Inter State Commerce Commission fixes express rates
The Inter-State Commerce Commission released its report on express rates in the United States after months of inquiry. A minimum 21 cent charge applies to a one pound package with weight and distance scaling up to about 12 cents per pound for the farthest domestic distance. Examples show two pound parcels from New York to Chicago at 24 cents and to Denver at 31 cents, with other weight-distance combinations detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Commerce Commission
United States
Alaska
New York City
Chicago
Denver
Double crossing complaints in Burleigh and Emmons primaries
Citizens in Burleigh county report primary double crossing while Emmons area voters accuse Democrats and Republicans of collusion to promote weak candidates. The piece notes Kinnom s county crops and drought effects with rye, wheat, and grain prospects amid political tensions and local figures Rooks Camer on Herolz Irvine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh
Emmons
Combine
I.G Books
Conrad Kraft
Rooks
Cameron
Herolz
Irvine
Rooks-Herolz
Kinmons
Secur
Newspaper family and staff rally around a ailing editor
The text reflects community support for a Bradenton paper and its editor K oo Will Shepard amid illness. It notes the wife’s steady work keeping the paper afloat and the arrival of a skilled printer, whose competence helps restore the paper’s literary quality and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Shepard
Cattle and Free Range Debate from a Butte County Farmer
A Butte County homesteader writes from the to defend cattle owners against “dog in the manger” critics. He recalls good yields on grain, corn, hay, beans, and potatoes, and highlights a 1945 pound Hereford. He argues against moving to herd laws and urges turning free range to advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte County
Cattle Advice and Local Farming Tips From 1910 Era
A farmer outlines practical steps for fencing, branding a small herd of heifers, and achieving profit through free range cattle. He notes dry years 1910 1911, emphasizes minimal feed needs, and advises contacting Charles B Carley county judge for final proofs and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B Carley
Mendelowitz Plans New Clothing Store in New Rockford
Mendelowitz leaves New Rockford after a week of arranging his upcoming clothing shop to open September 11 in the Johns & Carson building at the corner of Lamtorn avenue and Chicago street. The businessman praised the town as a booster and noted his prior success in Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Mendelowitz
Minneapolis
Johns & Carson
Lamtorn Avenue
Chicago Street
United States transfers land to various holders
The document lists multiple land transfers from United States to individuals including Martin Hicks Friedrich Hoff Albert A. Bred berg Johannes Holzer Charles EB Green Ancel Elwess Henry M. Hanson Clarence W Whitney John Jenner George C. Richardson Adolf Isaacson Orson O. Ott Caroline Lee Henry Crimbs Ritchis Simpson Isom T. Chaney with described parcels across sections 7 8 12 14 2 6 28 20 24 75 77 76 79 in townships 78 75 77 75 133 134 129 132 130 136 134 133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Martin Hicks
Friedrich Hoff
Albert A. Bredberg
Johannes Holzer
Charles EB. Green
Ancel Elwess
Henry M. Hanson
Clarence W Whitney
John Jenner
George C. Richardson
Adolf Isaacson
Orson O. Ott
Caroline Lee
Henry Crimbs
Ritchis Simpson
Isom T. Chaney
Fixing a Jury in Chicago A South Side Man Recounts
A Chicago man known only as Bill claims he once fixed a jury in North Carolina without money or foul play. He recalls a detective era when a lawyer asked him to defend a man accused of murder after a night of drinking ended with a killing and a fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Side
Bill
North Carolina
Hill Counties
The Daisy In Dixie
A southern man recalls daisies spreading through the South after the Civil War, crediting Sherman and the Union army’s march to the sea. He suggests seeds were carried in hay fed to horses, noting the daisies now cover many southern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Sherman
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Adulterated and Misbranded Food Products List 1912
Certification by North Dakota chemist E F Ladd of adulterated or misbranded foods and beverages analyzed in the six months to June 28 1912. Entries include lemon extract bulk candy rice unpolished ground coffee beans tomatoes vinegar cider vinegar mince meat condensed and other items with notes on weight, percent meat, and legality. Notary Alma K Johnson attested June 29 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. F. Ladd
