Good Roads Day Planned in Williams County
News from Williston North Dakota announces Good Roads Day will be held on June 29 in Williams County due to late-season considerations. Farm clubs and other groups will join the Williston Commercial Club to improve a two mile stretch north of the city with gravel and social picnics, targeting 200 workers and 100 teams.
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Williston
N. D
Williams County
Hanna
Williston Commercial Elub
Plana
Williston Commercial Club
Ag & Model
Portal Votes Bonds for City Improvements
Portal North Dakota residents approve a 10000 bond by 59 to 6 to finance civic projects. Funds will be used for walks streets and street lights as Portal experiences rapid building activity including a new brick block housing a jewelry store and post office fireproofed with steel fixtures. A Main Street brick block for a bakery and confectionery is under construction and an opera house project will start soon with more garages barns and home additions going up.
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Portal
N. D
Walsh County Agricultural School Holds Commencement in Park River
Park River North Dakota June 16 The annual commencement of Walsh county agricultural school drew a large crowd as graduates received diplomas. Albert Hilton Bennington George Allen Borg Shaabeth B Catherwood Phylise Jaahel Martin Bergior Jorgine Ostboe Winter Course Class Eiste Daten Melvin Omer Johnson John Henry Ramsey Albert Nelson Tao Alfred Hirazim Frank Schildberger Clara Drevecky Emil Nels Levin Julius P Halldorsson Frank Drevecky Lucia Lovelli Gertrude Moe Ingval Midgarden Clinton Lewis
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Julius P. Halldorsson
Frank Drevecky
Lucia Lovelli
Gertrude Moe
Ingval Midgarden
Clinton Lewis
Trade extension war spurs rival excursions in Mandan and Bismarck
Mandan and Bismarck commercial clubs clash over trade outreach as they plan competing tours along the Mott extension of the Northern Pacific. Bismarck earlier sponsored a trip along the Stanton line from Mandan, and Mandan's businessmen vow to respond with the first Mott extension train.
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Mandan
N. D
Bismarck
Mott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Mott Tne
Stanton Line
East Grand Forks Man Narrowly Escapes Injury in Collision
East Grand Forks North Dakota June 16 A city of East Grand Forks employee A Rutledge narrowly escaped serious injury when a northbound street car struck his wagon breaking a pole. The motorman's quick action prevented a worse crash as Rutledge crossed the Great Northern tracks.
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East Grand Forks
Grand Forks
N. D
Largest Class in History Graduated by Park River High
Park River North Dakota June 16 Twenty nine were graduated from the Park River high school this year, one of the largest classes in the school’s history. The class roll lists Florence Te Aitkin Arthur Edgar Erickson Arthur Elmer Gullickson Elizabeth Play Hell Tuth Florence Johnson Violet Johnson Frida Johnson Anna Loretta Kowalakt Amanda Maria Lohne Juve Elizabeth Martin Rogge Myrdal Ara Fe iecinta McLaughlin Lester Ray Mullineaux Melvin F Neate Johanna Mitte McIntyre Vincent W O'Brien Emmett Edward O'Hara Clifford Overbyn Aurora Olgeirson Buna Olgetraon Ruth Clarnet Quit Elmer James Skala Maria A Simmer LeRoy Vivian Scidmora Alma Geneva Thormozon Gudrun C Thorson Thyrl Thordaraon Priscita tau Faletroni ert J
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Florence Te Aitkin
Arhur
Edgar Erickson
Arthur Elmer Gullickson
Elizabeth
Hell Tuth
Florence Johnson
Violet Johnson
Frida Johnson
Anna Loretta Kowalakt
Amanda Maria Lohne
Juve Elizabeth Martin
Rogge Myrdal
Ara Fe Iecinta
McLaughlin
Lester Ray Mullineaux
Melvin F. Neate
Johanna Mitte McIntyre
Vincent W. O'Brien
Emmett Edward O'Hara
Clifford Overbyn
Aurora
Olgeirson
State's Attorney and Sheriff Work to Clean Up Berthold Dives
Minot North Dakota June 16 State's Attorney B Herlgstad and Sheriff J Nedreloo were in Berthold gathering evidence in two blind pig dens to be raided in days. Local elders assist with officers in removing disreputable characters from the city as several dives have operated defiantly.
