North Dakota Wheat Yield Sevenths Bushel Per Acre
Wheat across North Dakota averaged seven bushels per acre this season with a total harvested area of 6,884,616 acres. The projected production reaches 47,842,305 bushels. oats averaged thirteen bushels per acre and barley nine. Estimates are based on county reports and assessor data from farmers, bankers, and local officials.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Com. of
Commission
Gwinner Residents Victims of Local Fraud Scheme
Gwinner North Dakota residents were lured by a con man identified as R Bowen who posed as a restaurant backer and curbstone dealer. He telegraphed for funds from New York, bought stock, hired eight workers, and left town with a Buick and several hundred dollars, totaling about $1000 in losses.
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Gwinner
New York
Buick
Bowen
Federal officers round up pastor in sedition case
In Mandan North Dakota on December 6 preliminary evidence was presented against Rev J Fontana German Evangelical minister of New Salem and T A Schreibner ex county auditor bound over to district court on sedition charges. Witnesses said Fontana opposed Liberty Bond sales and criticized the president and war policy.
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Mandan
N. D
Lght
J. Fontans
New Salem
T. A. Schreibner
Mercer County
United States District Court
United States
B. R. Lanterman
Germany
Rirass
American Red Cross
A. Poddel
German Victory Thread Seen in Church Aid Case
Thiel testified that Rev Fontana entered Thiel’s store after the Germany victory over Italy and a remark about Italian sausage being cheap. Fontana admitted praying for his fatherland before U S entry into the war and said he wished for Germany’s success prior to the war declaration.
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Italy
Fontana
Thiel
United States
Germany
Friend drops bullet into man's mouth in barber chair
In Bismarck on December 6 a local man, H. E. Martin of Moffit, had a 22 calibre rifle bullet lodged in his throat after a friend dropped it down his open mouth while he laughed in a barber chair. Dr L. D. Dunlap operated to remove the bullet at a city hospital. No lasting harm occurred.
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Bismarck
N. D
L. D. Dunlap
H. E. Martin
Moffit
Martin
Eimers Brass Band To Appear in Concert Work
Arrangements are made by Seimers band to give a grand concert at the Royal Theatre on Thursday evening next week. The 26 member group, in uniform a year old, will raise funds for the band treasury with 60 cent adult and 25 cent child tickets. The program blends classical and popular pieces and includes solos, duets, and an overture. The event marks the band’s anniversary and aims to grow to 30 members.
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Seimers
Royal Theatre
Washington Post
Dixie Wee
Marguerite Robbing
Sal Myrtle
Philo Schultz
Sesseeee
H. A. Hanson
F. Slemers
Donovan
Hilgenstort
New Hartford
New Gas Lamps Promised For Easy Holiday Lighting
Stromberg Heating and Plumbing Co advertises inexpensive gas lamps that are easy to operate and can make the holiday season pleasant. The notice invites customers to view the lamps at 27 21.
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Stromberg Heating & Plumbing Co
Blenkner Mercantile Co Going Out of Business Sale
The Blenkner Mercantile Co plans a rapid liquidation of its entire stock with deeply reduced prices. The Fick Sales Co of Minneapolis handles the sale as the owner moves to a Montana ranch. fixtures already sold and a buyer will be sought for any remaining stock. The Bowbells sale is pitched as the biggest money saver in years.
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Blenkner Mercantile Co
The
Tribune
Blenkner
Fick Sales Co
Minneapolis
Flick Sales Co
Montana
Bowbells
Flicy Sales Co
Olson Family Moves to Minnesota After Public Auction
Hans Olson arrived from McIntosh Minnesota to help his mother settle affairs and will take her to his Minnesota home. Personal property to be sold at public auction at the Olson place southeast of town on Saturday this week. A large ad in this issue lists the property and details.
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Hans Olson
McIntosh
Minn
Minnesota
Olson Place
The
Tribune
Rescued Worker Buried by Cave In at North Dakota Site
Minot workmen pulled Hane Anderson from a ditch on First street northeast after earth caved in while laying city water pipe. He escaped fatal injury by time to stand as soil slid. Doctors report a broken left arm near the shoulder, the most serious fracture the team has treated.
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Minot
Dee
Hane Anderson
First Street
Anderson
Ended quarrel with charge of shot in N D
Ray North Dakota December 6 John Caille was shot by renter B L Gunderson during a dispute over ownership of a straw stock. Gunderson says self defense. Forty perforations found in Caille body. age over 70. No arrests yet. Caille not considered in danger.
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Ray
N. D
John Caille
B. L. Gunderson
Gunderson
Caille
Linwell State Bank
Christmas Gift Ideas From Magazines
A fragment notes magazines as Christmas gifts appealing to every member of the family. Mentions a person or family member and a shop or brand in a brief promotional style. The text is incomplete but presents a concise gift suggestion tone.
