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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
14
Secretary of State Blaisdell announced strict enforcement of the ticket agents licensing law. Great Northern and Northern Pacific promptly licensed all agents. Soo Line claimed unawareness but applied for licenses, as did Milwaukee Road, bringing in about 600 dollars to the state treasury.
James Stuart of Freshwater township demonstrates corn can mature in Ramsey county with cultivation. His twelve foot high stalks and plump ears suggest strong yields. Ramsey county may exceed prior averages as progressive farmers plant corn.
Percy Brown son of Mr and Mrs Geo Brown of a farm northwest of town died from injuries after an Icelandic threshing machine accident Sunday afternoon. He attempted to pull a belt from pulleys as the machine stopped, was struck by a drive belt, and suffered fatal internal injuries. He died at 1 am Monday after being brought to Dr Key's office. Funeral services were at Eden Valley school house with Rev Hill, burial in Eden Valley cemetery.
The piece notes farmers should ensure their subscriptions are current while reporting a lightning strike on the Wyndsmere Farmers' Elevator that burned with 20,000 bushels of grain and 175 tons of coal, causing a $25,000 loss as Harvey plans a fourth bank and a Farmers' State bank charter with $25,000 capital.
The Lidgerwood Broadax notes Taft’s North Dakota visit, interpreting the trip as a bid to reward the state’s steady stance over the years without disturbance. The piece suggests locals question the motive while acknowledging the enduring loyalty to Taft.
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