Canadian Wheat Flows as Minneapolis Firm Buys 1 Million Bushels
The Washburn Co of Minneapolis bought 1,000,000 bushels of Canadian wheat to grind in Buffalo mills despite no Dominion approval and a 10 cent per bushel duty. A $10,000 tariff payment was certified today. Winnipeg shipments continue record pace with over 1,000 cars daily.
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Minneapolis Journal
Washburn- 7 Co
Minneapolis
Buffalo
N. Y
Winnipeg
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Duluth
Underwood
United States
Corn and Clover Convention Speakers to Highlight Hog Raising
Grand Forks hosts the North Dakota Corn and Clover Convention in February with top agriculturists addressing hog production. Articles emphasize high profits from hogs, foundation stock quality, and long term investment, noting market demand and rapid returns from grain feeding.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
Bermuda
Progressive Hillsboro Adopts Commission Form of City Government
Governor Hanna signed the letters of patent creating a city commission system in Hillsboro North Dakota. Hillsboro becomes the state’s smallest town to adopt the commission plan after a Sept 2 vote of 154 to 60 reflecting the progressive spirit of the community.
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Hanna
Hillsboro
N. D
North Dakota
Bismarck Tribune
Murderer on the Run After North Dakota Family Slayings
A man using the name Maurice Culbertson murdered B. T. Dillon, his wife, and a 12 year old child on a farm near Ray, North Dakota. The killer fled on an eastbound freight, was captured, and held by trainmen until authorities arrived. A mob threatened lynching but was deterred by the sheriff.
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Minot
N. D
B. T. Dillon
Maurice Culbertson
Dillion
Ray
C. N. Harkelroad
Holm
White Earth
Williston
Temple
Billings County Pays For Two Old Trials In Golden Valley Chronicle Case
Billings County paid 2880.40 to cover costs of two criminal trials against Editor Lanton of the Golden Valley chronicle two years ago. States Attorney H K Biting sought settlement after visiting Medora. The Bunton cases, involving assault with a deadly weapon and libel, were moved for venue and partially dismissed. Costs for Medora proceedings are not included. A Sons of Norway lodge is to be instituted at Cooperstown on Nov 2.
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Billings County
Lanton
Golden Valley Chronicle
Viorten County
H. K. Biting
Menora
Bunton
Brinton
L. Stockwell
Fr. E. Near
Nichols
Medora
Gas Tractor School Opens For Fargo Young Men
The Fargo Young Men's Christian Association starts a three and six month Gas Tractor School on October 15. Superintendent L. R. Van Volkenberg writes on the rise of gas engines and the need for proper training to service tractors and autos, noting many farms now use tractors worth thousands and highlighting the ease of repairing electrical components versus major mechanical failures.
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Fargo Young Men's Christian Association
L. R. van Volkenberg
Whli
Notice of Teachers Exam Held at Beach Courthouse
The quarterly Teachers Examination will be held in the Beach courthouse on Thursday and Friday November 13-14 1913. Paper and ink are supplied to applicants. Examinations open at 8 15 a m each day. Joseph A Kitchen County Superintendent of Schools Golden Valley County.
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Beach
Joseph A. Kitchen
First Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Wilson
President Wilson designates Thursday November 27 as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer inviting the nation to cease work and offer thanks to Almighty God. The proclamation notes peace abroad and prosperity at home, Panama Canal progress, and calls for unity, candor, and righteousness in national life. October 23, 1913.
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Panama
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
Washington
Miller Holds The Special Session Not Necessary
Atty. Gen. Andrew Miller advised Gov. Hanna that North Dakota law now allows direct election of U S senators without a special session. He says the 40 percent clause was repealed by 1911 laws and that election officials may place the candidates on November ballots.
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Bismarck
N. D
Andrew Miller
L. B. Hanna
North Dakota
United States
Hanna
Miller
Secretary of State
Fargo Refugee Describes Mexican Rebellion Horrors
Max Blatchford, son of Joseph Blatchford from Ninth Street South Fargo, arrived today after two months en route from Mazatlan via the transport BuFord. He recalls refugees crying as they fled Mexico and blames U.S. government actions for losses, recounts rebels’ brutality including a severed head displayed and a back shot of an American, and notes Carranza loyalists near Mazatlan.
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Max Blatchford
Joseph Blatchford
Ninth Street South
Fargo
Mazatlan
Mexico
Blatchford
San Diego
Cal
Mazathn
United States
Buford
Mr. Blatchford
Carranza
America
Fargo Forum
Practical Plan For Farmers Uses Better Farming Association
The Better Farming association, led by Director Cooper, helps farmers secure thoroughbred cattle by coordinating small groups. Farmers seeking three to ten head form a cooperative, share a representative, pay exact cattle cost plus freight, and draw lots for first selection.
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Cooper
Better Farming Association
Corn Contest Seeks Ten Ears From Young Growers
Children who raised corn in the Children's corn contest should bring or send ten ears to the county superintendent. Residents near Beach may leave corn at the Interstate Bank by the courthouse and those near Sentinel Butte at the bank. Judging date not set but expected mid November with premiums announced then.
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Beach
Court House
Sentinel Butte
Interstate Bank
the Agricultural College
First Wisconsin State Life Insurance Policies Issued
The Wisconsin insurance department issued the first policies under the new state life insurance fund. Ex Speaker Charles A. Ingram of Durand received the first policy, followed by assemblyman L. L. Johnson. Policies issued to residents only, with caps rising as policyholders grow. No paid agents will be employed.
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Madison Wis
Insurance Department of
Wisconsin
Charles A. Ingram
Durand
L. L. Johnson
Assemblyman
Fem
Ekern
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Belgium
Compulsory Education Enforcement Urges School Attendance
County announces strict enforcement of compulsory attendance laws for children aged 8 to 15. Violations are crimes. criminal complaints will be filed with no warnings. All students without an 8th grade diploma must attend school daily when sessions run. Square Deal advertises fresh bread and bakery.
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Joseph A. Kitchen
County Supt. of Schools
Banks Show Strong Deposits in Local Financial Statements
The issue highlights financial statements for First National, Golden Valley State, and Farmers & Merchants banks of Beach, reporting deposits totaling over half a million and cash above $200,000. Golden Valley leads with $265,044.52, followed by First National and Farmers & Merchants. The reports indicate prosperous, conservatively managed institutions and note crop-driven economic optimism nearby. Local residents include George Schweigert, Fred Steeves, G. F. Hunt, Thomas Oldis, J. M. McCoy, and Grace E. Trumble, with activities ranging from grain arrivals to homestead proofs.
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First National
Golden Valley State
Farmers & Merchants Banks of
Beach
Golden Valley
Farmers & Merchants
George Schweigert
The
Chronicle
Burkey
Schweigert
Fred Steeves
Sentinel Butte
Oldis
J. M. McCoy
Grace E. Trumble
North Dakota Briquetting Plant Shows Promise
Grand Forks reports North Dakota's first commercial briquetting plant at Minot is turning out briquets financed by state and Minnesota capitalists. Based on Dean Babcock's method, lignite coal is pressed into solid briquets to improve shipment viability and unlock the state’s coal fields. Preliminary tests satisfy Grand Forks interests and remove the main barrier to regional coal development.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
Minot
Minnesota
Dean E. J. Babcock
School of Mines
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Beito
Sons of Norway
Cooperstown
Low
E. R. van Volkenberg
Fargo Gas Tractor and Auto School
President Wilson
Hans Hanson
Opera House
State Life Insurance Fund
Teh
Banks M
Beito Land & Laan CO
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