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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1922

Page

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Morrell backs higher butter duty to curb imports

Morrell head of the Nova Dakota Dairymen's Association urges endorsement of at least ten cents per pound tariff on imported butter. He cites cheap foreign production from New Zealand Denmark and Argentina flooding markets and depressing U S butterfat prices. He notes rail transport costs and refrigeration advantages for foreign ships versus U S distribution. The article also covers a Kiwanis meeting in Minot with reports on education industrial arts physical training and Boy Scout activities.

I. Morrell Nova Dakota Dairymen's Association Dairy Association Cot United States Newad Australi South Denmark San Francisco Austi Pacific New Zealand New York Chicago Australia Hol~land New York City Minot Sint Eame F.C. Plug Dr. DeMota Roy Christenson Troop No. 5 Rice Lake John A. Corbett Kiwanis Club of Kiwanis Canada

Rotary Meeting Invite For Wireless Opera From Denver

Don Kemper invites Rotary members to his home this evening to hear a wireless telephone Grand Opera transmitted from Denver Colorado. The event is scheduled to start before 8 46 o clock with the hosts Geo Kemper and family extending the invitation.

Rotary Don Paul Kemper Geo. Kemper Rotary Club Denver Colorado

Union National Bank Plans For Extending Community Service

The Union National Bank, with nearly twenty years serving northwestern North Dakota, reports strong finances and conservative management. Directors reelected, bank emphasizes backing farmers expanding grain and potato farming, while avoiding Fed borrowing. Also notes life sentencee Harry Smith cherishes meeting his mother before death, and other local updates on Palda and court clinic plans.

Union National Bante O Board of John Ebr J. N. Ellison Andrew Balerud C. H. Cahsin PF. K. Jewett G. D. Col Ne Nithera S. Pt Hevskienks Gbaemer O ‘Owell B.A. Balerud Canbier Dakota Federal Reserve Bank Union National Pespoct Union National Bank Ita’ Sania Red North Dakota Isreer

Minot Banks Back Plan to Boost Northwestern North Dakota Dairy Cattle

Minot banks plan to finance farmers buying dairy cattle after a Tuesday briefing with the Association of Commerce. A large January 20 meeting is planned in Minot to gauge interest from dairymen. banks will back purchases and may send a Wisconsin cattle buying trip. If successful, further meetings will extend financing to smaller towns as carloads of cows are shipped to the region. County Agent Huseby and Major Person aid the effort to grow a regional dairy center within ten years.

Association of Commerce North Dakota Minot Wisconsin The Auvicultness College Ward County Huseby

Drought Case Trials Underway in Fargo District Court

Judge Burr dismissed jurors Monday to Wednesday while awaiting Francis J. Murphy who defends Heaton in 32 drought insurance cases against National Union Fire. Trial proceeds at about eight cases daily. claims allege insurance after much drought damage. Plaintiffs Dodge E R Sinkler and J W Bryans from Mohall. case Williams County Bank vs Murphy judgment for $397.44. Funeral held for Chris Eide of Glenburn after found dying near railroad line. he walked 22 miles from Granville, crippled by paralysis, died from exhaustion with frost on extremities.

Burr District Court Francis J. Murphy Fargo Heaton Drouth Renville County E. R. Sinkler J. W. Bryans Mohall Williams County State Chris Ride Chris Eide Glenburn Fairview Aus Minn Bide Sherwood Granville Minot

Democratic voter appeal in Ward County rally

A fragmented report notes John power, one of the few Democrats left in Ward County, visiting the ee s office Monday. Botz claims longevity for supporters who vote the Democratic ticket and keep a clear conscience, promising a life as long as his.

John Power Ward Ees John Ears Ace Weiter Botz

Montana Farms Abandoned And Foreclosures Loom

Chas Haskins formerly with Union National Bank of Havre arrived with his daughter to consult an eye specialist. He now works with P B Haber Investment Co which has loaned on farms statewide. Foreclosures are rising as many Montana farmers abandon holdings while diversified farmers prosper. Good corn and dairying near Havre offer the only hope for occupiers.

