Machine Shop Burns To Ground In Bottineau
A Monday morning blaze destroyed the Bottineau Machine and Welding Works owned by J.J. Krogen near Main Street. No injuries were reported though an acetylene tank exploded sending flaming debris. Wm Waters’ building, uninsured, was also a total loss. Krogen estimated 4500 dollars in damages and considered rebuilding if crop prospects improve.
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Bottineau
Main Street
Bottineau Machine and Welding Works
J.J. Krogen
Malcolm Campbell
Fay Amsbaugh
Dr. McCullough
Jack Callahan
Shirley Hotel
Wm. Waters
Krogen
Gold Automotive Co
North Dakota News in The Nations Business by Boyle
In The Nations Business April issue James Boyle of Cornell analyzes North Dakota affairs. He argues the Industrial Commission includes governor, secretary of state, and other members, challenging the view that the attorney general is third member. He notes no appropriation for the Bank of North Dakota, questions its self support, and fears possible staff cuts or reduced operations.
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
North Dakota
James 5. Boyle
Cornell University
Jute
Secretary of State
Bank of North Dakota
Boyle
Supreme Court
North Dakota Farm Labor Wages Reported Steady
County farm bureaus report ordinary farm help costing 36 to 40 dollars per month with board. Exceptional workers in dairying or livestock bring 45 to 50 dollars. Banks reluctant to finance hires. some counties say plenty of men, others note a few. South Dakota and Ohio show similar wages and a easing demand in farming.
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South Dakota
North Dakota
F. Callander
Ohio Farm Federation
Macfadden Fights Bank of North Dakota Policy
Br Macfadden argued that the Bank of North Dakota was the depository for public funds and had diverted about 33 million into mortgage loans and other loans. He told the Central States Bankers Association in St Louis that the bank’s loans on prime security destabilized the state’s financial and business structure, prompting farmers to question the banking policy.
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North Dakota
Br. Macfadden
Bank of North Dakota
Cal
W. C. Macfadden
North Dakota Bankers Association
Central States Bankers” “Association
Bank c
Central States
Cooly
The Presbyterian Church Opens Wide Its Doors for All
A church invites mourners tired and friendless homeless to seek comfort under Christ. Schedule lists Morning Worship at 10 45, Bible School at 12, Endeavor groups at 8 30 and 7, Evening Service at 8, plus a hospital Christianity class Monday 8. The Sabbath sermon topic is Religion and Humane Education and the evening film is Blind. RC Crouch.
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Utn
Jesus Christ
WESCO
RC Crouch
Lutheran Church Services A.M. Vinje Bottineau
Morning service at Vinje church at eleven o clock and evening service at Bottineau Lutheran church at seven thirty. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service at Vinje. Sunday School at Bottineau next Friday. Choir meets at church Saturday seven twenty P.M. Pastor Carlaon leads the sessions.
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Morniner
Vinje
Bottineau Lutheran Church
Bottineau
T.T
Carlaon
Forestry Normal Summer Term Bigger Than Ever This Year
The Forestry Normal School at Bottineau lists a wide summer program with many new subjects not previously offered. The catalog promises a comprehensive range of courses, rivaling other state institutions for those seeking summer school options.
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The
Forestry Normal School
Bottineau
North Dakota Board Denies Bell Telephone Rate Increase
The North Dakota railroad commission denied the Northwestern Bell Telephone petition for higher rates without prejudice and ordered a new inquiry into tariffs filed under section 14. Hearings are set for Jamestown May 9, Fargo May 10, and Rugby May 12, with broad public notice to invite testimony.
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Bismarck
N. D
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
North Dakota
Board of Railroad Remissioners
Bell Company
Jamestown
Fargo
Rugby
Frank Mitchellan
J. H. Galderhead
North Dakota Wool Sent East for Blanket Manufacture
The article notes North Dakota wool growers shipped Barry and Dirty wool to an eastern woolen mill to be made into blankets for North Dakota. It mentions agents offices and the low price of a thread of cotton and references Bottineau county petition signers, with Ada nas cited as having embraced the idea.
