Farmers Astute February 1 ND 19 Program Notes
A scribbled rural program discusses marketing from abroad, school improvements, and farming methods. Speakers include Edgar Olson and Geo Hoople, with talks on potato cash crops and weed control.
05 Feb 1920
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
A scribbled rural program discusses marketing from abroad, school improvements, and farming methods. Speakers include Edgar Olson and Geo Hoople, with talks on potato cash crops and weed control.
A Pres byterian sermon fragment by T Stimpson ponders the nature of man. It contemplates humanity’s kinship with God and the quest to attain Christlike measure through obedience to God’s will.
Dear Editor a flood of inquiries about the cow bill prompts a public explanation of its provisions. The law is not a July 1 emergency measure but preliminary work can begin now to prepare for dairy cattle purchases. Counties may file petitions with the county auditor and the board may adopt resolutions after July to authorize bond or warrant sales and set approximate amounts.
High winds and a Friday afternoon blaze destroyed Wigeby Hardware and adjacent buildings in Maxbass, including a confectionery, Pool Room, and several garages. The Security State Bank rear suffered but cashier Tillotson lived there. post office and Meat Market largely survived. Property damage is estimated at over $10000, with partial insurance coverage noted.
East coast visitors bound for the Capitol aboard Capitol Car line cars engaged lawmakers and officials in conversation about state governance. Miss Hanna Patterson and Mrs F M Roessing spoke of wartime service and suffrage work as they urged North Dakota to win again in addressing social issues and gender in politics.
A January 25, 1920 communication from a Westhope resident to Secretary Morwood questions politics in the newly formed Community Club. The writer doubts non political aims amid farmer city rivalries and fears joining would force political bias, reflecting tension between farmers and city voters. The letter explains reluctance to associate and contemplates personal significance of membership.
In Philadelphia remarks Miss Patterson urged that women be treated as equals on the ground floor not as auxiliaries. She cited old parties failure to line up women and said the Democratic national committee added two women to its ranks while urging the Nonpartisan League to organize women as men, immediately.
Bottineau Lutheran Church sets morning service at 10 45 next Sunday with Sunday School and Bible class at 12 M The Catechism class meets Friday at 430 P M The choir gathers Friday at 730 P M Ladies Aid of Nordlands Church meets Wednesday the 11th at 2 P M Luther League also meets at the same time and place All members are urged to attend Rev Simpson will deliver a Luther lecture next Sunday night at the Presbyterian Church and Lutheran worshipers are invited to attend The pastor T T Carlson notes the meeting is postponed to next Sunday night.
Regular preaching service Sunday morning at 10 45 Sunday School at 12 15 Y P S C B at 6 80 oclock Evening service at 7 30 A cordial invitation to all visitors to our city to attend and be welcomed Next Sunday we resume the study Mission of Jesus to the Inner Life Peace with God thru Christ Sunday School at 12 M Evening service at 7 30 Theme It is Nothing to You Teacher training Monday at Mr Feathers Prayer meeting Wednesday night Welcome to all who attend these meetings
The North Dakota motor vehicle registration department reports 82,755 total cars and trucks with 42,105 Fords making up fifty one percent. The data tabulates various makes licensed in the state.
A Minnesota reader confronts a Rushford Star clipping by D A Ferguson of Westhope North Dakota. The writer defends North Dakota taxes as reasonable and argues the Nonpartisan League is unfairly blamed for tax increases outside state taxes. The letter defends the progressive movement and mentions grasshopper poison law and farmer administration.
Farmers of Pickering town are summoned to a meeting at the Anderson school house on February 14 at 2 PM. The purpose is to discuss whether another Poison campaign should be undertaken this spring. A vote and delegation to be decided.
A letter from WW W. Hibbard manager of Farmers Equity Elevator Company in Sheldon North Dakota discusses adulterated product at $56.00 per ton and the handling of screenings. He explains losses on wheat and screenings, shifts in charge per bushel, and support for a state adopted system.
Market conditions show ready-to-wear as the most economical item yet prices higher than years ago due to material and labor costs. Silk prices nearly double, woolens up about 25 percent, cotton goods up 26 percent. Raw cotton at 39 cents per pound, vs 6 in 1914. Shoes up 16 to 20 percent. men’s suits rising from 35 to around 45 dollars. Groceries steadier though sugar may reach 20 cents per pound amid speculation.
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