Burke County May 1917 Board Proceedings Finalized
Burke County North Dakota minutes from May 24 1917 record routine approvals of bills. Items include Moore Hardware Co 100.60 Fred F. Carter 2.90 and 15.00 refunds, Northwestern School Supply 32.25, Remington typewriter ribbons 7.00, Insanity care 855.00, and other county disbursements. Board adjourned for viewing Ward township grade repairs then reconvened to adopt resolutions on voting place for Larson and other fiscal actions.
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Board OF County Commissioners
Burke County
N. Dy
Moore Hardware Co
Fred F. Carter
L. F. Gadbow
Court House
Minot
Columbus
Emerson
Uridge
R. A. Grams
A. M. Limburg
Chas. H. Wolf
Ward Township
Burke County Ledger Audit and Commissioner Expenses
Commissioner Emerson appointed to attend to coal shed shingling with a one member committee. Includes Emerson service and mileage 16.80, Gee justice fees 13.45, Alfred Johnson witness fees 2.50, Mrs. L D Perring witness fees 2.10, W G Heath mileage and miscellaneous April 1917 338650, Donovan Bros merchandise furnished Burke County 6.60, Dakota Trust Co premium on constable bond 7.50, John Norlin repair work 4.00, John O Grubb commissioners service and mileage 23.00, Chas Erickson commissioners service and mileage 21.20, board adjourned until 9 AM June 6 1917. G K Melby Auditor Burke County N.
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ATL
Ward Township
Emerson
Larson
Burke County
North Dakota
Board of County Commissioners
Wehool
Remington Typewriter Co
Remington Tepecater Co
A. Stetonowicz
Turtle Mountain Dept
Pin Blake
Chas
Sheneman
Drayage
Walker Bros. & Hardy
McIntire & Swansen
Pisxton Himes
Northwestern Sheet & Iron Works
Chas. H. Wolf
Globe-Gazette Printing Co
Wade
Ward County
Powers Lake Village
Fay Township
Flaxton Village
Maxton Village
Geo
A. Yee
Portal International
I. A. Stefanowiex
M. A. Maher
Sheri
Hangen
Register of Deeds
G. K. Melby
Martin
F. Carter
Wm. Shelden
Wahurnbe
Northern Trust Co
Fargo
Justice
Geo. B. Gee
Burke County Paty and Agricultural Association
Jon
Peter Anderson
Kandiyohl
Sime
Milton
A. BE
Commissioners Service
Gee
B. Gee
Alfred Johnson
Justice Court
L. D. Perring
W. G. Heath
Hvery
Donovan Bros
Dakota Trust Co
John ©. Norlin
John O. Grubb
Chas. Erickson
Start Your Boy Out Right With A Bank Account
A father advises giving his son a financial start by opening an account at The First State Bank of Bowhells. The poem encourages saving early to guard his future as he grows into a man.
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Little Son
Ittle Gard
First State Bank of
Local Community Notes From Minnesota Bay Weekend
Martin Pearson left for his old home on Minnesota Tuesday morning. Pasches Tetziaffs and Fines took a fishing trip to Long Creek last Monday. Staale Pederson builds an addition to his house. Gunt Kihle handles carpentry. Helga Kihle hosted a birthday party last Wednesday. Carl and Pete Sorum hauled cattle to town Thursday. Horntvedts Tvetens and Kihles attended Columbus Sunday services and dined with Henry Andreason. Lars Kible paints Carl Sormm’s barn. Andrew and Gladys Kihle went to Woburn with house and bogey Saturday. John and Ludvig Tveten called in Larson Saturday night. Lee McGuire and Emil Olson took a half-day vacation Saturday afternoon in Larson. Anton Brenno family visited Syver Brenno Sunday afternoon. A shower of rain Sunday morning. Lars Horntvedt hauling lumber for his new barn.
