Bowbells Letter Warns Against Northward Migration
An editor’s letter criticizes pilgrims who abandon Bowbells farms for Canada in search of quick riches. The writer recalls failed drought-era moves and argues Bowbells offers lasting prosperity, warning that Canada’s lure exploits settlers and that many who left will return penniless to North Dakota. The piece appeals to longtime Dakota Territory residents and cites historical settlement patterns from 1870s to 1880s.
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Bowbells
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Bowbells Tribune
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Northwest
Canada
Dakota Territory
Manitoba
Territory of
Dakota
Saskatchewan
Assinaboia
Alberta
States
New Canuck Assumes Reins Bowbells Mayors Appoint Good Men
Bowbells North Dakota May 17 1907 city council in special session approved city auditor bond and treasurer bond. Mayor announces appointments including City Justice Kopriva City Attorney Gjertsen Chief of Police Moore and a paper being official city paper. Mayor calls for enforcement of laws curfew and gambling busts and outlines need for water works and alley cleaning.
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Donovan
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Bowbells
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Maud Donovan
Cox
Wiper
Bickford
Miller
John P. McCusker
T. O. Hunter
John W. Moore
T. C. Hunter
A. C. Wiper
A. H. Miller
Mressnge
City Council of
N. Dak
City Council Moves to Enforce Yard Cleanups and Inspections
Bowbells council votes to hire teams to clean yards and alleys not kept sanitary, assess cleanup costs to the property, and directs police to inspect alleys and yards regularly. The City Attorney to attend all meetings. Chief of Police oversight and bond for J W Moore approved. City Auditor Carrie P McCusker signs off as adjournment follows.
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Viper
Cox
Bowbells
Miller
Wiper
J. W. Moore
J. C. Hunter
Thos. W. Moore
Bickford
Carrie P. McCusker
North Dakota State Fair Set for Grand Forks July Dates
North Dakota plans its biggest fair in history at Grand Forks from July 23 to 27 with expanded classes and more entries in livestock and machinery. Special premiums totaling over 2000 dollars will reward owners of pure bred stock as national associations boost the event. Exhibits include practical working displays intended for larger fairs and stronger attractions are being secured to ensure top entertainment.
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North Dakota
Northwest
Grand Forks
Pension vouchers to be reissued after wreck loss
The Great Northern Bartlett train wreck destroyed pension vouchers for old soldiers. Milwaukee pension agent reported the loss to the pension department and was told duplicates could not be issued. The pension office then advised that vouchers would be reissued without delay so veterans will receive their pensions.
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Bartlett
Great Northern
Cole
Milwaukee
Pension Department
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Switzer & Son
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Miller’s Bakery
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