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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
8
A promotional piece extols savings accounts as safe for all ages with four percent interest compounded semi annually. It highlights guaranteed principal, no speculation, and the bank offering loans to depositors to help accumulate even small coins.
H J Finney formerly of Ray North Dakota was killed in Huron eight days after being struck by a passing vehicle while talking on hotel steps. Finney, known as an advertising specialist, had worked on major Minot deals producing large advertising sheets in support of union labor.
A compilation of North Dakota items reports drownings in Maple river Enderlin a man crushed by a freight train and other local misfortunes. Several arrests illnesses fires and court actions are noted along with agricultural updates and local business news across towns such as Pembina Crosby Granville Mandan and Williston.
In a Minot divorce trial a man admits paying for the woman's dress shoes bonnet and teeth work while she did his washing. A Wisconsin farmer claims flax seeds in each hill cured Colorado potato bugs after ten years of trial.
The Palermo Standard reports large contributions to a local party in the county seat dispute. Questions arise about how the funds are used, and no one can explain. A concerned individual seeks answers, while others mutter and swear about the investigation.
Notice declares an annual election set for Tuesday June 20 1911 at Minot High School to choose one member for a three year term on the Minot North Dakota Board of Education. Polls run from 9 AM to 4 PM. Signed S W Nicodemus clerk by order of the board of education.
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