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Newspaper

Baker Sentinel

Location

Baker, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1924

Page

2

Mexican Immigrant Labor Arrives for Yellowstone Beet Fields

A six car special from El Paso, Texas, carries 300 Mexicans to Sidney to work on 6500 acres of local beet fields. The total migrant count reaches 900, with an expected $165000 earned this season. Housing was prepared by BUlings factory manager Mr Hogarty, ensuring orderly reception and placement in a cosmopolitan, multilingual community.

el Paso Texas Sidney Yellowstone Valley Hogarty

Great Northern to Present Go Year Progress in Service

The Great Northern plans a traveling exhibition contrasting a 60 year old deluxe train with today’s all steel passenger locomotive. The tour begins May 14 at Union Station Chicago then travels to the Twin Cities Fargo Grand Forks Spokane Seattle Portland and concludes in the Pacific Northwest. The pioneer train features the William Crooks locomotive paired with the antiquated coach and Pullman sleeper No 9, a relic dating to 1859 once used by Abraham Lincoln era passengers.

Great Northern J J. F. Kelly Billings Union Station Chicago Burlington Road Twin Cities Pacific Northwest Fargo Grand Forks Spokane Seattle Portland William Crooks Great Northern Railway Pullman Abraham Lincoln

Oil News Recounts Treasure State Activity

J J Dunn of Butte reports spring and summer activity on Goldstone and Sage Creek leases between the Sweetgrass hills and Havre with a Canadian testing contract for Goldstone and a pending deal for Sage Creek. He cites 16000 and 18000 acre leaseholds and expects Sage Creek production starting at 1700 to 2000 feet. J T Hegeman of Seattle visits Kevin Sumburst and says the field looks promising, likening it to Bakersfield. California Oil Co No 5 in Cat Creek reports a 2000 barrel producer in the west end third sand, a notable development after second sand success.

Sweetgrass Hills Havre J. J. Dunn Butte Dunn Sage Creek Colorado Shelby J. T. Hegeman Seattle California Oklaoma Texas Wyoming Standard of Company of California Bakersfield California Oil Company No. 5 Cat Creek

Bank Reopens After Closure Following Crisis

Local bank resumes operations after a period of closure credited to overcoming initial financial stress and securing support from commerce institutions. Officials cited restored liquidity and customer access as priorities during the reopening phase.

Visit planned by Louisiana growers to Montana seed potato area

Montana seed potato stock draws interest from Louisiana and other southern states. Delegations including Louisiana horticulturists G L Tiebout and railroad representatives plan an inspection trip to Montana's seed fields this summer to study under Montanans and U S Department of Agriculture experts.

Montana Louisiana F. M. Harrington Montana State College Clouisiana University G. L. Tiebout

Great Divide Piconeers tributes note old Montana pioneers

Benjamin George, pioneer miner and prospector, died at 90 in Boulder. He came to Montana in 1864 and ran the first Last Chance Gulch store, discovering the Elkhorn, Montana Central and Monarch mines. Cooper Walter Cowper, 81, died in Bozeman after crossing plains in 1868 and serving in the constitutional convention and aiding Montana State College relocation.

Benjamin George Benjamin Boulder Finois Montana Last Chance Gulch Elkhorn Montana Central Monarch Cooper Walter Cowper Plains Bozeman Montana State College

Quotations of Interest to Montanans Week Ending May 3

Prices from Minneapolis grain and Chicago livestock markets listed for Montana with 38 4 cent freight basis. Wheat varieties range from No 1 dark northern at 90 cents to No 2 yellow at 73 4 cents. Cattle average around 11.60 per hundredweight, hogs 7.40, lambs 16.00. Metals show bar silver 63 7 8 cents per ounce, copper 1 38 3 4 cents per pound, lead 8 cents.

Minneapolis Montana Chicago New York

Yellowstone County to Attend San Jose Picnic

San Jose residents organize a Montana society picnic to be held at Alum Rock park on May 24. President Dr. T. W. Moore of the county leads the effort. Attendees include Dr. T. V. Moore, Mrs. MeN Murray, Mr and Mrs George P. Devor, Golf Sheets, and J C Dunnigen.

San Jose Piccnic Yellowstone County Montana Society Cal Alum Rock Park T. W. Moorery Market Santa Clara iThesYellowstone County T. V. “Moore

New Forest Service Road Aims At King's Hill Summit

Announcement that a new road will connect King's Hill Pass to the summit near Livingston Montana. The route climbs about one mile to over 8000 feet offering a 200 mile panorama and expanding King’s Hill as a national scenic attraction. The original King’s Hill Pass road opened in 1917 as the Nefhart road.

King’s Hill Pass King's Hill Livingston Forest Service King's Hill Pass Montana The Nefhart United States

Stock Growers Association Names 1925 Meeting City

Montana Stock Growers and Wool Growers associations met in Dillon on April 25 issuing resolutions urging Congress on tariffs for Northwest cattle and supporting agriculture departments against foot and mouth disease. Great Falls was chosen as 1925 meeting site and C. M. Simpson of Miles City was elected president after the death of John T. W. Burke.

Montana Stock Growers Association Montana Wool Growers’ Association Dilton Congress Northwest America Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Husbandry California Hunt Arizona United States Canada Great Falls Helena Billings C. M Simpson Miles City John T W. Burke

Seattle Market Draws Cattle From Eastern Centres

Market in Seattle diverts a large number of cattle shipments from eastern slaughtering centers to the west coast. From points on the Great Northern railway’s Butte division, upwards of twenty (Woenes) cattle have been shipped, with many consignments already in transit, per Superintendent Fred Wear.

