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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1922

Page

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Ward County Nonpartisans Endorse Frazier and Nestos

Ward county Republican precinct committeemen met at Minot July 19 1922 with nonpartisans dominating. Delegates elected for legislative and state races aligned to support Lynn J. Brazier R R A Nestos and allied candidates for US Senate and state offices. Committees named to coordinate with independents Democrats and Republicans on a slate backing agricultural policies and Great Lakes waterway bill.

Ward Court Court House Independent John Lynch Kara A. Dickinson John J. Coyle Very Corbett Max Johnson C. O. Carlson J. P. Johnson Railway Commission Cap Aaker C. G. Frosaker Minot E. D. Skinner Sawyer B. E. Livingston Kenmare J.G. Baltcher Donnybrook Chert Barton Lone Tree Democratic Biscrist Gay Woolize Atate John Hennessey Larry Byrne Far Ton Moxstad Barton Ward Co Stephen Tierhorst H. L. Elliott John Kassens Albert Mark Lee Johnson E. J. Pepke N. J. Dameree H. F. Harmes J. A. Miller W. E. Stevick Jake Huber W. F. Neiderriter Elling Kjoonstad Secreps Ward Republican Party Lynn J. Brazier United States Senate R. A. Nestos Tun. H. Binelule United States Congress Congress Bank of North Dakota Guesuport Industria

State Press Convention Opens in Devils Lake August

The North Dakota Press Association holds its inaugural meeting in Devils Lake with plans for entertainment at Lake Wool Park. Gov. Nestos has agreed to speak, a banquet and dance are arranged for Friday evening, and sightseeing and sports will follow on Saturday. Public publishers urged to attend. A separate note reports Cushions and a spare tire stolen from Jack Johnson’s Cadillac near Soo round house. Championship six: Bottineau vs Minot scheduled on local grounds Friday to Sunday for the state title.

Devils Lake North Takata Press Association Ave Lakewool Park R. A. Nestos Jack Johnson Soo Round House Johnson Bottineau

Minot to Build Potato Warehouse Aided by Subscriptions

Committees in Minot pursue subscriptions to raise 12000 for a potato warehouse with plans to cost about 10000. The structure would be three feet underground with insulated walls and ceilings, three chimneys for severe weather heating, and space for bin storage. Over half the goal is already pledged as work to begin before the next crop arrives, aiming to house about a million bushels from 3000 acres nearby.

Minot Mimera

McKenzie Career to Be Told in Canada Press

Alexander McKenzie life story and early Northwest history to be circulated by G. W. Porter of the Winnipeg Press Association. Porter noted McKenzie, a notable Canadian, helped shape western Canada while building the northwest. He described the tale as remarkable and almost like fiction.

Northwest Mr. McKenzie

Harvest Hands Wanted in Minot

In Minot harvest labor is scarce while demand remains high. Ward County Farm Bureau secretary Clyde Nelson says four to five hundred workers could be placed easily, with wages rising to about four dollars a day plus board. Haying is delayed by water and upland conditions, but rye and harvest work are advancing, and many field hands are still needed near the city.

Minot Clyde Nelson Ward County Farm' Bureau North Dakota Vhs Jaumers Nelson Eaya Vane Nelson Ward County

Young Minot Soldier Buried at Arlington

The remains of John Rasmussen son of Mr and Mrs Soten J Rasmussen were moved from France to Arlington National Cemetery for a burial with honors. The Rasmussens planned to attend but his father’s foot injury caused doubt. Paul Shorb, a former Minot High School classmate, attended the ceremony and placed a bead on the grave. Shorb, now a Washington attorney, noted Rasmussen's Phi Delta Mu Phi activity at the University of North Dakota. In Bismarck, school board rearrangements were announced to shape the coming year with A P Lenhart as chairman and I Larson as treasurer, Richard Penwarden continuing as clerk.

John Rasmussen Mrr Soten J. Rasmussen France National Cemetey Arlington University of North Dasa Bray | Kier My. Shorb Washington, Mw Bismarck China Yor High School A. P. Lenhart A. Larson Richard Penwarden

Minot 40th Anniversary Celebration Draws Crowds

Crowds travel to Minot for Northwestern North Dakota Fortieth Anniversary Celebration opening tomorrow through Saturday. The program runs 2 p.m. daily with Parade of Progress and a Historical Pageant each evening featuring 450 cast members. Afternoon baseball games and roping exhibitions accompany floats, band concerts, dances, and Indian dances. Admission 50 cents adults 26 cents children. pageant starts 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at local drug stores.

Minot North Dakota Cowboys Hell Creek Mont Riverside Park Big Coulee First Street Jeanne Fuller East G. R. Pavey Ray Percy Hancock Lewis and Clark Jas. H. Scofield W. M. Smart Coulee

Purdy Switchman Killed In Railroad Accident

Lloyd R. Purdy a Great Northern switchman was killed at 6 45 pm when he fell from a car and the wheels cut him in two. The yard master said he slipped during a train lurch as he tried to descend a car. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev G LeRoy White officiating. Interred at Rosehill cemetery. Purdy, 28 years old, born Devils Lake, leaves four sisters and several brothers. He had worked for the G N two years.

