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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
8
The advertisement promotes savings accounts with four percent interest compounded semi annually. It claims safety and reliability for all, including children, and notes available loans and certificates of deposit at five percent. It emphasizes building a cash reserve and teaching disciplined saving.
Speaker argues against a reciprocity agreement, calling it un-American and ill advised. He contrasts Taft’s stance with Blaine and McKinley, noting Canada’s abundance of exports and fearing harm to American farmers in a free market. He laments limited time to elaborate further.
Minot boosters tour Ryder Douglas and Berthold area praising Canadian markets and prairie expansion. Speakers urge protection of farmers while detailing flax and wheat prospects across North Dakota Minnesota and Montana amid reciprocity debate. Community events include get acquainted trip and plans for a safe Fourth of July celebration with local officials and business leaders in attendance.
Mr Devine testifies on the December 1910 to January 1911 price spread at Portal North Dakota. He details average prices paid on the Canadian side versus the American side for wheat flax and barley, noting 0.74 and 0.85 dollars per unit discrepancies and higher Canadian prices for flax.
A slow soaking rainfall of .86 inches fell from Thursday night into Friday, with showers into Saturday. Grounds soaked, pastures thriving, flax and corn planting underway, and optimism rises for a large hay crop and overall better business as farmers and merchants smile.
Minot residents advertised a July event widely. Dewey Dorman and his air ship may pilot the next boosters, signaling plans for a notable public display and community participation.
In Minot the Wilston State program conducts a safe and sane event promoting youth safety. Details are sparse in the readable text, but organizers emphasize community involvement and practical demonstrations aimed at reducing risky behavior.
Wilston North Dakota May 29 Dr M H Beyea a pioneer physician was found unconscious in a yard behind his office at eleven pm Neeny Harries home resident discovered the motionless form as it lay on the ground Dr Beyea regained consciousness after Dr Windell treated him The episode follows a recent criminal operation charge against him involving Mrs Irene Hepner of Buford weighing on his health and spirits
Herman Nelson, the Alfalfa King from Nelson Flats, presented an 16 inch tall alfalfa stalk to the Independent editor amid rain. He farms about 50 acres now and expects to cultivate roughly 150 acres this year, planning to expand his alfalfa fields annually. The Kenmare Journal notes complaints of bottles and stones tossed on country roads, urging citizens to avoid a state violation that endangers motorists and horses.
Money to loan from 300 to 20000 advertised by Farn Loans and City Loans Savings Deposit Bank. Before you make a new loan or renew your old one see us for best terms with no commission or bonus. Dakota-Montana Investment Co. Citizens Bank Block Minot.
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