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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

4

The Ward County Independent Thirty Day Notice

A short item from The Ward County Independent provides a notice for a local matter. The piece names the county and publication but offers limited details beyond the community notice context.

Thel Putnam Lewis Appreciation Monument of Quiet Influence

Thel Putnam Lewis devoted herself to family and public affairs without seeking public fame. Her home was her monument, built quietly with warmth and hospitality that left lasting memories. She guided her children with respect for their wills and offered companionship and rare peace to all who knew her.

Ethel Putnam Lewis Cleary South Hill Fife

Happiness Is Found In Living Here And Now

A reflective meditation argues happiness depends on present living not wealth or future gains. It warns money deepens desire and that chasing a tomorrow’s joy is like chasing a rainbow. True happiness comes from genuine friendships and daily purpose, not achievement alone.

Growth of the Northwest Normal School Attendance

A historical fragment notes enrollment evolution from 1920 to 1921, describing fall 1920 with 17 students, fall 1921 with higher figures, and winter and spring terms showing growth to about 2,000 students by spring 1921. It reflects interest in the school's expansion and regional reach.

Northwest Normal al

Expansion urged for Novi Normal School to meet state demand

A report highlights growing enrollment from 181 in 1922 to 281, urging building a west wing to relieve crowding. It notes strong faculty, two years of college work, and potential credit at the state university. Also details a Minot Gun Club visit to Scobey for a Montana tournament with 40 participants and warm hospitality.

Tome Vnilee Stata Novi School Agra Simmun United States Minot Scobey Montana North Dakota Canada A. Kahle

Miraculous Escape From Window Fall At Melos Home

An 11 year old boy, Roy Delirium Melos, narrowly escaped death after breaking through a second floor window of the Melos residence. He fell about 24 feet, sustaining a forehead cut and hip bruise but recovered enough to be about the next day. His father Henry Melos had been ill with ptomaine poisoning before the incident. A neighbor witnessed the leap and alerted Henry, who was visiting a nearby neighbor. Andrew Molstein, a cousin of Ben Utterness, arrives from Norway and plans a week in America visiting Minnesota and relatives. Molstein is connected to a New York department store and a chain of Sidway tourist hotels. he speaks English well after interacting with many travelers. The note adds that Norway sometimes has name duplications and that Molstein is Mrs. Otterness’s nephew in this city. Play to Full House: Minot High School seniors presented “The Man in the Box” to a large, appreciative audience Monday evening, with a well balanced cast delivering strong performances and praise from spectators. The management earned compliments for their excellent selection of cast and play.

Inet Jin Ray Melos Henry Melos Melos Roy Andrew Molstein Ben Utterness New York Norway America Minnesota Mr. Molstein C. Otterness Thin City Sidway Howe Minot Nesses

Veterans to Entertain Co D at rifle range event

Members of Co D will host the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a rifle range event Sunday. A picnic dinner will be served while the marksmen demonstrate their skills.

Co. D Co Do Veterans of Foreign Ware

Ceremonial June 6 at Temple No 8 Knights

Uokeye group plans a dramatic ceremonial on Tuesday June 6 at the Pythian Castle Hall in Guames. The event features Imperial Prefives and Royal Vizier figures, with attendees from Tukey and local communities.

Uokeye Izh Knights of Khorasan

Will Tour West by Auto From Lang and Sie Family

Will Tour West by Auto Ov and Mrs. R C Lang and C B Sie plan a three month auto trip starting lune 15, returning Sept 15. They will visit Los Angeles where Dr Lang attends the national dental meeting in July, Denver, Colorado Springs, Portland and other points, traveling in two autos with a full camping outfit.

R. C. Lang C. B. Sie West Los Angeles Cal Lang National Dental Meeting Denver Colorado Springs Portland Ore

Memorial Day address by Judge Christianson in Harvey

Judge Harvey A M Christianson delivered the Memorial Day address to an immense Harvey crowd. Nine young men from Harvey fell in France, their graves prepared and honored on foreign soil. In the evening Harvey school children presented a pageant honoring the fallen.

Judge Christianson Harvey A. M. Christianson Supreme Court of North Dakota France

New Pharmacist at Anderson Drug Store

Anderson Drug engages A. M. Carvell o ’il liston to assist in the prescription department. Carvell comes highly recommended as one of the most competent pharmacists in this section. The Carvell family will move to the city soon after the present school year ends.

