Excellent Showing at State Board Examinations
State board review shows every paper from the local high school accepted with markings by local teachers intact. Supt Godward Principal Mustain and staff Ichards Collingen Grotzsinger Meesra Duell Schrader receive praise for the notable result. Eighth grade scholars Cecelia Minnie Harriet Brainard Bertha Oleon Louise LaRue Fred Mann Adolph Schlech Ring Arthur Powell named forthcoming commencement speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Godward
Mustain
Ichards
Collingen
Grotzsinger
Duell
Schrader
Devila Lake
Bish
Cecelia Minnie
Harriet ‘Brainard
Bertha Oleon
Louise la ‘Rue
Fred Mann
Adolph Schlech‘Ring
Arthur Powell
Why Farmers Come to Grand Forks County
J Dexter Pierce, Larimore real estate man, reports a lively farm property market in Grand Forks County North Dakota. He says the season promises to be big as settlers move from Canada Northwest Texas Illinois and Iowa seeking cheaper land to farm with modern methods. Eastern farmers expect land prices to rise and aim to buy while affordable. Grant Forks Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dexter Pierce
Larimore
Grand Forka County
Mr. Pierce
Canadian Northwest
Texas
North Dakota
Montana
Ilinoia
Iowa
Pierce
Tal
Clinois
Kota
Grant Forks Herald
Swiss Bell Ringers Shine at Newport Event
The Eckhardt Swiss Hand Bell Ringers delivered their finest and most varied program under Epworth League auspices at Newport. Rev W C Newell praises their talent and character, urging all to attend. They perform at the Methodist Church, dovits Lake, on Wednesday evening April 19 with proceeds supporting local causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhardt
New Port
Epworth League
Trashmens
Sil
W. C. Newell
Methodist Churett
Newport
Methodist ‘Church
Dovits Lake
Aldrete
Society notes and Easter visits fill local social page
The society column reports the Methodist ladies group gathering at Mrs Shelver’s East street home with dainty refreshments after a pleasant afternoon. Easter Sunday scenes include Attorney J B Middough and Mrs Middough dining with Mr and Mrs Wm Falger, and Dr and Mrs Wm Hocking hosting guests. A Hotel Sevilla dinner and a Catholic Sodality card party conclude the social lineup with prizes to Mrs Scheracke, Mrs DeVaney and Mrs Wemas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Mre
Hocking
Sevilla
Catholic Sodality of
St. Joseph's Church
Scheracke
DeVaney
Tokia town grows with new ventures and plans
Fede TOKIO Ba EEE EY C. D. Graves stayed over Easter, Misa Hilma Freeburg visited Devils Lake, and Miss Stella Jagua returned to Portland. Jaqua home gathering featured cards and lunch, a Saturday dance honored Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moving to Warwick on April 1. Fred Lang bought Main Street lots to build a farm machinery line. Herb Baitson will set up a grinding machine. rumors of a bank and new elevator suggest Tokia’s growth toward a real town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Graves
Misa Hilma Freeburg
Devils Lake
Fred Lang
Herb Baitson
Tokia
Laurena Vannier
Thin City
Fred Traynor
Easter services mark strong turnout at Presbyterian church
Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 featured Easter themes. Sunday school at noon, Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 30, and Benifor Endeavor at 6 30 followed by a lesson on Christ Our Teacher. Special invitation to strangers and the unchurched. Annual Congregational meeting set for April 8 at 7 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Christian Endeavor
Benifor Christian Endeavor
John
Presbyterian Church
The
Card of Thanks and Local Message from Traynor Supporters
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid after the death of Hubert, with appreciation for floral offerings. Signed by SR, IMI, FRAN BMIGH AND FAMILY. Additionally a political note urges voting for Fred J. Traynor for Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert
Imi
Fran
Methodist Church announces April services and event
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules an April 11 service at 11 00 A M with a sermon by the pastor and Sunday school at noon. Evening programs include Alpha and Baraca Bible classes, child study, and a platform meeting on Good Citizenship with local speakers. The Ladies' Aid will host the Musical Eckhardts Swiss Bell Ringers on April 18 to benefit the new building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wermhi Bermon
Pla Thenend
Baraca
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Muatcal Eckhardts
New ‘Building Fund
Local News Briefs and Community Notes
Local residents, including Dr. Drew and Mrs. Lichty, were seen in Devils Lake during the week. Numerous visits from people like Miss Connolly and Mrs. Best were recorded, with several guests staying in Rock Lake and Faribault. Anton Bjondahl was hospitalized for appendicitis. A. F. & A. M. lodge in Minnewaukan held a second degree work. Adoption papers were granted for a Jos. Kelly farm child near Garske. The Lusty family mourns after pneumonia claims a child. services held at Presbyterian church. Jordan family involved in a fatal accident. funeral conducted in Lake Park Minnesota.
