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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
7
Instructions describe arsenite and Paris Green mixtures to kill potato bugs with quantities for mixing and dilution. A subsequent notice offers access to $20,000 in first mortgage farm loans with a two week deadline, urging immediate engagement.
Dewey Dorman of Minot piloted a 50 horsepower Bleriot monoplane near the stock yard. He lifted about fifteen to twenty feet and glided a block then climbed to a mile high in his first attempt during the race meet. Spectators praised his nerve and skill and expect three flights across the event.
Clarence Summers reports from Powers Lake on June 18 describing farmers breaking homesteads, rain sustaining crops, potential expansion in land under cultivation, delayed Stanley branch construction, new pastures boosting dairy business, and preparations for July 4th celebrations by local merchants.
A homesteader dug up an Indian grave on his farm and found a buckskin dress covered with elk teeth. He sold the 300 plus teeth to J H McLaughlin for over $1000, funds that paid for land valued at six dollars per acre. McLaughlin trades in elk teeth, mainly sourced from graves, a practice tied to old burial customs.
Notice issued by the U S Land Office Minot N Dakota states William F Mosher of Coteau North Dakota has filed for final five year proof to establish his claim to half and half described in sections 14 and 16 township 160 north range 91 west, before Clerk W C Martin at Bowbells Burke County North Dakota on July 28 1911. Witnesses named Thomas Stagg Wm Hughes Swan Olaon Pred Coline all of Coteau North Dakota and Anomes E visgard register.
The Burke County sheriff announces an execution sale of defendants Elsie Olson et al to satisfy a judgment of $215.43 plus costs and interest. The property is the Northwest quarter of Section 24, Township 161, Range 89, Bowbells. Sale at 2:00 PM on July 17, 1911 at the courthouse front door.
Mortgage foreclosure sale on July 1 1911 at 2 pm at the Bowbells courthouse for the south half of the southwest quarter in section twenty three township one hundred sixty one range eight place in Ward County North Dakota. Bank claims 458 dollars and 60 cents plus costs.
Bids will be received until 2:00 p m July 11 1911 at Clint Rogers Clerk Minnesota School District No 18 for a two year general school fund deposit. The board will review bids at the same time and may reject all bids. Successful bidder must furnish bond.
The Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday School, the morning service at 11 a.m., and the evening service at 8 p.m. Rev. D. Samson is the preacher.
An advertisement urges readers to contact operators to learn rates for long distance service from the Northern Telephone Company.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale filed in Ward County North Dakota. Mortgage from Louis Hood to George Somers recorded in 1911 for property described as the southeast quarter of section 12 in Township 1-1, with an amount due. Sale to satisfy the debt on the described premises, Bowbella North Dakota.
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