North Dakota Senate Pushes Mouse River Flood Relief Plan
Senator J A Englund introduces concurrent resolution urging Canada to deepen a Saskatchewan coulee to divert surplus Mouse River waters into Des Lacs Lake. The measure asks US officials to coordinate with Canada and inform Congress to fund the plan, protecting North Dakota citizens from flood damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englund
Dry Creek
Des Lacs Lake
J. A. Englund
Kenmare
Senate
Canada
Souris
North Dakota
Saskatchewan
Dominion of Canada
Coulee
Mouse River
United States
Dominion of
Moose River
Secretary of State
Senate of the
Congress
Gundy Couple Intercepted Travels Then Wed in Court
Mr and Mrs Peter Gundy formerly Jessie Windley of St Louis passed through Minot en route to Williston after a romance that began in Grand Forks. He was blocked at Fargo when funds ran out but later joined her in St Louis. a court charge over $200 led to their marriage. Also notes binder twine price surge to 20 to 25 cents, up from 1 1/2 cents last year, and explains a Mexican sisal monopoly contributing to higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gundy
Jessie Windley
St. Louis
Minot
Williston
Charbonneau
Gundy
Grand Forks
Peter
Fargo
Jessie
New York
Mexico
North Dakota Farmer Holds Firm On Farm Sale Price
A North Dakota farmer born in 1900 describes long farming tenure in the state and a 1906 purchase of a quarter section near Surrey for 2,800 dollars. He states he would not accept less than 45 dollars per acre, noting minimal improvements beyond cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Surrey
North Dakota farmer on renting land and steady crops
D B Laughridge of Surrey North Dakota describes renting land as a way to earn more than owning. He farms about 600 acres yearly, hires help for fall plowing, and notes a near perfect record of good crops. In 1916 he produced 3950 bushels of wheat and 1000 of barley on part of a quarter section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
D. B. Laughridge
Surrey, N. D
Rape Charge Involving Ambrose Irwin Before District Court
Ambrose Irwin was arrested by Sheriff Theron Cole on a rape charge and jailed. The complainant is Josephine Greeno, sister in law, who was recently in Minot and signed a statement accusing Irwin. The 16 year old girl, long-time Carrington resident, will be sent to a Florence Crittenden home. State's Attorney Burnham notified, preliminary waiver given, bond set at 1500, awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Ambrose Irwin
Theron Cole
Josephine Greeno
Minot
Irwin
Florence Crittenden
Miss Greene
Carinna
Cole
Ski Tournament Set For February 7 In Minot
Arrangements progress for the annual ski tournament to be held in Minot February 7. A 95 foot permanent scaffold nears completion on Minot Ski Club grounds. The event will feature Charlie Chaplin as an attraction with prizes for jumping and racing. About 50 jumpers including professionals and amateurs from across the state are expected. The Minot Ski Club officers are Martin Aakram president H Sonju vice president J K Sveen secretary Sever Soine treasurer Isak Matson captain John Strommen assistant captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Oliver Sigurdson
Mutual Weekly Camera Co
United States
Charlie Chaplin
Bigurisin
Eighth Avenue
Barney Riley
Ankrant
Minot Ski Club
Martin Aakram
H. Sonju
J. K. Sveen
Sever Soine
Isak Matson
John Strommen
Harvesting Machinery Firms Highlight North Dakota Progress
The northern half of North Dakota and Montana employ thirty people across departments with a payroll of a sizable total. A full range of harvesting machinery is included, with firms like the Northern Moline Plow Co contributing to the region’s advancement, making the foremost city in North Dakota prominent in this industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Montana
Northern Moline Plow Co
Malele
Flaten to Visit New York for Stock Purchases
Lafe Flaten of the Minot Suit and Cloak Co. will leave this week for New York City for a three week stock buying trip. Business has grown rapidly, requiring him to buy twice his usual merchandise. He regrets missing the local ski tournament, as he is an accomplished amateur ski jumper trained in Norway and often seen in the hills north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaten
New York
Lafe Flaten
Minot Suit and Cloak Co
New York City
Mr. Flaten
Norway
Peterson and Nelson dissolve partnership in dairy trade
Peterson and Nelson druggists dissolve partnership with H W Nelson leaving. J H Peterson will operate the business. The firm has served the Dairymen's Association trade in the city for two years and built a wide clientele. The annual Mandan dairy convention, February 1 2 and 8 1917, will feature butter prizes and a prepaid 5 pound jar contest. Nelson plans a western vacation before possibly returning to Minot. the Northern Moline Plow Co plans Minot distribution and a $100 prize fund will be offered for butter judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson & Nelson
H. W. Nelson
J. H. Peterson
Dairymen’s Association
State Dairymen’s Association
Mandan
N. D
Busi
Nelson
Minot
Northern Moline Plow Co
Independent
Northern
R. MacKay
Peter
Moline Plow Co
Russell Korslund wedding charms Kenmare community
Claudia Russell became the bride of Milo F Korslund on Tuesday evening at the farm home of the bride. Both are longtime Kenmare residents. Korslund manages the Fisk Tire Company branch in Minot. The bride trained as a nurse at Lakeside hospital. The couple will reside in Minot after March 1 in the Ellison apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Korslund
Kenmare
Claudia Russell
Milo F. Korslund
Korslund
Fisk Tire Company
Minot
Lakeside Hospital
Ellison
Minot Ski Club Leader Ski Journey Across Fields
Martin Askramn, president of the Minot Ski Club, skied 18 miles from his farm near Norwich in 2 hours 45 minutes. The 67 year old arrived lively, prancing like a colt after crossing Le on snow. His skis were purchased in Norway six years ago, and he has been skiing since his youth in Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Askramn
Minot
Norwich
Mr. Askram
Leon
Mr. Ankrann
Norway
Why McGarry Visited Detroit
Editor McGarry of the Alexander Chronicle traveled to Detroit after a Toledo Overland factory visit. The paper suggests he aims to buy an Overland and to close a Ford deal in his toolbox, praising his foresight and noting the prior travel would have saved effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarry
Detroit
Schafer Record
The
Alexander Chronicle
Toledo
Ford
Mac
Gas Found in Ward County North Dakota
Gas in Ward County has been discovered in limited quantities near Des Lacs and Burlington. A farmer named Chas Fuller struck gas at 180 feet between Des Lacs and Burlington and uses it for cooking and lighting his home. Earlier deposits near Westhope and Lansford heated farms, with several farm homes now gas heated and lit. Additional finds are expected.
