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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
1
A capitol complaint highlights pool halls using brass trade checks to pay for drinks and goods after losing games. Inspector Earle H Tostevin notes this common practice. officials vow prosecutions for gambling as they target trade checks used to avoid currency.
The Yankee Robinson Wild Animal Circus visits Minot on Saturday June 1 for a two and a half hour show. Capt Julie performes with lions tigers jaguars pumas hyenas while camels and zebras add flair. clowns and athletic events complete the program. Deputy Treasurer Agnes Nedrud named to replace Mabel Miller as county deputy treasurer. The Normal opens its spring farm session this Monday.
The Independent reports the Soo passenger and freight depots, closed by the government during the war, will reopen shortly. The Association of Commerce passed resolutions ten days ago and sent them to federal management, aiming to press the reopening.
A fire at the Knights of Pythias Home on Fire Avenue damaged the building by over 5000 dollars after starting near an ice box in the basement around 2:80 am Sunday. The blaze, possibly from a faulty electric wire, forced entry through the front door and damaged the floor. insurance covers the loss, and the Elks offered temporary use of their building during repairs.
Minot becomes the first North Dakota city to cooperate with the U S Public Health Service by establishing a free venereal disease clinic. Patients can obtain free testing and treatment through Dr H G Knapp, city health officer, at special hours. The clinic is supervised by the federal health service.
Mrs. Fred Eberhard shot her husband at their Plaza home during a personal crisis. He died instantly as a revolver bullet struck him while reading. She then fatally shot herself, dying soon after. Relatives reported prior domestic trouble. the couple were well off with bank funds. Hamburger Joe, the husband, ran a Plaza restaurant and was known locally.
The Minot city clinic offers free diagnosis and treatment of venereal diseases under government supervision. Pamphlets explaining the campaign and essential sex facts are available by writing to the Bureau of Venereal Disease in Bismarck.
The Yankee Robinson Big 8 Ring Wild Animal Circus visits Minot with a baby elephant feeding show and roaring lions. A downtown parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday June 12, followed by 2 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. performances.
Grasshoppers are damaging grain in Ward County. County Agent Norbert D. German urges farmers to watch fields, report hopper activity, and use poison bait prepared from bran, Paris green or white ash, and molasses. Contact Minot for guidance and follow safety instructions.
The Minot Rotary Club elected officers for the ensuing year. FE A. Long was named president with Mehn D. Meevannel and Otto Eilison as vice presidents. G. ID. Colcord became sergeant at arms and B. Shirley was named chair. Jae was reelected president of the public directors.
Ward county commissioners report grasshopper damage across Surrey Benedict Max areas and northern county. An appropriation of 1500 funds poison at about 3.00 per acre covering roughly 500 acres with potential further money if damage rises. The agricultural agent and Fargo College expert will begin pest control this week.
During the third week in June the Farm Bureau in cooperation with the Chil Welfare League will hold baby clinic examinations for children. Nurses and doctors will conduct physical exams, throat checks, and assess growth with talks on care, feeding, clothing, and home demonstrations. Special religious meetings follow at View Mennonite church with notable speakers including G. D. Lapp.
North Dakota Grange leaders M Williams and Kilbourne plan Minot convention June 18 20 with business sessions June 19 and a public meeting June 19 at a local park. John Ketcham will address the gathering, and headquarters will be at the Grand hotel. Members urged to attend.
Jay C. Morrow, son of Mrs. Geo L. Morrow, arrived in Minot to visit relatives and old friends. He served two years with the Canadian overseas forces, 28th Battalion, spending nine months in trenches around Cambria and Arras, where he endured shell explosions that left him shaken but unharmed overall. He plans to return to Saskatchewan.
Preparedness Lodge of Perfection the new Scottish Rite body in the city boasts the largest Mason in North Dakota L G Randolph train dispatcher at Portal N D who weighs 560 pounds and stands as a notable member of the group
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