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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
The Reporter accuses the Independent of flipping its stance to woo readers and attack rivals, while the paper defends its independence and criticizes those who fund or push competing policies. It urges farmers to study farming ideas carefully and avoid overextending experiments as local finance debates surface.
The speaker supports extending the water system and delaying experiments if needed. City authorities aim to push improvements quickly. A longer system would enable sewer extensions and provide fire protection, plus water for lawns, stock, and households.
P Okerstrom, a Ryder area homesteader, traveled to Minot with his wife and child to complete a fourteen month proof. He testified to $700 of improvements but the land office rejected his claim for missing two days of residence, forcing another filing at cost. Washington officials allegedly tighten the lines on homestead proofs.
The Independent offers a $500 deposit at Union National Bank to Colonel Sam Clark if he prints any evidence proving the paper has been sold to Hans or another party. The offer doubles if evidence of illicit payments for policy evasion is produced, urging a public exposé.
Showers have helped grain to start well and the season looks promising. North Dakota enjoys long sunny days and crops that catch up with southern states. Jacob Frost raises 600 chickens, sold 200 last season at 50 cents each, using Light Brahmas and Plymouth Rocks. Sweden plans to send a representative to study emigration patterns to America. Final proof dates are near, with 1500 proofs awaiting processing.
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