Staples Taken Back From Dickinson to Glendive
Charles H. Staples alias Frank Smith, sought for stealing a rig and selling it at Medora, was captured in Billings and returned to Dickinson. Reputed outlaw with a long western record, he assaulted an officer in Park City jail and escaped from Dickinson, later arrested again in Billings. He quarreled over a $50 reward paid to officer LaVelle. Governor Norris aided his transfer. Staples faces district court after a preliminary hearing. his run of escapes and alias raise safety concerns.
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Dakota
Billings
Charles H. Staples
Dickinson
Medora
Staples
Glendive
Sheriff Welsh
Montana
Park City
LaVelle
North Dakota
Norris
J. A. Welsh
Welsh
Frank Smith
West
San Quentin
California
D. F. Horton
Dicknson
Diversified Farming and Soil Fertility Concepts
The article argues against overreliance on a single crop and urges North Dakota farmers to diversify. It stresses returning plant nutrients to the soil via fertilizer, reducing risks of crop failure, and avoiding a narrow, seasonal farming routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Beach Village to Hold Special Bond Election in 1909
Notice declares a February 23 special election in Beach North Dakota to decide on issuing 3000 in village bonds payable over ten years to cover debt streets alleys and fire apparatus. Bonds valued at 100 each bear 6 percent interest with ballots reading For Bonding yes or no. Election runs 9 am to 5 pm at Beach City Hall.
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Beach
Billings County
North Dakota
George McClellan
Cheerful Liar Delights Beach Opera House Audience
The Sentinel Butte Comedy Co presented A Cheerful Liar at the Beach Opera House last Friday night to an overflowing house. J L Hutchins starred as the title role with his wife Flora Boomer impressing the audience. the cast included Hastings Hassel Randolph Dearborn J B Singer Gene Boomer Rev Ezra Stiggins Tom Smith Guy McGuffin C S Bennett Birdie Sweetlove and Mrs C R McCloskey. A post show dance drew a good crowd.
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Sentinel Butte Comedy Company
Beach Opera House
Sentinel Pee
J. L. Hutchins
Flora Boomer
Hastings Hassel
Justice of the Peace
Randolph Dearborn
J. B. Singer
Gene Boomer
Geo. McCloskey
Ezra Stiggins
Tom Smith
Guy McGuffin
C. S. Bennett
L. J. Hutchins
Birdie Sweetlove
C. R McCloskey
Lucretia Brigigns
C. R. McCloskey
McCumbers Bill Favored By Senate Committee
Washington news reports the senate committee on public lands will report favorably on Senator McCumber's bill directing the land department to issue patents to settlers on lands withdrawn as coal areas.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Lands
McCumber
Land Department
Greeting of the Congregational Church Fund Drive
In Beach the Congregational Church appeals for remaining subscriptions to finish a new building. Mill work costing nearly 1000 dollars has shipped and should arrive soon. Donations may be left at Golden Valley State Bank or given to Charles Johnson or J. L. Jordan.
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Beach
Golden Valley State Bank
Charles Johnson
J. L. Jordan
St Paul market reports strong cattle trade at South St Paul
Clay Robinson Co reports moderate cattle receipts with desirables up to 6.00 for best beef steers and cows and heifers from 4.00 to 4.50. Stockers and feeders sold 10 cents higher amid light sheep receipts. fat lambs up to 7.25 and yearlings 6.00 to 6.60, wethers 5.00.
Fragmentary Market Note From Last Week
A damaged line item notes price movement from r0 to five dollars with mentions of male buyers and bulk selling patterns though the text is incomplete and unclear.
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Nesle
Agricultural College Half Minute Talks
Bulletin No. 88 edited by Prof. W. B. Richards offers clover sowing guidance by region and cautions against south state seed. Advice covers nurse crops with barley, dense seeding, and rotation including wheat oats barley clover wheat wheat corn. It urges mailing list signup and warns against purchasing distant seed corn, recommending home-sourced, tested seed.
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W. B. Richards
Animal Husbandry Department
For Sale Eggs from Plymouth Rock Poultry Farm
For sale eggs from thoroughbred Plymouth rocks at Spring Creek Poultry Farm owned by W S Marvin in Sentinel Butte North Dakota. Historic farm listing notes availability through local market channels.
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Plymouth Rocks
Spring Creek
Destructive House Fire Damages Barber Residence
A blaze on the north side last evening damaged the Barbers residence of C. E. Barber. Started near 9 15 p m by a girl dropping a lamp, the fire ruined dining room and parlor furniture including a piano and left the home needing replastering. Firemen and water extinguished it in about an hour. The child helped evacuate siblings to safety with help from neighbors.
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C. E. Barber
McCumber Pressed by McCumber on Homestead Patent Rights
Senator Leutz and Senator McCumber clash over granting full title to homesteaders in coal and land belts. In North Dakota letters discuss land patents held up and surface rights versus coal deposits, with McCumber promising to use letters to aid committee action and seeking to relieve settlers.
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Bismarck
N.D
Leutz
McCumber
North Dakota
February Sermons at the Old School Church
The church invites all to attend preaching on the first and second Sundays in February at 11 15 a m in the old school. Sunday School meets Sundays at 10 30 a m and the Young Peoples Society at 7 p m. Pastor Alex Douglas invites worshipers.
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Young Peoples’ Society
Alex. Douglas
Republican County Central Committee Meeting Notice
The Republican County Central Committee will meet at the courthouse in Medora North Carolina at 8 o'clock p m Friday February 19 1909. Full attendance requested. Harve Robinson chairman.
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Republican County Central Committee
Court House
Medora
N. C
Harve Robinson
Report of the Condition of the Farmers & Merchants Bank
Bank cash and assets listed with values in a formal sworn statement from R. B. Morrow, cashier, for the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Billings County, North Dakota. The document notes cash on hand, due from banks, and other items as part of a February 10, 1909, oath.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
North Dakota
Billings
R. B. Morrow
K.morrow
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Chas
Sentinel Butte Comedy CO
M’cumber
Congregational Church
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Golden Dent
H. Hoverson
Sen. McCumber
Bearrenes
Lyabilit
Epost
Alfred L. Martin
C. B. Barber
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