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Minot
N. D
Boys Rescue Playmate From Death In River
Williston North Dakota June 16 Two local brothers Harry Ogland fourteen and James Ogland younger risked their lives to save Johnnie Townsend ten from drowning in the Little Muddy River. Townsend grabbed James as both went under and disappeared. Harry dove, found Townsend, and brought him ashore. James surfaced exhausted with his brother’s clothing in his grasp. both brothers were pulled to safety. James was unconscious but revived. doctors say he faces pneumonia risk, while the others recover.
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Williston
N. D
Wiliston
Harry Ogland
James Ogland
Corona
Nels J. Ogland
Thin City
Little Muddy
Johnnie Townsend
Townsend
Fim
Rural Mail Carrier Injured In Highway Overturn
Brenna a rural mail carrier sustained serious injuries when his automobile overturned on a highway near Grand Forks North Dakota. He was driving about 20 miles per hour when the car struck a deep rut causing the skid and overturn. The wrecked car and injuries are described as extensive but not critical.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Brenna
Burleigh County Apportioned Big Sum From State School Fund
Burleigh County received apportionment funds from the state and county with the total from the state at 3.04 and the county at 14. Of its amount, the city of Bismarck gets 11,172.00, combining state and county shares. The per capita average is 6.05 dollars.
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Burleigh County
Bismarck
N. D
C. L. Vignesa
Model High Grade Awarded Diplomas
Grand Forks N D June 16 At the commencement exercises for Model high school graduates of the University of North Dakota education school thirty four students received diplomas President F L McVey presented the diplomas to named graduates including Christine Berg Hatton Caroline Adrian Botten Grano Edward Parsons Dow Grand Forks Stella Rosenlackman Hendrum Minn Einar Kristian Einarson Mountain Wilford Ellingson Knox Ellert Erfjord Buxton Joseph Pani Fleck Richardton Eve Fulmore Grand Forks Myrtle Gessner Penn Dorothy Evelyn Gould Glenburn Theolina Gunderson Buxton John Iverson Grand Forks Eth el Myrtle McGruer Hannah Olga Norum Hampden Thomas OConnell Whitman Ruth Owen Grand Forks Chester Perry Surrey Andrew Robie Manfred Robert Rowe Hamilton Frank Smith Grand Forks Otto Sandvick Crosby Betty Schaffer Austin Bernadine Swarthout Hampden Sarah Torre y Bowesmont Elizabeth Thorborg Thorwaldson Mountain Frank Vierhus Brocket Raymond Wild Osnabrook Earl Alexander Franklin Bowesmont
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Christine Berg
Hatton
Caroline Adrian Botten
Grano
Mark Albert Buechler
Klum
Edward Parsons
Dow
Grand Forks
Stella Rosenlackman
Hendrum
Minn
Einar Kristian Einarson
Mountain
Wilford Leland Ellingson
Knox
Ellert Erfjord
Buxton
Joseph Pani Fleck
Richardton
Eve Maude Fulmore
Myrtle Violet Gessner
Penn
Dorothy Evelyn Gould
Glenburn
Theolina Inger Gunderson
John Walter Hanson
Verona
Orell Odien Hogan
Crosby
Nelio May Hunter
Dilly
Wis
John Theodore Iverson
Ethel Myrtle McGruer
Hannah
Olga Norum
Hampden
Thomas James Patrick O'Connell
Whitman
Ruth Jay Owen
Chester Arthur Perry
Surrey
Andrew Robie
Manfred
Robert Burns Rowe
Hamilton
Frank Cole Smith
Hallinglaget Ends Meeting Elects Officers at Forks
Grand Forks North Dakota June 16 The annual meeting of Hallinglaget concluded after two days with officers elected President Solm Minneapolis Vice President Arne Holum Hawley Minnesota Secretary Feman J Quarre Fessenden North Dakota Treasurer A Tutte York North Dakota Editor S S Redving York North Dakota
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Grand Forks
N. D
Hallinglaget
Solm Minneapolis
Arne ©. Holum
Hawley
Minn
First Woman Engineer Graduates From North Dakota University
