Water well near Carrington taps 100 gallons a minute
After years of prospecting around Carrington Soo officials report a near inexhaustible water supply three miles southeast at the Mike Harrington farm. The well is being walled up and may be piped to Carrington or fitted with a water tank, potentially moving the division point. Other notes: Great Northern No. 4 delayed three hours in Devils Lake. plumber Carl Lukkason on local contracts. Ray Sullivan travels from Grand Forks to Balnville, Montana for a Great Northern job. Lakota’s penalties lead to arrests in Devils Lake. Miss Sarah Morris appointed teacher in local schools. Mrs. J W Parshall visits then returns home. James Brennan seen guiding the North Dakota University football team. Gus Ejelstad begins building a residence to enhance the Riverside district.
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Carrington
Soo
Mike Harrington
Baptists Elect Officers at State Convention in Bismarck
The North Dakota Baptist state convention elected officers led by President Judge F. P. Allen of Lisbon. Vice Presidents include Dr. McConnell Minot, Sidney Clark Grand Forks, Rev. B Sundt Fargo and Rev. G B Newomb Bismarck. Recording Secretary Rev. Walter Ingram Grafton. Treasurer M W Sapulding Grand Forks. Board of Managers list Levi Blades Grafton Rev. W P Cornie James town Rev A E Peterson Fargo Rev S Batchelor Fairmount Sidney Clark Grand Forks Rev F W Walker Pugh Grand Forks W H Pomes Fargo. Watersets diz.
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Baptists
Bismarck
F. P. Allen
Lisbon
Dr. McConnell
Minot
Sidney Clark
Grand Forks
B. Sundt
Fargo
G. B. Newomb
Walter Ingram
Grafton
M. W. Sapulding
Levi Blades
W. P. Cornie
Jamestown
A. E. Peterson
Batchelor
Fairmount
F. W. Walker
Pugh
W.H
Epworth League Elects Officers at Monthly Meeting
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting last Friday evening at Johns Regie ath e wiieceresident, Prof. Clark, first vice-president, Mrs. G. Miller, second vice-president, Miss Clary Place, third vice-president, Miss Henley, fourth vice-president, Miss Julia Shelver, secretary, Miss Davis, treasurer, Maryin Kirk. There was good attendance and after the business session a lunch was served by hostess Miss Violet Henley.
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Epworth League of the Methoist Church
of Johns Regie
Prof
Clark
Mra
G. Miller
Clary Place
Miss Henley
Julia Shelver
Misa Davis
Maryin Kirk
Violet Henley
Goldie Arnold Leads First Devils Lake Contestant in Voting
Goldie Arnold leads the first Devils Lake contestant in the Grand Forks Herald voting contest, having surpassed the 2,000 mark. Local progress in the competition remains limited with little activity reported so far.
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Goldie Arnold
Devils Lake
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks visitors tour city from St John’s region birds
George Colborn of Grand Forks spent Sunday in the city visiting J. Jurgenson. Colborn is interested in school supply work and has furnished many institutions in the state. The Grand Forks hunting party, Fred Bartholomew Al Logan and Vane Foote, returned home last Saturday with about 125 birds of various descriptions from the St John’s region.
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Jurgenson
George Colborn
Grand Yorks
J. Jurgenson
Mr. Colborn
Grand Forks
Fred Bartholomew
al Logan
Vane Foote
St. John’s
Gambler and Pigger Take Your Money Say Critics
A harsh broadside card accuses the Gambler of taking money while praising him as decent, alongside a harsh claim that the Pigger and the Dive-Keeper take money brains and manhood. The note labels the Gambler as a decent citizen despite the criticisms.
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P. S
North Dakota schools join inauguration procession line
Dwigat Bangs, superintendent of the School for the Deaf, participated in the procession of North Dakota schools and colleges at the inauguration of President McVey at the North Dakota University. The march included representatives from about a hundred colleges and universities.
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Dwigat ¥. Bangs
School For the Deaf
North Dakota
McVey
North Dakota University
E W Gilbertson Leaves for National Undertakers Convention
E W Gilbertson departed Saturday evening for Chicago then Detroit to attend the National Undertakers Convention as a state delegate. He will visit Grand Rapids Buffalo St Louis and the Twin Cities to buy the latest furniture line for the city. C E Martin will remain as ticket agent after briefly moving to Spokane.
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E. W. Gilbertson
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
National Undertakers’ Convention
Gilbertson
Grand Rapids
Buffalo
N. Y
St. Louis
Twin Cities
College activity boosts Jamestown enrollment and campus beauty
Jamestown reports a busy college start with a strengthened faculty and 300 percent higher enrollment on opening day. New buildings rise, campus beautification proceeds, and 300 trees have been planted. Freshmen and sophomores swell club activity and athletics, including an promising football start. A Chicago visit highlights Alvin Austin, 96, oldest man cited in the city, traveling with his daughter Miss E Josephine Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Eggs By The Pound Provokes Jokes And Debate
A New York official proposes selling eggs by weight rather than number, sparking editorial laughter despite acceptance that eggs vary in size. The piece criticizes doctored weights and fake packaging, while affirming the tradition of selling eggs by the dozen and the public’s practical approach to egg purchases.
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New York
Pillars Arrive For Great Northern Hotel Veranda
Large dimension iron pillars arrived this week for the veranda at the Great Northern hotel and will be installed at once. Rev Clattenburg of the Church of the Advent will depart Sunday evening for Cincinnati to attend the national convention. Chas L Nadine who ran the piano house in the Opera House block is leaving the area this week and may relocate west.
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Great Northern
Clattenburg
Church of the Advent
Cincinnati
Chas. L. Nadine
Tools Arrive for Local High School Training Department
Tools for the manual training department arrived as classes already began. The department has been greatly enlarged this year, reflecting expanded facilities and student demand.
Rhodes Scholars Notice for Rhodes Qualifying Exams
President McVey announces Rhodes scholarship qualifying exams set for Tuesday October 25 and Wednesday October 26 1940 at multiple centers. Eligible males aged 19 to 25 who have completed two years of college may apply. Greek knowledge not required for preliminary exams. success in Latin and mathematics may require later Greek assessment.
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Devils Lake
McVey
The
State University
United States
Desarus
Rhodes
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by A. V. Wohlwerd
A Devils Lake resident reports relief from kidney trouble after using Doans Kidney Pills. He describes back pain and dull kidney ache improving shortly after starting the remedy. The ad notes price at 50 cents and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. The piece also includes a broader editorial critique of urban crowding and its health impacts.
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Bright
Devils Lake
A. V. Wohlwerd
N. D
Dean
Devils Lake Drag Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doans
Census Reflections on Growing Cities and Pride
A writer urges readers to consider census growth facts without pride, noting many cities have surged 30 to 50 percent since 1900 while contrasting with the larger metropolis of New York. The piece hints at broader social implications beyond numeric increases.
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Poobbah
New York
Westeee
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Spriggs Bros
Ray Sullivan
Balnville, Mont
Devile Lake
Sarah Morris
City
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J. W. Parshall
Faribault, Minn
A. E B. Parshall
James Brennan
Montana
Gus ,Ejelstad
Shipman
Baptists Elect
Ramsey County
Edmore
Estes
Parnes
Brennan
C. E. Martin
Spokane
Wash
Alvin Austin
Towner
Mr. Austin
E. Josephine Austin
Wal Bae Dollar
PS Eacer
the Hub Clothing Store
Herman
Shark
Flynn Block
M'Vey
Census Bureau
Washington
American Magazine
Western
Canada
Tailor’s
Wents
Mina Tol Spas Ee
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