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Pasches
Tetziaffs
Long Creek
Staale Pederson
Gunt Kihle
Helga Kihle
Carl
Pete Sorum
Horntvedts
Tvetens
Kihles
Columbus
Henry Andreasons
Lars Kible
Carl Sormm
Andrew
Gladys Kihle
Woburn
John
Ludvig Tveten
Larson
Lee McGuire
Emil Olson
Anton Brenno
Syver Brenno
Lars Horntvedt
Columbus Quiet Week Amid Wrecks and Builds
In Crosby Joe Cinciatto sees Soo Line doctor after a hand injury from clearing a freight wreck. Simon Salveson travels to Kenmare to join his wife returning from hospital. Wm. Meyer plans a new farm home, a dandy. John Iverson and three Columbus men wreck a Ford on local roads with no serious injuries. George Spooner builds a barn for Hans Lundstad who has bought the Anton Wick house. Hans Mel works at the Dewing farm foundation for a large summer house. Louis Souther heads to Dooley Montana after a telegram about Henry Fenster's serious boiler engine injury.
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Joe Cinciatto
Anton Wicks
Crosby
Cinciatto
Soo Line
Simon Salveson
Kenmare
Wm. Meyer
John Iverson
Columbus
George Spooner
Hans Lundstad
Mr. Lundstad
Anton Wick
Pame
Hans Mel
Dewing Farm
Dewing
Louis Souther
Dooley
Mont
Henry Fenster
Hope Po Maer
Portal Chronicle Notes and Local Incidents in Portal
Cor international J J Goodman arrived from Winnipeg to assist immigration staff as border enforcement tightens for military age men leaving Canada. Seven carloads of registered Hereford cattle shipped from Kentucky to Indus, Asia. C E Davidson stepped on a wall last Friday and is slowly healing. Indian arrowhead found in Haynes tire by A Nelson a half mile south of town. Matt Hagen visited Portal for the Norwegian Fourth of July with T A Nelson, a long time tradition.
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J. J. Goodman
Winnipeg
Canada
Indus
Asia
Blue Grass
Old Kentucky
C. E. Davidson
A. Nelson
Haynes
Matt Hagen
Portal
T. A. Nelson
Matt
Bowbells Prairie Social and Road Work Notes
Miss Mabel Hansen attended a Glenwood visit and dressmaking course then arrived in Kenmare. A large turnout from Bowbells area joined the Flaxton track meet and declamatory contest. Ingar Finke visited Rosella and Laura Hansen, while Miss Marie Van Allen and Daniel Peterson visited the Lawrence Peterson home. Fred Hansen bought a Ford for 45 dollars it left the Bowbells garage. Henry and Victor Hansen faced a tire blowout near Kenmare on the way home. Road work has started and progresses, Hagel Johnson’s cold improves, Rev Swenson preached at Coteau. P M Peterson of Kenmare spent Sunday with Jorgen Hansen. A neighborhood youth gathering occurred at the Thies home Sunday night.
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Mabel Hansen
Glenwood
Minn
Jeff Hoffman
Kenmare
Flaxton
Ingar Finke
Rosella
Laura Hansen
Marie van Allen
Anna van Allen
Daniel Peterson
Hutchinson
Hagel Johnson
Swenson
Carpio
Emutsons
Coteau
P. M. Peterson
Jorgen Hansen
Niobe
Thies
The Finty Dollar Bond Liberty Loan Offer
The Treasury promotes Liberty Loan Bonds in denominations as small as fifty dollars. They offer patriotic service by lending money to the country, plus thrift and tax advantages. Bonds are tax exempt and yield 3 percent net income, with exchangeable rights for future issues at par.
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United States Treasury
How Much Waste in Meat
A university study shows price per pound hides true meat cost as waste varies by cut. Round steak three fourths lean, rump roast one half, rib roast just over half, sirloin two thirds, porterhouse just over half, pot roast two thirds to three fourths lean.
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L. D. Hall
RH. D. Emmett
University of Ilinois
Agr
N. D. Agr. College
Types of Sweet Clover Compared by Agr Dept
The article outlines two common varieties white and yellow. White sweet clover yields more hay and pasture, grows larger, and is more leafy. Its seeds are bright olive green and similar in size to alfalfa. Yellow seeds resemble a mottled turkey egg under the microscope.
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Agr. Ex
Dept
N. D. Agr. College
Shallow cultivation advised for early plant maturity
The Agr Ex Dept at N. D. Agr. College warns that surface soil warms first and holds most plant food, guiding roots outward. Deep cultivation damages those roots, hindering growth. shallow cultivation is recommended to avoid root injury and promote earlier maturation.
