Townley Speaks at Bowbells Rally Draws Thousands
President A C Townley spoke to about 2000 people in Bowbells as the Nonpartisan League held a large rally. Mayor Hansen suspended city ordinances for the event while police kept a calm presence. Ralph Ingerson and Representative Bjerke spoke briefly before Townley's hour long address praising farmers and urging support to keep the laws. Townley drew the largest crowd yet in the area, then proceeded to Crosby for a short speech the next day.
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Bowbells
Nonpartsan League
A. C. Town- Tay
George Hansen
League
Townley
Ralph Ingerson
Flaxton
Bjerke
Rengilie
Boys Arrested for Safe Tapping at Pool Room
Officer Jensen quickly rounded up two youths after a pool room robbery. Open safe yielded $45.90 in currency and checks totaling $92. The youngsters were caught within ten hours, money recovered in full. Hearing set in district court next week. Bi hmarck, Md, June 1, 19XX.
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Jensen
Safan the Nusat
Themeslves
Bihmarck
M. D
Chiet Non
Board of Thanks From Aukenman Family
The Aukerman family thanks friends for support during illness and death of wife and mother. Grateful for kind assistance and remembrance. Acknowledgment from MN 6 at sea.
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Aukerman
Mina Forn Bonsassi and Irene Fry Operated in Local Area
Fram Blat Correspondent reports Mina Alice Branvea was 0 f Howbella to be operated on for appendicitis on Wednesday. Mrs Irene Fry was taken to Kenjaare Thursday for an operation, accompanied by her mother. Family and friends visited, with services held at Grand View Church.
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Fram Blat
Mina Forn Bonsassi
M. Barduson
Mina Alice Branvea
Howbella
Irene Fry
Kenjaare
Ippanuchis
Nela-Klegesth
Honaneas
Syaiaioga
Lignite Coal Mine Bursts Into Flames at Republic
Lehigh North Dakota June 12 The Republic coal mine near Lehigh suffered a spectacular blaze as burning embers spread between beds. By 10 p m every exposed bed totaling about 800000 tons was in flames threatening mining equipment. Northern Pacific crew and Dickinson department fought the fire, likely burning for generations.
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Lehigh
N. D
North Dakota
Republic
Northern Pacific Ite
Dickinson Department
Real Estate Transfers From Burke Abstract Co
Property transfers logged June 4 to June 7 include John Engelbrektson to Betsy for 250 dollars and Elizabeth Hanglin transferring to Einar M. Nordby with a 1000 dollar value, detailing segment descriptions W1-2 and SE4 in listed parcels. The entries reflect deed changes and parcel designations as recorded.
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Elizabeth Hanglin
Einar M. Nordby
Rain Hope Returns as Drought Stretches On
Rain is sought after after over three weeks without showers. Farmers report crops suffering though some signs point to recovery if more rain comes. Local visits, church meetings, and small town movements keep residents busy as preparations for upcoming events and fairs continue amid the drought.
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Rys
Lara Horntvedt
Andrew Carlaon
Forthun
Hanna Kihlew
August Tvet
Hanna Kihle
Grandpa Horntvedt
Ambrose
Lars Horntvedt
Andrew Richie Gust Dahl
Ludvig Tyeten
Crosby
Townley
Christ Haugetadorn
Columbus
Plaza woman shoots husband then dies in Plaza tragedy
Minot North Dakota June 12 Mrs Fred Wberhard shot and killed her husband at their Plaza home then killed herself with a second shot. Coroner deputies and the Stanley state attorney investigated noting domestic trouble. The victim, known as Hamburger Joe, ran a Plaza restaurant and had sizable bank funds.
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Minot
N. D
Fred Wberhard
Plaza
Lath
Rogers
Swendsled
Stanley
Eberhard
Plage
Yedra
Early move to pay farmers for storing grain urged
Washington reports a letter from Julius Barnes of the United States Grain Corporation to Representative George Young of North Dakota indicating approval of paying farmers for storing wheat during the crop movement. The plan would reimburse storage costs when terminals or railways are congested, aiming to prevent a massive one time market. Also included are unrelated agricultural pest control instructions using poisoned bran and molasses for grasshoppers.
