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The Bowbells Tribune

Location

Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1918

Page

8

The $16.45 Suit and a Quarrel Heals Romance

Dave Laird buys a $16.45 ready made suit after a row with Hester. He finds a note from her in the pocket, they reconcile at his apartment, and decide against further quarrels as they plan to marry. Walter Mitchell and the shop visit frame the comic trouble and resolution.

David Laird Walter Mitchell Theatore David Dave Walt Mitchell Misa Forsythe Hester Dave Laird Cult Buster Rama Dave Bear Pam Corry Wyth Ester Father Walter Avpetiba Ste

Children Not Empty Vessels In Education Debate

The New Republic argues against viewing children as empty vessels to be filled by 45 minute arithmetic blocks. Children are living, growing beings driven by wills and curiosities. Long school hours can stifle their personalities, and teachers should avoid turning classrooms into drill sessions or mistaking order for true educational science.

New Republic

Japan Likes Fat Men Wrestlers That Rule the Ring

A writer notes Japan favors heavy men and braces them for sport. In Japan a 300 pound wrestler with agility is hailed as a potential champ, while 800 plus pounds signals elite status. Wrestling rivals boxing in national passion, with massive gate receipts and a 850 pound veteran, T Dewanonmi, leading Tokyo’s wrestling association for 11 consecutive years.

Japan Tokyo Wrestling Association T. Dewanonmi

Drafted Men Reach Cantonment After Night Arrival

A trainload of newly drafted men arrived at the cantonment in the late afternoon. They passed through the receiving station and doctors before midnight, with several waking at four to help cooks prepare breakfast. One tired draftee quipped about spending a night in the army.

Skunk Hunters Could End Mephitis Extinction

In a wary note on nocturnal wildlife, observers recall that skunks blend with darkness and may be widespread yet rarely seen by day. They argue hunting for pelts offers profit and revenge incentive, suggesting extermination could occur within years if pursued.

Mephitis

Stars Dimmed by Night and Local News at Kenmare

A staff report from Kenmare notes a Red Cross gate event drew many locals and lists numerous residents visiting area homes. Several residents, including Knute Hammersson and Albert Haugen, are mentioned with short notes on health visits and cemetery decorations.

War time responsibility Yours and Ours

National necessity places new responsibility on every motorist demanding utmost service and full use of self and car. United States Tires pledge tire reliability and extreme mileage, as the largest rubber maker in the world.

United States

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Travel

The record lists various brief items including thé Amiandud Anderson visiting the Glaus Haugen home and Edward Gilbertson spending several days there last week. Andy McBride and Jack Grantee from Kenmare were in the community business callers last Monday. Albert Haugen called at Kenmare aiming to get a load of coal. Christ Sehmelling took the train to Minneapolis on a business trip last Thursday morning.

Amiandud Anderson Howié Edward Gilbertson Glaus Haugen Andy McBride Jack Grantee Kenmare Albert Haugen Christ Sehmelling Minneapolis

Local visits and events in Flaxton Bowbells area

Staff correspondent Mrs D J Coons and son Merle visited in Flaxton on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Joe Hamiston and Mrs Hellesyh traveled to Bowbells, bringing Charles Hamiston home. He has been staying with his aunt Mrs Walker since his operation. Mary Coons visited Mattie Burke and W B Coons homes. Helen Walker of Bowbells visited Joe Hamiston. A group from the area attended the Memorial program in Bowbells Thursday. A Nonpartisan lecture was attended in Bowbells Friday night. The children practiced Saturday afternoon for Sunday’s program. W H Wineman’s drilling machine is at Clarence Overstrud’s. Children’s Day at Westminster Church is Sunday June 9 at 2:30 pm. All are invited. Mr and Mrs W H Wineman visited Lake Winemans and the Charlie Roller home across the lake Sunday. Helen and Olive Romine are ill with measles. Mary Bair, Mrs Mary Coons and Mrs Theodore White shopped in Bowbells Tuesday. Carrie and Lillian Burke stayed at DF Bair’s Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs D J Coons and daughters visited Joe Hemiston Tuesday. Mr Severson called at Joe Hemiston Tuesday. Mrs Charlie Hand visited Henry Brown Tuesday.

D. J. Coons Merle Flaxton Joe Homiston Hellesyh Bowhella Charles Homiston Mrs. Walker Mary Coons Mattie Burke W. B. Coons Helen Walker Bowbells Joe Hamiston W. H. Wineman Clarence Overstrud Westminster Church Lake Winemans Charlie Roller Helen Olive Romine Mary Bair Theodore White Carrie Lillian Burke

Notice to Creditors and Estate Proceedings in Burke County

Notice to creditors and claimants for the estates of W D Owings Julia A Burke and Raymond McIver. Documents outline six month claim deadlines, administrator appointments, and a private sale of real estate in Burke and Pope counties with dates May 1918 and June 1918. Names include R A Owings WM Martin James H McIver and Fred F Carter.

D. Owings R. A. Owings W. D. Owings Foothills Burke North Dakota Fred F. Carter Julia A. Burke Minnesota Loan and Trust’ Company Edward Ryan Mary Ryan Wiliam Ryan W. C.martin Roseland Court House Bowbella Burke County WM. C. Martin Ang Raymond McIver Lowry Pope Minnesota State of Ole I Columbus Said James H. McIver Farwell Pipe County

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