Land Bank Advised Ten North Dakota Farmers
A 1918 letter to Bowbells Farm Loan Association warns farmers to abandon a wheat single crop system. It urges rotating crops, raising livestock, milch cows, and stable income to meet loan obligations. The bank demands loans only for livestock-centered farming and warns against noncompliant applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Kopriga
Bowhells Federal Farm Oan Association
St. Paul
North Dakota
N. D
Farm Loan Association
Joan
Milch
County Fair to Draw Crowds at Flaxton Next Week
Bowbells residents plan to attend the Burke County Fair in Flaxton Thursday through Saturday with exhibits from across the county. The event features a strong premium contest, Beimers Band, a national speaker, additional attractions, and swift horse racing with purses set for intense competition. In a separate report, Jacob Sauter, 68, was killed when his car overturned after a tire blowout near Hebron, injuring his wife who remains hospitalized with serious internal injuries.
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Bowbells
Burke County
Flaxton
Thorsday
the Tribune
B. L. Wilson
Fairsaspelation
Beimers
Four Involved In Car Wreck Near Sabin Minnesota
A Fargo report says Charles Hauck of St Paul his wife their son and mother in law were injured when their light car overturned near Sabin Minnesota around 10 pm Thursday. Mrs Hauck suffered a fractured arm Mr Hauck serious injuries to an arm and neck the boy serious bruises Mrs Hauck’s mother lightly hurt and due to leave hospital for Grand Forks this afternoon. The St Paul party was en route to pass a Fargo car driven by W W Fuller when the Hauck vehicle slid down a sloping roadside and rolled several times ending upside down.
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Fargo
N. D
Ccharles Hauck
St. Paul
Sabin
Mine
St. John’s Hospital
Hauck
Muller
Vicims
First Burke County Man Killed in Action in France
The first Burke county man to die in France at the hands of the Prussian foe is Carl Alfred Ofstedahl. A prosperous north city farmer, he was drafted last fall, trained at Camp Dodge, sent home for farming, and later to France where he died after only a few weeks on the fighting line. His death prompted flags at half mast in the city. His widow’s family and local friends recall his industrious life and service for democracy.
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Burke County
France
Carl Alfred Ofstedahl
U. S
Ofstedahl
John Engen
Ofstedah
Cctors
Camp Dodge
Town
Ofatedahl
Spring Grove
Minn
Ufe
Burke and Divide County Draft Men Entertained
A large patriotic celebration in Burke and Divide counties drew about four thousand people. The parade included the Coteau and Seimers bands, Red Cross contingents, and floats from Lakeview, Lucy, and Powers Lake, ending with speeches by Attorney B. L. Wilson and others. Proceeds benefited the Red Cross, with community efforts praised by Mayor Moore.
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Burke County
Main
Coteau
Seimers Band
Bowbella
Donovan Brae
J. W .Moore
Seimers
Red Cross
Northgate
Columbus
United States
Flaxton
Lakeview
Lucy
Opal White
Geo, White
Minnesota Township
Wis
Tim Lucy
Main Street
B. Li Wilson
B. 3
Murphy
Minot
Monnes
Powera Lake
Bow‘belle
Fnd Portal
Mohr
Royal Theatre
Mothers of Liberty
Bowballs Red Cross
Tribune
Soo
Divide County
Croaby
First Infantry
France
Demonenese
McNaughty
49Th Infantry
Alberta
Rev
W. Greenwood
77Th Regulara
Ontario
Tires Stolen From Ford Car At Park
A Ford automobile left at the east hill park Friday night was found minus its rear wheels. Investigators recovered the tires and wheels half a mile east, suggesting a theft by a miscreant.
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FORD
Sherwood Tribune
Postoffice Safe Blown At Eaglevate
Robbers blow open the Eaglevate North Dakota post office causing $2 in cash and a small amount of postage and War Savings stamps to be stolen. The break in occurred during the night and was not found until morning. The safe was wrecked and wet blankets were used to muffle the explosion.
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Eaglevate
N. D
Hillsboro Man Knudson Jailed After Wild Moorhead Drive
Knute Knudson of Hillsboro N D is jailed in Moorhead after a drunken joyride in John Berke’s car. He struck James Wambach aged eight fracturing an ear and flooded the street by snapping a hydrant. George Jervig was detained. Knudson faces automobile operation while intoxicated charges as the case continues for damages.
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Matt Wambach
Second Avenue
James Wambach
Second Street
Knudgen
H. Malvey
Kaudson
Jetvig
Knudson
Hall preparing copy for ten amendments
Bismarck North Dakota July 25 Secretary of State Hall is preparing copy for ten constitutional amendments to appear on fall general election ballots. The measures include an insurance act change to permit a general land tax for an insurance fund to pay bail losses. The secretary has not set ballot placement pending attorney general opinion.
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Bismarck
N. D
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Han
Hall
Langer
Land grab shocks North Dakota investor near Menoken
Bramarck correspondent reports an investor lost a $10 000 stock for a planned model stock farm after the North Dakota Council of Defense parcelled his grazing land. W. T. Haynes of Tama, Iowa, says no notice was given and crews cropped and hayed his section despite good grazing land. He laments the seizure, vows to relocate family business, and criticizes state governance. Miss Mary Briggs visits Glasgow, Montana, and reports Mr. and Mrs. Jensen thriving.
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Bramarck
N. D
Burleigh County
Menoken
W. T. Haynes
North Dakota Council of Defense
Council of Defense
Mr. Haynes
State Council of Defense
Iowa
North Dakota
Mary Briggs
Bowbells
Glasgow
Mont
M. A. Jensen
Lakeview Red Cross Sale Draws Strong Support and Funds
The Lakeview Red Cross sale at Edson on Friday showcased strong community spirit with generous donations and brisk bidding. Proceeds reached 1 687 03 amid a daylong program including patriotic addresses by Dr. Melvor and Rev. Melvor. The fall game saw Lakeview lose 12 to 13 against Rockford, and a dance at the Albert Moon barn closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Lbe Rally
Melvor
Este
Van
Kenmare
Rockford
Albert Moon Barn
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Hebron
N.D
Jacob Sauter
Sauter
Gar
Burke GO. Man
W. 3
H. L. Jensen
Alma Jensen
Warwick
Here
Burke
Moore
Glenn
B. A. Brefonowics. Notary Public
N. Dak
Hillsboro
Pinghed
Teague
Biamarck
Adjutant General'a Office
Burleigh
Case
Ramsey
Stutsman
Ward
Barnes
Bowman
Cavalier
Dickey
Divide
Grand Forks
Hettinger
Morton
Mountrall Richland
Rolette
Walsh
Geed
M. KE. Churor
Bergt
Greenwood
Paator
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