North Dakota Boys Win Acre Yield Corn Prizes 1913
Henry Granlund of Ransom county produced 106 bushels of mature corn on one acre winning the southern district sweepstakes prize of 100 dollars. Clemence Schatz of McBeney county yielded 96 bushels in the northern district, taking first prize. The event by the Better Farming Association drew many entries statewide and emphasized home grown seed and practical field methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Granlund
Ransom County
Clemence Schatz
McBeney
Better Farming Association
North Dakota
Ransom
Henry F. Granlund
Dakota
Delamere
Noel Thorpe
Minnesota No
Dent
Henry Hendrikson
Minnesota
First National Bank of Fargo
Rogers Lumber Co
Minneapolis
W. C. McDowell
Marion
E. Y. Sarles
Hillsboro
Major Murphy Sees Prosperity Through Southwest Immigration
A letter from Major Murphy of this city, the new general immigration agent of the Soo, discusses Dry Farming Congress work at Tulsa and a Tulsa St. Louis trip. He urges southwest settlement, cites drought and cold, praises Canada’s immigration, and argues for growth through farming and moisture conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Murphy
Soo
Tulsa
Oklo
St. Louis
Southwest
Here
Texas
Misouri
Minnesota
North Dakota
N. D
Shepard
Montana
Canada
Northwest
Ward
Murphy pledges six month push for Ward County North Dakota
J. 5. Murphy states that united effort marks the start of a strong movement toward Ward county and North Dakota and vows full energy in the next six months of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
North Dakota
J. 5
Murphy
Ward Co Patients Charged for Insane Ward Care
Ward county auditors report a quarterly bill from Jamestown asylum for fifty two inmates totaling 2301.76 dollars about 45 dollars per patient. Eleven were from outside Ward county so 495 dollars will be deducted and monthly per patient cost is 15 dollars. Names listed include Mary M Chambers Peter Olson Catherine McCann Sever Texlee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Jamestown Asylum
Mary M. Chambers
Peter’ M. Olson
Catherine McCann
Sever Texlee
Peter A. Cowell
M. D. Wade
Harvey Sinkler
Amund Kump
John Flaherty
Ernest W. Wilke
Helmet Boerner
Frank Burns
Oscar Olaon
Gertrude C. Westby
Andrew Nelson
Eugene Normans
Caster Schato
Lottie Howel
Axel Karlson
Fred Faul
W. G. Scott
W. Havelbeck
Mike Eberle
G. R. Swanson
Otto Jenson
John McDermid
Ole M. Olson
Amon Lade
Elizabeth Hagen
Chester Armstrong
John Hope
Thos. Gavin
Tessie Max
Esther Woodard
Karl Munson
Katherine Blanvelt
Lo Warthow
Katie Larson
Chaswin
Wolf Cohen
Henry Bush
Carl
Sarah Harris
Hans Braaten
Thos
Gaffney
Rufin Heieh
Edw
G. Evans
Lizzie Holvick
Sarah Cox
Gusta Midtbo
Katie Tretle
Farmer complains over strewn beer bottles along road
Southwest of the city farmer Frits Grossarth cites many empty beer bottles along the road. He says broken glass injures horses and tires and notes a law against it exists though no arrest has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frits Grossarth
Man Calls for Troubled Son and Legal Action
Fragmentary note from Frank Hurley to County Judge Wm. Murray expresses frustration at being unable to travel to Minot and requests measures be taken regarding his ungrateful son. The text references a planned meeting with Smith and a stated intent not to bring the father back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Minot
Smith
Frank Hurley
Judge considers action after Hurley family dispute
Judge Murray hears information about Frank Hurley son of a longtime Waverly clerk who appears ungrateful after inheriting most of a Minnesota farm sale. Hurley, now jailed for violence, faces transfer to Jamestown or to a Minnesota asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Frank Hurley
Waverly
Hope- Joxaly Ingine
Sheron & Hamil Co
Pene
Hurley
Minnesota
Consciousjesa
Jamestown
Surrey Forms Volunteer Fire Department
Surrey creates a volunteer department with about all able-bodied residents. E H Ray presides, W S Young treasurer, Woolridge secretary, J B McEoun chief, A C Chambers assistant. A $360 fund supports the effort. Minot-supplied 60 gallon chemical now serves Surrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Ray
W.S. Young
Supt. Woolridge
Surrey
J. B. McEoun
A. C. Chambers
Surrey and Vicinity
J. H. Burns
J. R. Jaines
J.B. McEean
Minot
Old Sailor Hanson Takes Charge of Opera Turkish Baths
