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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
4
A collage of quirky local items mentions Bow bells business growth and farming, a museum suggestion for firecrackers, social calls by women and men, a plug for Doc Cook's polar narrative, a judge condemning high-heeled shoes, organized effort to attract farmers, a divorce case reaction, and a New Jersey man with a cat that hatched chicks.
An Indiana court awarded a man one cent damages for alienation of his wife's affections. He is now as penny wise as to the value of a wife's love, and his lawyer's bill will prove how many dollars foolish as to his mistaken estimate.
A wartime rhetoric column denounces new Missouri legislation criminalizing curses directed at telephone workers by irate customers. The piece frames the law as oppression by a soulless corporation and predicts further limits on public dissent, including politeness toward referees.
The Albany fair girl graduate who made her own dress at a very low cost will be hailed as a nationwide model. Her courage in publicizing a home made outfit and its affordability may shift young girls toward valuing thrift and sturdier possessions over fine clothes.
A fragment urges fair judgment by umpires across sports. The piece contemplates universal demand for decisive calls in contested points, noting the lack of an umpire in some baseball situations and the role of human judgment.
The North Dakota railway commission renewed an April 4 order requiring Soo Line to provide daily passenger service on the Flaxton Ambrose branch, with 30 days to comply. Great Northern traffic conundrums, Buford flag stop, Marmarth viaduct work, and a July Minot meeting on grain storage tickets are also noted alongside regulatory proceedings.
The Wisconsin legislature passed a bill to establish a state income tax pending voter approval in November 1912. It would levy 0.5 to 6 percent on individuals, firms, and corporations, with exemptions for certain entities like railroads and insurers. Unmarried taxpayers gain $1,000 plus $200 per dependent, and married taxpayers $1,200 plus $200 per minor child or dependent. The plan aims to replace other taxes and is framed as liberal compared to European laws.
A Lincoln Kansas incident exposes flaws in the farm bee catching lore. An aging beekeeper attempting to hive a stray swarm was attacked by bees, requiring family and neighbors to rescue him and restore safety as the crowd watched.
Fargo reporter quotes Congressman Hanna on opening Fort Berthold reservation for August 14 registration to cover both coal and non coal lands. He says his bill ensures surface rights for settlers, with coal reserved to the government, and notes an interior department endorsement and a planned geological survey to adjust coal vein depths.
Epping North Dakota June 27 robbers entered O A Bjalla store and looted jewelry worth over 1500 watches rings and chains with several items belonging to clients left for repairs. A $25 reward is offered for the thieves with no clues to their whereabouts.
City Bakery and Cafe offers custom pastries crafted to customer requests. Fresh bakes with a variety of fillings and crusts available daily for takeout and dine-in.
Minot North Dakota June 26 Dorr H Carroll becomes president after purchasing Sam H Clark s interest Otto Gross, former Democrat proprietor, takes business manager role Clark departs for Montana land project then plans to return to North Dakota and join a daily paper Carroll will keep law practice but devote limited time to the paper Browns on hardware sale offer ten percent off cash purchases for 60 days
Rogers Lumber Co. chief Nels J. Lund urges Bowbells North Dakota farmers, business leaders, and workers to invest locally and attract outside capital. He argues for promoting local land fertility, farm prospects, and community advantages to draw residents and capital, boosting the town's economy.
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