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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

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Aviator H S Myhres Visits Minot in All Metal Monoplane

Noted American aviator H S Myhres visits his mother in Minot with Frank Holmes. He promotes the J L Six all metal monoplane, notes its 130 mph speed, 12 to 14 hour endurance, 48 ft wings, and 2317 lb weight. He plans to drive north to the Peace River country and to Minot again, praising the plane’s superiority.

Marty Myhires United States Irn Frank Holmes Mr. Holmes Mr. Myhren Mr. Myhres Minot Peace River Country Edmonton Arctic Circle Myhres J. L. Sixes Larson J. L Baden Minneapolis Grand Forks My Myhren Holmes

Bank Robbery Confession by Teenager in Tokio State Heist

Loraine Nolan an 18 year old from Minnewaukan North Dakota confessed to robbing the Tokio State Bank at noon yesterday Benson county officials say He surrendered more than 200 dollars and the revolver used officials report the money was hidden under hay in the Nolen barn The bank cashier Halvorson and his wife were locked in the vault during the robbery and $250 was taken The incident followed Nolan a fan of western films entering the bank and demanding cash at gunpoint with onlookers nearby

Minnewaukan N. D Loraine Nolan Tokio State Young Nolan Halvorson Valley of Mind Masonic Temple L. F. Vollmer Master Vollmer Ben Atkinson Missex Olen Ella Moréeen J. H. Colton Frederick Vollmer Preston Hallinan T. H. Martin Forest River George Walker Victory Chapter United States Maj. E. 8 Person Supreme Council George Fleming Moore C. W. Mason North Dakota H. Plumley Davies Grand Lodge Masons H. E. Byorum Brethren of the Rite Archie D. McCannel L. J. Paldu Rose Croix A. D. Lenetein Follmer Vollmer Ellison Pastes Hagenstein Aubrey J Oscord Beara

Station appoints new farm superintendent

Agricultural College North Dakota March 28 Charles Ruzicka has taken duties as farm superintendent at the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. A. C. Kuenning, former county agent in Dickey County, ND, became superintendent of the Williston Experiment Sub-station. Ruzicka graduated from the college ten years ago.

Wages Paid to Farm Hands Across Dakotas

Reports from several counties in North and South Dakota show farm labor pay levels. Average monthly wages ranged from 30 to 40 dollars in South Dakota, 24 to 35 in Fargo, 30 to 40 in Grand Forks, and 40 to 50 in Barnes County. Puller notes demand matches supply, enabling farmers to hire for the year with a modest advance. Funeral services held for August Larson Burlington mine owner after a mine explosion. burial in Burlington cemetery beside wife.

Grand Forks Barnes County Puller Atate Federation

Immorality Law Prompts Arrests in Minot Smith County

Judge John C. Lowe announces that couples arrested for resorting to rooms for immoral purposes will be held under state immorality law and prosecuted fully. Warrants will be issued by the state’s attorney, and arrests may follow divorce evidence in immorality cases. Dr Archie D McCannel spoke at a Father and Son banquet in Surrey on sex hygiene. A hay barn fire at J W McKinnon farm Mapleton caused about 7000 in damage with 4000 loss after insurance.

Minot John C. Lowe Lowe A.D. McCannel Surrey Archie D. McCannel Surrey School Surrey la Hes J. W. McKinnon Mapleton McKinnon

Champlin Wins Two Year Paris Fellowship for Studies in Economics

Walter Champlin, a 26 year old former Miner from Minot, wins a two year fellowship funded by a Californian for overseas forces. He will study economics at the University of Paris after serving with American and French forces, planned sail in June, and will visit sister Mrs Pi McKone in May. Mrs Irene McAuliffe of Weston joins Washington police squad as appointee with pole work experience, daughter of Weston chief of police.

Walter Champlin Paris University Irene McAuliffe Weston, Mane Washington Weston Waler Champlin Champin University of Paris Keanondes France Pi McKone Champlin Mitot University of Californias Aml United States U. & Anny Phi Psi Fraternity

Dizzy Reader Proposes City Platform Amid Election Talk

A Defiance column prints a candidate platform by Dizzy Reader detailing ten planks from an informal bid for mayor. Planks cover roads, recall, home rule, federal aid, and social schemes, ending with a note on plans and future ideas. Also reported is the death of John Flanigan, 95, one of the oldest Elk members, survived by his widow and four descendants.

Benny North Dakota Ireland Plank Dizzy Reader Defiance John Flannigan United States Flanigan D. Ellis

Donnybrook Bank Receivership Appoints Minot Postmaster

Fred Anderson of Minot, formerly postmaster, was named Receiver of the Bank of Donnybrook which closed voluntarily months ago. He began duties last week.

Fred Anderson Minot Bank of

Hureaus Forward Loan Applications Across North Dakota

Agricultural College notes seed loan applications from a $2 million federal fund are being rushed by western North Dakota county farm bureaus to Fargo. Golden Valley County approved 92 applications worth 150 to 200 dollars at its first meeting, exhausting blanks. The county has been allocated 70,000 of the 1,000,000 available in North Dakota. Attention will be at the Fargo office.

North Dakota Congress Montan D. Gorman Ward County

Specialist Advises Garden for Family Nutrition

Agricultural College expert Miss Inox M Hobart urges North Dakota families to grow a garden even with watering. She notes winter vegetable scarcity contributes to malnutrition and recommends canning surplus produce for winter use to support children's growth.

Sherwood Consumers: Store Becomes Cooperative

SHER Woon Consumers undergo restructuring as a receiver takes control. The United States firm in Sherwood reorganizes into a cooperative with key figures Meckahy and Oscar Fre sone named among the new organization’s indirect partners.

Sherwool No V Mage Consumers United” States Company Anter Fries, Md A.C. Star Bod Ritter Meckahy Oscar Fresone

Polio Scare and Court Action Don’t Tie City Names

Polio scare reported in a midsize town with 15,000 residents and a local restaurant owner charged in the first degree after a fight. A bail set at 5,000 dollars drew attention from Valley City citizens. Also notes include a Masonry milestone in Butte and a small fire in Wymore.

Alley City Nod

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H. S Myhres J. Semple M. D Baldy Bill Hally Odd Belti Fieame Bill Bull Cow Hill Bills Bil Baldy Independent Plowman Bert Plowman Kennewick Wash Old Vime Minot Dath Penitentiary Hospital Stair Noy Hank Kiblinger Ee Dreender Nolan Czecho-Slovakia Gultee Rockefeller Foundation Christ Calvary August Larson Auweust Larson Burlington Presbyterian Ch OW. Erickson Burlington Choir Tra Stouldard Andrew Jacobson Fred Miller Leslie Colton John Perlichek Chas. Fuller Carl T. Larson Brookston Minn Irene M'Auliffe Ditgy Donnyrant Hureaus Sher Woon Oklahoma Java Butte Mont George B. Geiser Charles R. Geiser Wymore Fifth Wre N. W K. A. Anderson Oakley Calif Anderson Florence Champlin Oakley Bunker
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