Burke county voters rebuke Romine in sheriff race
The Burke county election shows voters rejected John Romine, former county auditor, who backed a Farmers ticket and was challenging for sheriff. A wide majority backed the party stick against Romine, signaling the end of his political ambitions. precinct results indicate current officers retained nominations in most races, with local changes only where incumbents did not seek reelection.
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Burke County
John Romine
Romine
A. W. Huss
Geners
Gilberteon
Death by gasoline fire shocks Mandan widow
Mandan North Dakota June 27 Mrs Mary Tachida widow of Stephen Tischide died in a Mandan hospital from burns after pouring gasoline on a fire thinking it was kerosene an explosion occurred she was alone in the house and escaped by rolling outside one daughter survives A large crowd attended an old cattlemen picnic at Flaxton last week with a good parade and strong sports the Selmers helped close the event with Lt Hila delivering the principal speech.
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Mandan
N. D
Mary Tachida
Stephen Tischide
Bowbella
Flaxton
Selmérs
Hila
Two Thousand Tommies In Film Man Without Country
Two thousand soldiers moved from Fort Slocum to Fort Hamilton to act in The Man Without a Country by Thanhouser at Royal Theatre on June 29. Lt Col Maulden praised director Ernest Ward and his helpers for a realistic army portrayal and patriotic impact. The Bowbells coal company directors postponed their annual meeting to next Monday due to a local patriotic celebration.
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Fort Hamilton
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Royal Theatre
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Ernest C. Warden
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T.B. Major
Matton
Bowbells
Farmers Lignite Coal Co
Storm visits Bowbells country with brief heavy rain and hail
A rain shower lasting minutes moved across a wide Bowbells area last Tuesday night from the west, with hail causing damage to rye and other grains while wheat and oats appeared largely unaffected. The shot of rain was centered near Bowbells with Co teau receiving little precipitation. Alidrin and daughter Margaret returned from McCluskey after a ten day visit with relatives.
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Midway Middlings Social Roundup
Staff correspondent reports on social visits and events in Midway area. Jens Ness Henry Bly and families Miss Ruth Birch and Robi Campbell attended a dance at the Gallas home. Erick Anderson Carl Hansen called on Andrew Lindquist. Maggie Alden weekend at home south of Lignite. Andrew Lindaulat visited Bill Schuman south of Larson. W B Campbell visited brother Robert. A N Hovland family Columbus callers. Bill Schuman returned home to Larson after farming. Joe Bly left for Minot on business. Laura Richmond Nettie Hunstad Gerald Greenfield Ed Gamble attended Pommiers dance in the Foothills. Hane Sandberg family and Gunts Peterson called at Lindquist. Jens Ness Minnie Nelson shopped at Crosby. Fred Brenniger family from Larson visited Henry Schuman. W B Campbell Robert Campbell and Bly families attended baseball at Lignite. Chas Saar family visited Henry Schuman. Sapp Bohmwater erecting. Herbert Lindquist business.
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Henry Bly
Ruth Birch
Robi
Campbell
Gallas
Erick Anderson
Carl Hansen
Andrew Lindquist
Maggie Alden
Lignite
Andrew Lindaulat
Bill Schuman
Larson
W. B. Campbell
Robert
A. N. Hovland
Columbus
Joe Bly
Minot
Laura Richmond
Nettie Hunstad
Gerald Greenfield
Ed Gamble
Pommiers
Hane Sandberg
Gunts Peterson
Lindquist
Minnie Nelson
Crosby
Fred Brenniger
Henry Sehuman
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Robert Campbell
Bly
Lignite Bun- Chas
Saar
Henry Schuman
Sapp Bohmwater
Herbert Lindquist
Frost Blight on Rye Traced to Frost Damage
State seed commissioner H L Bolley reports frost caused blight in winter rye across parts of the state. No infectious disease or insect damage found. wire worms and cut worms noted in some spots. Early fields sustains more damage. heads frozen or partly frozen, blossoms killed, pollen sacks frosted. Farmers urged to wait before cutting rye for hay and inspect heads as grain becomes detectable.
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University Farm
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Mohall
Mouse River Park
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H. L. Bolley
Burke County Draft Calls July Sixteen Men
Burke county officials announced 56 men in Class one will be drafted for a training camp on July 6 marking the largest single call from the county since the war began. A draft of serial numbers will occur in Washington soon to assign order numbers, with classification of new registrants to follow later.
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Burke County
Tina Fs
Washington
B. A. Sigtonowicz
Notary Public
Bowbells Patriot Day Celebrates 38 Left for Camp
Over three thousand residents gathered in Bowbella to honor the 38 men departing for a training camp. A large patriotic parade, speeches by Lt Hills and Dudley Nash, a high school ball game, and a theater gala dominated the day. The event featured Red Cross support, free passes, and ribbons reading I am from Burke County N D and am going over the top.
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U. S
Urge Line Extension to Furnish Feed
Bismarck North Dakota June 27 The extension of the Northern Pacific tracks from Cannonball to Fort Yates is urged to furnish an outlet for a million tons of hay badly needed in the state. The council of defense adopted a resolution urging the interior department to extend grazing leases from three to five years for lessees who improve properties and to arrange action for the Bok agency loan clerk.
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