North Dakota Seed Growers Contest offers cash prizes
The North Dakota Seed Growers Association announces a Seed Growers Contest at Pargo in January 1925 with 80 lots for cash prizes and farm appliances. Entries from Marcus wheat to corn and potatoes offer prizes up to 225 dollars, with flax alfalfas and grasses also listed. send samples and entry blanks to A L Bolley at Agricultural College Margo ND.
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North Dakota
Pargo
A. L. Bolley
Agricultural College
Margo
Trains Reduced Across Lines With Schedule Changes
Dec 6 1919 notices announce multiple trains cancelled or cut to limited car counts across Dillworth lines and the Defiance branch. Some trains run through to final destinations, while others discontinue sections or parlor and observation cars. Passengers urged to verify changes at transfer points and note broad reductions on all lines effective December 8 and 10. officials urge caution for travelers and no extra sections planned.
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Defiance
Spokane
Seattle
Staples
Fargo
Staples S
Duluth
Who's Who In Club Work Winners Announced
The following boys and girls have earned an all expense paid trip to the Agricultural College for December 8 to 13. Calf Gordon Widdefield Leal 4 E Sheep Lucia Altringer Wimble- Pig Houldsh Lundy Leal Sewing Josie Hanson Darey Garden Larana Poverein Bases Lart movers Corn Paul Kronebusch Sanborn Potato Henry Allen Sanborn Poultry Robert Stangler Lucca Beking Helen Noxop Grand Prai. They earned this by finishing, exhibiting their products, keeping accurate income and expense records, and writing complete reports of their work.
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The
Agricultural College
Calf
Gordon Widdefield
Esheep
Lucia Altringer
Wimble
Houldsh Lundy
Leal
Josie Hanson
Darey
Larana Poverein
Lart Mote
Paul Kronebusch
Sanborn
Henry Allen
Robert Stangler
Lucca
Beking
Helen Noxop
Grand Prai
Prine
Esme
Yeava Valley City
Fargo
Misa Clara L. Larson
Agricultural Loge
Go Forward
The piece argues that churches face higher operating costs since 1914 while salaries for clergy and educators lag. It urges church members to raise missions and church gifts, asserting leaders must not retrench as society demands greater service. The call is for proactive, expansive church leadership and personal commitment.
Christmas Books at Public Library
Blizzard and week of coal delayed Children's Book Week but the library will host Christmas books for children this week. Lists by Brooklyn and Bridgeport librarians and the National Scout Librarian are ready for distribution. The book drive for the orphanage and hospitals will run this week, inviting donations of new or used books.
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Brooklyn
New York
Public Library
Bridgeport Conn
Boy Scouts of America
Valley City
Bantfers
Orphan’s Home
O ’S
Three Day Corn and Potato Show at Valley City
A three day event hosted by the Valley City Commercial Club offers 500 dollars in prizes for corn, potatoes and seed stocks. The meeting includes a Valley City Potato Growers association, seed potato production talk by H L Bolley, livestock discussions by county groups, and notable speakers including Dr Trowbridge Dr Ladd Dr Mahon and J J Osterhouse.
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Valley City Commercial Club
Valley City Potato Growers’ Association
H. L. Bolley
Barnes County Livestock Association
Marion| Litchville
Darey
Wimbledon
Trowbridge
Ladd
Mahon
The
Agricultural College
J. J. Osterhouse
Bismarck
J. G. Haney
Grand Forks
Ave
A . Wi
Minnie Nielson Ousted From North Dakota Board
In Bismarck on December 3, board president Totten said Miss Minnie J. Nielson will not be chased to meetings after attending an adjourned session. A report by Mr. Stangel recommends abolishing the superintendent of public instruction. The special committee findings on the state library note books were newly added but not circulated. Real estate taxes received a favorable senate report. Trade commission bill faces amendments demanding cost and price reporting, while cigarette blue laws repeal dies without a roll call in the House.
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Bismarck
N. D
Board of Administration
Superintendent of Public Instruction
House
Old Dormitory Gossip At Kinsdred Hotel Banquet
Miss Sheridan Miss Barrett and Miss Young entertained guests including Miss McCoy Miss Crane and Mrs J E B Crane at dinner Sunday. Annabelle Yaeger returned from Jamestown Thursday evening. Jake Yaeger visited with Annabelle Sunday. Miss Sheridan attended a faculty banquet Tuesday at the Kins dred Hotel. Miss Trene Anderson nears recovery and returned home to Starkweather last Monday. Irene expects to be with us again next term.
