Soldiers Prepare Camp at Devils Lake for Governor Hanna Visit
Devils Lake July 14 The Rock Island reservation becomes a tented city as the North Dakota National Guard sets a strict daily drill and parade schedule. Leaders include Captain R A Thompson and Major Patterson with Lieut Henderson and Capt Sorenson in key roles. A new sanitary system and stone supply house improve camp life ahead of Governor Hanna’s inspection on July 20.
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Devils Lake
Rock Island
North Dakota National Guard
Batal- Mondrill
R. A. Thompson
B. C. Gearey
Fargo
Baird
Dickinson
Patterson
Lisbon
Schler
McDonnel
Valley City
Henderson
Hillsboro
Medical Corps
Harold Sorenson
G. A. Fraser
Jack Murphy
Quartermaster Department
Hanna
Women of McVille Raise Funds for Grandstand Roof
In McVille North Dakota on July 14 the town women organized ice cream socials and fundraisers to buy lumber and tools. They enlisted husbands and friends in a community bee to build a protective cover over the baseball park grandstand, improving comfort for fans at games.
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MecVille
N. D
McVille
First Man a Negro Says Smith Lecture on Scandinavia
Dr. G. Smith delivered an engaging talk on The Picturesque Scandinavian noting Norse people came from the far North and tracing race history from Africa to the first man. He said man began in Africa with the first man a negro and promised a repeat lecture at 10:45 this morning.
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8. G. Smith
Dand
Asia
Enderlin Trainman Injured at Wimbledon
Dr. Warner of Wimbledon brought Fred Detke of Enderlin who was seriously injured at Wimbledon. He was found on a box car with a fractured skull, possibly struck while coupling, and later climbed atop the car. He was taken to the hospital with his wife and child in Enderlin awaiting news.
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Warner
Wimbledon
Fred Detke
Enderlin
Anamooose Creamery Discussed At Meeting
Business men of Anamoose North Dakota will hold a meeting to discuss erecting a creamery with State Dairy Commissioner Flint addressing attendees and experts talking on safe methods. Local effort aims to push the project so construction begins soon amid favorable hay and rye harvest prospects.
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Anamoose
Anamoosé
Flint
Jury Term Nears End in District Court Trial
James Garner was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary with hard labor. The offense involved a club, and bystander interference kept the charge from being more serious. The term includes trials of Edward Schucks versus C E Batchelor and the State versus Walter Darr as the last jury cases, with W alter Darr possibly dismissed for lack of prosecuting witnesses.
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Daly
James Garner
Weas
State Penitentiary
Edward Schucks
C. E. Batchelor
Walter Darr
Carr
Final Contest Is Very Close
The final contest proved highly successful with observers noting keen attention to details. George Webster and Brian Karr led in care lists with 28 items, followed by Gordon Karr with 25. The auto visit list on the Chautauqua grounds included multiple makes such as Buick Ford Maxwell Hupmobile E M F Studebaker and more. Winners across categories were birds Richard White trees Brian Karr fish Gordon Karr autos George Webster and Brian Karr.
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George Webster
Brian Karr
Gordon Karr
Chautauqua
Buick
Ford
Maxwell
Hupmobile
Studebaker
Everitt
Hudson
Chalmers
Krit
Little
Oldsmobile
Henderson
Halliday
Overland
Brosh
Packard
Pope-Hartford
Pope-Toledo
Winton
Pierce Arrow
National
Warren Detroit
Cadillac
Rambler
Case
H. C
McCormick
Birds
Richard White
Fish
Camp Girls See Final Demonstration at Encampment
Miss Packenbush concluded a series of demonstrations for camp girls and mothers on child bathing using a tub method. She explained personal hygiene's link to disease and focused on preventing childhood illnesses, with a welfare tent audience photo and crib making featured.
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Packenbush
Miss Packenbush
Valley City Triplets Remembered From White House Letter
Mrs Andrew Gunderson receives a White House stationery letter from Margaret W Wilson in gratitude for naming three daughters Margaret Jessie and Eleanore after her. The correspondence expresses warm wishes and hopes for reunion between East and West namesakes.
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Valley City
White House
Andrew Gundersones
Mien
Margaret Wilson
Frank White
Washington, D. C
Margaret W. Wilnon
Eagles Picnic Draws Guests From Far and Near
The Eagles lodge holds a picnic today at Platou grove near the Soo depot with brass bands and amusements. Many visitors from Jamestown and other towns are attending, and reports say the winged tribe is enjoying a splendid time.
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Lodge of Eagles
Platou Grove
Soo
Jamestown
Evening meetings at Salvation Army hall nightly except Wednesday
Capt. Schaffer invites all to attend gatherings at the Salvation Army hall every night at 8 p.m. except Wednesdays. All are welcome to join these sessions.
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Salvation Army Hall
Capt.Schaffer
Valley City to Extend Water Mains for Fire Protection
City of Valley City North Dakota approves extending water mains on Second and Third streets and adjacent avenues by about 1850 feet. Plans specifications and estimates filed with the city auditor. extension to be funded by special assessments on benefited parcels in the established water main district. Publication advised for two consecutive weeks.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Fifth Avenue
Second Street
Second Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Third Street
Third Avenue
Special Assessment Commission
Platou
N. P
M. J. Boyd
N. D
Ald
Clark
Holland
Commission
Yeas—Clark
Lee
Mackey
Mason
O'Malley
Skreuting
Thomson
Noye
Northwestern
Main St
Second Ave
City Hall
Henry Henry
American National Bank
Court House
Ald. Thomson
Ald. Clark
Audh
Ald. Lee
Chautauqua
Committee of Board of Health
J. van Houten
Ald. Mason
Ald. Skretting
L. Wicks
Fourth Street
L. 3
Valley City Council approves trunk sewer contract and adjourns
The Valley City council approved a trunk sewer contract and ordered it filed. A special session discussed electric rates for the Street Railway and Brick & Tile Co, water mains extension, jury panel changes, and a commission government petition. The meeting adjourned with mayor Platou in charge.
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Valley City
N. D
Platou
Ald, Clark
Skretuing
Light and Water Committee
Wan
Valley City Street and Interurban Railway Co
City of
Valley City Street Railway Co
Said Street Railway Co
Ald
Lee
Holland
Street Railway Co
Yeas
Mackey
Mason, O'Malley
Thomson
Brick & Tile Co
Valley City Brick & Tile Co
Ald. O'Malley
Ald. Clark
Light & Water Committee
Fred E. Osborne
Philip Vogel
L. S. Platou
Manon
Woodland Ave
Roll Call
Clark
Mason
O'Malley
Skretting
Sald City
C. J. Lee
W. Clark
J. H
Ald. Lee
Ald. Skretting
Trout Shipment Replenishes Sheyenne River Stock
Mayor L. B Platou received four thousand trout from the state fish hatchery this morning. The minnows were released into the Sheyenne river. Over the past three years a total of 17,000 trout have been received. Recent pike placements and a promised bass influx are noted for this fall.
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Platou
State Fish Hatchery
Sheyenne
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