Farm implement dealers fear prison twine pressure
Warden Hellstrom’s letters claim International Harvester company forces dealers to avoid prison twine, prompting denials from L. C. Hazlett of IH. The letters warn of intimidation, while letters quoted show a dealer canceling an order and urging action to curb monopoly power in North Dakota agriculture.
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Grand Forks
F. C. Hellstrom
Bismarck
L. C. Hazlett
International Harvester Company
Brewster
International, Harvester Company
North Dakota
Portals Man Narrowly Escapes Elevator Fire Accident
R. V. Carter of Portal a nephew of County Judge Carter fell into an elevator pit while holding a lit lantern at the Carter Independent Elevator Co. building. Smoke and fire followed when the lantern broke, but he was pulled out unconscious and is in a hospital with serious but recoverable injuries. Local visitors and church Ladies Aid announce upcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Carter
Portal
Carter
Carter Independent Elevator Co’s
Mr. Carter
Canada
Thirteen Horses Cremated In Tagus Livery Barn Fire
A Tagus North Dakota fire destroyed Thor Valen’s livery barn at 11 30 pm. Thirteen horses perished in the blaze and two men escaped in underclothes. Loss estimated at about three thousand dollars with eight hundred dollars insured. Nearby homes briefly endangered by flying embers. Local reporter notes Tompkins Land and Immigration Co agent J W Geary plans permanent Bowbells office and land listings across the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagus
N. D
Thor Valen
A. C. Christensen
Fred Farley
Old City
George Farris
Commercial Club Formed in Bowbells After Tuesday Meeting
At the Security Abstract Co office a Tuesday meeting led to the creation of Bowbells Commercial Club with signups from nearly all local businessmen. A five member committee will draft a constitution and bylaws, reporting next Monday. Also noted is County Superintendent Hecht’s trip to the state spelling contest and a funeral in Walcott for N. O. Gauslow’s brother due to a brain abscess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Security Abstract Co
Bowbells
Jerry Donovan
C. H. Hecht
R. B. Cox
B. A. Stefanowicz
C. E. Pierson
A. L. Doe
Geo. H. Phelps
F. F. Carter
W. L. Doe
A. M. Powers
F. B. Andrews
E. F. Nelson
F. E. Heckel
H. L. Richardson
B. M
Phelps
Bismarck
N. O. Gauslow
Walcott
St. Paul
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H.C
F. O. Hellstrom
Grove
V. Carter of
M. J. Pavlik
The
Carpio
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
R. A. Grams
J.W. Geary
Tompkins Land and Immigration Co
Points
Montana
the Tribune
Northwest States
Geary
Are
Cent
Posits
A.C. Wiper
B. M. Wohlwend
F. J. Kroman
Asst. Cashier
Commercial Club
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