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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
2
Franklin at head of list and A Edward Newton share praise for books. A Philadelphia collector, Newton journeys the continent in search of rarities while praising Franklin and the Gutenberg Bible as the ultimate find. Franklin’s printing legacy, including Way of Wealth, spans many editions worldwide.
A British air lead decoy lured German gunners to target the aircraft while British infantry surged over the trench lines and seized the outlying position. The plane returned to base riddled with bullets, yet both crew members were unharmed.
The coconut oil industry in the Philippines expanded rapidly due to wartime demand. Exports reached 126000 tons in 1918, up from 45000 in 1917 and 16000 in 1916. Shipping limits to Hull and Marseilles shift profitability to US markets. New mills were built to meet demand, but debate exists over whether crushing capacity matches copra supply.
A Seattle resident began clipping wartime reports in August 1914 and assembled a vast scrapbook. The volume, exceeding 100 pounds, is meticulously indexed with thousands of war column inches.
The czar's fate features in a judicial inquiry. Evidence shows the Imperial jewels hidden on the ex grand duchesses and their suite in Ekaterinburg. Peasants later found a campfire abandoned by Red Guards with jewels, clothing scraps, a platinum set diamond valued at 100000 rubles, and a woman's finger. The shaft near the edge yielded bombs and further traces. The inquiry, led by Omsk officials, aims to uncover the burial place of the former imperial family.
A U S Department of Agriculture study finds wheat dust from threshers can ignite like gasoline vapor. Experts urge automatic fire extinguishers on threshers to prevent fires and property loss.
A description explains a fire suppression device in a thrashing machine. It uses a water tank with soda and a bottle of sulphuric acid. When a fuse melts, the mechanism releases chemical action that activates nozzles to emit carvun Moxie through the system.
Two men and a woman fish far out at sea. The woman loses her Jamond ring when her hand slips into deep water. After a big fish is caught, the ring is nowhere to be found until that night the woman bites on a hard object and discovers it is a fishbone.
John I. Manning, ship owner and broker of New York, amassed an estimated nine million dollars from a single $15 desk. His modest Riverside Drive home featured a grand piano valued at 260 dollars and a mahogany bed at 75 dollars, with two more beds at 20 and eight dollars. A prior legal action against him by Miss Honora O'Brien, then 23, noted he was six years older.
A Hastings correspondent reports that the war’s influence is fading into a calmer, quieter mood. The writer describes the reception of peace as unusually subdued with little public disturbance or ceremonial energy, signaling a shift toward normalcy after conflict.
The artifact description notes items from Nineveh and Babylon that show no decay or disintegration. The ancients did not burn or bake them but dried the relics in the sun, preserved from age and damage.
The Suéz canal though only 99 miles long shortens the sea route from England to India by about 4000 miles, illustrating its dramatic impact on maritime logistics and global commerce.
A compact aphorism extols generosity while noting the troublemaker borrows misfortune to share with others. It adds that the shame felt for one’s wrongdoings marks the start of virtue, reflecting a moral observance in concise form.
A brief item notes changes in Hewitt Times and Jewett Yes. It reflects on distance and time with a remark about a grandfather clock and a wrist watch, illustrating a contrast between old and new timekeeping.
A tiny aircraft of Swedish make weighs 700 pounds and can reach speeds of 90 miles per hour. The craft is described as a lightweight baby airplane suitable for hobby use and classroom demonstrations.
A terse dialogue reveals a wary exchange in a dim cell as an older man asks for warmth and is offered coal in strong, terse terms. The exchange hints at hardship and a rough daily struggle without explicit violence.
Frank W Henderson, an inmate at North Dakota State Penitentiary, applies for parole with a hearing scheduled by the State Board of Experts at the Warden's office on August 9. He was convicted in Burke County District Court on September 6, 1917, for Obtaining Money under False Pretenses and sentenced to one year and six months. Written information should be sent to Warden L. star at the North Dakota Penitentiary in Bismarck.
Mr and Mrs Paul Kelly and two granddaughters visited the R O Parsons home last Wednesday. Lawrence Hunter and family visited the Carey Mahoney home last Sunday. Mrs Alice Hendrickson returned home from the Sorlie home after a week with Sophie. Anderson and Myron from Woburn visited Mrs Lindblad between trains. Coteau hills beat the game 11 to 3. a return game will be played in Allis grove. C B Hovland and L N Peterson traveled to Oxbow Canada on business and returned the same day. Stanle Hendrickson C E Hovland and Clyde Morse attended lodge at Bowbells Tuesday. Niobe ladies group visited Mrs Lindblad and others Tuesday afternoon. A A Fischer family entertained at Fred Barnstad home Sunday. English Sunday school at the school house next Sunday Aug 8. all are urged to send children. Sunday school begins at the usual hour. Mr and Mrs Hovland and family spent Monday evening at Thompson Lake.
Miss Fern Bonsnesa is reported sick with the mumps. Mrs Ed Crandell left Wednesday for Big River Canada after a four month visit with her parents Mr and Mrs John Linderson. Miss Emelia Shefstad called at the home of John Hovland. The ladies aid met with Mrs Martin Bardison and was well attended. A number went to Flax ton to see people of Plaxton sell ice cream pops malt etc. Sergin and Anton Nygeard visited Olaf Bheretad and John Hovland. A dance drew many young folks from the vicinity.
Ole Knutson of Hagen Chippewa county Minnesota died July 25 at his home after a long illness. He leaves a wife several children and a brother in Hagen to mourn his death. Burial took place Monday with noted local acquaintances in attendance. Cor. B
Numerous neighborhood visits and social calls are noted in Westminster. Mary Coons visits Mrs Henry Brown while families like Coons Speise and Kirkelie attend gatherings and fairs. Several residents travel to Bowbells Kenmare and Minnesota despite health and cattle checks, with hospital and doctor visits recorded for children and seniors.
Premiaf correspondent reports a Northgate hall dance scheduled for next Friday evening inviting all residents. Several local visits and outings are noted including Jensen and Rosenbeck families, trips to Flaxton Niobe and Maddock, and a baseball game where Northgate defeated Niobe 13 to 19.
A July 27 parcel shower honors bride-to-be Mildred Remington at Mrs. J. N. Wood’s home with 20 or more attending. Many neighbors and relatives join picnics, visits, and gifts as the Remington and McEvers families are celebrated. Daily visits and fairs span Foothills Clayton area with multiple family travels and social events through the week.
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