Hugh McGilli vray man of affairs with plans and banking
Hugh McGilli vray visits the Metropolis from Wis Ban ena Patch east of the lake and shares farm prospects near Minot. He predicts uneven wheat yields, backs forming a local bank with Frank Hungerford as president, and supports a Minneapolis line to the Canadian border. He offers land for a Norwegian Baptist church and pledges leadership as deacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McGillivray
Hough
Hugh
Frank Hungerford
Hungerford
Farmers
Minot
Dhissbanana Patch
Notable Friend Delivers Steady Rise for Hugh
A colleague notes the friend will have his hands full for a while as he rises quickly to prominence. The speaker urges calm and persistence, saying keep your head and the outcome will clear with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Potatoes a Paying Crop in North Dakota
G F Herald and F H Swen of Gilby explain potato growing as a profitable venture. Swen runs 40 acres this year and plans to expand, building a 25 000 bushel warehouse for local growers. He notes nearby acres already plant potatoes, high expected yields, and his belief that land rested by potatoes boosts subsequent wheat yields. Swen forecasts rising acreage and higher prices ahead for Red River valley spuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Herald
F. H. Swen
Gilby
North Dakota
Swen
Red River Valley
Two Birds at One Shot in Wahpeton Field Work
Wahpeton Gazette describes W W Pease nearing completion of five hundred fifty acres of grain. He plans to spend the rest of fall threshing for himself and neighbors, using three large plow gangs behind a threshing engine and a binder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahpeton
W. W. Pease
Dave Metige
Realty Equalized by County Boards Comparison of Land Values
County boards across the state compare land values for this year with 1908 figures equalized by the boards. An unrelated ad paragraph promotes a novelty coffee substitute claiming a healthful, quick preparation without real coffee, promising instant flavor from blended grains and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fee
Trick 2
A Slight Raise in Ward County
Ward county sees no real estate raise yet from the state board of equalization but structures rise about 25 percent in Ward and Montrail counties. State totals show real estate valued at 185,061,991 with a roughly 12 million increase driven by school lands and proved lands, while personal property climbs to 15,286,407. The board plans to assess personal property and corporate values next, with a projected overall increase around five and a half million on real estate and roughly one million on personal property.
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Bismarck
State Auditor
State Board of Equalization
Adama
Barnes
Benson Billings Bottineau
Bowman
Burles
Cavalier
Dickey
Emmons
Foster
Grand
Kidder
LaMoure
Fear
MclIntoss
McLean
Mercer
Morton
Montraile
Oliver
Ramsey
Richlane
Rolette
Sargent
Steele
Stutsman
Towner
Trail
Walsh
Wells
Ward County
Minot Optic
Larson
Montraille
State Board
North Dakota Raises Funds in Western Counties for Budget Needs
Seven million dollars added to the natural profit would lift the total to nineteen million over last year. North Dakota requires the funds to meet appropriations, so the increase is scheduled in the western counties while the valley counties remain unchanged.
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North
Dakota
Westminster Exults at July Picnic and Baseball Games
Westminster Sunday School held a July 31 picnic in a grove on school section 16 with free ice cream and lemonade for about thirty, a bountiful dinner, and two afternoon baseball games. Westminster beat North Star 14 to 9 with substitutes from nearby teams, then Scrubs edged Stiffs 13 to 12. The piece ends with an advert for Dr Shoop restorative products.
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Tribune
Westminster Sunday School
Beautiful Grove
Westminster Boys
North Star
Westminster
Bowbells
Lakeside
Law of the Road Clarifies Auto and Horse Vehicle Passes
A 1909 statute explains right of way on public highways between automobiles and horse drawn vehicles. Drivers must stop when signalled and allow at least half the road to the passing vehicle. A fine of 10 to 50 dollars and possible jail time for nonpayment is prescribed.
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Tribune
New Corporations Formed in Ward County
Alfred Blaisdell, secretary of state, issues charters to four Ward County firms. The Farm Mortgage and Investment Company of Minot with 50000 capital stock, incorporators W M Smart Albert Lowe and C A Smart. The Modern Woodmen of America Hall association of Mohall with 8000 capital stock, incorporators Peter Connole John Gilseth Martin Jacobson and others. The Farmer Equity Elevator Co of Ryder with 15000 capital stock, incorporators Henry Shippen P F Erb Fred Schilling and others. Ward County Abstract Company of Minot with 10000 capital stock, incorporators C A Haskins John F Nelson O B Sannerud.
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Alfred Blaisdell
Ward County
The
Farm Mortgage and Investment Company
Minot
N. D
Capital
W. M. Smart
Albert Lowe
C. A. Smart
Wild Rose
Wis
Modern Woodmen of America Hall Association
Mohall
Peter Connole
John Gilseth
Martin Jacobson
Farmer Equity Elevator Co
Ryder
Capital Stock
Henry Shippen
P. F.erb
Fred Schilling
Ryder, N. D
Ward County Abstract Company
C. A. Haskins
John F. Nelson
Sannerud
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Hugh M’gillivray
Metropols
Wis Banena
the Tribune
Boin
Sedake
Ana Prenes
Erin
Lnst
New York Exchange
A. C. Wiper
Theo. Albrecth
B. M. Wohlwend
T. O. Hunter
J. N. Fox
Kenmare
Donald Wright
B. L. Bogart
Eugene
Oregon
P. J. McCumber
United States
John R. Jones
Hankinson
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