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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
1
Bottineau baseball team secured another win by defeating Souris 11 to 5 on a muddy local diamond. The game, called in the seventh inning due to darkness, showcased a fair contest despite poor field conditions. The report lists Bottineau’s lineup and the final score.
Geo. R. White defends his farmers organization against suspicions from Professor Reuben Stein. He lists directors and prominent founders, dismisses claims of German backing, jokes about a “gold brick,” and asserts rapid, low-cost dues-driven organization without external guidance.
The Mothers Pension law began in North Dakota on June 4. It provides up to 15 dollars per month for each child under fourteen to mothers who meet moral and physical suitability and have resided in the county for at least a year. Applications go to the county judge who notifies the county commissioners auditor and treasurer.
Arthur White of Kramer topped the South St. Paul market by selling a beef critter for eight cents per pound. The next highest fetched 742 cents, and White’s thoroughbred stock is unmatched in Minnesota Iowa or Illinois, suggesting locals need not seek better stock elsewhere.
County Commissioner L J Larson of Kramer visited this week as guest of Commissioner Hall to view road and bridge conditions. They praised current road work and pledged enthusiastic support for continuing improvements in the district per the Willow City Eagle.
The speaker argues that the old maxim honesty is the best policy has been replaced by a modern standard. In business, listing honesty as a policy would arouse suspicion, as trust now is implicit in every transaction marked by value received on ledgers. A man clinging to past selfish policy risks ruin.
Socials and updates from Bottineau County and nearby towns. visits and illnesses, new openings, and school news. Notables include Ida Bersagal visiting Kramer, Dr. Irvine settling at Upham, G S Ogren’s Souris visit, a new Omemee restaurant, and W A Dickinson teaching in Kuroki.
H. C. Roosfo of Fergus Falls Minnesota states he is taking orders for all woolen goods representing the Northern Woolen Co. He warns that reports to the contrary are fake and urges recipients to expect his call.
A monologue expresses radical opposition to town growth and public improvements. The speaker claims to be the lone rightful voice, threatens to organize followers to enforce changes, and condemns progress, pleasure, and happiness. The piece ends with a grim Amen.
The Grand Forks county Better Farming association notes farmers often begin cutting when new shoots at the plant base appear rather than waiting for blooms. Delaying the first cut retards bloom, reduces regrowth, and can waste a season by losing an entire cut.
The Methodist Church announces preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday School at 12:00 noon Junior league at 3:39 p.m. Epworth league at 7:00 p.m. Ladies aid will sell ice cream and ice in the city park Tuesday afternoon. The Sunday schools will hold their annual picnic on July 1 at Lyons Grove, in union with rural Sunday schools. Rev. J. T. Russell, Pastor.
Morning service at 11 a m and evening service at 8 p m plus Sunday school at 12 a m and T C E and Y P S C E meetings. Devotional midweek service Wednesday at 8 p m. A cordial invitation to all services and social gatherings is extended by Pastor H Lewis Meyer.
A large Union Sunday school picnic is planned for July 1 at Lyons Grove near Bottineau. All Bottineau Sunday schools are invited to attend, with pastors and community members expected to participate. The event features a principal address by John O Ferris, basket lunch, and family games, races, and contests beginning at 10 a.m.
European readers confess surprise at America’s restraint and national temperament during wartime. The United States is praised for self control and a strong collective will, asserting involvement in global welfare beyond domestic concerns.
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