Seattle Montana Butte Great Northern Railway Fred Wear

Butte Typographical Union Urges Local Printing Favor Montana Purchases

The Butte Typographical union urges state printing be kept in Montana and asks county commissioners to use influence to purchase all printing locally. The push follows a Helena meeting where a resolution by the State Association of County Commissioners urged changes in state printing laws.

State Association of County Commissioners Helena Montana Butte Typographical Union Tocal Union

Remodel of Old Library Houses Law School at Montana

The remodel of the old library for the University of Montana law school is complete and the law and foreign language departments are now in this building. Dean C. W. Leaphart says the law school building satisfies faculty and students with its convenient classroom and office layout and ample space for future growth.

Law School University of Montana C. W. Leaphart Tn School

Receiver Named for Two Banks in Culbertson

Judge C. E. Comer appointed H. C. Skarle as joint receiver of the State Bank of Culbertson and the Culbertson Bank, both local institutions that have been closed for some time.

H. C. Skarle Bank of Culbertson C. E. Comer

City Eyes Water System Extension To Industrial School

Authorities will study extending the city water system east of the industrial school to support planned improvements. The proposal includes a water tower costing about 12000 dollars for fire protection and neighborhood safety, with the city council seeking better protection for the school through municipal water access.

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Air mail service to cut New York San Francisco delivery time

Postmaster General announces a nightly 1 000 mile illuminated air route from Chicago to Cheyenne linking New York to San Francisco. Three zone postage with 8 16 and 24 cent stamps enables coast to coast flights within days. Regular landing fields and emergency landing sites with searchlights will guide nocturnal routes.

Washington New York San Francisco New Wnd Chicago C Kienga Cheyenne Bellefonte Cleveland Omaha North Sl

Methodists Back World Court and Peace in General Conference

Springfield bishops urged U S entry into the world court and endorsed world peace ties with the United Nations, while pressing reforms. They urged limits on amusements, stronger immigration controls, and methods to curb divorce, condemning war as unlawful.

Springfield Mass Union of Nations Union Methodist Churches of America Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference United States World Court

Steel Outlook Bright After Steel Corp Earnings and Fed Rate Cut

In New York last week investors noted two key developments: the Steel Corporation’s strong first quarter earnings and dividend actions, plus a reduction in the rediscount rate by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The steel firm reported a heat record since 1918 and especially strong March results, aided by the eight hour day rollout.

New York Steel Corporation Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Fire Claims Three In St Louis Apartment Blaze

A May 4 fire in a three story six family building in St Louis killed a mother and her two daughters and left three other residents dead. Eight people were injured and about forty residents faced danger as some jumped to safety.

St. Louis

Mountain Sheep Found In Silver Peak Range Near Tonopah

A herd of 70 mountain sheep was discovered by F. A. Rapp, a mining engineer, while prospecting in the Silver Peak range near Tonopah Nevada. It was previously believed these animals inhabited the area but not in such numbers.

Tonopah Nev F. A. Rapp Silver Peak Range

Be Strong in the Lord King Joash Chronology

Lesson outlines Joash's rise under Jehoiada against Athaliah. It covers Athaliah's usurpation, Joash's preservation by Jehosheba, Joash crowned and anointed, Athaliah slain, and the people's covenant worship. The event highlights the Davidic line, God's sovereignty, and reforms removing Baal from worship.

Judah Joash Athaliah Ahab Jezebel Jehosheba L. Jehoiada Jehoiada Athallah Jerusalem Althaliah Athalish Baal

Fragmented OCR reads as disordered local brief

Readable fragments hint at a miscellaneous page item with unclear names places and actions. The text shows stray phrases and partial words lacking coherent events or entities to identify a clear news item or outcome.

Proper Handling of Bulls During Spring

Farmers are advised by the USDA to condition bulls before the breeding season. Bulls not with the herd should be housed separately and fed to vary strong condition using grain and legume hay per weight. Breeders aiming for junior show classes should breed cows between March 26 and April 15 so calves arrive after January 1.

United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry

Simple Treatments for Calf Disorders

Farmers who work with stock learn to spot early signs of illness. For signs of thriftness or rickets give cedilver oil in two to four teaspoonful doses twice daily. Castor oil helps calves with scours mixed into milk to clear bowels. If trouble persists, add small amounts of salicylate and bismuth, with careful dosage based on age and size.

Docking and Castrating Lambs Is Recommended

The article urges farmers to dock and castrate lambs to improve carcass quality and market value. It compares practices to marketing bull calves and boar pigs as sexes and emphasizes that proper castration and docking boost profits and flock success.

Live Stock Notes On Feeding Shelter And Breeding

Good housing is essential to hog raising and profitable stock production relies on quality blood and efficient feed. American sheep produced 228 million pounds of wool last year, and every brood sow should have alfalfa or clover hay. A wire fence may suffice as shelter in wet winters for five animals. Starting with one sow, a brood can reach about 200 hogs in three years.

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Yellowstone Valley Irrigation Project Great Northern S Bank Snes National Bank of Forpani Bank of Commerce Easure Fort Keoch John Whitney Henry C. Wallace Washneton Joliet Legion Nat Miles City Montana Legionaires St. Paul O Johnson Northern Pacific Transportation Board Frank Myrtek Missoula Edert Wil Buld Stock Growers Association Stockholm P. B. Fitzwater D.D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Aehoiada Suce Crete Thesbaais Ares
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