Grand Forks N D June 16 Miss Hather Jack of Williston becomes the first woman to graduate from the college of engineering at the North Dakota University She receives her diploma at commencement with prolonged applause from President McVey Miss Jack is the daughter of civil engineer J Jack
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Grand Forks
N. D
Hather Jack
Williston
College of Engineering
North Dakota University
Miss Jack
McVey
J. Jack
New Salem Girl Breaks Arm in Washing Engine Belt Incident
In New Salem on June 16 Pauline Heidi attempted to throw a belt on a gasoline engine powering washing machinery. Her arm was caught and badly broken before her sister nearby shut off the engine.
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New Salem
Pauline
Heidi
Mie
Legaant
Miles City to Stage Big Frontier Roundup Competition
Glendive Montana June 16 Miles City known for its frontier roundup will face competition this year as the eastern Montana chamber of commerce offers 2000 dollars in prizes and a program promising to rival the famous Mil affair The rival event runs in July while Glendive’s roundup is scheduled July 4 8 6 with Bad Lands Bill McCarty of the Custer Trail ranch directing the wild west features.
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Glendive
Mont
Miles City
Montana
Chaber of Commerce
Bill" McCarty
Custer Trail Ranch
Bartholomew Introduces Preparedness Hat at Democratic Convention
Frederick Bartholomew of Grand Forks unveils a straw preparedness hat with a red white blue corded band and a President Wilson button inscribed America First. The design matches the flow army hat and draws quick attention as local dealers feature displays.
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St. Louis
Frederick Bartholomew
Grand Forks
Wilson
Bartholomew
Trail Boosters Dance Across New Bridge Dedication
Marmarth North Carolina June 16 boosters for the Yellowstone trail plan to cross the new Little Missouri bridge on June 20. Pedestrians only for the crossing to accommodate a dance on the bridge floor. A free barbecue will also be held as part of the dedication event.
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Marmarth
N. C
Mintouri
Reform school graduates first with eighth grade diplomas
Mandan North Dakota June 16 eight boys at the state reform school received certificates signed by Governor Hanna and Superintendent Devine marking completion of the prescribed course of study and eighth grade work. They are now eligible to enter any state high school and may receive advanced studies until release. J H Hurt new staff member as a family manager joins the program and more trainers and teachers are to be hired to raise school efficiency. Graduation aligned with a Flag Day program.
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Mandan
N. D
North Dakota
Reform School
Hanna
Jon M. Devine
J. H. Hurt
Danville College
Danville
Ind
Indiana ‘State Normal School
Devine
O Connor Alternate To Chicago and Is Delegate at St Louis
J F O Connor of Grand Forks explains he served as an alternate at Chicago for the Republican convention and as a regular delegate at St Louis for the Democratic gathering. He carried an alternate badge and attended Coliseum sessions before appearing in St Louis.
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O’connor
Chicago
St. Louis
J. F. O'Connor
Grand Forks
North Dakota
O'Connor
Seven Graduates at Wesley College Commencement Speaker
Grand Forks North Dakota June T W Fessenden of the Wehu of Minneapolis delivered the address at Wesley College’s annual commencement. Seven graduates were named including Joseph Chester Petersburg Earl Treleavan Hannah Eva Neche Laura Wicker Willis J Esther Conte Tears Kreitzberg Shellay and Vera Winger. Miss Mattie Crabtree of Ellendale received the Hilborn prize of 40 dollars.
