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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
4
Sop Baker Sentivel era emerges as Fallon County’s oldest paper with Stephen Decatur quotes and a booster tone. The Baker Montana edition markets subscriptions at $1.50 yearly and 12 months options, headed by Win Bay as editor and manager.
The region has endured a rainy spell since February but is now showing signs of a good crop year. Farmers are placing large crops and Baker businessmen report improved spirits as moisture continues to ease.
The Baker Sentinel announces its editorial policy backing the Republican party, praising President Coolidge as a model leader and pledging to support GOP aims in Fallon County, the state, and nationally while informing readers on local and broader political developments.
The piece notes Mr. Hartle as the sole southeastern Montana candidate and anticipates a strong showing in the presidential primaries. Supporters include C. J. Russell, appointed receiver for local banks, and T. T. Taylor, a state bank examiner monitoring Baker institutions.
A satirical manifesto urges starving the local newspaper and driving business away. It advises outsourcing stationery and banking, replacing local merchants with city suppliers, and favoring external hospitals and services to ruin the town’s economy. The piece condemns inaction and promotes systematic self-destruction of community commerce.
Miles City Daily Star cites Chas Haftle county treasurer and American Legion commander visiting Miles City last Friday to campaign for his delegate seat at the Republican national convention. He seeks support with help from local aides and supporters in a push aimed at securing the nomination.
Notice outlines registration deadlines for the Presidential Primary on May 27, the General and Primary elections on August 26 and November 4. It warns that unregistered residents cannot vote, with specific dates for registration closings and guidance on where to register based on location. It adds a reminder about prior 1922 voters and changing registration after moving.
The Anoka Herald jokes about illness hunger and funeral rites in a mock obituary. A volunteer quartet from Jears Jawbuck may sing at the obsequies and a city chaplain might preach. No home paper will print the obituary, yet the town remains fond of you.
A South Dakota style editorial urges greeting farmers with hospitality and promoting a dedicated farmers camp like Baker’s tourist camp. It extols Baker’s facilities and roads as reasons to attract rural visitors and boost local business while noting historic lumber price trends and their impact on costs. Old papers for sale are Sentinel.
Dr Wilson Compton secretary manager of the National Timber Manufacturers Association told the Southern Pine Association in New Orleans that yellow pine timber in original stands in the South will be worth about 19 to 21 dollars per thousand feet in eight to ten years. He noted current values of 10 to 12 dollars, with historical prices of 5 to 10 and 1 to 2 dollars in prior decades.
J A Williams announces he will file for nomination as County Attorney on the Republican ticket. If nominated and elected he pledges to perform duties per statutes and Supreme Court decisions, ensure officers discharge duties, and enforce laws to protect public interests.
In the Sixteenth Judicial District of Montana, Clarence B Rust Ellen Rust, Sam Kohen Lillian Kohen, William J Cameron and J Lo Barstow are plaintiffs and defendants. The real estate described as the Southern Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Lot 5 Section 6 Township 8 North Range 60 East will be sold at sheriff’s sale at 2 o'clock PM on May 31, 1924 at the front door of the court house in Baker County Montana. Sheriff F F Kelling dated May 7, 1924. 519823.
Eva V. Moscrip administratrix of the estate of Andrew Messmer deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be exhibited at her residence near Willard Montana the place for estate business in Fallon County dated May 8 1924 attorney C J Dousman for administratrix.
Public summons and sheriff sale notices dated April 1924 seek repayment of promissory notes and foreclosure on parcels in Fallon County. Defendants include Gunderson Lipke and Barstow heirs. sales set for May 1924 at Baker Court House. Parties: Petters and Company, Al Hansen, Booth McLemore, Ralph Keener.
Montana court documents reveal GEORGE KILE and Lily B. Kile sued by County of Fallon for balance on a promissory note of 68 44 dated July 10 1918 with 10 percent interest and for foreclosing a mortgage on the South Half of the Northeast Quarter and Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Section 6 and Lot 2 Section 5 Township 2 North Range 62 East. The case seeks costs and attorney fees with judgment by default if no appearance.
Notice from Roda Bolte executrix of William S Bolton deceased asks creditors and claimants to present claims within four months after first publication. Details reference Booth and McLemore attorneys in Baker Montana and Fallon County.
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