North Dakota
E. F. Ladd
Chemiat and Food Commissioner
Alma K. Johnson
Notary Public
Cass County
N. D
Mc Murray & Co
St. Paul
E. J. Brach & Sons
Chicago
Ilegal
Reid Murdoch & Co
Milegal
E. R. Maercklein
Oakes
Monticello
Monticello Canning Co
Minn
Queen Ester
J. Frank Wedmann
Preston
Gedney
Johnagarrd
Christine
Fosberg
Gronaas & Fosberg
Fargo
Armour's Shield
Armour & Co
Roland Webster
Hurlock
Heinstrom Bros
Cincinnati
Hiawatha
Stone Ordean Wells Co
Duluth
Iilegal
Nokomis
Leopard Brand
Geo. R. Newell & Co
Minneapolis
Tilegal
Nonesuch
Merrel-Soule Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Robin Brand
J. H. Allen & Co
Sprague
Grand Works
Winston Harper & Fisher
St. Louis Syrup & Preserving Co
St. Louis
Sunrise
St. Louis Syrup @ Preserving Co
Golden West
Green & DeLaittre Co
Princess Brand Green & DeLaittre Co
Weinz
H. J. Heinz Go
Pittsburgh Pa
Diamond C. Brand
Cudahy Packing Co
Meadow Grove Brand
Bismarck Brand
Monarch Brand
Clucapo
Giant Brand
Gowan Peyton Congdon Co
Moistllone Brand
Gowan Peyton Twohy
Ulegal
Contaminated and mislabeled foods recalled in Minnesota list
A long list of canned goods syrups and confections from makers like Armour J Weller House Hoffman House and others flagged illegal misbranded adulterated or unsafe. Items include Mince Meat Condensed Tea Garden Brand Corn Syrup Maple Cream and Rice mixtures. Several products show decomposed filth adulteration or benzoate of soda in prohibited amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hammond Co
Chicago
Ill
Hofman House
Acme Pickle & Preserving Co
Cincinnati
Hoffman House
J. Weller Co
Franklin City
Ijlevral
Farmers General Service Co
Minneapolis
Armour's Buttercup
Tillegal
Bluebird
Stone Ordean Wells & Co
Duluth
Minn
C. c
Apollo Brand
St. Louis Syrup & Preserving Co
St. Louis
Home
Griggs Cooper & Co
St. Paul
Ceylon
Beach Drug Co
Beach
N. D
Wilegal
W. RB
W.G. Jordan
Bulk
Colton & Wilder
Grand Forks
Tilegal
Dickinson Brand
Marshalltown Syrup & Sugar Co
Marshalltown
Tegal
Wintergreen
C. H. Stuart & Co
Newark
Hoffman Wouse
J. Weller & Co
Irilegal
Reid Murdoch & Co
Colton & Wilder Co
N.D
Jewett Bros
Aberdeen
S. D
Wiegal
Bismarck Grocery Co
Bismarck
N. NC
Alliance Rice Milling Co
Houston
Tex
Blue Bell Medicine Co
Watertown
Legal
Cook & Bernheimer Co
New York
Norway
Tokstad-Burger Co
N. Y
M.G. K. Brand
McLaughlin Gormley & King Co
Bombay Mace
Mlegal
Ovsiers
Walter H Soderholm
Willow City
United Cereal Mills
Quincy
Coplin Candy Co
Ilegal
Copfin Candy Co
Diamond C
Cudahy Packing Co
Imperial Brand
Lord
Pure
Austin
Hormel's
Paris
Misbranded and illegal foods and drinks list items
A historical catalog lists products from various firms across states, flagged as illegal or misbranded. Items include candy, ice cream, syrups, peas, chow chow, cider vinegar, and alcoholic substitutes, with notes on colorants, preservatives, weights, and authenticity. Names include Owl Brand, L. Harris, Paris Candy Co, and Rosenfeld Wottling Co, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coplin Candy Co
Bismarck
N. D
Tilegal
Fargo Mere. Co
Fargo
Everybody's. Greenwood Packing Co
Greenwood
Ind
L. Harris
Oakes
Apollo
St. Louis Syrup & Refining Co
St. Louis
Iegal
Diamond Sheaf
Fargo Merc. Co
Owl
Scudder Gale Grocery Co
St.Louis
Williams Brand
Williams Bros. Co
Detroit
Ieal
Jas
Purdon & Co
Wahpeton
N.D
R. F. MacKenzie Co
Cleveland
Bue Bell
Paris Candy Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Ilegal
A. P. Slocum
Minot
N. PD
S. L. Harris
N. J
Richelieu
Sprague Warner & Co
Chicago
Congresae Candy Co
Grand Forks
N. C
Tegal
Paris
Treach Tisdale Co
Dropa Butter Bros
Miegal
Gunther's
Jud Pharmacy
Jud
L. G. Pennington
Mapes
Koehler & Hinrichs
St. Aul Minn
T. F Murphy
Hillsboro
Whiiskey
Duffy’s
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester N. Y
B. F Vote
Crocus
C. J. Tornhom
Northwood
Temperance Beverage Co
Til
Jacob Reis
Shakopee
Richard
Minneapolis Drud Co
Hoewel’s
Southern Fruit
Fort Worth
Rudolf Pharmacy
Valley City
Iilegal
Rosenfeld Wottling Co
Council Bluffs
E. C. Tanton
McClusky
Rosenfeld Bottling Co
Clere Mfg. & Bottling Works
Ill
Lester Reemts Takes a Trip
Mrs F Reemts and children returned home Friday from a visit near Strasburg. Lester slipped away with a moving building crew, followed them to Linton, stayed overnight, then walked toward his uncle’s farm, was found, and was eventually brought back to Strasburg by his uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Reemts
Strasburg
Lester
Linton
Bids Wanted for 16x26 Frame Schoolhouse
