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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1920

Page

4

Northwestern crop report notes strong progress across the region

The Northwestern crop outlook dated June 23 reports good progress in most areas with warm weather and adequate rain in Minnesota and North Dakota except overly wet Red River Valley zones. Montana cheers with abundant rainfall boosting pastures and grain, while North Dakota faces localized grasshopper issues and some weedy fields. Corn and flax show promise in southern territory, but northern fields lag. overall hope for a bigger crop if fall remains mild. Hay is plentiful, aiding western North Dakota and Montana.

Red River Valley Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana Steck Northern Territory Sout Dakota Northwest

Young North Dakota Man Harnesses Winds To Operate His Farm

George Manikowele of Jamestown North Dakota has tested a windmill to power farm operations. The device is connected to the Barn and buildings, driving machinery and providing electricity. The test demonstrates wind power potential for farm use and utility-like applications.

North Dakota Nat Laney George Manikowele Wear

Moorhead Firm Buys Minot Elevator

The A A Robinson elevator of Minot has been purchased by D D Simmons Seed of Moorhead. Moorhead will take over Aug 1 and expand wholesale seed business. Guy E Aimy, longtime Minot manager, remains with Simmons as manager of the Minot operation. Simmons also plans growth in Moorhead Bismarck Minot and Carrington.

Moorhead Bismarck Minot Carrington

Campaign swings in McIntosh and Logan counties

Enthusiasm runs high as McIntosh and Logan near polls. Mees and Young campaign in the districts with Mees in McIntosh and Young in Logan, Burnetad, and Napoleon. Townley forces suffer a Minnesota defeat, while North Dakota leaders say Nonpartisan bids fail signals setback for Townleyism here.

Napoleon McIntosh Logan County Langer Young Fred Mees Mees Logan’ County Burnetad Townley Minnesota North Dakota George Mallon

Nordlandslaget Opens Session in Duluth

Nordlandslaget members open their eleventh annual convention in Duluth Minnesota and plan the midsummer festival St Han s Festival atop the incline tonight a large bonfire will use tar barrels. Election of officers and talk by William Ager editor Eau Claire Wisconsin are on the forenoon agenda followed by a boat ride to Two Harbors and tonight’s celebration to close the convention.

Duluth Mann Nordlandslaget United States St. Han's Ieee Beliaf William Ager Eau Clal Wis

Oslo Citizens Midsummer Fest Set With Baseball Games

Oslo citizens plan the annual Midsummer Fest next Monday June SB with a large Red River Valley turnout expected. Events include athletic activities three baseball games Oslo Ardach and Alvarado teams, a free motion picture show, and airplane flights by Al Forseth of the International Minors of Grand Forks. Professor B. K. Bjotvadd of North Star College Warren will speak at 1:30 PM. Mina Liva Bjork Quiet of the North Star music department will perform.

Onld Mitin Galos Red River Valley Oslo Ardach Alvarado al Forseth International

Coal sent immediately to Head of Lakes urged

Minneapolis Civic and Commerce and St Paul Chamber of Commerce press Washington to rush coal from lower lake ports to Duluth Superior harbor. Duluth and Superior Commercial clubs join. Duluth club says no action yet. Movement toward port coal handling permits progresses amid cautious optimism.

Duluth Minn Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Namecination St. Paul Atem

Saengerfeste to Be Held in Duluth

Duluth Minn June 24 Arrangements for thousands attending the Saenger fest here tomorrow and Saturday under Normanna Male Chorus have been completed Delegates and visitors began arriving today A chorus of a thousand voices and an orchestra of 60 players will perform Among participants is Emil Bjorjn of Chicago a renowned conductor and former leader of Norwegian and Swedish orchestras decorated by King Haakon with the order of St Olaf six years ago

Duluth Minn Normanna Emil Bjorjn Chicago Norway Sweden Haakon of

Norwegians Gather for Moorhead Meet

About 100 Norwegians are in Moorhead Minnesota to celebrate the Telestenevet meeting in the Commercial club rooms. President Estlund was re elected president of the Association at the first meeting.

Moorhead Minn Estlund Aansociation

Grasshoppers Reported Across Walsh County

Grafton North Dakota June 24 County Agent A C Hathaway reports grasshoppers appearing in large numbers in parts of Walsh County and urges immediate use of poison to curb the pest. Last year some hoppers existed but crops were not heavily damaged.

Grafton N. D A. C. Hathaway Walsh County

Alexander Legion Names Its Officers

Alexander North Dakota June 24 The American Legion post at this place has met and elected officers for the ensuing year T B Randolph chosen commander The post is preparing for the big western North Dakota and eastern Montana encampment at Trenton and has everything tied up for that event except the weather

Alexander American Legion T. B. Randolph North Dakota Montana Trenton

Barnes County Fair announces strong race schedule

Valley City North Dakota June 24 The Barnes County Fair will be held July 7 and 8 Chief attraction is a strong race schedule With ten to fifteen horses entered for each race The 2:25 pace leads in popularity as the finest event entered

Valley ‘City N.D Barnes County

Firebug Spite Delays Minto Family Dinner Readiness

Reported act by a firebug at the Minto family home caused a small blaze during a Sunday dinner. Flames breached a dining room window area, with curtains and bedding set alight and bed clothes soaked in kerosene, prompting investigation and concern.

