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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
6
A fragment from a column shows H L Loucks praising the Farmers Union leadership letter to Mr Barrett. It notes friendship and long acquaintance, with a copy of Barrett’s fraternal reply illustrated on the page. The tone suggests continued support and welfare for the organization amid a rapidly growing League.
The piece argues monopoly and price fixing harm farmers by controlling elevators mills and grain grading. It cites John B. Kelly testimony in 1917 and claims vast farmer losses from futures speculation and fixed prices. It urges public ownership of marketing facilities and quotes Australian state controls as successful reforms.
At a Red Cross board meeting Mesdames Hunter Martin and Coleman were named to draft by laws and Mrs Shanks became secretary to fill the Smith resignation. The surgical dressing class shifts to Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday afternoon. sewing meets Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. New members Helen Speise and Ruth Movius join. Parade float prep begins for the 24th and quarters supplies are awaited.
Classified notices show multiple local requests and offers. A Riverside Refining Company ad seeks a salesman in Cleveland Ohio for lubricating oils grease paints and commissions. Pioneer Meat Market and others solicit hogs and bogs with weekly consignments. A Bel gian Pure Bred Stallion is advertised for public service in Bowbells. A First State Bank offer promotes a land purchase plan. Stromberg Heating & Plumbing Co markets water spouts. A Philadelphia firm buys old teeth and jewelry. An electric light notice announces Bowbells plant hours changes for Mondays and Tuesdays. The mix reflects rural commerce and service ads.
L. B. Lodmell advertises a range of building lots for sale with convenient monthly installments. Prospective buyers are invited to contact for details on pricing and terms.
War era notice selling a Ford runabout for 200 dollars in good running order. Seller cites imminent army draft and urges immediate response. Contact War nest Harms with reply details.
Lost three side curtains for an Overland Six between Bowbells and Kenmare. Return to The Tribune office for a reward. Also found a sum of money on Bowbells streets. Call Roy Wilson Bowbells North Dakota to identify the property and claim payment.
A wartime loan offer promotes growing a war garden with a down payment of five dollars and five dollars per month. The notice names L. B. Lod mell at First State Bank as the contact for purchasing a jot.
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