Evolution of the greenhouse from glazed frames to steel framed domes
The article traces greenhouse development from seventeenth century glazed frames to early modern steel framed structures and glass advancements. It notes the shift from wall-projected heat retention to roof glazing and lighter supports, shaping the modern greenhouse. A second piece quotes County Agent Gorman on grasshopper control and upcoming extermination efforts, stressing spring weather and fall plowing as key to reducing pest populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verallies
Evers
Gorman
Argument on Shylock as Christian Not Jew Stirs Debate
Dr Maurice Packard argues Shakespearean Shylock is not a Jew but a Christian figure shaped by 16th and 17th century public opinion. He notes the wager scene and notes pope Sixtus influence, while praising Jewish suffering amid misreadings of the legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Packard
New York
Shakespeare
Doctor Packard
Shylock
Packard
Idcce
Grasshopper Campaign Cut County Losses and Costs
County reports from 128 farmers show a grasshopper campaign reduced crop losses by 26 percent, saving about $900,000. Eradication costs were $30,000, yielding a net saving of $80 per dollar spent. Farmers claim crop yields averaged high levels in Ward and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D
Gorman
Iates
Hertha
Ward
Edo
Cost of Producing Wheat in North Dakota 1919 Bulletin
Rex Willard of the Farm Management Department reports farm cost data for 1919 from 113 North Dakota farms. With an average yield of seven bushels per acre, estimated cost was 2928 dollars per bushel. Bulletins available free at county agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Rex Willard
Farm Management Department
North Dakota Agricultural Extensive Department
Barnes, Grail Forks
Pembina Pierce
Stuaman
North, Dakota
Lutheran Church Schedule At Mobe And Lignite North Dakota
The Swedish Lutheran churchs Sunday schools and services are listed for Mobe and Lignite North Dakota. Sunday school times include 21:00 a m at Mobe and 20:00 a m at Lignite with morning services at 11:00 a m in Lignite and 8:15 p m in Mobe. A Bible class and Contignation class meet on weekends, and the Oct 24 gathering moves to the Benson home near Lignite. The Young People's Society meets at the home of Miss Alina Noren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Mobe
N. D
O. W. Berquist
Lignite
Gotfred Benson
Young People’s Society
Alina Noren
LIGNITH SCHOOL Enrollments Rise as Students Return
The high school enrollment has reached forty with more to come. Theodore Blom started high school on Monday and Mabel Glene eyes on Tuesday. Melvin Lee and Odin Ogorden returned after a busy season away. New entrants include Conrad Hanson Francia Moritz Ray Le Morits and Merationean Friday. Burke County Supervisor Simmons led a conference at Bowbelle praising attendance and a county meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Blom
Mabel Glnepeyeum
Thesday
Melvin Lee
Odin’ Ogorden
Ayseat
Conrad Hanson
Francia Moritz
Ray- le Morits
Merationean
Gilpermet
Burke County
Bowbelle
Simmons
County
Capree
Local Notes From Woburn Area Include Meetings and Weddings
Woburn aeries recounts attendances at a Bowbella parents meeting and a Yeoman lodge dance planned for October 3. Domestic visits, a quiet wedding at Hendrickson home, and a Spurgeon O Dells speech on the Nonpartisan League program are noted along with farm news and upcoming apple car delivery by the Woburn Farmers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Ole Berg