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N, D
Agr. College
Grain feeding tips for skim milk diets at Hx Station
The note explains adjusting grain when replacing whole milk with skim milk to compensate fat loss. Use corn, bran, and ground oats in a mixed dry blend, preferably cracked corn. Calves begin eating at 2 to 3 weeks and need access to feed. keep box corners clean to prevent souring and digestive issues. Boiled ground flax seed with skim milk helps replace fat.
Making a Smooth Road Bed by Layered Soil Packing
The Agr Ex Dept at North Dakota Agricultural College explains that road beds must be built in layers, each smoothed and packed before the next is added. Dumping soil in heaps creates a wavy surface, increasing vehicle wear, dust, and water pooling that starts ruts.
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Dept
N. D. Agr. College
Cottage Cheese From Skim Milk Method
Skim milk soured and warmed to about 100 F. is set to drain in a cloth bag for 5 to 10 minutes, curds worked until fine, cream optional for flavor, salt added to taste. Nutrients in skim milk remain concentrated in cottage cheese. Agr. Ex. Dept. N. 10.
Dragging Maintains Good Road In Rural Guide
The article explains road maintenance using a road drag to plane surfaces and fill ruts. Run the drag soon after rain when ruts deepen with each passing vehicle. Keep the road bed smooth to prevent water standing and rut growth.
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Dept
N. D
Time to sow alfalfa for winter growth
Agr. Ex. Dept. N. D. Agr. College says sowing in May or June ensures alfalfa grows before winter. Early May seedings beat pigeon grass, while if Russian thistle is severe, late June sowing gives the best chance to establish.
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N. D. Agr. College
Notary Public Office listed in Tribune Building
B A Stefanowicz is identified as a notary public with an office in The Tribune Building Howhells North Dakota. The fragment notes official notarial duties and location.
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B. A. Stefanowicz
Tribune
Howhells
North Dakota
Wild Cats Out of Business Era Ad Reflects Timely Seed Sale
A fragmented ad warns against summer fallow and promotes home grown Timothy seed. It suggests sowing sand fixes, leaving timothy to mature for two years, and highlights a price of $3.50 per bushel for Prime Timothy seed. The notice ends with a contact line.
Annual Meeting of Farmers Lignite Coal Co
Stockholders are notified of a meeting at the mine on Monday June 25 at two oclock in the afternoon to transact important business. All stockholders are urged to attend. Dated June 5 1917. C P Hanson secretary.
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Farmers Lignite Coal Co
C. P. Hanson
Taken Up Livestock Notice in Bowbells North Dakota
Taken up at Section 4-162-89 are three gray mares aged three and two years. One mare bears the Wd brand and a diamond mark on the left shoulder. Another mare has the sama brand on the left shoulder. A third unbranded mare with two white hind feet and a white forehead stripe is also described. Owner must prove ownership, pay costs, and remove property. JA8 BRUKB Bowbells ND.
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Sama
Cholera Morbus Warns of Painful Illness
A Huntington Indiana mother warns that cholera morbus is deadly in many neighborhoods and urges readiness with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She recalls her children falling ill in summer 1411 and credits the medicine with immediate relief.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
WE REACH THE PEOPLE The world's beat method
The notice promotes using the long distance service of the Northern Telephone Company, highlighting its reach and accessibility. It presents a promotional tone suitable for a newspaper insert, emphasizing network reach and customer convenience.
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Northern Telephone Company
Water needs of milking cows explained
National Crop Inuturement service notes cows in full milk require ample water. It states milk-fed cows consume about 60 percent more water than dry cows, underscoring the importance of good water supply for dairy herds.
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National
Poor feed quality and milk production contrast
The piece explains feed value, noting that only the digestible portion of feed is useful, with insufficient protein and protein-rich milk. It contrasts high protein feeds with cheap feeds, and warns cows cannot produce milk from water and air. It observes starchy feeds like corn and oats fetch high prices due to demand for work animals, and their role in fattening steers.
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National
Sour Stomach Advice and Remedies
A brief health note defines sour stomach as a mild indignation from rapid or excessive eating or unsuitable foods. It recommends slow eating, thorough chewing, light supper, and using Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion.
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