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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

8

Alfalfa Patch Noted By Harrison Farmers In Ward County

Benno, a banner farmer of Ward county, has three four of an acre of alfalfa sown two years ago. Last year he cut the patch twice yielding six tons of fine feed. Prof Waldron from the Agricultural college praised the patch as the finest in the western state. John J Tee has an acre of alfalfa sown last year and looks well this spring. Harrison election results: J N Johnson elected school director and H J Burorum school treasurer. The free text book proposition passed. Old school buildings to be sold and a new building planned. Ryoram serves as treasurer and city commissioner in Minot.

Benno Ward County Prof. Waldron The Agricultural College John J. Tee Harrison J. N. Johnson H. J. Burorum Ryoram Minot

Farm Loan Ads and Savings Promotion

Money to loan on farms advertised with farm loan applications and a savings plan offering 5 percent on savings accounts. The notice is signed by YOUMANS as manager of Savings Deposit Bank.

Youmans Mgr Savings Deposit Bank

Plows and Seeds on Eighty Acres a Day

The Indepeners report James Scofield driving a Big Four gas engine over 80 acres daily near Minot, plowing eight inches deep, packing, and harrowing. His 1600 acre farm aims for 2500 to 3000 acres this year, with 20 workers and multiple horse outfits, plus notes on staff, equipment, and a local photo studio visit.

James Scofield Jim Camp Mitchel Mr. Scofield Scofield Chas, McClurg Minot McMure

Worm Damage Reported To Wheat In Burt Township

Farmers in Burt Township southwest of Minot report a slender worm harming wheat. The worm, about 5/16 inch long and 1/6 inch thick, eats the heart of the plant, killing it even after four inches high. W E Peck sent samples to Prof Bolley for analysis. if confirmed, the pest may also attack corn and other grains. Agricultural officials suggest delaying harvest and rotating crops to reduce future damage.

Murt Township Minot W. E. Peck Bolley The Agricultural College

Big Methodist Revival Meeting at Velva June 20 1912

A ten day revival gathering titled Minor District Assembly of the Methodist Episcopal church will run from June 20 to 30 in Velva. District Superintendent C E Vermilya and a local committee plan daily discussions and sermons at the big tabernacle in City Park with camping areas nearby. Rev Benjamin Babcock in Velva provides further details.

Velva The Methodist Episcopal Church C. E. Vermilya Minot Benjamin Babcock Vely da

Minot to Hear Prof Johnson Lecture Life Death Hereafter

Prof P S Johnson of Columbus Ohio will lecture on Life Death and Hereafter Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at Jacobsons opera house under the auspices of the International Students Association a rare treat for citizens of Minot next Sunday afternoon.

Minot P. S . Johnson Columbus Ohio International Students’ Association Jacobsons Opera House

Englund's Winter Rye Success Highlighted in Minot

ENGLUND'S winter rye experiments on his two section farm near Minot showed drilled rye on stubble yielded better seed bed and snow protection than plowed land. Winter wheat on corn land froze out about half. Englund plans to sow rye on barley stubble to clean up land. he also discussed his Senate bid and notes the Jem press circulates via mail.

V. A. Englund S Coud Minot Independent Epmare Englund Mr. Englund Enelund

Surrey High School Class Fight Sparks Midweek Turmoil

A lively clash at Surrey High pits seniors and sophomores against juniors and freshmen after the pink and green pennant flew from the flag pole. Attacks in the attic and office ended with a bell rope escape and the fight halted by Prof Cunningham as the period ended. No Mans Land lore closes with local reminiscences and soap lake water notes.

Surrey High School Sophs Prof. Cunningham

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LIROP United States Union National Bank Ben Combs Atate Ben Wilson Stanley Shriveeth Studio Second National Bank Burt Township Winter Rye Kenmare Burlington Mac Mana Foote N. B No Man's Land Bakelley R. C. Bhime Brush-Mcwilliams CO Seofield Brock Minot, N. 1 Studebaker Studebaker Corporation Stud Magic City H. M. Shirley Garage Minot, N. D Smallwood’s Grocery Smallwood’s Johnson Bros
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