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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
4
The Bottineau Cooperative Publishing Company announces publishing leadership with Richard Costello serving as Managing Editor and overseeing editorial operations for the publisher and its periodicals.
The piece argues that since Jamestown politicians show their claws at intervals. It claims I V A office seekers aim to control offices to serve clients at farmers and laborers expense and warns North Dakotans will not let the state revert to McKenzieism and boss rule.
J L Page of Sattineau County reports from the Irrigation Congress in Bismarck on June 7 8 detailing arrivals discussions with Warden Stair at the penitentiary and state officials about irrigation plans and veteran retraining programs.
The article recounts engineers doubting a practicable site for a High Dam on the Missouri in North Dakota, proposing Low Dams to trap flood waters at source and along minor streams. County Agent Eastgate promotes “Dam the Bridges and Bridge the Dams” while resolutions push for federal and state funding to survey and build dams on the Missouri Yellowstone and Moose rivers and to appropriate 350,000 for the state engineers to impound water for irrigation. The piece notes caucus activity and a resolutions committee member among local officials.
The American Legion promotes blood donor efforts for wounded veterans and discusses a $10 million North Dakota bond for disabled World War veterans to work or settle. Grand Forks Fair previews beef cattle premiums of 2917 with emphasis on blooded stock and a sales ring.
June 8 issuance lists William R. Schillinger and Frances Turnbull of Russell as beginning marriage plans on June 12. Other entries show Mary Houpt and Bee Heath to wed, with camping sites prepared by Willow City American Legion for motor tourists nightly along the trail.
A government notice warns that December 15 1922 is the cutoff for applications to receive vocational training. Applicants may file in person at a Veterans Bureau office or send forms via cooperating agencies or a letter. Applications must be signed and postmarked by December 15 or received by close of business that day to be considered.
Bottineau County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for a ten or fifteen ton second hand Holt Caterpillar Tractor. Bids due with County Auditor by 2 PM June 27 1922. A 5 percent certified check required from winning bidder to guarantee delivery. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Wm M Martin County Auditor Bottineau ND.
The Scandinavian Farmers Mutual Insurance Co announces its annual meeting on Friday June 18 1982 in Bottineau North Dakota. Members are reminded the event will run from June 8 to 15.
A black mare about four years old with a star in the forehead is recorded as taken up at Nordin's place around May 15. The animal is described as sweet and Clover should be fed to raise 4 to 8 inches before blooming. If stacked without the leaner leaves, the hay quality will improve.
Willow City won another game though some players grumbled about L. H. Tuttey's writing. The piece notes team spirit and a light jab at critics as they prepare for an upcoming matchup with Uphaos on ice.
A brief, playful reflection praising the boys for good nature and teamwork. The author confesses a love of poetry to honor the players and imagines joy when they win against rivals. The tone is light and nostalgic, emphasizing camaraderie over conflict.
Estray bay mare about 900 pounds with eight white hind feet and a bare ring on the hind foot. Approximately eight years old. Owner may identify at 4 Chas Bottineau North Dakota. Tune 80 p.
Westhope hosts Main Street concerts each Saturday. Light rain and hail fell Monday with no damage. A baby girl was born Friday to Mr and Mrs J W Belcourt. The Souris game ended 14 to 8 in Westhope's favor on Sunday at the local diamond. Wm Barber attended the Grand Lodge meeting in Grand Forks with his son William, returning Friday.
Bottineau won 5 to 1 at Willow City on Friday, while Willow showed improved form compared with last week.
The article warns that using fuel oil to power engines has grown in favor during wartime but carries significant risks. It notes fuel oil adoption may cost more than coal and highlights dangers associated with boring for oil as a propulsion method.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure for Casper Jensen and Thora Jensen on the December 14 1916 loan to A R MacKay. Sale set for July 15 1922 at 2 PM at Bottineau Court House, describing Northwest Quarter Section 13 Township 162 Range 80 West Bottineau ND. Amount due listed as 1048 4 pincer. Attorneys J J Weeks Bottineau N Dil.
The article notes refining crude oil by distillation to remove impurities before storage and describes low pressure furnace burning for furnaces. It also reports British authorities in India using movable telephone systems with insulated cables that survive water streams and high tension, laid by horsemen across short distances with automated placing apparatus.
Multiple candidates across Bottineau County North Dakota announce runs for County Judge Commissioner Superintendent and State Senator ahead of the June primary. Names include D B McDonald Maxbass N D Jane COR Pantler Bottineau Annie D Burr Bottineau Wayne Kinsel Antler. Political advertising solicits votes and support for primaries.
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