Crop conditions praised after Edmore county visit
F H Prosser reports mixed rainfall across Barney County with wheat underperforming in some areas yet barley oats and flax showing promise. Overall outlook favorable with recent rains filling grain and Devils Lake region noted as particularly fortunate. Prosser’s auto tour through Cavalier and nearby areas found crops in good shape and warns against gloom about drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney County
Inter-Ocean
Edmore
F. H. Prosser
Starkweather
Hannah
Langdon
Cavalier County
Devils Lake
Prosser
Manitoba Fair and police training visit noted in Winnipeg
Geo Elmslie returned from the Manitoba capital Tuesday after witnessing a highly successful provincial fair with strong stock and grain displays and lively amusements. He toured Winnipeg riding schools training Canadian mounted police recruits, observed the Douhabours under surveillance, and noted prospects for crops and price rises in Assiniboia. In Craik he met I N Walker of Kent Realty Co seeking prospects in the 6000 acre Devil s Lake syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Elmslie
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Canadian Mounted Police
Elmslie
Regina
Assiniboia
Devils Lake
Elslie
Craik
I. N. Walker
Kent Realty Co
Grand Forks
I. N
Breezy Time presents first class vaudeville at opera house
Breezy Time company opened with a first class vaudeville performance on Wednesday evening. The show aimed for laughter and succeeded with a full house. Audiences praised the clean wholesome entertainment and well executed specialties.
Hail Storm Destroys Five Hundred Acres of Grain
A storm last Monday evening damaged about five hundred acres of grain in the northern part of the county. The hail path ran four miles east of Starkweather northeast through Royal and Northfield townships, with Northfield village seeing partial relief. Areas in the Neche country were struck the same night, suggesting the same storm. Several named farmers including A M Dickinson W M Anderson Wm Pitt and M D Kavanaugh reported losses as crops in the dry year suffered heavy damage in the stormy track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Northfield
Neche
A. M. Dickinson
W. M. Anderson
Wm. Pitt
M. D. Kavanaugh
Minnewaukan Township Woman Hurt In Buggy Accident
Mrs. L. L. Stenseth was thrown from a buggy near her Minne waukan home last Saturday. Her husband Mr. Stenseth drove toward the city when the horses jumped and slipped the seat, tossing her to the ground. She suffered severe back and shoulder injuries but is improving under a physician care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Stenseth
Minnewaukan Township
Dry Lake Local notes amid bustling community update
The town reports rapid progress and welcomes several residents back from Ward County. Robert McGrough finished a new barn as showers refresh crops. Mae Eldridge visits Bottineau while John McKay nears completion of a fine residence. Barley is being cut and binders will soon be busy. Mr and Mrs M Branchflower return from Ward County with crops looking strong amid discouraging reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McGrough
Mae Eldridge
Bottineau
John McKay
M. Branchflower
Ward County
Funeral notice and community events so far
Rev Bisell of Starkweather will conduct services at 10 30 a m next Sunday in Webster chapel. A dance is planned in John Mulligan's new building following the funeral of his father. Miss Hilda Howett has returned to her home in Superior Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Munig
Bisell of
Starkweather
Webster Chapel
Hilda Howett
Superior
District Court Opens With Thirty Civil Suits on Docket
District court convened in this city on Wednesday morning for a session devoted to examining cases on the docket. About thirty civil suits are to be disposed of, signaling an extended term ahead.
