Dickinson and the Slope Country Rise as a Farming Hub
W C Crawford argues Western North Dakota, once mocked, has become a thriving mixed farming region. He notes six years of steady Dickinson growth from 2,500 to 5,000 residents, rising land values, better crops aided by concentrated May and June rainfall, and Dickinson as the Slope country center expected to lead regional development.
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Middle States
North Dakota
Great American
Bliz
Central States
Eastern
Dickinson
Slope
Ais
Slope Country
Crawford Likely Judge in Tenth Judicial District
The November 6 balloting positioned Hon W C Crawford as the leading candidate to preside over terms of court in the Tenth Judicial District. A Missouri Law School graduate and former States Attorney Crawford is noted for integrity and a strong legal career across the district.
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North Dakota
Missouri River
W. C. Crawford
Crawford
University of Missouri Law School
Ano
Tenth Judicial District
Fencing and Garden Preparations Reported Across Towns
Sentinel Butte notes five residents fencing lots and planning gardens. Mabel Gilbert resumes teaching at the Twin Buttes area school on the 20th. County commissioners are hoped to act on a petition for a bridge or culvert placement.
Local items from Sentinel Butte district and Marmarth notes
Community updates report on church services and Sunday school times, local schooling changes with Strahan and Marmarth notices, and agricultural activity with flax planting and new equipment. Reports also mention immigrant goods, a planned entertainment by school district 29, and an assault incident involving Marmarth editor Abbey, in a brisk county-column style.
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Lucas
Saddle Factory
Glendive Thursda
Tom Oldis
Sentinel Butte
James Westergaard
Yale
Strahan School
Stoddards Ranch
Durum Wheat Fight Spurs North Dakota Millers’ Drive
Stark County and Devils Lake report the North Dakota Durum Wheat league backing continued effort to equal durum prices with other varieties. Leaders including John Cashel and Ladd urged legislative action. Millers and elevator men pressed for rights, with the Minot convention and endorsements shaping political support in Dickinson.
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Devils Lake
N. 1
North Dakota
Durum Wheat League
Wyoflessor Ladd
North Dakota Agricultural College
Minneapolis
John J. Cashel
Grafton
League
Bachellor
Grand Forks Commercial Club
Barton
Oakes
Severtson
Crookston
Citie
Aus
Do not kick a down man or mock misfortune
The excerpt offers a string of maxims on compassion and restraint. It warns against taunting a vulnerable person, greasing a fall, praying without charity, and piling wedding or death notices with trivial additions. It advises practical kindness like bringing food, avoiding waste, and modest attire, urging quiet help over public display.
Seed Barley for Sale in Valley by Farmer's Elevator
Soo bushels of the finest seed barley available in the valley for sale. Farmer's Elevator Co., George Baht, Manager.
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Farmer's Elevator Co
George Baht
Mgr
Bids Wanted for County Physician Services in Hillings County
The Hillings County Board invites sealed bids for county physician services including medicines, medical care, surgical operations, hospital dressings, and all related duties. Bids due noon April 4, 1908, at the county auditor’s office. JA McGregon, County Auditor, to oversee.
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Board of County Commissioners
Billings County
N. 1
South Cor
JOA
McGekcor
Hillings County
N. D
McGregon County
Prisoner Escapes From Medora Jail
A burglary suspect escaped last night from Medora jail after the keeper failed to lock him in. Bound over to a district court by Justice Wood at Marmarth, the prisoner slipped into the lobby and fled through a window while Sheriff Wills was away.
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Medora
Wood
Marmarth
Wills
No Trespassing Notice on Farmland in Montana
Landowner Jons H. Haten of Wicket Carlyle Montana bans hay cutting or stock grazing without permission on land described as township 147 range 15 sections 23 and 2 and adjacent parcels. Notice posted in ione townships 27 and 43 with legal land references.
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Jons H. Haten
Wicket
Carlyle
Mont
Ion
Local notices warn against dumping near section 25 south of town
A short public notice declares that any refuse dumping in the S W 4 of section 25 just south of town will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The message is unsigned and urges compliance with local ordinances.
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Helen Crawford
Lydia W. Richard
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Missouri
Karl Olson
Wibaux
Ling
Montana
Gertie Darton
Mess Klegara
Beeler and
Waldo
Elmer Hutchins
Millers
Stark County
Ladd
Ford
Attorney Baker
D. J. Meie
Congress
Hon
Hanna
Phil St
Twin Cities
Cleveland Bay
C. W. Elliott
Beach
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