby towns. Mrs H E Herrick arrives from Minneapolis for an extended stay with sister Mrs C P Silverwale. P E Hubbard travels to Ekalaka for Studebaker business. W G Lang and Ed Jackson report optimistic oil interests near Casper. Will O Loughlin holds 200 acres of wheat and will plant 150 more. Fred R Savage of Baker Bank attends a directors meeting and notes improving Baker prospects. Mrs Anna LeMay sells her home to C E Emerson, leases Lang residence for two years and plans a bachelor apartment remodel for a district of young businessmen.
The Kent organization, a six town circuit, performed The Better Man at the opera house last Monday with Richard Kent leading supported by Robert Sacray Booth Howard Miss Mabel Lazzar and Miss Elaine Hamel. The production pleased the audience though a group misinterpreted the third act as the finale and missed the climax.
The Montana Petroleum Co has extended gas mains from Montana Ave and First St W to the meat market building and will extend further south to cover Brorks Mulkey Lakeside and Savage additions as more pipe arrives. This service is greatly desired in the area.
Jack Hazelton came back late last week from Verndale Minnesota where he was summoned by his mother's illness.
In Baker a meeting led by Chas Dousman formed an Association for mutual gardening. Committees were named for seed plowing and garden inspection, with a subcommittee to ensure men do the work. Prizes will honor best gardens as the community plants vacant lots and prepares for summer canning guidance from a Bozeman instructor.
Russell sells his interest in Baker Drug Co to partner Jay Henton. He plans to devote summer to farming interests after eight years in the city. Henton, a recent arrival, is described as a capable druggist with a wide circle of friends.
Shirley Andrews, formerly with the post office, came back to Baker this week to visit at the homes of his sisters Mrs. G M Daugherty and Mrs. T J Phillips. Andrews has been attending college in Minneapolis since returning with his company last November and hopes to rejoin it.
Deputy County Clerk E H Tran dum quotes a brother in Co I stationed at Whitefish Montana. He describes camp life near Whitefish Lake with guard shifts two on and four off. Shows, clubs, cake and candy visits, tents with stoves, and Red Cross nurses accompany the troops.
A meeting at Heying's hall on April 29 organized a baseball team, a brass band, and an orchestra for the Knobs territory. The group is described as entrepreneurial and is expected to perform well against other organizations.
The Montana crop outlook is favorable with wheat nationwide at 63.4 percent of ten year average and 8.62 percent of normal. Montana reports 93 percent for both benchmarks, suggesting ample seed and larger spring planting. Northern Dawson and Richland counties plow and seed while Valley County expects large acreage in crop this year.
Moist conditions prevail across Montana with widespread winter-killing fears dismissed as negligible. Wheat plantings vary by region with higher spring crops and substantial moisture. alfalfa shows no winter damage. Livestock losses from exposure in 1917 rose to 39 per 1000 cattle and 77 per 1000 sheep, while cattle were 87 percent and sheep 88 percent of normal.
The notice lists guests staying at Hotel Baker for the week beginning Friday April 27 1917. Names span multiple states including Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota Montana and Colorado with guests such as A W Dokken L C Falk Maurice Stern C H Estrem H S Heingren R Bryar A Troll and many others from cities like Minneapolis Saint Paul Chicago Billings Bakersfield and Aberdeen.
Washington May 1 Secretary McAdoo announced the United States will lend France and Italy 100000000 each. The first Italian installment is about 25000000, with loans also proposed to Russia Belgium and Serbia. Treasury certificates maturing July 1 at 3 percent will be offered through the Federal Reserve Banks, with blocks every two weeks to ease money markets. Total aid anticipated to reach about 12.5 billion before bond proceeds are available.
Chas H Emerson, prominent Fallon county stockman and eastern Montana ranch owner, plans to move to Baker. He bought Mrs Anna Le May’s Mulkey addition home and will relocate with Mrs Emerson. The couple will not move immediately and have leased the property to G H Salt to occupy until fall.
The 1st ball of the Knights of Pythias will be held at the Masonic ball tonight with high expectations for strong attendance. The reception committee includes the citys prominent Lord Chesterfields, signaling a distinguished social event.
The Quality Meat Market plans a new opening date of the 10th. Management states the shop will begin operations that day with expected customer access and fresh stock anticipated for launch.
From Company I we have reached Whitefish Montana where railroad workers and citizens treat us well. The Red Cross brings cakes and locals drive troops to Kalispell in cars. The unit enjoys solid homes and a good camp with a garden being planted. Illness from damp weather is easing as men acclimate. Loan and Fuller were in hospital while Luan ran away the day he was released.
The second carload of machinery for the Baker Brick Company is en route from Aly Illinois. Upon arrival work will start on the brickyard at the Barstow land north of the C 3 St P railroad with a siding to be installed. The plant aims to have brick on the market by mid July. Visit the office to inspect the brick and discuss the proposition. I Fiest St Louis W Baker Mort.
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