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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
1
A historical bank summary detailing the nature of demand loans time loans overdrafts and security holdings. It lists U S Bonds bank property and other real estate with values and notes on reserves and total resources totaling 54 992 40.
The article explains capital stock of 250 shares at $100 each across ten stockholders, surplus equal to capital, and undivided profits totaling $4,668.94. It notes total liabilities of $110,850.69, with deposits, circulation guaranteed by government bonds, and no borrowings. It argues the bank holds a large cash reserve to weather panics and reassure depositors.
O K Hobe of Hobe Lumber and Idaho farmer A Adams claim a new Alaska wheat variety sown from a single head in 1904 grows exceptionally large heads and yields far beyond ordinary wheat with potential to multiply national wealth and transform wheat farming. Photographs compare with blue stem, May 4 tests by Idaho College of Agriculture report plump sound grains and bread quality improvements.
The Great Western Canada firestorm last Monday devastated Fernie and nearby towns along the Canadian Pacific route. Officials estimate 150 lives lost and property losses near 20 million dollars with timber and mining holdings heavily affected. Reports speculate causes range from forest fires to possible sabotage tied to jailed suspects. A separate note warns hunters about professional pet hunters exploiting the season.
An Oregon experimental station contract to sell no seed led to Adams receiving $300 per bushel for wheat and selling a pound at $5 to the state. A New York seed firm offered 60 percent of net receipts but quoted $25 per bushel, which Adams rejected as highway robbery. Mrs Hobe plans to move to Idaho to join her father's farm.
Prairie chickens are reported thicker in Ward County than ever, with five to one advantage. Officials plan to curb illegal shooting and prosecute offenders. Minot hosts many sportsmen as opening day September 1 nears, and similar activity surrounds the county.
In Kenmare Tom Jones and John Rock Jr quarrelled after drinking. Jones struck Peter Streiff causing a broken nose and was bound over to district court with a $2000 bond. Notices announce bids by North Star School District No 44 for two cowhouses at schools Nos 2 and 8, with plans at Rogers Lumber Office Bowbells.
James Brown of Crosby North Dakota complained to police at the fair grounds that a wheel game run by R L Johnson of Fargo caused him to lose 280 dollars. The matter was settled when Johnson refunded 170 dollars and the authorities closed the game.
The Ward School District No. 65 in Ward County North Dakota invites sealed bids by 1 pm August 18 1908 to build a two room school in Coteau. Plans and specs are at Dignan Bros store Coteau. Contractor must furnish labor and materials and bond. Board reserves right to reject any bids. By order J L Christe district clerk.
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