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Magasines
X'mas
Gifte
Bubecrbe Naw
A. Jensen
Patriot Health Talk At Bowbella Church
A wartime health message stresses personal duty to stay fit for work. The Agr. Dept of N. D. Agr. College Boreview will host a service at the First Presbyterian church in Bowbella on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Facility features fine musical selections.
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N. D. Agr. College
First Presbyterian Church
Bowbella
Germans Stole Dynamite Near Medora in Bad Lands
In Medora North Dakota two German suspects linked to a dynamite theft from Consolidated Coal Co Mine. Boxes found west of the town suggest they loaded charges onto a westbound Northern Pacific freight while nearby yards were switching. Fleeing with suitcases, they disappeared after work attempts. The incident follows recent Lemmon outrages, alarming residents.
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Medora
N. D
Consolidated Coal Company
Brodie
Northern Pacific
Son of P. J. Mc Cumber Is Shot
Donald Mc Cumber, son of Senator P. J. McCumber, was wounded in Norfolk naval hospital when a shipmate’s pistol discharged accidentally. The bullet struck near the collarbone, passed through the neck, lodged in muscle, with surgery deemed too dangerous. Mc Cumber trained in the naval reserve camp and expected to enter active service soon.
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Washington
Donald McCumber
P. J. McCumber
North Dakota
Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Naval Reserve
McCumber
Donald
Hay Sale at Shockley Slough Nets Strong Prices
A Tuesday hay sale at Shockley hay slough sold nearly all the stacks with two remaining unsold. Prices ranged from 15 to 18 dollars per ton in the stack. Auctioneer C. J. Ko priva oversaw the sale.
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Shockley Hay Slough
C. J. Kopriva
Burglary at Kaoser Pool Hall Violent Lock Break
A Sunday night intruder entered Kaoser pool hall through the front door and took 1.70 in cash and clears from the register. The front door glass was broken earlier and heavy cardboard used as a temporary barrier. A hole in the cardboard allowed hand access and the lock catch released. Unclear arrests. cigars also reported missing from P D Peterson store the prior Sunday.
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Kaoser Pool Hall
Elty
P. D. Peterson
Beach Man Killed as Horse Fells During Ride
Albert Plenge a young rancher in Beach North Dakota died when he jerked a horse causing it to fall backward and crush him under the saddle horn. In Bowbells Jonas Anderson faces district court after a nuisance charge tied to gambling in a rented building across the track.
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Jonas Anderson
Bowbells
Randall S Court
District Court
Norlin
J. F. Kaser
Anderson
1430 Rabbits Slaughtered in All Day New England Drive
Eighty hunters from New England participated in an all day drive ending with 1430 rabbits killed. Squads were led by J. J. Murphy and A. Potter, with Col. M. H. Elliott serving as judge and counting official.
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New England
J. J. Murphy
A. Potter
M.H. Ele Ilott
N. D
Strawberries Benefit From Straw Mulch To Save Crop
The Agr Ext Dept of North Dakota Agricultural College advises covering strawberries with 3 to 4 inches of clean straw now. Even with some snow, straw prevents thawing and freezing in spring, delaying blossoming to escape frost and protect the berry crop. Straw can remain for a couple of weeks after berries would be ripe if uncovered.
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N. D. Agr. College
Alice Sullivan Must Serve Time in Manslaughter Case
Minot North Dakota reports Alice Sullivan was found guilty of first degree manslaughter for shooting her husband John H. Sullivan in the home of Mrs. Caroline Talley on October 8. Jury verdict delivered Monday night after evidence of intoxication, alleged abuse, and self defense were presented.
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Minot
N. D
Dee
Alice Sullivan
John H. Sullivan
Caroline Talley
Herigstad
Inkler
Efde
Bullivan
Sullivan
Townley asks Wilson for 60 million for seed and feed
President A C Townley urged President Wilson to seek Congress approval of a 60 million dollar appropriation to buy seed and feed to sell at cost to Northwest farmers. He said North Dakota Kansas and parts of Montana and Minnesota suffered crop failures two years running and faced cattle sales due to grain shortages. Townley pledged Northwestern farmer support for the war effort and met Hoover before White House talks.
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Washington
A. C. Townley
National Non- Partiann League
Wilson
Congress
Northwest
Townley
White House
Hoover
Kenmare Cash Store Hosts Lange Holiday Display
Kenmare Cash Store in Kenmare unveils a Lange holiday display with a larger stock of gifts this year. The ad notes extensive merchandise, experienced clerks, and a shopping experience shaped to please both young and old as local resident J B Holts reports on soil organic matter news interwoven in the issue.
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Kenmare
Koudson
the Tribune
Knudson
Olson Auction Sale Advertised for Tomorrow
An auction sale is advertised in this issue of The Tribune with emphasis on the Olson auction event scheduled for tomorrow. The notice highlights the sale and invites local buyers to attend.
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Olson
The
Tribune
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Paynesville, Minn
ToNigh
Oval Theatre
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