J R Smith Pioneer Leader in Golden Valley Development
J R Smith, founder of Golden Valley Land and Cattle Co., transformed the valley from 1904, selling 300000 acres and guiding hundreds of settlers. He owned 35000 acres, pioneered traction farming, and proved machine farming with 2000 acres of flax yielding 32000 bushels. He also ran a 40000 bushel grain elevator and helped found Golden Valley county, earning a reputation as a leading, generous civic builder.
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J. R. Smith
Mr. Smith
Golden Valley Land and Cattle Co
Minneapolis
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Beach
Tata
Golden Valley County
A E Kastien Builds North Dakotas Largest Repair Shop
A E Kastien of Beach, with 28 years of repair experience and formerly foreman at Coline Manufacturing in Peoria, moved to North Dakota in 1908. He started with under $500 and grew to a $15,000 investment employing eight to fifteen men, earning $35,000 to $45,000 yearly. His Beach shop draws customers from Bismarck to Billings, Montana, offering cylinder work, brass castings, patterns, engine rebuilding, and general blocking with the latest equipment in a large building.
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Beach
Coline Manufacturing Co
Peoria
North Dakota
Fargo
Bismarck
Billings
Mont
Reed Named Beach Mayor and Local Leader
N P Reed former Kansas City lumber representative became Beach mayor, guiding sewer and water upgrades and expanding municipal improvements. He leads Beach Lumber and Coal Co, with oxy acetylene welding and millwork capacity, supported by strong city council ties and civic service. Eastein serves as city council president, active Mason, Worshipful Master of the local lodge.
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Mr. Reed
Beach
Kansas City
Golden Valley
Reed
Eastein
Lands That Will Pay for Themselves Richest Soil Claim
A fragment asserts that certain lands will pay for themselves due to their very rich soil. The text hints at profitable agricultural potential but provides no concrete details, dates, or entities.
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Western Canada
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Canadian Pacific
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Burke Insurance Loan Agency
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