Chas. Haskins Union National Bank of Minot Havre Montana Mr. Haskins Mr. Hasking P. B. Haber Investment Co Haskins

Pioneer Farmer Praises Association of Commerce Work

John Melsaac of Lone Tree praises the Association of Commerce for securing fair treatment for potato growers. He has not yet received returns on two carloads shipped in October and traveled to Minot to present facts to the Minot Association of Commerce. The farmer stresses the need for square dealing and regional effort to prevent rural disadvantage.

Association of Commerce John Melsaac Lone Tree John Minot Assion of Commerce Figo

Whiskey traffic slows as bootleggers face dull demand

Reports indicate bootleggers, home brew makers, whiskey runners and high jackers all see business slow for the first time since nationwide prohibition began. Stock is ample, cash scarce, and buyers few as quality whiskey attracts fewer buyers even among the financially able.

Oak Park Ice Co. Iceing at Ten a Minute in City

Independent visit details Oak Park Ice Co operations pumping 7 000 tons of ice for next summer. An engineered ice house on the riverbank holds 7,000 tons. 25 workers produce 10 tons per minute with 500 pound cakes. Proprieties Lewis C. Ellis and J Harmon run four delivery trucks in summer.

OAK Park Ice CO John McDougall McDougall Dodge Bros Lewis C. Ellis J. &. Harmon Oak Pari Ice Co

Apples Coat Too Much From Producer To Consumer

Aminot printer B A Aspinwall and his brother Will raise apples at Rathdrum Idaho. They shipped six cars from their orchard and packing plant sent 21 cars averaging 756 boxes each. Best price 275 per box for extra fancy Delicious. Freight costs high and producers lose profits upon sale. State Poultry Show Fargo January 16 20 North Dakota State Poultry Association to hold show with Grain Growers Convention. Entries due January 13. birds arrive by January 15 with liberal cash awards and valuable demonstrations for breeders.

B.A. Aspinwall Minot Will Rathdrum Ida Montana Chicago Fonda Fargo North Dakota State Poultry Association Tei State Grain Growers Convention Hatcher

Purse Snatch On Foot Bridge Near Eastwood Park

Mrs. Steffan, living near Eastwood Park foot bridge, was robbed last night after leaving Peoples Meat and Grocery. A young man followed her, grabbed her purse containing $2, prompting screams that drew neighbors' attention. Police have no leads.

Barn Burn Kills Hay Chickens on Nels Selfors Farm

A barn on the Nels Selfors farm seven miles north of Minot burned Wednesday night January 4. Selfors returned from Minot and, after misplacing a cow, set a lantern on the feed trough. While searching for the cow the barn was consumed, likely from the lantern or an overturned lantern by estray horses. Loss includes 70 tons of hay and straw, two harnesses, tools, about 100 chickens, with total damages near 5000 dollars and only partial insurance. two nearby granaries were saved.

Nels Selfors Minot

Minot bankers host Kenney at annual bonspiel day

Vice President Kenney visited Minot to attend the International Bonspiel hosted by the Minot Curling Association. Kenney met local leaders including Second National Bank executives and W. S. De Kermott Mille Mills and others. Bank officers reported optimism amid tough times and noted the bank’s long history in Ward County with deposits around 871,826.69 and capital of 100,000.00.

W. P. Kenney Great Northern Ral Minot Iy Co Pacific Coast Minot Curling Association Kenney G. N Minot Mr. Kenney Binson Graham M. FL Shaw Hal 'S Davies Milloy Richard F. Mills Fancy Mulroy Kermott M. Smart Second National Bank James Johnson Bacron Archie D. McCannel M. Wil Fan A. AS Robinson HE. Byerum J. Rasmussen R. E. Barron H. E. Byerum W. E. Tooley Hedry ¢. Dahl Newtatant Barron Ward County North Dakota

Hard Times Dance Set for Jan 21 at Fipedon Hall

The South Prairie Community Club hosts a Hard Times dance at Fipedon township hall on Saturday night Jan 21 invited attendees. The hall, claimed to be the finest in the region, will provide a fine time and is in frequent use this winter. Plans mention a jack rabbit hunt with an oyster supper logo to complement the event though a recent hunt drew only a few due to stormy weather.

Fipedon Township South Prairie Community Club

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