Winchester School District in Emmons county invites sealed bids to furnish materials and erect a 16 by 26 frame schoolhouse per plans on file at the clerk’s office in Linton North Dakota. Bids to be opened August 6, 1912. By order of the Board. THOS JONES, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Emmons County
Linton
N. 1
Thos. Jones
Teachers Summer School Enrolment and Funded Training
A list of teachers enrolled in the county summer school includes Edyth James, Retta Sandidge, Hazel Haggard, Clara Stange, Asther Junge, Mary Engleman, Hazel Easton, Inova Schlangen, and many others. Regular work toward second grade certificates is pursued for four weeks to earn subject credits. Funded by county institute funds, state contributions, and county donations, the program aims to prepare local residents for teaching positions. President Smith of the State School of Science will lecture during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edyth James Retta Sandidge
Hazel Haggard
Clara Stange Asther L. Junge
Mary C. Engleman
Hazel K. Easton Inova Schlangen
Clara Sandidge
Mabel Morton Ora Ieri
the BE. Brown
Ethel M. Seeley Melva Grace Cabbage Grace Cabbage
Lillian Maud Jones
Jayne Wells
Aloys Nergert
Hattie Semple
Hilande Adamson
Mamie J. Chamley
Mabel V. Schold Norah Melander
Hela Hansen
County Institute Fund
Smith
State School of Science
Mankato Commercial College Ad Invites Students
A letter from Robert Grant of Mott North Dakota praises the school’s job offers for graduates. The note urges preparing for a career as the fall term opens September 2nd and invites readers to request a catalogue from Mankato Commercial College in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grant
Mott
N. D
Mankato Commercial College
Red heifer taken up near Linton by owner
A red two year old heifer without a brand arrived around June 1 at George Dexter’s place in section 34-134-75, about 15 miles northeast of Linton. Owner must call to pay charges and claim the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
George Dexter
North Dakota State Fair Opens in Fargo 1912
Preparations finish as Fargo gears up for the 1912 North Dakota State Fair. Exhibits, amusement outfits, and premium displays multiply, promising a record crowd. Features include avi lionsweet, Great Carver diving borece, Barkoot Carnival Company, Melsonettes, fireworks, and more as the state association pledges a historic fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fargo
Northwest
Fargonest Week Draws Local Attendees Across the County
Open both day and evening events are expected to attract many residents from the vicinity. Organizers urge everyone to spend at least one day at Fargonest week to enjoy the activities and mingle with neighbors.
Bids for coal sought by Winchester School District
The School Board of Winchester School District No five will accept sealed bids until July 23 1912 for furnishing seventy tons of lignite coal F G Linton. By order of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of Winchester
F. G. . Linton
Thos. Jones
Auction Sale of Horses at Listen North Dakota 1912
Auction notices describe sale of 50 head of horses and colts, some harness, wagons, saddle, and harness sets. Terms offer credit until September 1 1912 at 12 percent interest with 5 percent discount for cash. Notice lists owner Ben Haggard and publication details, plus land entry notices and witness information from Marie North Dakota and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listen
North Dakota
Csah
Ben Haggard
BIDS FOR SCHOOL HOUSE AT BRADDOCK DISTRICT
The Cherry Grove School District invites sealed bids for building an addition to Braddock school house. Plans and specs are available at J J Ryan’s office in Braddock after June 27, 1912. A $100 certified check accompanies each bid. bids opened July 20, 1912. Bond required for double contract. Board reserves right to reject all bids. By order of the Board. ED JUNGE Jr School Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Grove
Braddock
J J. Ryan
N. D
Sherry Grove
Fit ED Junge, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emmons County Record
D. R. Streeter & Son
F. B. Streeter
Igoneer Paper
Linton Post Onice
Claes Snatter
Tomer
Theortera
Emmans County
Mendelowitz
New Rockford
Daisy In
Dixie
Cowboy
Spmeue Warner & Co
Mt.nhattan
Sprague, Warner & Co
Richelieu Brand
Gereens
Lester Reemts
Linton, North Dakota
PTS
Wildisit Pine Needle Plaster CO
Vente Court
North Dakota State Fair
Hazelton Vand Co
L. du Heaume
Linton, N. D
Janis
Erie
Lunes
Matley
Fiat
Caoruy
Marie
Wethiel
Burestand
Marte
N.o. KL
Stevens
N. Vani Koastorst
Cordpan
Mortagee
Doe
Dromons
Stipe
Nort Dakota
Jetoises
Nord Dakota
Wore
Auch Morten
Wits
Moos
Mortga
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