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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
3
A broadcast urges cities and towns to remove rubbish from yards and streets. It calls for collection in barrels or boxes, proper disposal of waste, and compliance with health department aims to reduce pests and disease spread from rubbish heaps.
Montana seed program drives strong demand for seed potatoes nationwide with growers in Nebraska South Dakota and other states reporting good results. Market activity spurs continued interest as planting season approaches and seed stock remains in high demand.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Montana development, stock, dates, and a note about a United States share eye of Montana. It references an association and possible wheel or stock seed port with unclear context and names.
Vivid sketch shows daily life with odd phrases about radios, trades, and clocks. A town highlights modest work like five dollar weekly wages for youths and a cottage tech scene, revealing contrasts between past routines and modern perks.
Montana ranges show very good prospects for early summer grass though April cold slowed growth. Cattle and sheep declined in condition, with losses in higher ranges, but calf crops favorable and lambing underway. Hay carryover from 1923 remains large in places, aiding next winter feeding.
The National Forests hosted about 10 million visitors in 1923 with over 8 million entering by automobile. The piece links this to forest conservation and public health, urging care with fire and noting visitors become part owners of the forests. It also highlights a chautauqua program featuring Ye Olde Towne Quartet and ensemble singing as a key attraction.
Members of Congress and federal officials join teaching architects at the American Institute of Architects convention in Washington D C May 21 22 and 23. Milton B Medary Jr will preside over the public building session with a national exhibition of student work and medal winners. A conference on industrial relations led by Robert D Kolin will address apprenticeship training guilds and building industry issues. Montana Chapter members are among the attendees.
The passage warns that stomach upset disrupts digestion and drains strength. It notes many health issues originate from an upset stomach and implies quick simple corrections exist to restore well being.
Tanlac claimed to tone the body, soothe inflamed stomachs, remove poisons, and improve digestion so the system properly assimilates food. Druggists widely sold Tanlac.
Mrs W T Perham of Glendive Montana gains ground as a western candidate for the General Federation of Women's Clubs presidency. Support notes her western identity experience and promise to devote full time to the role, with Mr Perham described as a successful business man and Pacific coast native, signaling strong western backing.
The piece critiques Poland for not funding its $160,000,000 obligation to American taxpayers from war materials and supplies sold on credit. It contrasts Poland’s duty to meet private debts with failing to satisfy this war-related debt while praising its willingness to honor other dollar credits.
A humorous diary fragment recounts everyday misadventures and social notes. The entry covers a bridge scene with a couple, a dance with Jane, a shy friend named Chub, a film show with Win S Hartman, Emmys trouble with Patonite, a language test, a Harbor of Seville joke, and a debate over marriage choices for Ole man Cribbs.
Forest Duffield visited Miles City to see friends while Gertrude Chapin underwent an adenoid and tonsil operation at Elizabeth Hospital. Howard Duffield plans Seattle relocation. Fredrick Ridgeway injured when his horse fell and tangled in wires. head operation planned. Ernest Spickler and W R Gillette families visited Sidney Golder home.
Lewistown May 16 A one and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Mesinbring of the Judith river near Ross Fork wandered from home Tuesday afternoon causing anxiety to parents and neighbors A passing motorist found the child shortly after 8 pm about a mile from home and returned her to her relieved parents.
The Portland Oregonian quotes William Gibbs McAdoo promising to drive graft and corruptionists out of Washington and into federal prisons as a first act if elected president. The remarks also touch on accountability to the people and honest service.
The Democrats of California formally voted E. L. Doheny out of the party but awarded delegates to W. G. McAdoo. The editorial note adds that it is more blessed in California to receive than to give.
Miss Mary Brollard of Minneapolis asks for help locating her brother Paul P. Brollard a 24 year old disabled ex serviceman last heard from around March 1 1924. Description includes hair brown eyes brown height about six feet weight 150 pounds with a white scar on the back of his head and wounds to his left arm hip and knee. Home address Princeton Minnesota last known Leona Wisconsin. Information to sister or U S Veterans Bureau in Minneapolis.
Former Secretary of War Newton D Baker criticizes Dawes reparations figures calling them fantastic. He questions Mr Baker’s assessment of wartime Official Gazette reports and contrasts his statements with Dawes, urging the public to judge between the two men’s wartime records.
The London Times argues that strong British influence could avert a US Japan clash over unmigration policy. The letter questions why similar tensions with Canada Australia New Zealand are not seen as a forewarning of war and mocks the Times for stirring conflict among free nations.
Attorney General Stone urges U S attorneys to press jail terms for convicted bootleggers. He argues imprisonment rather than fines is a more effective remedy for the liquor evil and says he has broad public support.
A prominent philanthropist seeks to end begging in Jerusalem by funding two meals daily for beggars. The quote suggests a harsher solution of “No work, no food” and warns that dole policies may worsen unemployment, reflecting British criticism of public assistance.
Washington May 22 five state governors will welcome thirty eight Latin American delegates visiting in June for a three week highway study tour hosted by the Highway Education Board. Governors Morrison Small Aireus Blaine Groesbeck represent the states guiding the itinerary.
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