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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

9

Versailles A Storied Palace Of Kings And Revolutions

A survey of Versailles tracing its rise as a historic center from royal hunting lodge to symbol of courtly life. It notes French revolutions, wars, famous mistresses, and the Gallery of Mirrors, with anecdotes about Louis XIV, Madame de Montespan, Pompadour, and others shaping history at the palace.

Versailies Britain Gret United States William I Versailles Paris Europe Louisa XM Louisa Louis XIV Marie Valliere Montespan Louin

Eskimo Dance Worth Seeing at South Alaska Event

Beribboned notes describe Eskimo dancers from Alaska performing with tom toms and seal hide drums. Men strip to waist, women wear calico and denim, dances include mmece and wolf dances, drums beat steadily as chants rise to a frenzied finale. Guests donate tea and candy, not money.

Bskimos Alaska

Mother Otters Jeb and the newborns in winter sun

The passage describes a mother otter nursing and guarding her litter in a secure bank nook. She rarely leaves them, awakens to feed, and carries pups to sunlit basking spots as they grow. She teaches woodcraft and discipline to her youngsters amid winter births often in January.

Jeb Hove

Saint Lucy and the Lighted Life of a Roman Martyr

The article recounts Saint Lucy born in Syracuse in 304 A. D. and her vow of religious life. It notes her beauty and unwanted suitors, the accusation of professing Christianity, and her martyrdom under Diocletian. It mentions her depiction in art holding a platter with her eyes.

Saint Lucy Saint Jucy Gir Lux Sycore Diocletian Chicago

Warnes and the Poison Bottle Label Discovery

A narrative describes a bottle marked with sandpaper that covers it all around. The rough label in the night wakes the sleeper, revealing the bottle contains poison. The printed label specifies the poison type.

Warnes

Proved, Murfee-Sure and the Fatter Goat Morale

A fragmentary exchange shows Mr Murfee-Sure boasting about a bet or challenge involving a goat and morale. The speaker accuses an ally of eating up the speaker’s bid corsets. The dialogue suggests a humorous or satirical rural setting with slang terms for deceit and resistance.

Packers Prices for Sheep and Beef Products

Market notes show varied prices for sheep and cattle products. Quotes include beef cattle values around 11.50 to 14.00 and lambs from 13 to 16.50, with ewes and rams priced in the 5 to 8.78 range and bulls in the 4.60 to 8.78 bracket. Multiple figures appear for weights and grades across packing plant listings.

Bieber

Prominent Shriners to Attend Blackfoot Ceremony at Glacier Park

W. Freeland Kendrick of Phi Delphias Grand Illustrious Potentate Shriners of America travels to the Grand Imperial Council in Portland on June 22 and planned stop at Glacier Park to attend the Blackfoot tribe ceremony. Louis W. Hill, Redmen liaison and Great Northern director chair, will also attend.

Glacier Park W. Freeland Kendrick Phidelphias Grand Illustrious Shriners of America Grand Imperial Council Portland Ore Glazier Park Redmen Louis W. Hill Great Northern

Wool Growers Form Loop Association To Pool Wool

A meeting in the Association of Commerce rooms created the Wool Growers Association of the Mouse River Loop with Ward and neighboring counties. Twenty men attended and a four member committee Ou radnik Al Eric Stevenson Phool will meet June 9 to finalize organization at the County Agent Gorman’s office. The planned pool will be in Minot to secure a better market and about thirty members are expected at start.

Wool Growers Association Association of Commerce Rooms Minot

Minor Lodge to Stage Damon and Pythias Drama

At the last meeting of Minor Lodge No. 6 Knights of Pythias the group decided to present the Damon and Pythias drama. Cast selection proceeds with care as a full scenic production will be mounted for a live performance anticipated with strong local interest.

Sta Minor Lodge No. 6 Knights of Pythias Damon and Pythias Order of the Knights of Pythias Minot Minor Lodge No Knights of Pythian

Parker Dies in Saskatchewan After Illness

Chas. F. Parker passes away in Last burn hospital Saskatchewan on a Saturday in May after a seven day bronchial illness. Remains were laid to rest under Salvation Army rites conducted by the North Battlesford Corps with his wife and several children in attendance.

Chas F. Parker Saskatchewan Lastburn North Battlesford Corps Salvation Army

Heath Named Desk Sergeant After Leaving Federal Building

C B G Heath resigns as janitor at the Federal building to become desk sergeant at police waters. Heath formerly led Granville police as chief and earned praise for sharp arrests and keen ability to identify criminals. City Commissioners hail his proven experience and service.

C. B. G. Heath C. B.C. Heath Federal Police Warters B.C Sargeant Granville Ir. Heath

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Minot Residents

A list of marriage licenses includes Gladys Foot age 18 from Benedict and Reinhart primer fet Bened, Burris 52 from Minot with Ruth pallor wi Lenda, Matcoe 22 from Minot with Evaline oilina, Fyoonan Owen C Halvorson 24 from Minot with Fiona M Ball 18, Van Sickler 85 Ryder Kathryn M Ward 61 West Union Ind, Adie D Miche 27 Donnybrook PeschakaE, alkale Sent Lanegraff 27 Minot.