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Miss Sheridan
Miss Barrett
Miss Young
Starkweather
Irene
A GOOD MAN PASSES AWAY IN LOS ANGELES
Henry Wolfer longtime friend and business associate of Bank of Valley City president Earley died in a Los Angeles auto crash. A director since 1905 he helped fund Stillwater prison and built wealth through northwest farm land investments. He had been mentioned for Minnesota governor and recently bought a Los Angeles home.
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Henry Wolfer
Los Angeles
Earley
Bank of
Valley City
Wolfer
R. H. Bronson
First National Bank
Stillwater
Minn
Minnesota
Northwest
Ife
Hagen Convicted in Scandinavian Bank Trial at Fargo
The jury found Hagen guilty in the Scandinavian American Bank case. Attorney General William Langer scored a notable victory as the postdated check institution’s president was convicted, despite claims of bias. The verdict will be appealed and the case remains under legal scrutiny as the legislature is in session.
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Iis
Englert
Bank
William Langer
Fargo
Hagen
Langer
Mansfield Township Tax Figures From New Program
A Mansfield Township report presents taxes for fifteen families who benefited from the new program. The document notes strong encouragement from the day and outlines the tax amounts, reflecting this community initiative and its impact on local households.
Buffalo meat to replace beer market eyes buffalo herd expansion
Leo’s meat market in Valley City will stock buffalo meat within ten days and distribute this year to retailers in the upper Midwest. Leonard, son-in-law of Scotty Phillips, leads the herd is expanding from 10,000 to 20,000 acres with about 1,100 animals, aided by federal land access, and predicts a steady buffalo supply within five years alongside beef.
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Leo
Valley City
A. Hi. Leonard
Scotty Phillips
Phillips
Mr. Leonard
Minneapolis
J. M. Ornes
Ornes, Esswein & Co
Est
Middlewest
St. Paul
Leonard
Twin Cities
Chicago
Fort Pierre
Phillip
Red Cross Notes State Bonus for Former Servicemen
Former service members are urged to apply for the twenty five dollar per month state bonus by writing to the adjutant general in Bismarck North Dakota. The Barnes County Red Cross in Valley City offers assistance to secure the bonus and notable quotes from Mayo Pare and Lloyd George highlight health and community defense themes.
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Adjutant General
Bismarck
N. D
Barnes County
American Red Cross
Valley City
H. Mayo
Livingston Pareand
Red Cross
David Lloyd George
Judge Reads Wrong Verdict In Hagen Case At Fargo
In Fargo, Judge Englert misread the verdict in Bunker Hagen's trial, then corrected to the guilty finding amid defense attorney James Manahan's protest. Foreman R A Miller identified the misread, while special prosecutor W S Wahpeton defended state nonpolitical issues.
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Bunker Hagen
Fargo
Englert
Hagen
James Manahan
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Manahan
Judge Englert
R. A. Miller
Hunter
Mr. Hagen
Munahan
Casey
W. S
Wahpeton
Langer
Manhan
Valley City Chautauqua Needs City Support Or It May End
The Valley City Chautauqua Association held its annual meeting at the Commercial Club rooms. Treasurer Herman Stern outlined finances and the board warned that if local support fades, the Chautauqua may end. An option on talent was taken and ex president William Howard Taft is slated to appear June 30 if it continues, with questions raised about Sousa crowds and Taft’s drawing power.
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Valley City Chautauqua Association
Commercial Club
Herman Stern
Valley City
Moe
Wm. Howard Taft
Sousa
Taft
Fuel Scarcity Prompts Rationing For Winter Supply
Gibenn of the Inca post revived home office yesterday from Maddock North Dakota where he visited his father. Northwestern regional Coal Committee warns coal is insufficient to cover all industries and urges most consumers to reserve fuel. Authorized lists include federal government, public utilities, hospitals, cold storage, milk plants, refineries, slaughtering plants, and essential operations to guard against fire and freezing.
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Northwestern Regional Coal Committee
Army
Navy
Cyreameries
Inca Post
Maddock
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Dillworth
F. C. Huntington
A. E. Lane
JTR
Public
Minnie Nielson
Bank of Valley City
Mansfield Township
Fred Tabbert Gye Eerie
Martin Akestad
John M. Campbell
Sirline Stirs Dae
Henry Cowdry
Andy McLees
Teehee Ebsites
J. Blewett
Sep Bee
Matt Kronebusch
W. K. Wood
A. B. Diemert
Bees Reid Taint
Frank Hinchberger
Rete Bane
Chas. Maier
Yee
Geo. Stroh Wee Ee
Rete
Joe Lienhart
Robert Strang Ewes
Red
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