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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1908

Page

18

Better, Bigger, Busier Minor Vote for Peter Vandenoever

A long editorial piece denounces grain trading by the Board of Trade and Pillsbury crowd, arguing it harms farmers by keeping prices below natural levels. It urges political action to curb gambling in grain and promote fixed prices, with notes on local elections and community events.

Peter Vandenoever A. ¥. Swanson American Society of Equity Ward County N. D Board of Trade Wven Ile Tot &S United States Jay Jones Pillsbury Jones Pillsburys Europe Congress

South Prairie Township Officers Elected and Local Notes

Election results list Freedom township officers including Supervisor E Nordquist and Assessor Geo Tuftner. Other posts filled by local residents. Board of commissioners consider herd law repeal and stock at large restrictions until the vote. Residents discuss taxes and county expenditures. Lutheran Aid and Union Aid to meet in April with listed hosts.

South Prairie Freedom Township E. Nordquist Geo. Tuftner Ed. Anderson O. L. Tuftner S. Witham Wm. Abraham M. C. Hulberg C. EB. Johnson C. Christianson Nordquist Union Asad J. A. Shay

Will Sam Marry if Elected Mayor of Minot

The piece questions whether Sam Clark will pledge to marry within one year of election as Minot mayor. It notes Col. Sam Clark leads in local support and hints at allied married men and others preparing to attend the event.

Sam Col Sam Clark Minot

Social event at Somers school house raises funds

A sociable at the Somers school house last Friday drew a large crowd and raised a substantial sum to help cover summer schoolhouse expenses. Highlights included a fish pond, letter box, and a musical program with performances by Miss Pearle Brom and Miss Henrietta Underdahl, plus Homer Wilson's phonograph entertainment.

Brady Alice H. Brown Minot Milas Lones Otdy Tom Drady Ole Underdahl Arthur Beckman Ryder Uncle Sam Marie Lonnéy Mr. N. Rustad Drady Harry Blom Fargo Agricultural College Harry Sidney Morrison Twin Cities John Drady Somers Pearle Brom Henrietta Underdahl Homer Wilson Hugh Missouri Herbert Dunning Bessie Moore Tile Peterson Kiolatad Cannon Falls Minn Iver L. Flom John Flom

Rice Lake Notes on Weddings and Local Happenings

Weather puzzles. a marriage unites Christ Boe and Anna Karlson on the 4th at the Hanson home. Guests feasted after Rev. Gronen presided. The couple will reside on the bride’s claim. Petra visited Park River. Fanning mills hum. stone digging begins. Emil Ekholm bought a horse. Bonding at A. P. Anderson’s election drew 21 for and 2 against. Socialism cited in local wit. Swan Lindgren visited. Literary club hosted an engaging program. debate on city life vs country life. 40 members. Ester Olson filed on a quarry. a Ryder auction drew about a dozen farmers. North Maryland notes include Jos Flood’s Bancroft visit, C. Caco’s stay, F. H. Bradley sale, and Leach’s British Columbia plans. Local election at Maryland township elected officials. Various visits and socials noted through the week.

Rice Lake Christ Boe Anna Karlson Martin Hanson Gronen Emil Ekholm John Olson A. P. Anderson Swan Lindgren Ekholm Ester Olson Ryder North Maryland Jos Flood Bancroft Iowa Caco J. D. Gelet F. H. Bradley FB. Leach British Columbia J. J. McGuire Wickest Horn Oscar Hurley Maryland J. Barsnes James Clayton John Bjorn M. D. Ofthwon A.C. Larson M. O. Ofstheon O.P. Reed C. A. Lareoe Henry Barker L. M. Larson

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