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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
1
A long demonstration event described as a Chevrolet stock car endurance test continued for about a full hundred hours with minimal stops. The route covered much of northern D, eastern Monia, and ended Saturday October 11 at noon.
The Washington Senators defeated New York 4 to 3 at Washington to capture the World Series in seven games. Walter Johnson starred as the crowd of 7,000 surged behind the “hot town team” in a dramatic victory.
A visiting acquaintance explores the Great Baker field and nearby oil and gas prospects. He notes surface conditions and current field activity, suggesting deeper targets east of the anticline while weighing future development potential.
The Sentinel reports a lively campaign in Baker Fallon County with Walter Suthy praising progress and local merchants backing the effort. Items note Odd Fellows lodge meetings, town movement, and a push by Mrs R J Van Hook as a Sentinel subscription candidate.
A chaotic campaign page details nine days remaining until the first vote period closes. Cited candidates include Mrs George E Smith leading the field, with Miers F oT Furtger and R J VanHook close behind. subscriptions and cash incentives drive votes and rapid action is urged through the upcoming weekend.
Baker fans await Armistice Day events with a larger corn and poultry show. Fallon county exhibitors are praised for high quality displays. American Legion plans morning exercises and a dance at night with local business support. Political visits by Lon W McCormick and Leonard C Young are scheduled, traveling via Baker and Ekalkaka.
Standings show candidates nearing the close of the prize campaign with subscriptions driving votes. Readers are urged to bring or purchase subscriptions to increase counts as the final days count down. A grand capital prize car is on display at Baker, attracting support from candidates and friends alike.
SLL citizens are urged to vote in the general election on November 4 as a patriotic duty. The American Legion and department chiefs advocate participation while denying party favoritism. They stress government by the people and encourage prompt polling to ensure strong civic government.
The article argues Isaker Baker has natural advantages including soft water and location in Fallon County southeastern Montana. It notes abundant natural gas for carbon black, heaters powered by natural gas, and growing population interest with new residents and investment, suggesting rapid future development.
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