Arthur B. Hanson 20 years at sea arrives from Vancouver to run the Opera Turkish bath parlors in Minot. He sailed deep water for a decade and served in Uncle Sam's navy four years. Hanson has ships' tales and strong physical culture, ready to lead the bath parlor operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hanson
Arthur B. Hanson
Sam Hanson
Opera Barber Shop
Vancouver
Mr. Hanson
Uncle Sam'a
Calcutta
India
Independent Advertisers Sell Far and Wide in Minot
A Minot Independent ad request features a testimonial from Tagus N DOctober 28 1918 praising ad results in the Minot Independent. W J Brugman reports selling about sixty registered hogs through the paper and plans to push cattle sales, sending checks daily as stock sells out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Minot
N. D
W. J. BrooMan
Agricultural Conditions Improve In Minot News
Agricultural conditions improve as Minot area reports better crops and farm activity. The Minot Normal School addresses by J M Devine and Herman Nelson highlight progress. Issues include a jail release on insanity charge and a cocaine arrest involving Roy Rogers. A dormitory near completion, Stella Nash visiting, Foxholm nuptials, and Mike Breen’s new press accompany local notes. Wil organizes golf club with Ellison elected temporary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Devine
Herman Nelson
Normal Board
Minot
Christma
Stella Nash
Mark Murphy i
Oak Park
Wil
Ellison
Wedding of John Stakston and Pearl Christenson
John Stakston a south of Drady farmer and Pearl Christenson were married on Wednesday Oct 29 at the bride’s parents home south prairie. Rev Hof Stronning of Max officiated at 5 o clock as guests attended a wedding feast and ball. The couple will live on the groom’s farm with several relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stakston
Drady
Pearl Christenson
Jo Christenson
South Prairie
Hof Stronning
Max
Mabel Stairston
Tioga
Christenson
Three couples secure marriage licenses
Judge Murray issued three marriage licenses Tuesday and the matrimonial market wasn't unusually brisk. The following licenses were secured Walter K. Gordon and Miss Netta I Joseph Surrey Melvin E Hansen and Miss Ore E sold Emil H Wuttke and Miss Ruth E Kleinschmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Walter K. Gordon
Netta I Joseph
Surrey
Melvin E. Hansen
Ore E
Emil H. Wuttke
Ruth E. Kleinschmidt
Winter Prep For Premises And Stock
November reminder urges readying premises for cold weather. Secure warm shelter for cattle horses and hogs with tar paper and storm windows. Rogers Lumber Co led by H Johnson offers tar paper 2x4 toe roll and sizes to weatherproof buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fize
Rogers Lumber Co
Johnson
Advt
Third District Boys Given Rare Change for Military Futures
Congressman Norton seeks West Point and Annapolis entrants from the third district. A preliminary exam at Minot on Nov 26, 1913 will select candidates for final admission exams conducted by the Secretaries of War and Navy in 1914. Eligible ages and district residency required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval
Military Academies
P. D. Norton
Secretary of War
United States Military Academy
West Point
St. Paw
Minn
Norton
Secretary of the Navy
United States Naval Academy
Annaples
Maryland
Dickingon
Minot
Wile Liston
Academy
Annapolis
Frank L. McVey
State University
P. S. Berg
Dickinson High School
A. G. Crane
State Normal School
Hayata
Congressman Norton
Fine Musical Show at the Grand in Minot
The Grand offers the musical comedy Freckles on November 14 with a large touring company from Canadian points to Minneapolis. Notable cast includes Julius Welie Carrie Bellmore Robert Thurston Francis Owen and Baeon Jordan. The show makes two North Dakota stops, Minot and Devils Lake, en route to Thanksgiving performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
the Grand
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Devils Lake
Julius Welie
Joseph Weber
New York
Carrie Bellmore
David Belasco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Drouth
Vrank Hurley
Surrey Volunteer Fire Department
Little City
Sailor
W. J. Brugman
Double B
Circle
Double Branch
Erre ErvcMan
Tagus
Nelson Flats
Williams County
Fenn Baker
Mary Clouse
Foxholm
Baker
Rose Clouse
Mike Breen
Walford
Mike
Basix
A Benedict
Drady Farmer
Miss Pearl Christenson
Neapolis
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