Chance to shoot for new Remington trophy
The Remington Arms Co informed Gen. T. H. Thorasson the War Department approved Ilion New Yorks offer to present a bronze Remington centennial trophy to the organized militia of each state for marksmanship. A 34 inch high trophy will symbolize the achievement and industry of citizen soldiers. Details on the competition will follow from the adjutant general in Bismarck.
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Bismarck
N. Dak
Remington Arms Co
T. H. Thorasson
War Department
Tlion
N. Y
Remington
Ilion
Youth Dies From Bite Of Montana Wood Tick
Robert Gussner, 27, son of George Gussner, pioneer merchant, died in Bismarck hospital from blood poisoning and fever after a Montana wood tick bite. He had traveled through Idaho and British Columbia, returning via Montana. Survived by parents and brother Arthur. Funeral at Presbyterian church Friday at 2.00. The bite caused spotted fever, fatal in about 80 percent of cases, with tick prevalent in mountainous western Montana regions.
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Bismarck
N. D
Robert Gussner
George Gussner
Bismarck Hospital
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Robert Gassner
Mountains
Robert
Bonniers Ferry
British Columbia
Montana
Arthur
Presbyterian Church
Meyers
Gussner
Miles City
Hamilton
Missoula
Mandan to Host First State German Catholic Convention
Mandan will entertain about 1,000 delegates for June 24 to 26 as the first state conference of all German Catholic societies. Meetings will be at the opera house. delegates housed with local families. St Joseph's, St Mary's groups and others will be represented from surrounding towns. Valley City declined to host due to crowd size. Mandan bid and won. The program has not yet been announced.
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Mandan
Vereins
Opera House
St. Joseph’s Societies
St. Mary’s Sodalities
Valley City
Secret to live 1,000 years offered for hair growth scheme
New York on June 7 reports Harold Hahn holdt of San Francisco seeks 500000 to grow hair on any head in two months and publish a book revealing life extension. Urban claims the scheme cannot be patented and a verbal payment pledge may be accepted. Raynholdt, an alleged 952-year-old infant, is said to be involved in mining and waiting for subway openings.
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P.O
Corn Products
Corn Products Co
New York
Harold C. Hahnholdt
Fourth
Howard St
San Francisco
Joseph B. Urban
Urban
Raynholdt
Preserverance
Mr. Urban
Ravn
John D. Rockefelle
Andrew Carnegie
A Third Bank for Bowman Pioneer Indicates Expansion
Bowman Pioneer reports that Bowman county State Bank may form a third bank in Bowman. Articles of incorporation list Geo I Nelson J C Nelson and J L Barret of Watford ND as organizers. No local connections confirmed. possible sites include Main Street near the Cozy theatre or south of Herman Meyer’s garage.
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Bowman Pioneer
Bowman
Bowman County State Bank
Office of Register of Deeds
Bowman County
Geo. l. Nelson
J. C. Nelson
J. L. Barret
Watford
N. D
Adam Hannah
Minneapolis
Hannah
Minnesota
Nelson
Mable
Minn
Mabel Bank
State ‘Bank of
Main Street
Herman Meyer
Lord smiles on Jones as he becomes father of twins
A Farm and Fireside anecdote recalls Mr Jones being greeted with a minister’s congratulations after twins arrived. Jones remarks that the Lord has smiled on him, laughing aloud at the notion of divine favor.
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Mr. Jones
Jones
Calendar reform proposes 13 months of 28 days after war
A letter from officials of the U S government universities and learned societies urges Rev H P Hames to back a postwar calendar reform. It envisions 13 months per year with 28 days each and a new month Exember between June and July. Holidays align with Sundays or Wednesdays and Easter falls on April 15. A calendar congress may fix 1920 or 1915 as the implementation date.
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New York
United States
H. P.hames
Europe
Shot That Struck Napoleon Displayed in Paris Collection
The grapeshot ball that hit Napoleon at Ratisbon on April 23, 1809 is shown at an institution after a long journey. A minor flesh wound was caused, and the bullet was kept by officers and descendants before being donated to the museum.
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Napoleon
Paris
Ratisbon
Bonaparte
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