Robbery at Leland Department Store Stuns City
Burglars entered the Leland Department Store on Sunday afternoon and stole 150 to 200 dollars in currency and checks, plus a large amount of silk skirts and women's silk suits. A small watch was also taken. The break in was undetected until Monday morning. Police arrested a man named Knapp amid a wide search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Department
Frank & Prescott
Prescott
Wrath
St Cha Tana
Prost
Stone-Ordean-Wells Co
Knapp
Visit to the Gas Wells Near Westhope by City Officials
A city group visited gas wells near Westhope to inspect the discovery. The party traveled 52 miles in four autos, spent time at Eckman for dinner, and examined three wells about 175 feet deep with a deeper ten feet. Gas is used for lighting heating and cooking in nearby farms. A 50 year franchise was debated, with 20 years seen as more appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westhope
Eckman
Vandenoever
The
Independent
Gaz
Clark
Bosard
Prescott and Hurd
Hendrickson
Dunnell
John Bots, Sr
J. B. Reed
Vandenoeyer
Anderson
Dr. Reynolds
Kelly and
Kennedy
Messrs
Johnson and
Winkler
Diamonds and marble gleam in unlikely mine near Tawnir
The Tow ner Tribune reports children and locals discovering glittering stones near Copps Jahi ten miles south of Tawnir. An old woman reveals a diamond nest in a German residence kitchen. Editor brings the find to the office for safekeeping amid local curiosities. Peter Westgard of Shell cites noisy county division debate. Andrew Jacobson of Burlington praised for exceptionally rich crops and high yields per acre.
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Denbleb
Peter Westgard
Shell
N. D
Minot
Westgard
Farm and town notes from Cando area reflect harvest and local events
Short state items note heavier ralls on the Cando branch and a Brockman or Durum wheat upsurge. The Minnesota State Fair mascot mule and a lightning strike burn at Edmore’s Farmers Elevator are recorded. Wheat yields, creamery sales, Harley barley yields, and harvest employment highlight the rural economy with editor Nelson’s return from Fish Lake and a wary view of coal and local schooling.
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Cando
Bryan
Edmore
LaMoure Echo
Nelson
Fish Lake
J. H. Griffen
Great Northern States
Northwest
Auto Race Day at Williston Ends with Crashes and Wins
Weatherwise rain hampered Wednesday events while Thursday saw fair track conditions and no fast times. Marion Lockhart won the 2:20 pace, Grace Evans drove to the 2:40 pace win for Coulter of Williston, and Tommy Gratton took the Friday free for all in 2:14 1 4 with Gov. Sarles second. Davidson wrecked a car after a deliberate slowdown, and Gov. Burke delivered a lengthy track speech.
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Williston
Dave Dinnle
Neurola
Marlon Lockhart
Dinnle
Tommy Gratton
Denver
Gov. Sarles
Geo. Newton
Sir Fredrick
Geo. Greiffeth
Grafton
Marion Lockhart
Atherton
Lillie
Maxbass
Laura W
Grace
Willisay
W. S. Davidson
Buick
Becker
Davison
Dwn
Manierecker
Bis
Davidson
Jola Henegger
Reo
Micharistad
Gov. Burke
Golden Rule Store Plans Fifth Anniversary Sale
The Golden Rule Store marks five years in business on the 29th of this month and prepares a major Fifth Anniversary Sale. Owner J. B. Taylor expanded to a large stock focusing on five and ten cent goods and home items. A new five and ten cent candy counter opens Aug 29 with bargains from Chicago Minneapolis and eastern suppliers.
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J. B.taylor
Golden Rule
J. B. Taylor
Taylor
Chicago
Minneapolis
Palermo Celebration Highlights Gov Burke Address
Palermo held a Saturday celebration with Gov Burke delivering a one and a half hour address urging law obedience and tree culture. A large crowd enjoyed races contests and an excellent farm products exhibit, while James Johnson attended as Republican County Central Committee chair and the Nisely High School band played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
James Johnson
Republican County Central
Frome Nisely
McCoy to Speak at Rexall Convention in Boston
McCoy will leave Friday night for New York City and Boston for Rexall events and buying trips. He is invited to speak on Jewelry as a Ride Line at the Boston convention, with twelve speakers total. Mrs. McCoy will accompany him as he discusses how his drug trade benefits jewelry sales. The Rexall gathering features dinners, excursions, and entertainment over several days.
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Bome
Towner
Paul VI. McCoy
New York City
Boston
Rexall
Bee
Mr. McCoy
McCoy
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Leland Department Store
Fascok
Andrew Jacobson
Burlington
Jacobson
Jackeon
Cando Creamery
Billy Paulson
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Devils Lake Journal
Ira. Siebert
Red River Valley
Big Monton
Hillsboro
Bathgate
Cme
Pikot
S. W. Howard
Fargo
J. ©. Kirn
Ernest Thompson
Thompson
Benedict
Wm. Bartisowetz
Max
Fisher of
Bantry
Missour
North Dakota
Missouri
W. H. Reighart
G. N. Railway
Evans
Coulter
Louise Bell
Lester
Paul V. McCoy
Wolfe
Lillian Evans
Whee- Jeck
Tagus
Ira D. Bush
Teegus
Esther Pierce
Gality
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