City council passes five ordinances at meeting
The council approved five ordinances including penalties for scattering handbills, designating street use for hire vehicles, grading Ramstad avenue and Ramstad street, cleaning privies and vaults, and opening Anne street across the Great Northern right of way. Proposals to sell five acres for a pest house were noted, and plans to rework the city hall interior were announced along with a new firemen’s sleeping area and pool hall in the basement.
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Reishus Street
Second Street
Ramstad
Ramstad Street
Anne Street
Great Northern
Mil Munz
Third
Olaf Olson
Brawer
K. T. Hagen
Ward County Independent backs Dudley L Nash for states attorney
A reader letter from A LeSueur praises The Independent for endorsing Dudley L Nash in Ward County North Carolina for states attorney. The writer argues incumbents often seek re election but Nash shows integrity and ability, commending the paper's stance and public service.
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Altho
Dudley L. Nash
A. Lesueur
Reporter Questions McGee Third Term Bid
The editorial argues against a third term for State’s Attorney McGee and similar county officers. It cites an unwritten rule limiting terms, urges replacing incumbents with competent challengers, and highlights Ward county’s need for qualified public servants to restore public trust.
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McGee
North Dakota
Minot City approves $32,000 water works bond proposal
City voters narrowly turnout with about one quarter of eligible voters. Some 24 votes opposed while nearly 300 support the water works bonds. Council orders bond sale ads in eastern journals and moves to buy a pumping station west of town.
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Minot
City plans water project with $75,000 funding
District officials say a new project will connect with existing mains and stretch about $75,000 in funds. Councilmen intend to maximize the impact, aiming to extend services and utilities efficiently.
Judge Goss Denies Public Speaking Amidst Handbill Campaign
The Independent reports Judge Goss has authorized no public speaking and condemns hand bills claiming he will speak at multiple venues in one evening. The piece suggests these tactics aim to pit him against voters and may backfire on those using such dirty politics. It notes a perceived lack of local news in the Portal International.
A S of E Endorses Legislative Candidates
About one hundred American Society of Equity members met in the city on Tuesday. A seven-member committee named top county figures to endorse for state offices, including John Wallin for Senator in the 29th district and Mark M Chatfield, B D Skinner, J G McBirsy for Representatives. Endorsements target legislative candidates who will shape laws.
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American Society of Equity
Te Society of
John Wallin
Trict
Mark M
Chatfilald
Skinner
J. G. McBirsy
H H
Steele
Mr. Butta
Martin Anderson
Soclate
Old Grange Society
A.S. of B
Local Views Montana Prospect Highlighted by Carroll Letter
Former County Commissioner L R Carroll now in Roundup Montana describes the county’s bright future. He cites black loam soil heavy rainfall and coal similar to North Dakota. Alfred Blaisdell visits from Bismarck amid a remake bid while Williston’s Vic Chaffee suffers from smallpox and the land office closes briefly. Bill Thomas praised as Republican nominee for Ward County surveyor with June 24 vote. Whit Gull posts final proof and Billy hosts a stag party after finishing work.
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L. R. Carroll
Roundup
Montana
Milwaukee Railroad
Ward County
North Dakota
Editor Mike De la Berre Passes After Lingering Illness
Sheldon Progress editor Mike De la Berre died the night of June 9 after a lingering illness. His wife had died months earlier. The couple, married two years, leaves behind a bright baby girl and many friends in the state. The editor was regarded as one of the brightest newspaper men in the state and popular with acquaintances. We make a specialty of farm loans. Renwald Land Agency, Minot, N.D.
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Mike de la Berre
Sheldon Progress
Newa
Little in Minot Tour Amid Senate Hopes in Williams County
Senatorial buzz follows Littie Little from Bismarck to Minot en route home, sparking talk of him as next U S Senator. In Williams County, a Hansbrough stronghold, sentiment shifts toward Little as voters hear the true conditions of the affair.
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Senator Little
Bismarck
Minot
Bia
Little
U. S
Williama
Hansbrough
Farmers Favor Swanson for Ward County Sheriff
The Independent urges nomination of A. Y. Swanson for Ward County sheriff citing his record exposing graft and his long, public-spirited work. Farmers, reading widely, remember Swanson as the man who stood for taxpayers and justice, with seven of ten farmers favoring his nomination and election.
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A. Y. Swanson
Ward County
Swanson
Farmers Remember Fabrick in Ward County Election
Ward County farmers accuse Auditor Wm Fabrick of incompetence over the tree bounty missteps and misinformation. They urge voters to replace him on June 24, arguing the auditor failed to guide farmers, causing financial losses and urging officials to handle taxes and claims properly.
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Ward County
Wm. Fabrick
Fabric
Pabrick
Ward
Independent
Nerud
Nedrur
Campbell Bros Circus Delights Large City Crowd
Campbell Bros. circus drew a very large crowd this afternoon and was highly pleased with the high class performance. The show has made a wonderful improvement in the past year and is one of the best for its size on the road.
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Campbell Bros
Campbell Bros. Circus
Campbell Bros Circus Growth Recognized For New Show Features
The writer recalls Campbell Bros. Circus once a small traveling act and notes the current show includes several entirely new features. The piece credits growth that is long deserved and highlights the evolving nature of the attraction.
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Campbell Bros
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