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Washington
United States Grain Corporation
George Young
North Dakota
Julius Barnes
Young
Mr.Barnes
Mr. Young
Cultural Collége
Cis
Term of District Court Set for Bowbells Jury June 22
Judge K Leighton of Minot orders a jury term of Bowbells district court to begin June 22 with jurors summoned for June 24. About a dozen civil cases include Herman Endreson vs W W Willyard for $5,000. Three criminal cases are listed, notably Simon Lynch for wheat theft and Annie Hudson and Guy Heamer of Portal for adultery. Names of jurymen across nearby towns are listed.
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K. &,Leigton
Minot
Bowbells
Leighton
Simon Lynch
Annie Hudson
Guy Heamer
Portal
Herman Endreson
Willyard
Archie Dudley
Robert Campbell
Lignite
Ole Slotage
Powers Lake
Grasshopper Menace Across County Sparks Alarm
The Trib un e reports a widespread grasshopper outbreak with north and east areas hardest hit. County Agent Edward explains delays in poison supplies causing farmer anxiety. Poisoning is easy but timing matters as hoppers began feeding Friday, with shipments from Montana and other ingredients on the way. A tracer was placed on arsenic to track spread. limited batch secured and more expected within days from North Dakota sources.
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Tribune
Edward
Wien
Edwards
Montana
Express
Farmera
Who Départment of
Agri Tee
North Dakota
Telegraph firms ordered to resume operations again
Washington June 12 Telegraph and telephone companies once controlled by the government were ordered to resume immediate operations for their own account by Postmaster General Burleson. The Post Office retains some control and requires cost accounting while keeping existing rates and anti discrimination rules in effect. Burleson said the move follows presidential recommendation and committee urging action, noting strikes by workers did not influence the decision.
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Washington
Burleson
Post Office Department
Congress
Postmaster” General
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House Committee
Officiala
Children’s Day Program at M.E Church Junes Event
A Sunday Children’s Day program at the M.E Church features opening voluntary Remember Thy Creator and choirs with songs and prayers. Primary and junior classes perform pieces titled A Little Bird, Just One Day in the Year, Song of the Clock, and Our Emblem, with recitations by Marian Felch, Doris Bell, and others, under Rev. Tewell and organizers Win. Pitts and Miss Rogers.
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Tewell
Madge Rogers
Hazel Sloan
Dod “Watehea
Sparrow Severrys Phfoo
Ss. -Seis
Miller
Sone Dey
Marian Felch
Rose
Sereelaeeees
Doris
Bell
Lonien Lorarelt
Saecenis Lois Rogers
Little Prower
Eer Coleman
Pitts, Soett
Old Settl ers Reunion Picnic at Flax ton A parade and games
Arrangements for the 12th Annual Old Settlers' Reunion at Flax ton on Saturday June 21 include a grand parade and military drill followed by a speaker and fast ball game. Contests such as tug of war fevers greased pig and more will entertain all day. Music by the Coteau band and two grand balls in the evening promise continuous amusement for families from baby to grandpa.
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Old Settlers
Flaxton
Plaxton
the Tribune
Rain Revives Bowbells County Fields And Hoppers
Dawn rain drenched Bowbells county with about 1.26 inches in the city and similar in surrounding areas. Farmers expect grain to sprout better after moisture and many believe hoppers will be reduced. A nonpartisan Powers Lake picnic is planned June 18 with Senator Ralph Ingerson among speakers. A county track meet drew strong crowds, with winners to be published next week.
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Bowbells
the Tribune
Powers Lake
Ralph Ingerson
L. N. Torson
League
Ward County Farm Bureau backs potato warehouse plan
In Minot North Dakota June 12 directors of the Ward County Farm Bureau met to approve building a potato warehouse in the city. The plan was launched by the Minot Association of Commerce to provide facilities farmers need as acreage expands.
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Minot
N. D
Ward County Farm Bureau
Minot Association of Commerce
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