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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
1
In a late night accident at a farm ten miles southwest of Sherwood, the damper on an old stove failed, allowing wool gas to fill the rooms. Mr and Mrs Stromstad and their son Tonas were found unconscious with the father dead, prompting a sheriff’s inquiry and sorrow from local neighbors.
The new vital statistics law requires burial permits from the local registering officer before interment. The township clerk in organized towns, district commissioner in unorganized towns, and city or town clerks or auditors serve as registering offices. Births must be reported to them. no fee if salaried official, otherwise twenty five cents.
President Roosevelt in his annual message urges nationwide grain inspection, citing the grain producing industry as vital to the nation's economy and seeking standardized oversight to improve quality and commerce.
Kiser Brown must move to town as his farm declines with weeds covering fields and poor wheat and corn. He sleeps late and neglects crops while machines rot and livestock suffer in mud and damp. The poem notes his wasted efforts and grim conditions on the farm.
Clayton notes a cold start as winterlike weather returns. Mr and Mrs Uglam recovered from illness. Pat Devaney and Howbells visit. Mr and Mrs Bogus hosted whist. C K Bryan and family visited the White home. John Bey's daughter ill. Andrew and Jac Christenson operate their business at Ray. Miss Gertrude Olmine works for Mrs J Bryan. The Gillie family reports a sick young son last week but improves.
Unclaimed letters remain for Nils Arneson Louis Olson Miss Monida Oleson and a fifth name at Bowbells post office for week ending February 6 1008. Postmaster urges claimants to check and advertise if needed.
Washington considers a general pension measure raising the roll by about 12 million dollars. The plan favors 124 month payments to widows of Mexican war, Indian wars, Civil War veterans, and Spanish War veterans who died of service diseases. Governor Turke praised Kenmare ND for its strong school facilities and urged patriotism and law enforcement.
The Kenmare High School dedication Saturday night featured a prayer by Rev. E B Price, music by the school orchestra, and remarks by County Superintendent Warren who praised local farmers and the new building. Assistant State Superintendent Haywood also commented on Kenmare’s investment in education.
Mrs. Stene and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during the passing of their husband and father.
The innersigned announces a bee light auction at his location. Items include a brown gelding and mare, a cane plow and breaking plow, drill, drag, mower, cultivator, ton of hay, 200 bushels of grain, household goods and food pantry. Cash sales with security paper at 10 percent discount for sums over ten dollars, time until November 1908. Auctioneer Watt, Owner.
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