McGregor Edges Olson By Six Votes In Local Election
Canvassing board J. S. Snyder J. Z. Gardner and F. E. Gorham on November 12 reports McGregor ahead of Olson by six votes. Olson seeks recount amid possible litigation. several precincts may be contested due to noncitizen voters. Key results list Republican electors 768 Democratic electors 236 and officers race tallies for state offices.
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J. S. Snyder
J. Z. Gardner
F. E. Gorham
J. A. McGregor
Olson
Congress
A. J. Grenna
L. B. Hanna
T. D. Casey
0. G.major
C. A. Johnson
John Burke
R. S. Lewis
H. D. Mack
Supreme Court
B. F. Spalding
Alfred Blaisdell
Jas. Mann
D. K. Brighthill
B. F. Brockhoff
G. L. Bickford
Jas. E. Campbell
W. L. Stockwell
W. A. Goodward
Andrew Miller
D. J. O’connell
Agriculture and Labor
W. C. Gilbreath
J. L. Harvey
Christmas contest sale by Beach and Butte Drug Co
The Beach Drug Co of Beach and the Butte Drug Co of Sentinel Butte launch a Christmas contest sale. Customers receive ballots for purchases from Nov 20 to Dec 25 and vote for church societies. the top two societies win prizes of 50 and 25 dollars. Ballots are counted weekly and published to show progress.
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Beach Drug Co
Beach
Butte Drug Co
Sentinel Butte
New Land Office Ruling Affects Women Claimants
A forthcoming general land office ruling set to take effect in January 1909 will complicate land claims for many women. Previously postmasters and clerks could prove up on lands without living on site if they had established residences before appointment. Many women had used this to gain posts as post office clerks and county officers, but the new rule changes those eligibility standards.
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General Land Office
Miss Hogan Wins the $25 Thanksgwing Contest
The article notes Miss Agnes Hogan leading a subcription drive to win a $400 piano and other prizes, with thirty days left to enter. It details how votes determine standings and urges more girls to join by collecting subscriptions and sending in their names to improve chances.
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Miss Hogan
Sfort
Agnes Hogan
Esther Olson
Edna Christenson
Mary Mason
Jessie Kelleg
New Residency Rule Hits Women Homesteaders
The land office requires that women prove actual residence on homesteads to establish proof of ownership. A new officer has been appointed at the Golden Valley State Bank.
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THE
Golden Valley State Bank
Cole brothers take control of Golden Valley State Bank
Eli Cole and Aylmer Cole of Bellevue Iowa become president and vice president of the Golden Valley State Bank after buying a controlling interest. F E Near and E E Mikkelson retire. Noble and Arnold retain their stake as the bank continues under their management. The Coles plan further investments in the Golden Valley region.
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Eli and
Aylmer Cole
Bellevue, Iowa
Golden Valley State Bank
Bellevue
Iowa
F. E. Near
E. E. Mikkelson
Messrs. Noble
Arnold
Eli Cole
E. E. Noble
A. L. Arnold
Messrs. Cole
Big North Dakota farmer reports 600 acres yield 13000 bushels
J P Reeve, visiting from his Golden Valley farm, says his 600 acres produced 13000 bushels this year with oats yielding 50 to 60 bushels per acre. He sown Turkeystand Red wheat yielding 149 bushels and notes a good alfalfa stand. He also farms livestock and advocates diversified farming.
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J. P. Reeve
Chronicle
Reeve
Entertainers Blair and Baht Host Late Bachelor Spread
Entertained friends last Saturday night at bachelor quarters with a feast for ten. Oysters, baked chicken, salads and more were served, followed by toasts including one on why betting Bryan is unprofitable. Guests praised the hosts as genial entertainers and expert cooks. A $400 piano is mentioned as a potential Xmas gift for a young lady.
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Blair
Baht
Lent
Bryan
Messrs
Blair and
Beach to Get New Cigar Factory and Store
E. C. Becker a Canton South Dakota union cigar maker rented the west part of the Letson building in Beach this week. He will start a cigar factory and ship in a stock of tobaccos expected today and also run a cigar store retailing cigars and tobaccos including his own brands.
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Beach
E. C. Becker
Canton
S. Dak
Another Big Crop Raises Farmer J S Alfers Yields
J S Alfers, a prominent farmer south of town, reports a large harvest totaling 2853 bushels of flax 4848 of oats 577 of speltz 485 of wheat and 275 of barley. At current prices each wheat and flax bushel adds about a dollar and oats near 50 cents, lifting farmer sentiment.
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J. S. Alfers
Hunter Plans Third Addition to Beach Townsite
Harry Hunter owner of the Beach townsite plats another addition named Hunters third addition. It covers the balance of Hunter land north of the track and east of the first addition. The Beach townsite now includes the northwest quarter of section 25 totaling 160 acres.
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Harry Hunter
Hunter
Beach
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McGregor
Medora
Butte Drug Companies
New Land Office
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Washington
Land Office
Golden Valley
PEACH
E. Becker
Canton, So. Dak
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