Initiative and Referendum Debate in North Dakota
The Grand Forks Herald outlines a plan for direct popular vote on measures, defining initiative and referendum and arguing it would simplify lawmaking. The piece contrasts this with current processes, notes potential perils, and critiques opponents while urging caution about sweeping reform. It also mentions broader political implications, newspaper roles, and upcoming Chautauqua interest.
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North Dakota
Grand Forks Herald
Still More Counterfeiting Involves Top Swell of Bogus Bills
Secret Service unearths another band of counterfeiters and secures a large quantity of bogus bills. The article notes that valuable items like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are commonly imitated. It extols the Bitters as a cure for indigestion and debility and warns to beware of counterfeits when buying Brown's in Town.
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Secret Service
North Dakota Advertisers Praise Immigration And Farm Growth
North Dakota editors report immigration to the state rising for spring and summer, praising farm land opportunities. Farmers featured by Devils Lake Inter Ocean and Washburn Leader describe turning initial poverty into wealth through frugality and perseverance while National Flax Fiber Co plans to convert Slater ville mills for North Dakota flax fiber processing.
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North Dakota
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Devils Lake Inter-Ocean
McLean
National Flax Fiber Co
Sheldon
Moorhead
Mayville
Amenia
New England
Slaterville
Rhode Island
Western Mills
Jamestown visitor reports value of Graingrowers’ convention
Albert Hansen of Kensal attended the Graingrowers’ convention in Fargo and praised ideas as valuable for farmers. He noted smut treatment methods, including formalin, and shared experience from Red River valley corn growers. Hansen grew 1500 bushels of corn on 40 acres, plans 80 acres next year, selling seed and using much for feed, and believes James River valley can profitably raise corn.
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Albert Hannen
Kensel
Fargo
Hansen
Red River Valley
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Kensal
James River Valley
A New Industry for North Dakota in Flax
The February North West Magazine notes North Dakota s flax boom with about 600000 acres sown and 7200000 bushels harvested. A Boston London flax fibre mill in Fargo will process straw for paper and linen, creating a market for waste straw and boosting farmers profits. Minnesota could follow with similar cultivation and mills, expanding this flax fibre era.
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North Dakota
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Furniture stock at Geo. W. Getts
Another carload of furniture carpets and rugs just received at Geo. W. Getts. Make your selections early while the stock is complete.
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Geo. W. Getts
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