Anderson Drug A. M. Carvell

Minot Masons to White Earth for Cornerstone Laying

A large group of Minot Masons plans to travel to White Earth on Saturday to attend the cornerstone laying of the new Masonic Temple. A Commandery escort of Knights Templar in full uniform will participate in the ceremonies and work.

Minot White Earth Masonic Temple Knights Templar

Minot Markets Grain No 1 Dark Northern and butterfat news

W Mason secretary of the Ward County Fair Association has permanent quarters in two rooms on the second floor of the Federal building southeast corner. A telephone is installed and the rooms are furnished to the association rent free.

Minot W. Mason Ward County Fair Association

Minot Horseshoe Pitchers to Open Season at Riverside Park

The Minot Horseshoe Pitchers' Club will hold the first season session at Riverside Park courts next Tuesday evening. President Vannet urges all barnyard golf enthusiasts to attend with their horseshoes.

Horshoe Minot Horseshoe Pitchers’ Club Riverside Park Presiiene Vannet

City officers meet ex army officers on reserve ship

Lieut Col Neff of Minneapolis visits the city to discuss officer appointments in U S Army reserves. Neff led the 88th division during the war. Also noted are the death of a Japanese girl, a Memorial Day birth, and state medical convention attendance by Dr Pence Dr McCannell and E M Ransom in Jamestown with Dr McCannel on program.

Neff J. H. Neff Minneapolisia U. S. Army R. W. Pence A. D. McCannell E. M. Ransom Jamestown Dr. McCannel

Car Short Jack Twiford Learns of Stolen First Class Salve

Short on crime details, the note hints at a theft of first class Salve Raigheart last night. It includes moral reflections urging self scrutiny and condemning cowardice, ending with a demand for clean cotton rags at the Independent office.

Jack Twiford

Troubleshooting Radio Receiver Open Circuit Guide

A vintage guidance explains common receiver faults and fixes. It covers open circuits shorted lines leakage and practical tests using a 110 volt lamp with an extension cord to detect circuit continuity and identify where faults occur. The article emphasizes careful inspection and step by step testing to locate faults in simple radio receivers.

Testing the Tune Circuit and Open Circuit Checks

The article explains moving alide to test light circuits, ensuring the light stays on and noting when a coil or winding contact fails. It describes using a buzzer and battery to test for open circuits, grounding safety cautions, and proper antenna insulation to prevent leaks and grounding paths.

Telephone receiver testing and wiring guidance

Instructions explain testing telephone sets by touching cord tips to the tongue to hear continuity. It covers examining diaphragm alignment, tuning the diaphragm, and avoiding wire damage when removing the diaphragm. It also notes checking each receiver separately if there is no response and describes how two receivers are connected in a double unit.

Beef Stock Judging At North Da State Fair

Plans for the beef stock judging at the North Dakota state fair in Margo July 17 to 22 urge farm visitors to study the judging card. Secretary McKobverts notes the event offers $8,000 in premiums and features breeds such as Shorthorn Hereford Aberdeen Angus Galloway Polled Durum and Red Polled with about 45 animals expected. Entries must be filed by July 10.

Dacad Margo WW. McKobverts Fale Falt

North Dakota natural cattle country and farming tips

North Dakota is described as a natural cattle country with abundant roughage and straw. The text discusses windbreaks, fencing, wind protection, and the value of silage and corn fodder for cattle, noting government land data and the benefits of cattle to rotation crops and farm economy. It highlights manure as field fertilizer, silo advantages, and the potential to stabilize farm income through proper cattle management.

North Dakota U. 8 100Th Ted River

Bull Tragedies and Oddities From Rural Stories

A compilation notes bull related tragedies and avoidance tales from communities, including a California dairy prize story where cows sired by one bull dominate a top butter production contest, and odd anecdotes about dress color and farming lore amid rustic humor.

Old Seeds Tested For Germination

The state pure seed laboratory reviews seed longevity with tests on seven kinds of samples five years old. Urome grass shows 49 percent growth loss. other seeds like red clover alfalfa show little change. Hard seed increases dead seed percentage. proper storage preserves vitality for two to three years.

Freq Uently Sifton Canada

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