Censuse Instructions On Birthplace Language And Marital Status
The article outlines census enumerator rules beginning April 15, detailing how to record birthplace for native and foreign born persons, and how to mark marriage duration, prior marriages, and years since the present union. It covers Polish birthplace distinctions, English or French descent for Canada, year of immigration, naturalization status, and ability to speak English or native tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Bureau
West Virginia
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Poland
Canada
Thau
Engilah
Lost His Monet and the Wrong Leg Prank
An English court tale recalls a clever wager where a wag bet on a sergeant of law’s leg being the fake. He secretly pricks the wrong leg, causing a dramatic outcry as the judge and jury react to the botched deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Buzfux
Greenhorn
Heaven of a Time and a New York Newsboy Tale
A mother confronts daughter Helen over thumb sucking and a child’s odd quip about a "heaven time" while eating. In New York a newsboy shouts "Extry extry" as two women note his vigor and the need to yell for a living, reflecting street life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Deeperoton
Linpinenti
New York
Sud
Pers
Dont Be Selfish and Embrace Shared Joys
A fragment reflecting on empathy and selfishness. The speaker argues that denying sympathy and locking away warmth excludes one from joys and true happiness. It contrasts insensitivity to pain with forfeiting the inner access to goodness and shared experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happingsa
Sir John Lub
Estate of Thorne Notios Notice to Heirs
Fragmentary OCR notes announce an estate matter with names George and Heman Tueies and references to a will. readable terms imply heir rights, location unclear, and a pending legal step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tara
Thorne Notios
George Atstra
Heman Tueies
Arsend
Vermiform Appendix Competition Yields New Record Winner
A vermiform appendix events report notes Edwin Ries of Sharon Pennsylvania won with seven inches. Howard Gould of Winthrop Maine earned second with three and three quarter inches. George Ross, a Yale alumnus, is mentioned in connection with the event detachments. Drs. O Brien Reed and Kennedy assisted in removing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin "Ries
Sharon
Howard Gould
Winthrop
Maniulx
Tichea
I George
Ross
Yale
Etx
Fragments of Life and Laughs from a Bygone Town
A ragged collage of scenes with abrupt vignettes from frontier life. A dying man described in clinical terms, a busy roadside tea hustle on a train, Henry B. Dixey at a Philadelphia supper, a Swedish merchant recalling open street calls, and a judge's irritation at Choate. Snippets capture social quirks, humor, and old regional manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Dixey
Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Squaré
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Dexter Pierce
Vee
Traynor
Mayer
S. B. Kiser
Fede
Tokio
Eee EY
Jaqua
Fred J. Traynor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred J. Trayner
Yiece
Dr. Drew
Crazy Day
Mra
J. Lichty
Rock Lake
Miss. Mao
Connolly
Tuesdy
F. Q
Rock Lake, Day
Mra.j) Oliver
Mise Cowle
Crary
Nellie Lithte
Wm. Palger
Antenera
Cando
J. Goldberg
N. D
Anton Bjondah
Warwick
Minnewaukan, Lodge
Masonic Temple
Tom Best
B. Burgess
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Burgess
Mexico
Mann's
Lake Park
Jordaht
Frontier Town
Shewurgeon
Jim
Jim Joyce
Jim Hurt
Goodby
Grace
Lttie
New York City
Miss Nelson
New England
Dee
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