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Grand Forks
N. D
T. W. Fessenden
Wehu
Minneapolis
Oper College
Mattie ‘Crabtree
Ellendale
Hilborn
T College
Joseph Chester
Petersburg
Earl Treleavan
Hannah
Eva Neche
Laura Wicker
Willis J
Esther Conte
Tears Kreitzberg
Shellay
Vera Winger
Oil and gas near Marmath in North Dakota
Permits granted to organize the Dakota Petroleum Co in Marmarth to drill for oil and natural gas in the Marmarth field. Local businessmen and state financiers back the venture amid rising prospects of western North Dakota energy wealth. Geologists’ surveys support oil and gas potential, spurring capital interest after Baker Montana gas flow success. J F Dixvine of Marmarth travels to Bismarck amid formation efforts for a stock company.
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Dickinson
N. D
Dakota Petroleum Co
Marmarth
North Dakota
United States
Montana Petroleum Co
Baker
J. F. Dixvine
Bismarck
Death From Starvation Verdict in Grand Forks Coroner’s Jury
Grand Forks North Dakota June 16 Death through starvation was the verdict of a coroner s jury in a case connected with planned Dakota Petroleum investments. The investigation touched Henry Anderson and other prominent figures from Murmarth and nearby areas as names linked to a new company seeking stock and leases across eight thousand acres. A gas strike at Baker prompted renewed interest and rapid activity in organizing the venture, with machinery purchases contemplated and wells sunk in the Murmarth country.
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Grand Forks
Dakota Petroleum C. P
Henry
Anderson
Murmarth
Trenmore
Baker
Ruben
No Castor Oil For This Lad Fight Fire Burns Home
D C Burke of Kiel had a fire when a young son tossed castor oil from hands to lamp causing kerosene saturated bed clothes to ignite and destroy the home. Loss about 3000 dollars. Wyndmere North Dakota June 16 noted flooding on Wild Rice river gradually subsiding. bridges culverts and roads damaged. church dedication with nine ministers. Milner beat Wahpeton 1 to 0 in ball game. local residents planning to seek land in northern Minnesota. John Oatern bought a new gun tractor. Robert Woodrich visiting home from the army. John Kroog owns a new fire car from Jos Bros.. Bussey’s Sunday assessors were rained out.
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Castor Oil
Young Son
D C. Burke
Kiel
Bi Hands
Wyndmere
N. D
Wild Rice
Milner
Wahpeton
Accis
Darrel Poulter
George Wilson
Minnesota
John Oatern
H. H. Berg
Robert Woodrich
Mr. Woodrich
John Krog
Jos Bros
Mandan Board Awards Contracts for New High School
Mandan North Dakota June 16 The Mandan board of education awarded contracts for the new high school building. Concrete two story structure with a high gym in the basement goes to Agaton Latreon for 30087 dollars. Gramba and Peet of Bismarck receive 6157 dollars for ventilation heating and plumbing. B K Wheels of Mandan gets 726 dollars for electrical equipment.
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Mantan
N. D
City Board of Education
Mandan High School
Agaton Latreon
Gramba & Peet
Bismarck
K. Wheels
Mandan
Grand Forks Man Confidente Candidate Will Win
Grand Forks North Dakota June 16 Gun der Olson newly elected national committeeman of the Republican party for North Dakota returned yesterday from Chicago and declared himself confident that the Republican nominee would win over Wilson and Hughes would be renominated as the chosen candidate.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Gunder Olson
Republican Party
North Dakota
Chicago
Wilson
Olson
Hughes
Freda Votes 4000 for New Rural Schoolhouse
Freda North Dakota residents approved a $4,000 appropriation for a consolidated rural schoolhouse. Construction is set to begin next week in the town.
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Freda
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