12 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
1
Minot Normal School director J. H. Colton leads a thriving Minot night school held three nights weekly. The program offers free services with a roster of prominent educators and professionals. Five weeks run, with enrollments continuing.
Notice details the death of Robert son of Mr and Mrs Wm D Wendt. The fragmentary text mentions Preston and the family, with references to Mr and Mrs and a likely date.
Velva North Dakota reports that McHenry County will continue road construction in 1920. The previous year’s effort produced many miles of roads at a low cost per mile, with success noted in the war on waste. Local officials announce progress and describe favorable conditions for continued work and funding.
Long excerpt reports on the Wendt Waller dispute involving D. Wanker Kenic and A. M. lier with implications about qualifications and pay. It notes public sentiment favoring Waller and that county officers hesitated issuing sal warrants until settlement. Other items include a Red scare threat and a string of local anecdotes from Minot.
In a senate declaration on February 2, Gronna demands the removal of the food guarantee. He introduces a bill for immediate action to repeal the policy claiming the original intent was to set minimum prices while the law now fixes maximums.
Bowen murder case postponed to the June term due to Mrs. Bowen illness, with Judge W C Crawford noting the case has drawn wide state attention as the principal witness prepares. federal agents will patrol the border this summer to curb traffic, with Pat Heenan Dan Dough and others from Minot listed among those assigned.
Minot high school students clashed in a dress revolt after girls wore everyday clothes while boys appeared in ragged hoboe like outfits. The incident drew attention for its sensational and provocative display.
Ward County commissioners reject funding for seed and food assistance this year amid farmer petitions near Deerinus. The decision follows deliberation on the northeast Minot region where drought and shortages worsen farming. Wm C Mills marries Miss Warren in Velva with many friends attending.
Minot Motor Sales Co. launches a free truck and tractor school starting February 24. Expert speakers in tractor construction and motor trucking will present at the Third Street N.E. salesrooms, offering high level technical instruction with no charge to attendees.
J C Smallwood and J F Simall acquire the Granite Springs block from Lewis Ellis. The building, once home to National Dry Cleaners, will house a Smallwood bakery and be occupied by the new owners. The deal, expected to close by early next month, yields Ellis a few thousand dollars on the option. The two story block with basement will suit the new Sanitary Makers home. Minot Display Ad Co. expands as partners finalize larger quarters north of Soo tracks on Main Street.
A Minot Scoutmaster writes to local readers urging support for the Boy Scouts of America. He recalls wartime service, emphasizes patriotic duty in peace, and invites financial aid to fund camping and programs. The pledge stresses faith in the Scouts to build better boyhood and national unity through Scout law.
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