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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
4
The article discusses plant breeding as a rapid path to improved crops, highlighting Hon. Willet M. Hayes as a key figure. It notes his success with timothy and wheat, claims a 10 to 25 percent yield increase, and calls this “the new agriculture” as farming becomes a science. Minnesota’s 1908 results show farm yields rising by $2,000,000 with under $20,000 spent.
A Hoboken, New Jersey prophet warned in August or September that President Taft will face danger to his life. The forecast mentions a short pale figure seeking to kill him and adds that Taft need not fear a tall dark man.
A woman who helped a young man leave prison and marry him for reform was later shot by him. The piece notes this pattern as a grim, morally wasted outcome of such reform efforts and reflects on emotional femininity.
The Sugar Trust laments inflamed public feeling after convictions for cheating the government with false scales. It suggests the public may withhold support or frown upon the company amid ongoing controversy.
The column critiques a Pennsylvania murder pardon plea arguing drunkenness should not shield criminal responsibility. It also notes the risk of clemency misused, questions jail life as a substitute for capital punishment, and comments on public access to the Gould divorce trial and broader social pressures from high-profile cases.
The report notes Russia is constructing dreadnoughts and that such naval buildup is becoming a widespread pattern among powers. It highlights recurring calls for larger armament appropriations under the guise of seeking peace.
Realizing a fleet of aeroplanes could move an army into enemy territory overnight while staying above danger zones, the craft emerges as a remarkable potential instrument of war.
City health officer urged precautions amid rising heat as a Pittsburg incident reports a dog biting two steel workers and dying. The Steel Trust continues operations while inheritance tax gains broad support aside from the idle rich. Uncle Sam hints at wary policy with a cautious stance.
Mrs Mayland and her two children arrive from Ryder to visit her brother H J Bugge and family. Mr and Mrs Edmund Deroc? arrived from Cando and settle in Lucy house near M E Church. Mrs Ralph Andrews dies in Fargo after long illness. her mother Mrs S Mesitt and sister Mrs Bailard of Arbre were with her at death.
Several Minot residents attend races with J T Loucks, Ed Gille, and others cited. Births and illnesses include a baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Lyon and bowel illness in local families treated by Dr. Limburg. News covers horse racing moves, new purchases by P H Lillie, and a planned school building sale vote.
Appointment of committees for the North Star township July 3 celebration includes General Management John Romine Jack Emerson and W B Coons Sports Dan Burke Steen Scum and Sam Schupp Entertainment Misses Emma Skinner Bertha Peterson and Eleanor Skinner Finances Frank Bair Chas Hulbert Calvin Hulbert Rob Emerson and Ernest Bosch. Mr D M Skinner supplied the list after Tribune notice.
In Coteau crop prospects brighten farmers outlooks as preparations begin for a lively Fourth of July celebration. Joe Walleen shows off a New Iowa cream separator from Martin's while Dr. Brigham remains in high demand though no epidemic exists. Hendrickson relocates and renovates his home to Erickson's addition as Tra Masters assists Canadians over rough terrain.
Street Commissioner Erickson is out with his grader shaping Main Street Washington Avenue and Fourth Street into boulevards. The Commercial Club elected officers Bronson Towne and Hoviahd with J. Martin retiring on half pay by request due to age and infirmity after long service.
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