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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
6
Baker residents and visitors fill the week with shopping from Moshier Millinery and local merchants. Notes highlight births, marriages, road travels, school affairs, farm prospects, and ongoing service work at Burns Brothers Garage with several local business and civic updates.
County Attorney D R Young announced he will seek re nomination and a third term as Fallon County attorney. He is completing a second term and is a well known ex service man with wide acquaintance across the county.
Eleven year old Raymond L. Jones died at home in Knowlton from injuries after a horse fell on him. He was reportedly conscious after rescue. Funeral services were held at Knowlton Church with Rev J G Dryden and Rev W R Millan officiating. He was the stepson of Harry Weel and survived by brothers and a sister.
Charles Haftle of Baker and Charles Russell visited Miles City on Friday as Haftle announced his bid for the Republican national convention delegate from Montana's Second District. Haftle, a former soldier and Fallon county treasurer, is one of seven candidates in the district with Strong support in southeastern Montana. He was joined by C J Sgissell and T T Taylor on the trip. Haftle previously served at the Mexican border and overseas in World War I.
A 1924 letter by B. B. Greer, vice president of the Milwaukee Road, defends railroad finances against a critic’s claim of rising profits. He argues February 1924 net income rose due to cost savings despite higher gross revenue, and warns against rate cuts or wage hikes that could hinder earnings. He asserts historic losses and the need for sustained profits to benefit owners.
Arthur Gillette and friend Livingston from Minneapolis visited three days at the W. R. Gillette home then left for Butte with Ford Willard Gillette who heads to Wyoming for work again. Gertrude Chapin spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs J J Howard visited Mrs W R Gilllette Saturday afternoon. Spickler buyers shopped Saturday. Joe Votruba, Forest Duffield and W R Gillette visited Geo Chapin Sunday.
A damaged clipping mentions Publishers Auxiliary and advertising efforts. It references newspaper financing and the role of ads in supporting journalism, using garbled phrases but implying a focus on the business of publishing and revenue from advertising.
A fragmented note from Stone Messenger in WV hints at a new business venture amid headlines about town representation. The piece mentions publisher Witorsston and a claim of community progressiveness, with references to Musselshell and Nelstone and other towns.
The article outlines a Stillwater County farmer's journey from homesteading 80 acres near the Northern Pacific rail line to expanding into cattle, horses, and sheep. It notes sheep acquisition via local clubs, wool sales in 1923, and a planned quarter-section purchase, with key figures including Henm Wechtermen and William H. Jones guiding youth in agricultural clubs.
Fragmentary notice describes farmland profits and security strategies involving cows, ground, and weather conditions. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the item implies agricultural planning and potential safe profits.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names such as Challes Millen and Dem Boros with scores listed, but many words are garbled. Mentions a Saturday event at a U location, ground 4% miles south of a point, and a reference to a test.
Ed Lawler served as a central figure hosting a special entertainment set at a community minstrel gathering. The event drew local residents and highlighted cultural cohesion within the neighborhood.
The readable fragments describe gas terminology and historical notes about an association or fraternity. No coherent event, names, or locations are identifiable for a concise news-style summary.
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