Dry spell drives liquor rush into Minnesota oasis
North Dakota motorists stream to Red Lake Falls as July 1 triggers the federal ban on shipping liquor into dry territories. Five Red Lake Falls tonics stores report booming sales while Grand Forks trips swell with cars loaded high with cases and crates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Cohmiderabin
Gopher
Red Lake Falls
Minn
Mecca
Dake County
Minnesota
Hudson Bay
Superior
Wis
Montana
Red Lake County
Dakota
Magistrate Church Files June Report
Magistrate J. R. Church filed a life monthly report with City Auditor William H. Alexander this morning covering the month's business for the polles court. The report shows 106 dollars collected in fines from 32 prisoners arrested on various charges. Twenty men were jailed for drunkenness, four for traffic violations, three women and several men for vagrancy, each a couple for disorderly behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polles
J. R. Church
Life Monthly
William H. Alexander
Eac
City council to review monthly conduct and milk ordinance violations
The report notes two conduct cases with one violation of the milk ordinance. Of the offenders, 15 paid fines, five were sent to the county jail and the rest received suspended sentences. The month’s business is considered average. The report will be officially read at Monday’s city council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Wife of Second Governor Burke Dies in Rowwell e California
Mrs. Andrew H. Burke wife of former Governor Burke dies at her home in Rowwell e California per Sword report received today Burke was the states second governor serving 1891 and 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Burke
Burke
Rowwelle
Cal
Swimming Tank Opens Sunday in Riverside Park
The new Riverside Park swimming tank, built last year for 5000 raised by public subscription, opens at 8 p m with a program led by Attorney J F T O Connor and Mayor James fe attends. The Grand Forks Military Band performs as park officials join a two hour program. swimming is delayed until 6 pm to avoid distracting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
J. F. T. O'Connor
James Fe
Park Commission
Grand Forks
Fairfield Township Survey Underway by County Engineer
County Engineer Joseph Ingram has dispatched a large crew to Fairfield township to conduct a complete survey. New concrete monuments are being installed to replace missing originals, the first survey since 1873. Plans already extend to other townships this county, with surveying expected to continue through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ingram
Fairfeld
Fairfield
Conditions good in Kocchiching County hearing adjourned
International Falls Minn June 30 The state public safety commission appointed committee paused its inquiry into labor and law enforcement in Kocchiching county until Friday July 6 after hearing 35 witnesses since yesterday morning Judge Thomas D OBrien of St Paul said the inquiry had shown there are no labor trophies in the county and minor differences between workers and employers have been amicably settled
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Falls
Minn
State Public Safety Commission
Kocchiching County
Thomas D. O'Brien
St. Paul
Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank Becomes First Savings Bank
Commencing Sunday July 1 the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank will change its name to First Savings Bank. The bank was organized in 1911 under a North Dakota savings law with $60,000 capital and has grown deposits to $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank
First Savings Bank
Bank Om Daly
North Dakota Social Sture
Reid
John H. Wold
George A. Weltch
W. B. Fulller
Mr. Fuller
W. V. O'Connor
J. V. Hogan
O'Connor
Union church meetings planned across several congregations
Local ministers from Presbyterian Methodist Baptist St. Mark's Lutheran Plymouth Congregational and Mendenhall Memorial plan evening services from July through September each lasting one hour. Rabbi will speak July 8 on Jewish relief work. Schedule lists July 1 Presbyterian July 16 Congregational July 22 Methodist July 29 Lutheran Aug 6 Baptist Aug 12 Methodist Aug 19 Congregational Aug 26 Lutheran Sept 2 Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
St. Mark's Lutheran
Plymouth Congregational
Mendenhall Memorial Presbyterian Church
Ker
Richard
Emanuel Sternheim
Coles
Lutheran
Gallagher
Elfring
Congregational
Moore
Minto Plans Grand Fourth of July Celebration
Minto will celebrate the Fourth of July with a band concert at 10 A M followed by a sports program at 10 30 A M. Grafton meets Minto at 2 P M in the first game, Rev J G Heinhardt delivers the principal address at 3 P M with races to follow. The day ends with Minto versus Ardoch at 8 30 P M, plus fireworks and a bowery dance for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minto
Businens
Grafton
J. G. Heinhardt
Ardoch
Murphy Leaves To Attend Jamestown Funeral
M F Murphy of the city departed today for Jamestown to attend the funeral of his cousin Michael Murphy who died at St Johns hospital in Fargo after a nervous breakdown. Michael Murphy was a prominent Jamestown banking official and community leader. Mr and Mrs John Murphy John Sheehy and Ha Deverall will also travel to Jamestown for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Murphy
Jamestown
Michael Murphy
St. John's Hospital
Fargo
John Murphy
John Sheehy
Ha Deverall
Tomernoon
Tameatown
German dropped from church title at Missouri Synod session
Milwaukee June 29 At the closing session of the Lutheran Synod of Missouri Rev F Pieper Concordia seminary St Louis urged more youths enter orders citing lack of young ministers The annus appropriation for Indian missions rose to 8000 and a push began to expand church work among Jewish missions The convention decided to drop the name German in the official title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Lutheran Synod of Missouri
F. Pieper
Concordia Seminary of
St. Louis
Workera
Bridges for Drain No 8 awarded to Fargo firm
