Irvine Church Report and Local Arrivals
22 years ago Irvine Church is reported very. Justice Lamoreaur from Jerusalem was up from home in Churles Ferry Wednesday looking hale and hearty. John Yolde, pioneer settler at Graham's Island, was in town Tuesday. J Hi Franklin, the new principal of our public schools, arrived from Bloom TL Saturday. J Chamberlin returned Monday from Minnesota after two weeks in the blockade region. H J McKee left Tuesday for Iowa to be away about two weeks. He plans to bring back a carload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
Churles Ferry
Justice Lamoreaur
Jerusalem
John Yolde
Graham's Island
J. Hi Franklin
Our
Bloom TL
Oy J. Chamberlin
Minnesota
H. J. McKee
Iowa
Deer sighting and town notes fill local pages
A large deer has been seen several times about two miles northwest of town. Dave Turner reports a two mile distance on Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Dempsey, the new Methodist minister, arrived last Saturday and began stirring up the town with a red-hot stick the next day. Dave McCanna of Towner county was in town Tuesday and is hopeful for a railway connection with Cando early spring. The Artesian well bidders were Brog. of Jamestown with Eaton & Higbee purchasing the bonds. Gray Bros. will bore and complete the well for 4 dollars per foot to 2,000 feet. above that depth they receive 6 dollars per foot. A good water flow is anticipated at 1500 to 1800 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Turner
Mr. Dempsey
Dave McCanna
Towner County
Helis
Cando
Dave
Local Visitors and Arrivals Stir Devils Lake Notes
Tokio A R Tomlinson visited town Monday. John Miller digs a well in his barn. Albert Thompson visited between trains Saturday. Pearson of McVitle was in town overnight Monday. Mrs Victor Ruth, a Devils Lake visitor, between trains Monday. Court and Wits were in Devils Lake between trains Saturday. Winnie and Alma Thompson spent Sunday with friends in Devils Lake. Mr and Mrs C D Mills went from Devils Lake Sunday to visit their place east of Tolto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Miller
Lvery
Albert Thompson
Pearson
McVitle
Victor Ruth
Devils-Lake
Court
Wits
Devils Lake
Itieses
Winnie
Alma Thompson
Sunda
C. D. Mills
Devils ‘Lake
Toltlo
Payment demands prompt settlement of life policies
Minnewaukan North Dakota March 2, 1910 letter from Mrs Vala Voorhees as General Agent for Union Central Life Insurance Co Grand Forks North Dakota requesting the company and agent’s prompt settlement of policies on the late Gabriel T Christianson, her husband. The communication seeks immediate action and clarifies dissatisfaction with handling of the life insurance matter.
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Minnewauken
N. D
Insurance payout gratitude letter from Christensons
The Christanson family expresses deep appreciation for the courtesy shown by the company handling multiple life insurance policies. They note policy No 2286888 for 25000 dated Dec 16, 1904 with six premiums paid and two smaller policies for 1008 each, plus 420 in accumulated dividends. They acknowledge the first settlement and request continued assistance from special agent Fred Locke in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christianson
Nguré
Belle Christianson
Anna C. Beissbarth
Edwin Beissbarth
Julia Christianson
Fred Locke
Devils Lake
N. D
Auction of Farm Goods at Webster Area Sale
Auction sale of farm near Webster scheduled for Tuesday March 224 at 11 o clock. Includes 10 draft horses and mares plus 2 geldings 2 milch cows 60 chickens two sets of farm machinery two new wagons hay seed oats barley 10 tons of hay 6 harness sets and odds and ends. Terms allow time on amounts over ten dollars with 10 percent interest. Julius Led Auctioneer.
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Webster
Julius ‘Led
Smut and Its Prevention in Grain Crops
Historical agricultural note explains smut as seedborne fungal matter that travels into grain heads. A formaldehyde solution is given to treat seed before planting to kill spores without harming the grain and prevent crop infection.
Agricultural remedy notes and moral maxims
Palmer outlines grain treatment using two to three-fourths of a gallon per bushel for wheat and up to two gallons for oats barley and millet to reach smut spores inside chaff scales. The advice emphasizes thorough soaking and even distribution through dipping or repeated shoveling. Also includes aphorisms on time, enemies, and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Palmer
Extension Department
Automobile prices and models from Westcott Co 1910 listing
A 1910 car catalog lists multiple models from Westcott Motor Car Co and Wimbledon agents. It details models like Forty four cylinder six passenger touring, Continental 35 horsepower four cylinder tourer, air cooled 11-22 to 25 HP three passenger, friction drive, and Dakota special cars with prices ranging from 580 to 3000. Territory coverage includes Montana North South Dakota and other regions with pneumatic tires optional.
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Jeune Tourtediinder
Lo Bi
Odel * Igy ” Sieevlindar
Siste
Worth
And
Montana
Westcott
Wescott Motor Car Co
SRM Ecumntle Tien
Montany
Natin Beatie
S. Mater
Besc
B. Bass
A” Shonels
Foller Erestory
Bae
Eastern Motors
Paxora
North Dakota
South Dakota
Law Points on Adoption and Gunfire Misdeeds
A state adoption ruling in Brown v Finley holds the child gains no inheritance rights in another state. A gun misfire case, McDaniel v State, finds intentional pointing can render the actor guilty of second degree manslaughter if the discharged weapon kills the target.
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Brown
Finley
Ala
McDaniel
State
Bunko Bill’s Bank Robbery Plan Foiled by Banker
A playful dialogue sketch traces Bunko Bill’s failed plan to rob a bank as a banker’s refusal ends the attempt. The exchange notes a woman’s indifference to bright lights and a man’s unclear occupation, with a subtle hint of a hidden marriage.
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Bunko Bill
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Ramsey County
W. Dak
Tokio
A. R.tomlinson
Union Central Life Insurance Mon Pee
Kentucky
Ramsey County Implement Company
Smut
H. L Bolley
Agricultural College
V. Gram
N. Dak
Ole Serumgard Manager
Ike
More Bros
Uipment Judes Ream
Itagasto
Sey
Wimbledon
Aurea
Meta Ad Eaper Fine
Wepple Agin Grag Northwest
Whittell
J. Goldberg ¢ & CO
C. P. Brainard
F. T. Fox
Middieman
Valecine
Burgess & Luker
Pescherona
Paice
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