All Around Webster Suenen and Local Notices
Mrs F A Plamimer led last week's C E meeting. A large crowd joined the dance at John Cromie's Thursday. Dan and John McNaughton returned from Dash late week. Harry Snell left for Williston Saturday for a short visit. C M Fisher and J Chamberlin recall Webster. Old settlers picnic drew a large crowd Saturday. Mr Coat the Sunday school missionary visited early week. Miss Anna Scrumgard guest of Mr and Mrs John Scrumgard Monday and Tuesday. Wm Samuels returned from Rainie Monday where he had been.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
John McNaughton
Dash
Harry Snell
Williston
C. M. Fisher
J. Chamber ‘Lin
Webster
Anna Scrumgard
John Scrumgard
City numbering plan announced for streets and avenues
The city adopts a uniform 100 numbering system starting at Minnewaukan avenue eastward, with north side even and south side odd, culminating at No 700 on Moore avenue. Avenues begin at Seventh street and go south. The change aids the forthcoming city directory and post office free delivery, expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnewaukan
Moore Avenue
Seventh Street
Son
Free Social and Mortgage Burns at Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church invites members and friends to a lawn social on August 6 at 7 30 PM on the church lawn. A mortgage burning ceremony will conclude the effort to clear a 1200 debt, following two years of parsonage and church improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Devils Lake
Patricians Fear Patronage Favor to Entrenched Circles
A fragment notes that recipients of a large patronage feel like the children of Israel entering the promised land. The passage suggests a sense of entitlement and potential political reward for favored groups, implying broad distribution of benefits and potential opposition from rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Promised Land
Advertised Letters at Devils Lake Post Office 1903
Remaining uncalled letters for the week ending August 1903 at Devils Lake are listed. If unclaimed within fourteen days they go to the dead letter office. Names include Buckford G L Larson P Browne Wim Leytte W J Brandt O F McKenzie and many others. Postmaster J. Rath Sharette Louis R Darxey signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Buckford
G. L. Larson
P. Browne
Wim. Leytte
W. J. Brandt
O. F. McKenzie
P. Bryan Verne McCullough
J. M Boyd Thomas McPherson
J. E. Cudi
McCarthy Jas. Clark Ida Miner
C. A. Doyle
M. B. Peterson
E. A. Dilmer
Perry Pherson
John Duffy
Philipe Porter
L. D. Dickerson
Taylor Poole
Ydney
M. Douning
Pat. Peterson T. Faehy
Mary Quiran
Edith Frazer
Ray Richardson
Helen Good
Joe Buckner
A. Gillespie
N. E. Rogers
Frank
Grady Joe Shinell
Clement Garvin
M. H. Severance
Bent, Heave
Mrs. E. Straten
Gime Herbert
A. F. Stuart
Archie Hill
J. R. Stenerson
Edith Hall
P. Stinson
Gee
Johnson A. P. Sprinheen
Jim Jolaisen
Marie Siddall
A. Kelly
Pat Stevens J. Floyd
Joe Smith
Virgin Lehrue
Eva Smith
Jos. _ Lee Rath Sharette
Louis R. Darxey
Farm Listings and Dental Parlor Notice in Devils Lake
Farm entries describe 160 acres near Penn Dry Lake with 20 acres summer plow and 100 tons hay on 160 adjoining acres, plus 480 acres five miles west of Garske with tenant buildings. inquiries via M P Neff & Co Devils Lake. NEW DENTAL PARLORS advertises permanent Devils Lake location over Co operative store with 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 office hours and Dr W J Brownlee soliciting patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Dry Lake
Garske
M. A. Degnan
M. P. Neff & Co
Devils Lake
N. D
Co- Operative
W. J. Brownlee
Edmore
Emil C. Pyes
N. Dak
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Plamimer
C. E
John Cromie
Old Settlers
Mr. Coat
t _ Wm. Samuels
Ra- Ine
Lake ST
Cor
Stevens Avenue
Archibald College
Minneapolis
Minn
Room A
Manhattan Building
St. Paul, Minn
Yours Truly
Geo. W. Jamieson
Prosser & Serumgard
Webster and
St. Paul
Box 321
St.paul, Minn
BIG Shipment House
McMillan Ae
Twin Cities
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
United States
Fast Man
Milwaukee
Pienzen Limited
Ruger
Fred Wallace
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Toca
Puget Sound Express
Caslon
Mayville
Willmard
Itera GE & Peres
St. Jol
Bottieau
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