MINTO Mimo X. D Jame Almi Iliac

Program For Devils Lake Chautauqua Is Better Than Ever

Devils Lake N D June 24 The twenty eighth annual session of the North Dakota Chautauqua opens here with an elaborate program and promised top talent Special days include Methodist Day July 3 Tutt Day July 7 City Park Day July 9 and Children s Day with a city pageant Camping along the lake shores and cottage numbers exceed wartime levels.

Devils Lake N. D North Dakota Chautauqua Tutt City Park Chautauqua Park

Tudor sale at Fargo nets over $16 000

At the Fargo livestock pavilion L and M Tudor & Son of Iowa City sold 52 cattle including three Aberdeen-Angus bulls and 49 females. Average prices were $210 for females and $453 for bulls, with a total take of $16,565. notable sale included Hunter of Blackcap Brave bought for $1,100. Next big sale planned at Chesbro Smith farm north of Fargo.

Fargo F. Head Aberdeen-Angux Cat!ag M. Tudor & Son Iowa City Iowa Fargo Liivestock Northwest Nels Johnson

Pulpwood Salvage Underway After Lake Storm Loss

Ashland Wisconsin June 24 salvage operations recover 8 000 cords of pulpwood lost in the September 24 1919 storm along a 100 mile stretch south shore of Lake Superior from Copper Harbor to Ontonagon. A raft once valued at 54 000 now higher due to scarcity, hauled by gasoline boats and tug Bangatuck, with 4 000 cords expected to reach Ashland within weeks.

Ashland Wis Lake Superior Frome Copper Harbor Keweenaw Peninsula Mearch Bangatuck

Veteran Cherokee Bill Celebrates 125 Years in Grand Junction

Cherokee Bill, noted veteran of the plains and a soldier from the War of 1812, marked his 123rd birthday in Grand Junction Colorado. Born January 1797, he reportedly joined the army at 16 and has wandered the streets with bow and arrow, remaining a local curiosity in his later years.

Grand Junction Colo Bill Cherokes Jane Yras America

Timberworkers Strike Breaks in Merrill Wisconsin

June 24 reports show timberworkers in Merrill Wisconsin engaging in a strike that prompts concern over fear and disruption. Local union leaders cite stalled contracts and safety worries as causes while authorities urge calm and promise mediation to prevent escalation.

Merrill Wis

Lakeside Visitors Fill Pettibone Shoreham Season

Detroit notes list numerous Fargo Moorhead and North Dakota residents visiting Pettibone Lodge and Shoreham on Lake Sally and Lake Melissa for the season. Guests include P. M. Robertson Hillsboro N D W B Hunter and Alice, Mrs Barker Pembina, Mytie Bolgert, G Pf Kirke Fargo, A R Claus James Bfonjs, Julia Buck Fargo, Mrs B C Gage Sioux Falls, Ralph Buckley, Mr and Mrs Frank Kuba Fargo, and many others. The report records registrations, weekend outings, dances, and lakeside leisure.

Minn the Lakes Robertson Hillsboro N. D Pettibone Lodh Hunter Alice Pettibone Mra Barker Pembina Frank Kuba Fargo Ralph Buckley Bane Swartz Brank Winjmires Mun Lakes Robert Bolter Bt. Paul Carl Lind Dakota Wesenday M. B. Bowe Sr. Pettibone Buford North Dakota Seattle Lake Melosa Paul Leanheraton Valley City The Inks L. H. Long St. Paul Swack Shoreham R. D. Gates Anna Nustad J. Gosnell T. Wagner Chas. Lambert Arta P. Tarbell Wickman Mins Sadie Leonard Pettibon Evelyn Starr Moorhead H. A. Stalley Leland Watson Laken Oscar Rustad Elmer Berry Helen Welter Toe Pettibone Lodge H. Perkins Loomia Family Lake Cottage Alex Hageart A. O. Madsen P. Clapp Roy H. Rue Addie Harris Rup Lidgerwood L. L. Devereaux N 'Rockford J. Harvey Johnson Hotel Shoreham

Trondhjem Natives Foregather at Superior Convention

Superior Wis June 24 The annual convention of Trondhjem natives opened at Superior High School with over 300 delegates present. People arrived by train and car from California New York and other states to meet relatives after 30 to 50 years. The program includes a picnic in Billings park a lake excursion and a Concordia church banquet followed by entertainment at the high school. Prof P M Glarcoe of St Olaf College is president and F L Tromedal of Eau Claire Wis is secretary.

Superior Wis Tronderlag Billings Park Viking & Han Concordia Church P. M. Glarcoe St. Olaf College Northfield Wd F. L. Tromedal Eau Claire, Wie

Allan A. Ryan Expelled From Stock Exchange

Allan A. Ryan, chairman of the Stats Mot Car company, who faced involvement with NYSE officials, has been expelled from the exchange. The board of governors announced the action today in New York, amid allegations of a market corner.

New York Allan A Ryan Stats Mot Car Company Romteonerey New York Stock Exchange the. Board of Governors Aes Ae

San Nation Milk Production Peak in 19 Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a June report from Washington on milk production reaching a new high, but the wording is garbled and key details such as figures and agencies are unreadable.

Childs Rivalry Hints At Parental Size

A fragment from a Harpers excerpt shows two children arguing who has the taller father. The girl declares her father taller, but the boy retorts with a joke about his father’s legs and suspense to outpace hers. The brief piece ends with a wry note on labor’s unpopularity due to its heavy workload.

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