Noted Horse Thief Capture Near Ambrose
Williams County officers capture Jack Winnefield alias Jack the Trailer, a famed horse thief, at the Joe Knapp homestead eight miles northwest of Stady post office on Sunday July 4. Deputy Olaf Braatelien and Archie Hanson led the raid, arresting Winnefield after a tense confrontation. he carried two revolvers, a rifle, pliers, and horses seized in the operation. The capture ends a notorious western North Dakota to Canada crime spree and earns praise for Sheriff Olson and deputies.
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Ambrose Newman
Jack Winnefield
Jack the Trailer
Joe Knapp
Stady
Olaf Braatelien
Archie Hanson
Ambrose
Winnefield
North Dakota
Montana
Canada
Olson
Winnepeld
Knapp
Olaon
Braatelien
Sheriff Olson
Kniapp
John King
Donnybrook
Brkatelien
Hanson
Braatlien
Williston
Jack
Braatelion
Commissioner Ladd Warns Against Catalogue Food Purchases
North Dakota officials urge residents to buy from local merchants after tests show many catalogue goods are adulterated or unfit for consumption. Commissioner Ladd cites numerous letters from citizens seeking refunds and emphasizes pure food laws upheld by nearby dealers. The piece also discusses large scale steam plow farming and rapid soil turnover in the state.
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Ladd
Fargo Forum
Commissioner Ladd
Hurdsfield
Hardafield
Nortwestern North Dakota
North Dakota
Steam Plowing Highlighted By Northwest Farmers
Harper's Weekly notes the use of steam plowing at night across the Northwest and North Dakota as part of adopting the most improved methods for preparing vast grain fields for planting and harvest.
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Harper's Weekly
North
North Dakota
Killing Ducks Robbing Nests Outlaws In Hills District
A whistleblower warned of locals hidden in the hills who kill nesting ducks and raid nests for food. The state game law bans nest destruction with penalties from $10 to $50 fines and 20 to 30 days in jail.
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Tribune
Missing penitentiary bonds found in North Carolina vault
State Treasurer Bickford recovered 24,000 dollars in old penitentiary bonds from a secluded vault spot in Bismarck. The issues, deemed unconstitutional, could have posed a fraud risk if sold. Also noted is the likely replacement of registers in Minot with T. E. Olsgaard succeeding Mr. McGahan.
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Bismarck
N. C
Bickford
Enforcement Gains Popular Support Says Attorney General Miller
Fargo Forum reports Attorney General Miller observed a shift in sentiment across Rugby Towner Minot and other areas toward stricter enforcement of prohibition laws. He noted people no longer credit enforcement to any party and oppose exploiting enforcement for political gain hoping for improved enforcement nationwide.
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Miller
Fargo Forum
The
Fargo
Rugby
Towner
Minot
Fight for a Change Sparks Law Observance Push
In the northern part of the state places closed and former opponents now urge obeying the law. No single group deserves credit. press discussion and public speakers helped shape the shift and are yielding results.
Minot to Boscarina Electric Rail Line Discussed
North Ward county farmers in Minot discuss building an electric railroad from Minot to a point near Boscarina Sask. The plan would pass through Lynch Grano Pleasant and cross the border near Pleasant with extension later depending on local receipts. Fisher Construction of Chicago is involved and about 150000 dollars has been subscribed.
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Minot
Grand Forks
Boscarina
Sask
Ward County
Nay
Lynch
N. D
Grano
Pleasant
Boscarins
Fisher Construction Company of
Chicago
Sister Increases Her Status After Teaching School
The speaker laments that their sister acts proudly since starting teaching. A sharp, wise look and grammar quotes color her speech. She scorns men and calls herself independent, causing family unease as home life changes.
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Sister
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Sheol
A. C. Wiper
Bowbells
Theo. Albrecth
Wahpeton
B. M. Wohlwend
T. O. Hunter
J. N. Fox
Kenmare
Donald Wright
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