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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
9
Editorial comment praises a sign with motto "PUSH" as wiser than strict law. Notes verbiage divorced from logic and calls for enforcing sensible, simple guidance. Emphasizes practical clarity over bureaucracy and illogic.
Edmore Herald-News argues a 1907 hunting permit system yields a wide “spoils” split. It notes 40 percent to the state, 30 percent to wardens, 40 percent to county deputies, and 10 percent to county auditors. The piece claims minimal enforcement and widespread poaching in Ramsey County and elsewhere, urging better enforcement or reform.
An editorial riff links Noah's flood to moral fate while quoting Grand Forks Times on a North Dakota advertising address. It notes weekly papers reach readers at home, prompting local purchases, and highlights merchants in small towns rely on such papers for turnout and sales.
The text references yellow journalism in 1904 with debates over Hearst and reform, mentions a post office order deeming defaced stamps worthless, and cites George B. Foss’s nomination for Congress amid Illinois primary coverage.
The article argues farmers should self supply dairy meat eggs and cheese to improve finances and land value. It cites examples from Ward county including Gov Davine's milking advice and a farmer named Gray who earns about fifty dollars yearly from eggs. It notes practical feed strategies and local生产.
Two murderers in Bot tineau face death sentences with one inmate awaiting execution within a few months. The editorial argues placing executions in the state penitentiary reduces public notoriety and suggests confinement away from local jails serves justice and limits sensational coverage.
State law requires destroying all noxious weeds by August first. Road overseers and street commissioners must ensure weed cutting and disposal. Penalties for noncompliance may apply, but officials should act now to clear weeds on all lots they oversee.
A new railroad ruling raises freight charges from Minneapolis west, equaling or exceeding charges for heavier loads. An example shows a 15 pound parcel costing 77 cents, nearly the express rate. The piece urges keeping trees and fruit growing to beautify homes and notes a local boast about a rival.
Classified items include farm land for sale in NW sections with plowable land and a no hunting notice on land in Burlington township. Also a for sale registered pointer dog from Andrew Jacobson. Local health notes report Frank Lyman recovering from appendicitis and Joe Peterson ill with typhoid fever in Northwestern hospital.
City of Minot adopts sewer extension plans including manholes catchbasins and flush-tanks with costs to be paid by special assessment. Streets affected include Ward First to Fifth Brooklyin First to Reishus Fifth to Jarvis Jarvis Fifth to Sixth Third Avenue River to Sixth Belgea Welcome and Second Avenue areas. Tax receipt notice for retail liquor dealer posted at Tagus North Dakota.
The Minot North Dakota shop touts its status as home of the largest and best selected stock of picture frame mouldings west of the Twin Cities. It invites customers to choose from a wide range and asserts customer satisfaction as a priority.
Samuel Ihe Bhoe Store presents a notice that Sewer Number Two in Sewer District One has been levied and filed. The City Council meets September 7 at hour to act on the assessment. Aggrieved parties may appeal to the City Auditor before the meeting by filing written grounds.
Sealed bids for a brick two story school building with basement and four rooms and hall in Harrison School District No 2 must be received by 2 pm Saturday Sept 19 1908. A 5 percent bid bond is required. Plans at T P Kulaas Lumber Co Minot ND. Board may reject any bid. Aldon White president Alfred Gasmann clerk Minot ND Aug 15 1908.
An ordinance establishes Water Main District Number One in Minot North Dakota to cover the entire city. It becomes active after passage approval and publication. Mayor Sam Houare and Auditor George L Morrow signaled the readings on August 6 17 and 18 1908.
The Ward County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 22 at 9:00 a.m. to consider bids on bridges and to approve bills for bridge and grade work. Dated August 17, 1908. J. W. Fabrick, County Auditor.
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