Wm. Kundiger
Hills
B. J. Marke
F. J Marks
Bowbella
Otto Nelson
Garda Anderson
Ole Stompro
Yeoman Lodge
Rennies Lake
Arthur Christman
Ole Berges
Gust Anderson
Sigurdson
John Myren
Flaxton
Ella Hedstrup
A, Hedstrup
Herman Berteig
Foothills Township
L. L. Griffith
Spurgeon O'Dell
Woburn
O'Dell
Bank of Fargo
Minnesota
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota Bank
United States
Bank of North Dakota
Mr. O'Dell
Ian
Donald Stewarts
Woburn Farmers Club
Marks
Woburn Club
North Dakota
Community Notices from Bowbells and Surroundings
The column records visits and departures of residents in Bowbells and nearby towns. Notable items include Mrs Wallanta’s hospital report and speedy recovery, Alfred Nelson’s winter plans in Wisconsin, a well attended Wm Schwittck sale, many calls at local homes, farewell for the Hansen family moving to Idaho, and local social events. additional notes mention horse losses, school start, and various neighborly gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iFrom
Thorval Petersen
James Hanson
Hansen Bros
Alfred Nelson
Priddy
Wisconsin
Wm. Schwittck
John Bryan
J. A. Ormiston
Olga
Lee
Kenmare
Cart Steene
Steenes
Idaho
Marie Hansen
James Hansen
Jenn Briggs
Pete Hansen
Howard Nelson
George Bryan
Hills
Thomas Petersen
Alma
Lena
Alfred Jensen
Will Tucker
Nels Jensen
Christ Jensen
Wm. Wagner
Hungen Bros
Bruca
Jon Busek
Hansen and
Ormiston
Charley Jessen
Lewis Hansen
Community notes from Niobe and nearby towns
Local families visited relatives in Niobe and Columbus area on Sunday and Tuesday October 12. A newborn eight pound baby girl arrived at the Clivard home. Walter Fry, a soldier killed in the war, was honored as Andrew Myhre and family traveled for his funeral. Engolph Christensen left for Minneapolis for winter employment. Ladies aid meetings were held by Carl Gilbertson M Myhre and A Grim. Chase Post moved into a new house for Paul Moritz and relocated the Svenskrud garage. Otto Berg departed for Minot after working with Wm Gallesching machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gilbertson
A. H. Grina
A. H. Garberg
Niobe
A. Fredrickson
Lver Berg
Columbus
Ian Clivard
Annie
Myrtle Nesen
Henry Bly
Andrew Myhre
Dalton
Minn
Walter Fry
Vance
Engolph Christensm
Minneapolis
Chase Post
Paul Moritz
Hills
Svenskrud
Main Street
Gav Ball
Mr. Svenskrud
Otto Berg
Wm_ Galles
Minot
Cor. H
Local Notices and Names From Rural Community
Alfred Kelaven returned home from Fargo after knee surgery. John Koppelstoen bought a dune bike from Otto Ons. George Borsheim and family moved to Crosby to settle there. Olivia and Clara Koppelaben came home after noon on Thursday. Hendrickson crew saw Mrs Kopplenaben cooking during threshing. Amelia Sheretad and Ming Bernicg finished threshing cooking duties. Ed Gummott visited M Burdusobay Priddy in the evening. Hanson visited Emelia Shetstad Week. Melvit Bardunon harvested grain for Aly Gammel on Saturday. Alma, Otto Onea’s daughter, moved near their home. Services were held at Grand View church Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Borsheim
Crosby
Olivia
Clara Koppelaben
Hendrickson
Amelia Sheretad
Ming Bernicg
Haneon
Hovland and
Anderson
Ed. Gummott
M. Burdusobay
Priddy
Ae Hanson
Emelia Shetstad
Melvit Bardunon
Mia
Otto
Alma
Thay
Coal hauling and local visits mark winter prep and moving plans
Residents report hauling coal for winter as threshing ends. Several locals traveled to Kenmare and Columbus. News items cite visits by Engebroet Larson, Barduson family, and Klegseth relatives. Henry Prince rents the Otto Avs farm for three years and plans to move next year.
