North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance elects officers at Valley City
The eighth annual meeting of North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance was held at the company office in Valley City. Officers elected include D. W. Heldel as president F. P. Mann as vice president J. J. Bailey treasurer and D. W. Clark secretary and manager. Directors named include F. W. Heldel Valley City P Mann Devils Lake A T Kraabel Clifford J J Farley Valley City K S Ramsett Fingal T L Quarre Fessenden H N Horner Finley W W Reyleck Grafton. Dan Y Brennan was in Rugby on business. The company reported a gain of over 800000 in force and paid losses of 37627.72 while still providing 25 percent dividends to policy holders.
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North ‘Dakota
Valley City
P. Mann
North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Valley
Mann
Krabél
Reyleck
Japan
Clark
F. ‘W. Heldel
F. P. Mann
Devils Lake
A. T. Kraabel
Clifford
J.J. Farley
K. 8. Ramsett
Fingal
T. L. Quarre
Fessenden
Horner
Finley
W. W. Reyleck
Grafton
D. W. Clark
D. W. Heldel
J. J. Bailey
A Riot In Colors In Terse Newspaper Snippets
A collage of light dialogue and wry quips from multiple papers including Buffalo Ex press Grace Cleveland Plain Dealer and New York Sun. Snatches reference fashion beach children landlord veracity holidays and a two headed giant joke, with dated language suggesting early 20th century humor.
Horton Returns From Cadillac Dealers Convention
W H Horton head of Horton Horton Motor Supply Company returns from Chicago where he attended Cadillac dealers convention in the Annex and visited the automobile show. He notes the convention was a record success with discussions on mechanical and sales features and a large turnout at the Grand Forks auto show displays.
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W. H. Horton
Horton Horton Motor Supply Company
Chicago
Cadillac
Annex
Horton
Self cleaning spark plug debut in Devils Lake firm
The Genuine Maber Duplex Multi spark plug by inventor H B Maher with partners J R Keller and C S Burgess is promoted as a self cleaning design. The device uses a double annular spark gap and an enclosed chamber to eject soot and fuel, promising reliable ignition and reduced oil intrusion. A company has ordered a large supply for use in automobiles across South Dakota Minnesota and Montana.
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Devile Lake
South Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
H. B. Maher
J. R. Keller
C. 5. Burgess
Devils Lake
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Engagement on Moonlit Sands in Harper's Weekly
A romance unfolds as Harkaway and Mabel stroll under moonlight with a promise of marriage. He asks for her father’s address on Wall Street to seek approval, while Mabel cautions that her father is busy and they should not bother him with “little things.”
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Harkaway
Mabel
Harold
New York
Steen Hundred
Two Wall Street
Beran
Xee Pepper
Harper's Weekly
Philadelphia
Rie
Imber
Lil
Philadelphia Telegraph
Supper Dispute Sparks Hidden Catholic Standard Tale
A fragmented excerpt recalls a heated supper moment where a speaker complains “My supper's cold” and another forces warmth. The text hints at Catholic Standard and Tenee references, suggesting a confidential newspaper item with social or clerical overtones.
The Sure Way Out and a Father Gift
The piece presents humorous vignettes about a sensitive man who overreacts to slights until he follows a philosopher’s odd counsel and marries an extravagant woman. A Philadelphia scene shows a daughter considering buying beer for her father’s birthday, highlighting class contrasts.
Prospective Buyer Seeks Midtown Property Tour and Prices
A seller offers to show two houses on Fifth Street and two on Sixt Street along with two on Flint Avenue. He invites interested buyers to view properties and quote asking prices, describing central locations and readiness to negotiate.
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Fifth Street
Sixt St
Flint Ave
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Mommer
Cohenstein
Spokane
Faith
Cleveland
Muggins
Browning
Hewitt
Barber
Jewett
New York Press
Chicago Tribune
Detroit Free, Press
Omaha World-Herald
Wuey
Gents’ Outfitter
Williston
Minot
N. C
Culbertson
Mont
R. F. Cool
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Duplex Multi- Spark Plug Co
Devils Lake, North Dakota
Fim Huy
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