Sheldon Progress Ad Rates and Local Advertising Emphasis
The piece highlights advertising rates with 20 cents per display inch and 10 cents per reader line, plus special patron discounts. It endorses the Chronicle as the sole home printed newspaper in Billings County and Glendive to Dickinson reach, claiming superior news, coverage, service, equipment, and circulation to justify ad spend. It also notes Rep. L. B. Hanna's tariff stance on barley and lumber policies, arguing effects on farmers and consumers.
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Sheldon
Rep
L. B. Hanna
Congress
North Dakota
Hanna
Chronicle
Golden Valley
Billings County
Glendive
Dickinson
Misunderstanding Buy Permit Rules As July First Looms
Fargo Form notes druggists misread provisions of a new liquor permit law granting district courts authority. Applications cannot be filed until July 1 when the old law ends and the new rules take effect. Many druggists expect a 30 day publication period before July 1.
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District Court
Fargo
North Dakota Vital Stats Report and Eclipse Forecast
April births total 839 with 347 deaths across the state. County reports vary with Morton 18 births 13 deaths and Stark 20 births 2 deaths. some counties report none. Contagious diseases list includes tuberculosis 6 cases 3 deaths and smallpox 40 cases. A total solar eclipse is set for June 17 across the United States with North Dakota viewing from early morning to sunset.
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Billings
Stark County
Dunn County
Hettinger
Adams
Bowman
Morton County
United States
Old Sol
South
North Dakota
Growth of State Banks Reflects Population Rise
The passage notes that in 1898 there were 87 state banks with deposits of 4 065 000 and 24 national banks with 5 035 000, totaling 111 banks and 9 100 000. By 1908, 430 state banks held 31 732 000 in deposits, with total 571 banks and 63 115 000, showing strong financial institution expansion.
Beach Post Office Receives Largest Salary Increase
The annual readjustment of postmaster salaries shows Beach as the only post office in the state to gain a $300 raise, the largest raise among over 50 offices. The boost serves as a strong indicator of Beach’s growth over the past year.
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Beach
Beach urged to boost commerce with active club
The speaker notes that commercial clubs across the Slope are promoting their towns and attracting new enterprises. They argue Beach should follow suit to draw outside capital and opportunities, and urge immediate action.
Belfield Eight Grade Cheer Echoes School Spirit
A lively Belfield eighth grade shout repeats cheer calls with enthusiastic yells and school spirit cues. Students chant Belfield Belfield Rah with rhythmic claps and racing cadence.
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Belfield
Sexton
Minnesota Ag Education Push Prompts Cross State Aid
Minnesota moves to expand agricultural education with a 25000 dollar elementary program in high schools and 50000 dollars for college extension. North Dakota graduates in agriculture find work at Fergus Falls and Alexandria with better pay. Both states favor demonstration farms and extension teaching to improve education.
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Minnesota
North Dakota Agricultural College
Agricultural Department
Fergus Falls
Alexanderia
North Dakota
Saddle Butte Highlights and Local Notices
Miss Lola Wallace returned from Ontario Wisconsin where she studied this year. G W Delaney hauled panes for a new barn this week. Christ Larson hosted visitors over Sunday. Bert Brown lost a milk cow this week. James Lawry lost a mare and colt last week. Mr. and Mrs. O K Omley and Miss Doland from Trotters Stop visited Christ Larson last Saturday while en route to Beach for a few days.
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Lola Wallace
Ontario
Wis
Christ Larson
Bert Brown
James Lawry
0. K. Omley
Miss Doland
Trotters
Quality over price when buying farm machinery
Advice from Agricultural College warns buyers to evaluate reliability over cost. Do not trust unknown brands, rely on manufacturer testing, and beware bright paint masking defects. A scrap pile and large mortgage often accompany faulty equipment.
Reward Offered for Theft or Killing of Association Horses and Cattle
The Billings County Live Stock Protective Association offers a 600 dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing or killing member horses or cattle. A 100 dollar reward is offered for enforcing the law requiring hides to be exposed to purchasers, with penalties up to three months in jail or a 100 dollar fine. Signed Harve Robinson, President.
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Billings County Live Stock Protective Association
Harve Robinson
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Solden Valley Chronicle
Brinton Bros
J. W.brinton
C. M. Brinton
Beach, Billings Co
N. Dak
J. W. Brinton
THE
Official Paper
Tom Marshall
Hansbrough
Marshall
Tom
Senator McCumber
Agricultural College News Notes
Saddle Butte
W. Delaney
Square Deal Bakery
E. Brown
Main Street
New York
Tom Seng
Dacotah Lumber Company
Farmers & Merchants
Beach, N. Dak
A. L. Martin
C. E. Barber
J. W. Annis
F. P. French
R. E. Morrow
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