Continues His Travels Through Western Canada and British Columbia
John Lesh reports from Lethbridge and Cranbrook in 1907 about Sunny Southern Alberta’s farming potential, cattle losses, and growing irrigation needs, with notes on land prices. He travels via C P R to Cranbrook, describing the Pincher district, mountains, and booming markets for eggs poultry and timber influenced by mining towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alto
B. Hurry
Bowbells
N. D
Calgary
Macleod
Nanton
Stavely
Claresholm
Crow's Nest
Alberta
Western Cattle Growers’ Association
North Dakota
Mr. Carlill
P. A. White
Cranbrook
B. C
Joan Les
C. P.R
Rockies
Pincher
Frank
Jim Beck
British Columbia
Canada
Egga
Timothy
Creston
John Lesh
Clean up drive linked to City Beautiful efforts and health
The health bulletin urges spring cleanup to remove winter debris and prevent disease by eliminating breeding grounds for insects and germs. It highlights the City Beautiful committee, its structure, and the role of schools, volunteers, and public campaigns, noting large turnout and plans for ongoing improvements and public notices. It cites statewide adoption and the idea of starting a local cleanup movement with leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Prost
Dakotee
City Beautiful
Barnes
Thompson Lake Resort Beauty Spot Plans by G W Bennett
G W Bennett the Goss postmaster repairs and enlarges a Thompson Lake east shore site. He bought land, planted 800 trees along the shore, and plans further improvements to create a garden like resort. Stocking with government fish, including black bass, aimed to attract many visitors from town within a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmare Journal
G. W. Bennett
Goss
Thompson's Lake
Bennett
Independent Grain Shippers meet at Valley City June 18
The Independent Grain Shippers Association of North Dakota to hold its annual meeting in Valley City on Tuesday June 18. Farmers statewide urged to attend as important business will be discussed. The newly appointed Board of Grain Commissioners will investigate grain handling in Duluth and discuss creating an elevator to aid farmers, with Bowbells and surrounding counties represented at the meeting.
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Independent Grain Shippers’ Association of
North Dakota
Valley City
Duluth
To Benet
Corporations Must Report to North Dakota Secretary of State
Alfred Blaisdell, serving as Secretary of State, has expanded the department by creating a corporation affairs sub office. He has ordered every corporation authorized to do business in North Dakota to file a complete report by August 1. Noncompliance will suspend their ability to transact business in the state. The move aims to build a detailed public record for the biennial report to the next legislature.
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Bismarck
Alfred Blaisdell
North Dakota
Blaisdell
Minot Raid Seizes Twenty Barrels of Non-Tox Malt
Deputy Sheriff George led a raid on Kenmare pool halls Friday night, securing twenty barrels of Non-Tox malt to Minot. The seized alcohol will face a hearing for those found in possession. Ly man Waugh and Gene Anderson were arrested for gambling.
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Minot
Ward County
George
Kenmare
Lyman Waugh
Gene Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
In Lesh
Health Bulletin
Tribune
State Board of Health
T. B. Hurly
Thompson Lake Resort
Independent Grain Shippers
Donovan Drug Co
Switzer & Son
Ostoffice Building
Dignan Bros
Coteau, N. D
Miller’s Bakery
A. H. Miller
Langworthy Lumber Company
Langworthy Lumber Co
Bowbells, N. Co
P. Dahlquist
Mer
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