Gladys Foot Benedict Reinhart M. Burris Minot Ruth Pallor Lenda Matcoe Evaline Oilina Fyoonan

Dekoeke Convention at Fargo Draws Delco Dealers

Dekoeke convention at Fargo gathers Delco Tight dealers for a two day meeting Monday and Tuesday. Leading farm lighting and pumping authorities will deliver talks on modern methods and sales trainer instruction. Observers note shifts in architectural planning and the possible reduction of rooms in home designs.

Dekoeke Fargo Bert Plowman Delo Delco

Rainy Week Boosts North Dakota Harvest Prospects

Showers spread through the week across western North Dakota improving crop outlook after a late spring with substantial acreage. Barley spelt millet and oats feed hay are being sown as seed houses report sales of coarse grains. In Minot a girl recovering after a fall in an alleyway receives minor injuries while local baseball teams split results in four games, and Fred Grossarth receives a sanitary bed for rheumatic illness inspiring sympathy from friends.

North Dakota Minot

State Medical Convention in Minot Dates Set

The North Dakota Medical Association will hold its state convention in Minot on June 15 and 16. Delegates from the Northwestern Medical Association were chosen, including Dr. Erenfeld and Dr. A. J aeef from this city and Dr. Halliday from another location.

Minot North Dakota Medical Association Northwestern Medical Association Erenfeld A. J [Aeef Tr. Halliday Ohall

Gorman Plants 40 Acres to Potatoes in Granville

North Dakota farmer N. D. Gorman and his brother plant 40 acres to potatoes on their Granville area farm, signaling confidence in the potato industry. Gorman serves as Ward County Agricultural Agent.

Gorman N. D. Gorman Ward County North Dakota Granville

Smith Towner Bill Advances Educational Reforms

A congressional bill outlines Americanization of foreigners, literacy removal, equalized education, and expanded physical education. It proposes a $100 million annual federal appropriation matched by $100 million from state funds, adding teacher training facilities and appointing a Secretary of Education. The appeal urges public support and active advocacy.

Congress Fa. F. Minot State Normal Sevic

Undefined sentence fragment hints at teaching positions

The text references seeking trained teachers and notes concerns over low wages for teaching roles. It mentions expectations tied to ideals and the impact on work with children, implying dissatisfaction with pay levels.

Minot notes and travels among local residents

W H Francis Velva publisher visits. Bert Hartman Glenburn farmer attends business in Minot. Local teachers return to school duties about September tenth. Mrs Will Be Bolbein and Mrs H Kathryn Wald visit Minot from South City. Various Minot residents travel to Tioga St Louis and Grand Forks for events. stock show attendance. a Masonic temple stock dividend declared. Memorial Day visits and family trips to Texas and Fargo noted.

W. H. Francis Velva Vis- Heed Bert Hartman Glenburn Tran Oa Minot Bolbein Bs Pee Ree South City Norte Kathryn Wald Oni Wwrv Glaude Meta M. Thornton Minx Anderson Donnybrook Il Lake Cooper A. G. Crane Minot Normal Tioga Ben Hinbeck Granville Elsie J. Cook The Normal Oak Park Raymond L. Horan St. Paul Wister McDonald Wi Arker Minneapolis California M, T. Dallquiel N.O. Hammer Vel Mont Mark M. Chatfield Roy Swigart W. R. Stenerson St. Louis Perial Minot Masonic Tem Minot Normal School Mae Brehmer Amos Brehmer Texas John Steinberger Bie Miss Monagan Ross N. D Clare Crawford Lisbon N. C Charlie McKenzie Ito Crawfords Clare McLean Lola Smith Union National Bank Washington Mabel Olson Cuba Boden Government Miss Smith Independent George Hempel Madison Wis Louise Yeomans University of Wisconsin Miss Yeomans T. N. Yeomans

Ducks Suckle Chester White Sow in Curious Brood

A damaged clipping notes a Chester White sow nursing ducklings seen at a farm. The article mentions the sow’s unusual brood appearing feathered with hair and references a local figure famed for reliability.

Surrey Commencement Schedule and Graduating Class

Surrey high school set commencement exercises for June 27 with the baccalaureate sermon on June 13. Graduates include J Bradley, Harry Burns, Marvin Burns, Fay Shuttleworth, Bliss Sorenson, Helen Woodiwins and Stanley Zook.

Surrey Surrey High School J . Bradley Harry Burns Marwin Burns Fay Shuttleworth Bliss Sorenson Helen Woodiwins Stanley Zook

Center School House Decoration Day Guests Visit Locals

A Center school house Decoration Day gathering brought together families and neighbors including the Bylworths, the Walkers, and the Bivens clan. Earl Walker plans to take Franks Long’s plow position as Frank Long heads to Minot for work.

Center School Jomcoe Beighler and Sons Neal Bylworth At the Center School Earl Walker Babe E. B. Bivens Battalion Margaret Frank Long Mr. Long Minot

Seventh Day Adventist Special Service Schedule

A Seventh Day Adventist church announces a Saturday service at 10 a.m. with communion at 11 a.m. Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and a preaching service at 7 p.m. A Sunday union service at the auditorium will feature a lecture on prophetic expressions including the Beast image and mark of the Beast.

Congr Mn God Alway

White's Right ties Senate Candidate For United

Political advertisement praising White after admiral and governor terms, claiming the Republican party reached peak strength and the ticket won by the largest majority in state history. Argues he would lead without false idols and stands as a strong party advocate.

White Senate United Admiral White Republican

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