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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
8
A century old note praises breadmaking tied to a national corn show prize. The item claims breadmaking remains viable amid many corn varieties, noting a selection from over 200 bushels of corn for a winner.
Local youths with their pet pigs prepare for the North Dakota State Fair in Fargo from July 17 to 22. The event offers large premiums for pig displays to stimulate 4 H and youth club work among boys and girls.
A lengthy appeal praises Senator P J McCumber for backing numerous North Dakota bills and projects. It highlights tariffs and crops measures, Prohibition and suffrage votes, St Lawrence Waterway support, seed and feed loans, and veterans benefits, urging voters to reelect him to advance regional interests.
Conrad Busch, prominent Sawyer farmer, visited Minot with his son to review 800 acres of crops this year in prime condition. He milks 20 cows with monthly treasurers of about 110 to 140 dollars, saying cows have paid expenses for years. Berthold candidate Kilbourn visits Minot and is confident he will be high on the ticket. John Hennessey declines state race and pursues legislative race in the 2nd. Nurses and doctors, plus families, enjoyed a picnic at Oak Park hosted by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Evangeline McConnel, former head of sewing and art at St. Cloud schools, arrives for summer. Mis connections and travel troubles noted near Greene. Mrs Rasmussen and daughter Mary return from San Diego for a visit. New Yorkers discuss St Lawrence waterway feasibility and Lloyd George’s political stance.
Classified items list soldiers bonuses accepted as payment for vehicles and farm implements, multiple farm sales and exchanges, property sale offers, cattle and horses for pasture, cattle for sale, oats for seed, and draft horses. Local contact names include Stearns Motor Company Minot North Dakota John J See Artesian South Saskatchewan and others.
Leon Ellithorpe longtime associate of First International Bank leaves Minot for Minneapolis to join Land and Loan Co. He grew up in Minot and finished at Minot High School Law, regarded as a fine young man with many friends. F L Vetch and C A Edblom of Public Accountants Co. of Minneapolis visit Minot on business. Mrs Wetch accompanies her husband and visits with her parents Rev and Mrs W C Hunter.
Five horses are listed as taken up in Evergreen Township Section Nine Township 155 Range 87, five miles west and south of Berthold. Entries include a light gray gelding six to eight years old, about 1200 to 1300 pounds. a dark iron gray mare about four years old, 1200 to 1400 pounds. an iron gray colt about three years old with white on the forehead. a very dark iron gray two year old mare colt with white on the forehead. and a black mare twelve or more with white on hind feet and forehead, about 1490 pounds and in foal. Owner M. G. Whitman, Berthold, N. D. 5/25-tr.
In Evergreen Township near Berthold North Dakota four horses and one mule or mare were taken up. Descriptions include a black mare about 1200 pounds, two black mares aged three or four, a tall bay mare about 1000 pounds with white hind feet and facial markings, and a brown mare two years old with a distinctive forehead blaze.
Pound master Carl Moseng warns that after May 8 1828 the described animals including ponies and mares will be sold at public auction on June 19 1922 at 2 PM in Greeley Township if fees are not paid within 30 days. Location notes show Norwich area details and ownership contact Geo Bursau for charges.
Fred G Kilbourn of Berthold N D seeks the nomination for County Commissioner Fourth District Ward County in the June 28 primary. He asks for support and signs as a political advertisement.
Ward County voters are addressed by Chester J Jacobson a deputy sheriff and aviation corps veteran seeking the sheriff’s office in the June primaries He pledges to provide a square deal and asks voters to judge his qualifications based on his service and familiarity with the county.
A Ward County candidate for county treasurer announces candidacy and asks for votes in the upcoming election, urging support for re election. The message conveys a respectful plea for backing from local voters and emphasizes county financial leadership.
Miss Nelle Rose filed her petition for Ward county Register of Deeds with June 28 primaries. She has long served as deputy Register of Deeds and is seen as capable. Incumbent Martin J. Engeseth is not seeking reelection. another candidate has filed. Rose has strong local support and appears assured in the fall ballot.
V E Stenersen, candidate in the June primaries for Ward County State Attorney, appeals for votes. He has 18 years in Ward County, nine years practicing law in North Dakota, and currently serves as Assistant State’s Attorney. He pledges to perform the duties honestly without fear or favor.
A candidate for Ward County States Attorney seeks the backing of es jana Women Voters and county friends for the June 28 primaries. He pledges careful office conduct, economy, impartial law enforcement, and diligent service, noting candidate success depends on community support.
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