12 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
1
A local note urges broad support for the Farmers Institute event in Bot tineau, arguing that agricultural progress benefits farmers and merchants alike. The writer questions class distinctions and calls on all residents to attend and participate in improving county agriculture.
Tractor enthusiasts from Bottineau county will witness a power machine demonstration next Tuesday at 10:00 am in the Grand Theatre. Speakers include Beves gad and others. the event is free to all and aims to inform those considering tractors or purchases.
A 1916 and 1919 North Dakota wheat rust outbreak caused farmers losses totaling $276,000,000, per W R Porter of North Dakota Agricultural College. Rust reduced grain quality and inspectors aim eradication with federal aid. vice versa, plans suggest crop loss could be mitigated. The university also canceled the final exam week to allow relief, following 19 flu cases and related illness among students and staff.
A Commercial Club smoker held last Thursday evening drew forty attendees including invited County Commissioners. Discussion centered on good roads and county fair plans. Sidney Sidener and B M Nichol outlined county efforts while S H Wilson provided necessary information. A joke by A H White of Kramer entertained Dunc Beaton, and a Shirley Cafe lunch ended the evening with lively entertainment.
The excerpt reflects on charity toward others while acknowledging human faults. It contrasts varied opinions about absent people and warns against harsh judgments based on appearances, rumors, or hearsay. It urges basing judgments on facts and avoiding repeating harmful reports about fellow mortals.
North Dakota agricultural page highlights corn as a leading local crop and promotes the 20-acre corn club. It invites Bottineau County residents to join, plant a specified acreage, and follow club rules while seeking better yields and prizes for top returns.
The Hettinger Electric Light and Behe board faces a railroad commission rate increase decision. Dr John H Worst immigration commissioner warns North Dakota farmers to hold farms as land prices may rise, urging prudent sales. Gutzon Borglum, famed sculptor, visited Bismarck to study the Nonpartisan League and North Dakota governance and praised the state while suggesting moving east property to the state.
A warrant for 211,284.30 was approved by the state auditing board led by Langer Hall and Kositsky. The payment funds rural school aid, but tax money is not yet collected. Critics call the move a drain on the state treasury by the three majority board members. In past years funds were paid in late March after taxes arrive.
Secretary Lyman Baker of the tax commission says payments due from the moneys and credits tax assessed last April remain unaffected by the law repeal. The tax was assessed each April but wasn’t collectible until December 1, and the repeal stops future assessments.
Women in North Dakota earn an average of 11.11 per week with a proposed min wage of 16.25 and 15.50 for two groups. Hearings set to test accuracy. Bis marck hosts a meeting to back a national committeeman. Insurgent minority leaders plan a February 17 convention. Mrs Minnie Budlong accused of circulating Ellen Key’s books in library committees.
Plan Memorial Building by Keith and Kurke of Fargo and Bismarck. Commissioned by board to prepare designs for the Liberty Memorial building funded by the capitol building fund. Classical Ionian order, monumental character, ground 100 by 61 feet, three stories above ground, a basement and subbasement.
The Catechumen class will meet at the church next Sunday. Choir practice and the Lutheran League meeting next Sunday have been postponed. Ladies Aid is postponed for February.
A mass meeting organized by the W C T U is set for Sabbath evening February 29 at 7 30 in this city with several local speakers addressing the evils of cigarette smoking and cigarette laws. Details of the venue will be announced later.
Sunday morning service at 10 45 features The Most Powerful Dynamic of Efficiency. Sunday School at noon. Evening Events Service at 7 30 with A Most Challenging Question of the Age. Monday evening teacher training for Middle Childhood. Wednesday prayer meeting invites all to attend.
State Dairy Commissioner J J Onterhour states the supreme court decision will not delay the cow bill. Gstarhous notes longer time needed to aid dairy farmers and extend benefits from the bill, with work and costs anticipated to expand as reforms proceed.
The Presbyterian Church held a Sunday morning subject Thirat and stn of Relief and an evening sermon on Lincoln's Greatness. A lecture given last evening on Luther and the tion by Rev. Simpson was very much enjoyed by the audience, with attendance noted.
Bottineau High’s team Olive Tait Lyle Rogers and Merle McBain defeated Willow City by a two to one judges vote. The question asked if the U S government should regulate food and fuel prices in peacetime directly. Bottineau, arguing the negative, refuted every point and advances to meet Rolette Egeland winners on the same topic.
Do not sign with foreign land companies urging fast listings. Local land men and banks can better help you sell at fair prices. Trust established county brokers and avoid contracts tying you for 18 to 24 months. Report to Dr. John Worst in Bismarck if approached.
Edwin Ertresvaag of Shattuck Military School dominated the contest against St Olaf. The guard intercepted passes and controlled play, finishing with five baskets and five free throws as the outstanding player of the game.
Sunday school at 2 pm led by Pastor J T Beagarie invites all to attend. Coach Brown announces Bottineau basketball game against Mohall and Kenmare this Saturday with details incomplete in the notice.
Local fans prime to pack the high school gym Monday for Bottineau high against Willow City. Willow has not lost this season and may bring a large contingent by train. Bottineau seeks strong home support to pull off a key victory.
The Bottineau Commercial Club held its regular meeting on Monday night. A committee was appointed to assist County Agent Aamodt with the Farmers Institute and to secure credit for a page advertisement by local firms promoting the Institute.
The Capital National Bank cites a per capita sugar supply of 82 pounds for the year, down from 89 in 1914, signaling the shortage has not ended. A Minneapolis jobber reports rising raisin demand, high prices expected, and urges early stocking of salt fish and other seafood. Local soap incentives and upcoming Farmers Institute at the Grand Theatre are announced with special prices.
Farmers from across the county gather in the city for a grasshopper extermination meeting led by local organizers. Attendees include Maxical John J. Fossum Chas Pease D B McDonald V Kemp RD Kippen A P Kirkby and many others such as E M Hansen J Huber K Stack J J Oconnor Phil Nelson Irv Lohr Peter Thorpe W A Witteman Wm Lessman Ole Ramstad and C M Tolsted plus Carbary L J Glomeeth Kremer Martin H Geshe Wm Martin EO Stuart J B Middaugh Eckman Nelo Mickelson J Lb Riddle Feed Brainard Beidor Larson.
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