Rival Ripples Social News From Lignite Area
Mr and Mrs Arthur Martin and Mrs H O Pierce hosted Sunday supper at the Williams Campbell home. Neighbors listed include Edward Hunstad Lenora Dahl Lewis Larson Bill Bywater Leonard Wunstad and Maurice Glaspey visiting the Pierce and Erdmann households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brain
Arthur Martin
H. O. Pierce Tool
Willian Campbell
Edward Hunstad
Lenora Dahl
Lewis Larson
Bill Bywater
Leonard Wunstad
Maurice Glaspey
Mony Isabelle
Marjorie Martin
H ©. Pierce
Lenore Dahl
Nellin Pierce
Fred Erdmann
Priday
Av’ Mra
Garold Greenfield
O. Wallen
Helen
Robert
Harry Marsland
Fortuna
H. C. Pierce
Joe Bly
Pierce
Frank Bywater
Bowbells Local Notes Record Visits and Family News
Bowbells and surrounding area saw a flurry of visits and social calls. Henry Mitchell and son Arnold visited Bowbells, while H H Hansen and others were seen in town. A new baby girl greeted John and Mrs Woolliscroft on Tuesday October 5. The Jorgen Hansen group met at their home and Laura Hansen helped at the Aron Hickson place this week.
Classified Advertisements and Legal Notice Fragments
Fragmented notices include want ads for work and farms, a lost item, sale offers, and legal summons. Names and places appear, with dates from 1920s North Dakota and Minnesota. The content mixes job requests, farm sale offers, a lost tarpaulin, and a court summons regarding Portal North Dakota.
Local Visitors and Calls Reported Across Town
Fred Johnson called at HH Hansen on his way to Bowbella Monday. Tom Jacobson Jake Jacobson and Sven Fjeldah were in Kenmare Monday. Henry Mitchell was in Niobe Monday afternoon. Willie Walters spent Monday evening at H. H. Haneen home. S. M. Jensen from Powers Lake canvassed this vicinity earlier in the week. Wallace Carlson on sick list earlier in the week. J. L. Finke called at H. L. Jensen's Monday Car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mitchell
Arnold
Bowbella
Howtsen
Richard Anderson
L. P. Christianwou
Leo
Prod Hansen
J. U. Finke
Henry
Fred Johnson
Wwe
Jake Hagiehardt
H. H
Jorgen Hansen
Frank Caroline
Willie Walters
Kenmare
J. G. Johnson
John Woolliscroft
Fred Hansen
H. H. Hansen
H. G. Hansen
San Harvey
Fred
Hansens
Tom
Jake Jacobson
Sven Fjeldah
Niobe
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Lane
Lignith School
Try
Tribune
Evom
Floyd Elfadort
Nebraska
Stasle Hendrickson
Elin ‘Hedatrup
Hedman
Bousakeépluik
Lee Grimt
John Liviblad
Willmar
Pete Wallanta
Mr. Burgereft
Cor, Z
Carter
Brom Star
Alfred Kelaven
Fargo
John. Koppelstoen
Zohn Lindétson
Nela Klegset
Fern
Elma Bonsnene
Ernest Erickson
Clarence Breino
Engebroet Larson
Nels Klegseth
M. Barduson
Cora and
Agnes
Halvor Kittleson
Bardusons
Sammie Olson
Clarenes Shefstad
Emelia Shefstad
Clarence
Bernice Hanson
Nela Kiegseth
Melvin
Alfred Kelsven
John Koppelsteen
Otto Tweter
Berg Steffenson
Karrette
C. E. Bonsness
Henry Prince
Otta Avs
Bowbells Prairie
D. F. Barr
N.D
Standard Oil Co
Rogers Lumber
Rowbells
Mr. White
Gertrii Petersen
Coteau
Marcus
North Road
Rowhells
C.D. Me
Northgate
D. F. Bush
Willyard
G. A
Marshall
Chila
Bowbells
D. Peterson
Aummons
North Dalcota
Burke
Cout
Martha Belkedanh
Talitling
Kod. Anderson
Mabel
Voetal
North Kota
District Court
Portal
Wor
N. Dak
Co. H. Marshall
Plaintif
Addreay
Orleloul Townalte
C. A. Marshaias
Nort Datcota
Cascara
la Grippe
AEL
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