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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

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Governor Hanna Pushes Low Interest Farm Loan Plan

Governor Hanna advocates using 20 to 30 million dollars from state funds to back farm loans at six percent for ten years. He cites older twine price control as proof that state action can fix prices and reduce costs. He also seeks large sale of school lands to create a revolving fund, with eightyth percent of loans from outside the Red River valley aimed at keeping interest home. He urges study of farm land banks and notes past school fund lending efforts and current bonds.

Hanna Ee Ace Thie Manila Friends of the Harne Hanyna Peplace Farmer North Dakota Red River Valley Northakota Nore Dee

Jewelry store gains new fixtures in Minot feature

The Winters Jewelry Co has installed mahogany finished fixtures making the store among the west’s finest. The Paulle Co designed and built them with paneled mahogany windows and ceilings. Winters’ office offers a full view of the stone, while Karl Braham oversees repairs in a dust proof enclosure. Aletta Jacobson leads sales in a newly refurbished shop with an optical room and fitting areas. Six watch racks and secure display features enhance the store.

Winters Jewelry Co Minot Paulle Co. Desi Winters Karl Braham Pe Fortearive Farge

Minot to field a new baseball team this season

Minot will have a baseball team and a good one. Doc Spillane leads the organization with local Ring players and other local talent including Joe Doherty Glen Moon Wm Wendt Ted Schumaker Dutch Palmer and Brunner. A benefit ball is planned at the Armory Friday evening May 29 to aid the push to organize a strong squad.

Minot Doc” Spillane Consumers Power Co Joe Doherty Three T League Glen Moon Wm. Wendt Ted Schumaker Minot Base Ball Association Armory

Norwegians Celebrate Independence Day in Minot

Norwegians gathered in Minot for a 17th of May Independence Day program at the opera house. Rev. Lund and Rev. Lounc hurch spoke on Norway's history and religious ties, H A Foss read a poem sending greetings from Norwegian Americans, and a fund for needy Norwegians was announced with a sizable goal. The event featured a large Norwegian chorus, under Prof S J Rognlie, performing in Norwegian and patriotic songs, with a Valier Star Spangled Banner and violin solos by Rognlie.

Mr. Lounchurch Bethania Norway Lund Nestos H. A. Foss America Minot Foss Northwest Minat Europe Opera House Teere Zion Lutheran Hauges Synod Bethania Lutheran

Largest Man in State Dies in Anamoose

D O Bruce aged 55 and unmarried was found dead in his room in Anamoose on Thursday morning from heart failure. He weighed 382 pounds and was long a veterinarian at Anamoose. A messenger found the locked door broken in. Bruce had been dead only a few minutes. A telegram was sent to Minneapolis for his body and another arrived Saturday.

Anamoose D. O. Bruce Bruce Minneapolis

Goldstein Facing Riot at Minot Lecture

David Goldstein of Boston spoke on Christianity versus Socialism at the Grand Theatre in Minot on Sunday afternoon May 24. The crowd erupted into near riot with interruptions from Socialist militants and hostile questions, ending with his removal escorted by Knights of Columbus members after a heated, profanity-laced exchange about atheism and socialist writings.

Calgary David Goldstein Opera House Minot Sherman, Grand Theatre Boston Pit Goldstein Rerd 3 Er Engels Bebel Bach Jesus Christ

Baby Burned to Death in Hills Home Fire

An infant of Mr and Mrs Reed southwest of Kenmare perished when a kitchen stove fire started by an eight year old girl spread to the roof. Firefighters arrived too late to save the baby as the blaze gained headway during milking time last week.

Grenna Seeks Reelection to U S Senate on Republican Ticket

Senator A J Grenna announces candidacy for reelection to the United States Senate from North Dakota. He filed the petition with the Secretary of State and notes he may be unable to campaign personally due to duties in Washington. He invites scrutiny of his votes and past measures and thanks supporters, promising further details in a state publicity pamphlet.

Washington, D. C North Dakota United States Senate Washington Senate Secretary of State Av Dt, Gron

Governor Hanna to Speak in Norwegian on July Fourth

Governor L B Hanna plans to address Norwegians in their language during a July Fourth trip to Norway. The news notes his address has been translated and he has studied it closely to ensure fluency. Local observers expect a strong reception from readers across the big pond.

Hanna Norway Lopring Fis Tearn

Norse Celebration at Mork Lake Honors Heritage

The 17th of May jubilee at Mork Lake drew several hundred Norwegians and friends from miles around. Rev O S Varud opened at noon, with Minot speakers R A Nestos and Atty Omen B Herigstad delivering addresses on Norwegian history, unity, and pride. A grand dinner and crowd‑sourced hospitality followed, with organizers and volunteers named and attendance noted from Minot and nearby towns.

Mork Lake Minot Varud. Lon. R. A. Nestos Norway Song America Omen B. Herigstad Mesdames Albert Mark A. E. Jordahl J. L. Hanson Torkel ‘Taxdal Hans Hoseth L. Losby John J. Hippi Thorval Rud Theo Mork Cert Lochy John A. Borud Ed Losby W. Jordahl Torkel Taxdal E. Jordan Ryder Makoti Berthold Des Lees Burling Bret R.A. Nestan O. B. Herigstad J. J. Lee Gunder Reishus Franklyn J. A. Borud

Ethel Alton Players Invite Minot to Pink Tea

The Ethel Alton players at the Arcadé theatre invite the Indie of Minot to attend a free Pink Tea Reception with refreshments at the Arcade on Tuesday afternoon May 26 at 3 p m.

Ethel Alton Arcadé Theatre Minot Arcade

Hanna Talked Set To Norwegians at Minneapolis Celebration

Gov L B Hanna spoke to tens of thousands at Minneapolis during the centennial Norwegian celebration. He praised Norwegian Americans and urged broader kinship, noting a Lincoln statue to be gifted to Norway and stressing the role of Norwegian descendants in America’s future.

L. B. Hanna Minneapolis Norway North Dakota Abraham Lincoln Lincoln America

Immigrant Dept. Plans Booklets To Attract Settlers

North Dakotan immigrant officials announce busy action as the department works with Soo and others to lure settlers. Thousands of booklets will be issued for distribution in the East, offering free space and info on real estate contacts. E S Neal, longtime North Dakota resident, recalls early landoffice days and a tale of Colonel Phammer. Bowen challenges Goldstein, a Minot debate on socialism and Christianity expected after Goldstein speaks at the opera house.

Bismarck Soo Neal North Dakota Col. Lounsberry M. H. Jewell Bismarck Tribune Phammer Minot E. S. Neal City Will Bowen Goldstein Bower David Goldstein Opera

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Peasable Minot Concern West J. B. Creegan The Knights of Columbus Co. P. R Order Socialist Party Jane Keananta Mexico Colorado Goldstein Frequentl Peta Orson Doe Dos A. J. Grenna Immigration Dept
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