Lloyd R. Purdy Great Northern Rainy Company W. F. Cloone Purdy G. LeRoy White Rosehill Cemetery Mr. Purdy Devils Labr Vite Frank Surrey Ae Lou Roker Hubbard Minot Cora Ganninghan Devils Lake T. H. Gerischer Willmar Minn Geo, Purdy Kenmare Wm. Purdy Worthington G. N

Stolen Ford From Westby on Installment Plan

Christ Peterson of Westby lost his 1916 Ford after leaving it behind the Case building. A wheel, two coils, and an inner tube were taken, followed by a missing wheel and tire placed back on the car. Police are looking for the thieves.

Christ Peterson Westby N. 1 Minot Peterson Case Building Henry

Engine Runs Wild At South Hill Incident

A Case Co engine being hauled into Minot Monday night derailed near the top of South hill after the eluted pin slipped. The engineer attempted to head the engine into the bank, front trucks were torn out, but no other damage occurred.

Case Co Minot

Minot Couple Weds In Towner Home Ceremony

Justin Vandenoever and Miss Myrtle Hamre, a popular Minot pair, married at the groom’s sister’s home in Towner on Saturday. Attendants were Bob Palda and Debbie Vandenoever. A reception and wedding dinner followed in Minot before the couple left for a honeymoon in the East, planning to return in two weeks to settle in Minot.

Justin Vandenoever Myrtle Hamre Minot George B. Vermilya Towner Bob Palda Debbie Vandenoever Louise Hamre Minneapolis Vandenoever Peter Vandenoever Frouaker-White Motor Co Minot Auto Co

Thieves Strip Three Tires From Cox Emerson Truck

Thieves seized three 36 5 Goodyene Cord tires from a Cox Emerson Junker yard truck on Saturday night. The vehicle was loaded with rubber and twine prepared for a rural trip. BE. W. Hetsel of Sawyer sold currants in Minot Friday at seven pounds per dollar, promising a sizable return.

Cox-Emerson Cox-emerson Junker Yard BE. W. Heltsel Sawyer Minot

Townley Engaged by League to Rebuild Organization

Townley stages a revival plan in Bismarck to enroll members at 6.50 weekly and raise 925000 for campaigns and operating costs. He outmaneuvered the state committee, plans a new drive with a fifteen member panel, and backs Burr for supreme court while endorsing Englert and Richardson.

Townley Algort Bismarck N. Y Dakota State Committee Wlaxke Park Falls North Dakotas League Mr. Townley Fargo Liederbach Ais Fae Sus Jade A. G. Burr Supreme Court Yadge Burr Didgo Englert Seth Richardson Supreme Bench

The Faith Healer dazzles at the screen, Melford hits peak

A fragmentary review notes The Faith Healer by George Melford drawing praise from audiences who also saw Everywoman The Sea Wolf The Round Up and Behold My Wife. Adolph Menjou stars as Dr Littlfield with connections to Cordell and Cyraelt.

Caswell Abpearine George

Men Hired to Work for Railroad and Depart Quickly

A group of four dozen men with suitcases arrived on Great Northern No 3 Tuesday afternoon. They were offered free transportation to fill striker vacancies in the roundhouse and local yards. Many accepted work, but a notable number left immediately after stopping, likely free fare to harvest fields.

Great Northern

Northern Produce Co Plans Modern Creamery

The Northern Produce Co plans a new modern creamery after burning its prior facility on July 11. They will accept cream only at their office plant opposite Russell-Miller mill, with rapid testing and checks. Production shifts to Minot Creamery after the fire, aiming for a 3,000,000 pound annual butter capacity, and a new larger plant will also handle poultry and eggs near the jetty business center, targeting early operation and fair-season readiness.

Norther Produce Co Russell-Miller Northern Produce Co Minot Creamery Co John W. Morrell Altho Olcivek Northern Prince Minot Creamery Express Morrell Tre

Cowboys From Montana Parade at Minot 40th Anniversary

Fourteen Cowboys from Montana with chaps lariats and sombreroes join the Parade at Progress daily at 2 p.m during northwestern North Dakota's 40th anniversary celebration July 21 and 22 under the Minot Association of Commerce. They may appear in the Historical Pageant each evening about Minot's founding and tent town. They will skip fancy roping and riding during Bottineau Minot baseball series at 3:30 p.m. daily. Macaroni wheat on Jesse Evans farm in Torning township stands five feet high and looks good for 30 bushels per acre.

Montana Minot Hell Mont Progress North Dakota Association of Commerce Jesse Evans Torning

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Frazier Nestos Mike Goodman Eastwood Park Rey Hopkins Berynice Minnem Mr. Hopkins R. Purdy WN. Switchman Westby Man Cornell Devert
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