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North Dakota
North, Dakota
Agemt
Bottineau Seeks New Depot Through Petition
Railroad commission told locals Tuesday night that a new Bot tineau depot may be granted once a petition with signatures from a majority of residents is circulated. It is understood a petition is already in circulation.
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Railroad Commission
Bottineau
High School Debating Tryouts and Carnival Plans
Miss Wood’s Junior I and II English classes edit clever student papers as part of a new approach to composition. Tryouts for the High School Debating teams occur this afternoon with about 12 contestants. eight students will be chosen to form four teams and compete to win the High School Championship. Contestants must deliver a five minute speech on Immigration, judged for potential debate skill. Faculty plan includes a trip to Minot for the Teachers Association on April 21 22 and 28 with addresses by Dr O Shea Dean Kennedy and Miss Nielsen. The Senior Carnival is set for April 29 with posters to advertise major events.
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Minot
Teachers’ Association
O’shea
University of Wisconsin
Joseph Kennedy
University of North Dakota
Nielson
County Court News Petitions and Licenses April Events
April hearings grant Mother's Pension for Cora Hanson and approve estate matters for Robert F. Armer with Ella F. Armer named executrix. Marriage licenses issued for John H. Karnofsky and Maggie B. Seufert, married the same day by Judge Martin.
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Cora Hanson
Robert F. Armer
Ella F. Armer
John H. Karnofsky
Banock, Minn
Maggie B. Seufert
Souris
Martin
Death of William Schenkenberger in 1921 Bottineau Case
William Schenkenberger of Bottineau died by suicide on April 3 1921 in Java D with seven children. After his wife’s death the family moved to South Dakota seeking an estate farm promised to them but the arrangement failed leading to separation of the children. His brother Fred is in South Dakota and expected to return to Bottineau this week.
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William Schenkenberger
Java
Schenkenberger
South Dakota
Fred
Bottineau
Bottineau County Launches 20 Acre Corn Contest
Bottineau County plans a county wide 20 acre corn contest after surpassing 17 000 acres of corn last year. Prizes total 125 00 with 15 00 first and 10 00 second per commissioner district, judged by stand weed maturity yield and exhibit quality. Open to dent and possibly flint corn with seed corn supply promised for next season.
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Bottineau
Aerate Ee Cent
Boonter
Conto
Rest room plan leads Bottineau Commercial Club vote
Bottineau Commercial Club members, led by new president H. O. Sheldon, discussed creating a city rest room in the Farnand building next to The Courant. The club agreed to pay 15 dollars monthly rent if remodeling is approved. They also backed fielding a Bottineau baseball team this season and formed a committee to raise funds, with a special meeting possible after a report.
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Commercial Club of
Bottineau
H. O. Sheldon
Garnishments Cleared in Grant County Dispute
Misleading reports claimed a conspiracy to seize bank funds. The Bank of North Dakota says garnishment actions by Grant County officials tied $16,000 in county funds, with $15,951.01 paid and $51,900 withdrawn from banks. Counties still owe about $25,000. other counties faced dismissals amid controversy over fee-driven actions.
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Bank of North Dakota
Grant County
Industrial Commission
Fargo Forum
Golden Valley
Canadian immigration boom eyed as 10000 American farmers plan settlement
The Farmers Telegram notes about 10000 American farmers with around 20 million dollars capital will settle on Canadian National lands this summer. John Wardrock of the Canadian Natural Resources Department predicts a bright year for immigration and reports heavier inquiries from the U S in three months than in the prior five years. Most immigrants likely pass through North Dakota, though local opposition cited.
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Farmers’ Telegram and Family Magazine of Canada
John Wardrock
Canadian Natural Resources Department
Wardrock
United States
Canada
North Dakota
J. V. A. House
Worst
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