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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
4
The Bowbells Tribune issued weekly from Bowbells in Burke County North Dakota lists subscription rates to U S and Canada. It states no premiums or clubbing offers and claims undisputed circulation 200 percent larger than any other Burke County paper.
Dimond township news notes visitors and illnesses as community members attend a basket social at School No 2 to raise funds for a library. John Stewart dies of heart failure at 62, leaving wife seven children and about 20 grandchildren. Funeral held in Kenmare with Rev Hall and local pallbearers. many friends attend.
Northgate residents report family travel to Duluth for settling duties. Local car purchases include a Maxwell by W. B. Coons and a Ford by Jens Christensen. A large local crowd attended Bowbells track meet. Pulpit exchange occurred between Rev Cox of Crosby and Rev Christian. The week featured visits to friends in Flaxton Portal Ox Bow and Austin Minnesota.
Mrs. Kistler visited W Clark residence Wednesday afternoon. Floyd Bryan shows signs of improvement. Misses Mary Bogus Coral Beard Merle Parsons Clarence McArthur Francis Bogus and Palmer Christenson planned a trip to Woburn Sunday. Mr and Mrs W B White drove to Bowbells Sunday.
Mr and Mrs C B Bryan and son Floyd visited Bowhells Sunday. Pete Peterson bought a new Alter car last week. J Gosecky and J Peters couples visited the Bogus home Sunday evening. Mary Bogus spent Mon Tue at the Welsh home while Mrs Smith works at W S Clark home. Mary Bogus and Merle Parsons drove to Bowbells Tue afternoon. Tom Frazee Arthur Christman George White Floyd Bryan spent Fri eve at Bogus home. George White drove to Bowbells Sat eve. Aaron Kistler Clarence McArthur Francis Hogus Mary Bogus and Cora Beard attended a dance in Coteau Sat eve.
Ludvig Nelson suffers a serious finger injury requiring Bowbells medical treatment. Mrs. Rouse hosts a social and lunch for Coteau school teachers as the term nears conclusion. The aid society gathers at Mrs. Lindbird’s on June 7. Rev. A T Beer to preach next Sunday at the Coteau church. Will Stewart and his mother visit Coteau on business. John Stewart’s death noted. Glen Williard and wife plan to move to Havana ND by auto. Alec Howard’s daughter hospitalized in Kenmare for an operation. J L Martin of the Chicago store urges rapid settlement of debts.
The notice seeks a man and wife to work on a Bowbells area farm. The wife must cook and the husband handle general farm duties. Inquiries at The Tribune office. Also notes the Bowbells Cemetery Association annual meeting at Moore's Hardware 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 6 1916. Auker is president. The piece also extends best wishes to Assistant States Attorney O C Houge as he leaves Bowbells to open a law office in Montana.
An excerpt from Munsey's Magazine recounts the early practice of blockade running during the siege of Syracuse. It notes Marcellus starved the city by land while Carthaginian galleys ran the blockade to bring in provisions, highlighting one of the first instances where blockade efficiency influenced warfare.
An article recounts a legend cited by Arabs to justify beating donkeys but not heroes. A narrator describes a scene with Arabs and a boy striking a lame donkey. Allah grants donkeys a thick hide to endure abuse, a tale linked to dreams after death.
The article notes frost causes eggs to expand and shells to crack while apples shrink severely in freezing, later regaining size if frost is removed gradually. It claims apples can be shipped in refrigerated cars at 20 degrees below zero, whereas potatoes are readily ruined by frost due to their high water content.
In Japan, devilfish weighing about 200 pounds are sometimes caught. These amphibious creatures are described as wobbling on their tentacles like giant spiders seeking sweet potato patches. Natives kill them with clubs, and jars lowered to the bottom trap them as octopuses retreat to feed.
A Wichita Eagle note recalls public remarks about a newlywed couple a month after their marriage. The mother instructed her son on manners, while observers comment that his wife influenced his behavior, highlighting social expectations and gossip surrounding early married life.
In Holland, sand is plentiful and cheaper than hay and straw for cow beds. It keeps animals clean with only two light morning rakes to soften and refresh them, according to a London Telegraph report.
A fragmentary quote compares a man to a safe horse for a woman to drive, suggesting excessive compliment is as dangerous as overconfidence. The line reflects a satirical view on gender and prowess in relationships.
In Woburn and nearby areas residents report a weekend of social visits and small-town happenings. Clarence Mensin and others traveled to town for a Sunday caller, while Mr and Mrs C. 5 Bryan and Floyd stopped in for a doctor visit after a Bow holiday. Ida Peterson visited Charlie Blongren, and a dance with ice cream sale was planned for Porters Saturday. The Great Northern depot closure paused funerals for J. J. Hill. A. Wihlberg and Geo Sersey visited, with socialists meeting en route to dispose of luncheon. George Weinman and H. H. Grimm planned Bowbells travel, and many look forward to a band concert and dance at Coulee on June 10.
Fram Star correspondent Lucy notes most farmers have finished seeding with J R Jensen near completion in a few days. Local social events include a dance at Powers Lake and a birthday for Soren Hilde. A marriage license was issued to Fred M. Kressly and Catherine Gerding of Portal.
On the last filing day for the coming primary, Republicans named H A Hanson for states attorney and several other county offices including W M Martin, Geo Dolphin, Thomas Peterson for clerk of court, and more. Socialists filed candidates such as R A Owings for treasurer and Paul Pommier for clerk of court, among others.
W C Martin runs on the Republican ticket for re nomination as Clerk of District Court in Burke County. The campaign emphasizes incumbency and experience in county administration as voters head to the primary.
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at noon afternoon service at 3 pm at the school house north of Perella and evening service at 8 pm the Baccalaureate service for the high school graduates includes choir music and a program led by Rev J G Hofacre Rev A H Beer delivers the sermon with readings hymns and benediction
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