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Ward County
North Dakota
Westhope
Lansford
Chas, Fuller
Des Lacs
Burlington
Minot Trader Ships Near 100000 In Stock In 1916
Joe Boucher of Minot ships stock to eastern markets every Friday and has moved nearly 100000 dollars worth of cattle and hogs during 1916. The volume reflects only a fraction of annual regional stock raised near Minot.
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Joe Boucher
Minot
Mr. Boucher
New Milk Dealers Form Local Firm In City
Chas Lowe, longtime White Ice Cream Co. employee, partners with EB Campbell to operate a new milk firm on the North Side. They buy fresh milk daily from farmers, bottle it, and plan pasteurization and clarifying equipment later. Phone 87144. Death notices reflect the passing of Mrs. Kruse’s mother and Mrs. Hebranson, described as elder settlers with a motherly role in the community.
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Chas, Lowe
White Ice Cream Co
Campbell
Remembering Margarette Veonaason Pioneer of Superior
An obituary notes Margarette Veonaason born July 27 1850 in Henadale Norway who married T B Hobranson Feb 10 1871. The family moved across Minnesota Iowa and North Dakota before settling in Superior. She died Dec 31 1916 after a brief illness with funeral Jan 4 1917 at the State Line Lutheran church. She leaves a husband four sons and three daughters plus twenty one grandchildren.
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Margarette
Veonaason
Henadale
Norway
T. B. Hobranson
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Dickin
Ton County
Towa
Superior
State Line Lutheran Church
Akre
Estherville
Olof
Wild
Rose
Albert
Riga
N. D
Ben
Elmer
Minot
J. A. Bing
Thomas Tuckman
Kruse
Martha
Bringle
Sheldon
Mel
Anderson
Arthur
Marcos
Mark Cook to Run Retail Line for Moline Plow Co
Mark Cook, ex Cook Implement Co., will handle the Northern Moline Plow Co retail business from a new city building. He will oversee a large machinery line including farm tools and tractors and will manage the full Stevens car line. Cook is a respected implement man locally and expected to do well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Cook
Moline Plow Co
The
Cook Implement Co
Northern Moline Plow Co
Mr. Cook
Stevens
Co. D Leaves Mercedes Texas in Muster Out Plans
Mrs. F Otto Gross received a telegram from her husband Tuesday stating Co. D had left Mercedes Texas that morning. They will be mustered out at Fort Snelling Minnesota and are expected to be in about a week. C D Lee manager of the Minot Sash Door Co left Monday for the Twin Cities to promote the firm then will visit Duluth and other Lake Superior points before returning home.
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Co. D
Mercedes
Texas
F. Otto Gross
Livut, Gross
Tex
Fort Snelling
Minn
C. D. Lee
Minot Sash & Door Co
Twin Cities
Duluth
Lake Superior
Rogers Lumber Co to Move General Offices to Minot
The Rogers Lumber Co plans to relocate its general offices from Minneapolis to Minot soon, bringing about over thirty staff moves including six families. The company will build a modern fireproof office at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street Southeast, with key executives from Montana and North Dakota. The move aims to deepen local ties and boost Minot as a regional center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Lumber Co
Minneapolis
Minot
North Dakota
Ity
Oryhan
M. Gager
Bern Im
Montana
North
Dako
Great Falls
Front
Rogers-Templeton Co
First Avenue
Second Street
Leal
A. R. Rogers
Wonderful Electric Fly Killer Arrives in North Dakota
Chester G. Hoover has returned from Spokane to represent the Electric Sanitary Fly Killer in North Dakota. He demonstrates an electric attachment that connects to a light socket, charges without loss of electricity, and kills flies instantly with a sweet attracting substance. This device is hailed as one of the age’s greatest inventions.
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Chester G. Hoover
Spokane
Wash
North Dakota
Hoover
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Louis
Jrose Irwin
Natit
Laws Punchin Greeno
Hic
Minot Hide & TaMking Co
Chicago
Toca
Messrs. Stewart and Sundby
Minot Hide & Tanning Co
Martin Jacobson
George Kruse
DeVoine
Eatherville
T. B. Hebranson
Herbranson
Marvin Solein
Subin
Fauchald
Julius Fauchald
Central Ave
Flist Street
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