Parody and potato talk in Roberts county letters
In a Roberts county column a reader shares a satirical parody about smarts and mouths. J Perkins reports apple samples from Isaac Johnson’s farm near White Rock, predicting local apples will soon ship to market. The note mentions land deals, Dr. J. V. Bobb’s Colorado Springs trip home, and a health department concern about a foul odor and a 12 percent soap factory as the council is urged to investigate a stagnant drainage issue in first ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
J. ©. Perkins
Isaac Johnson
White Rock
Health Department
London
Improvement of Our Waterways Across the Continent
The piece argues that government studies confirm feasibility of linking Lake Traverse with the Red River via Bois de Sioux and Utter Tail, enabling shipments to Liverpool by canal routes. It notes lower tariffs for water transport and cites European waterways as examples of extended, efficient routes.
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Sranpann
Mississippi
Lake
Winnipeg
Bennett
Kelsey
Germany
England
Bridgewater Canal
Waterways and river improvements cited for national transit gains
The piece discusses Minnesota river improvements from Menota to Otterville with the Minnesota and Lake Traverse projects. It notes a 1908 legislature appropriation and possible government involvement, plus an engineering survey by Meyers and analysis by Robert Follansbee on river resources and water power. It highlights views on conservation, floods, and the value of surplus waters for public benefit and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota River
Mendota
Ortonville
Big Stone Lake
Minnesota
Twin City
War Department
Meyers
Lake Traverse
Robert Follansbee
U. S. Geological Survey
White House
Lyman Cooley
Chicago
Ford Triumphs In New York to Seattle Transcontinental Race
The Ford Model T completed the 4 106 mile route finishing 17 hours ahead of the nearest rival. The stock touring car driven by factory staff dominated every stage on mud sand and mountain passes, proving lightweight quality outweighed heavier competitors. Bert, Scott and James Smith drove the winning car back toward Kansas City with Ford declaring ongoing production and deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
New York
Ford
Ford Way
Kansas City
Catskill
Rocky
Blue
Cascade
Mord
Kord
St. Louis
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Acme
Itala
Cheyene
Wyo
Stearns -Ave
New York State
Bert
Scott
James Smith
Bain
Syone
Malevald
W. F. Carlberg
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C. C. Knappen
Wise
J. V. Bobb
Colorado Springs
Sisseton
Doe
Esterners
Dec
Diamond
Fred Hvander
Harmon Township
Maddock
North Dakota
Evander
Roberts County
Nyall
F. P. Maldaner
Sayings & Trust Company
Trritory
J. A. Rickert
Henry S. Morris
S. K. Olberg
Cashier
Noekewil
W.E. Ballenbeck
Noelties Sisseton
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