At a Grand Forks county Grainage board meeting contracts for three bridges over Drain No 8 were awarded to Jardine and Anderson of Fargo. Rapid progress is noted on excavation by H Company. The five and a half mile ditch will drain thousands of acres of farm land and is a major drainage project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
Bank Deposit Guarantee Law Comes Into Effect Sunday
North Dakota to implement a state backed deposit guarantee for all state banks. Each bank must contribute 0.2 percent of deposits to a state fund. The Depositors Guarante fund commission led by the governor and bank examiner will oversee assessments and bank compliance. Several local bankers expect first assessments around January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Depoartors Guarantes Fund Commission
State Bank Examiner
Theen
Hanson
Thin City Haa
Bankin
Sunday sales to be stopped in Grand Forks
State's Attorney T B Elton received an informal complaint alleging Grand Forks stores stayed open on Sundays in violation of Sabbath closing laws. He will investigate and pursue prosecutions if needed to enforce prohibitions on selling clothing and other items on Sundays while allowing certain groceries and similar supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Elton
Grand Forkn
North Dakota
Elton
Grand Forks
Btate
Dairymen Press Bone Day Measure at State Meeting
Brainerd Minn Nature A resolution urging Senators Nelson and Kalloxie to back a bill banning brains in the manufacture of minors was passed at the State Dairymen association meeting. The measure cites low hay and grain yields in northern Minnesota and a likely poor corn harvest, urging grain conservation for food. Dunn named chairman of the dairy committee for the National Food Conservation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Minn
Sune
Nelson An Kalloxe
Congress
Dairymen’s Association
Minnesota
Dunn
National Food Conservation Committee
Institutions to Burn Lignite Coal in Dakota Schools
In Binmarck North Dakota on June 2 the patriotism of state education institutions was shown as a war board of regents acted for the Weadburn Lignite Coal Co of Wilton and the Truex Mining Co of Noonan. Eastern bituminous coal was purchased for institutions not yet familiar with native elites, with $17.6 spent in this annual effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binmarck
N. D
Menitecos
Japan Debates Policy as Military Party Support Grows
In Tokyo on June 28 the Diet discusses government stance on China and internal party line. The constitutions party leader argues for non intervention while backing the military party's practical support, reflecting a split in policy direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Darty
China
North Dakota State Fair Exhibitors Report Record Demand
The North Dakota state fair at Grand Forks from July 17 to 21 shows record display space demand. Exhibitors from across the country have secured all space in the machinery building and outdoor grounds, with new display areas planned at the east end. Returning exhibitors bring larger displays and more equipment as dealers rush to the grounds. The fair is seen as a profitable advertising method, with rising interest this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Eost
Grand Forks Sets Stricter Traffic and Parking Rules
Chief of Police Lowe and the police committee finalize plans regulating trade and automobile parking in Grand Forks. New personnel enforce rules prohibiting hydrant and curbside parking. Signs are locally produced. the city pays substantial costs for stricter controls. Announcement of exacting traffic regulations set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Grand Forks
Plan to Stop the Killing of Cows
A campaign of farmer education to halt dairy cow slaughter aims to avert a milk and butter famine in the United States. M. D. Munn of St Paul says conserving dairy cows will allow domestic supply and export potential, pending a national food administration conference in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Paul
United States
National Food Commission
M. D. Munn
St. Paul
National Dairy Association
Washington
Herbert C. Hoo
Fairy
Mr. Munn
Ita
Grand Forks County Board Formally Organized
The Grand Forks county board appointed by President Wilson through Adjutant General T. H. Thoralson and Chairman A. F. Turner was formed this morning with members taking oaths before County Judge L. K. Hasall. Minutes were sent to the adjutant general and further instructions on board operation and draft exemptions are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks County
Wilson
T. H. Thoralson
Com. Pri
A. F. Turner
Hans Anderson
B. H. Irwin
Adjutant General
Berlin Observatory Clock Claims World’s Most Accurate Time
An observatory in Berlin asserts the world’s most accurate clock housed in an airtight glam cylinder in a basement. The guide notes the device is dangerous and a warning board stayed for two years before being removed after no one fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Magistrate Church Files
P. Girard & Son
Gresa Forks
H. H. Bailes
Winton Glass
Evrio
Ahi
Kocchiching
Theatre Royal
LA Molina
Hotel
Dacotah
Worday
California
Crew Arras Poe Free Red Cherry Fin Waruncton Ethcwebert Ghortcake
Aptor Cukkr
Scorre
BANK
Farmers and Mechanics
Monthe
Tell
Dairymen
Japan
IFAIR
Fred Bartholomew
Harry Butler
Bartholomew
North Dakota Independent
Hamilton
Dickinson
Leon M. Brown
A. Brown
Grand Forka
Kenmare
H. C. Myer
Mi Tire
Hagen
Crookston
Eegreel ‘Cooper
Mike Cooper
Minneapolis
St Paul
Trionda
Aes Souparie
Nelson
Hatton Buss
Buss
Charlie
Erstate
Teihavath
Erte Aral Times
Ipeehean
Rotaren
Palm Beach
Nordlund
THE
First National Bank
Grand Forks, N. D
Farmers & First Sere Bankechanics Bank
Hugh Oe
John Vola
G J. Gislason
V. B. Bemis
J. V. Gen
C. H. Nelson
George Veltch
Hugh Fi Id
John Vold
A. Veitth
Ve Hogan
Gertrude Shaw
County Board
Hassel
Equity
Braddock
Con- Braddock
Kodaks
Oacotah Naemtoy
American Society of Equity
George N. Keniston
Bismarck Commercial Club
Priviege
Brooks’ ‘Sais
Brooks’ Muiliard Ana
Tha Webster
Guna
Omar
William Fox
Dainty
Miriam Coofer
Fatuer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!