Pasture Gains Stir North Dakota Farmers
North Dakota farmer Jake Eastgate showcases pastures on four acre plots yielding beef per acre rising from 60 pounds in 1913 to 260 pounds in 1915 under sandy soils near Lake Agassiz. Officials from the Agricultural college supervise these results, suggesting wider adoption across the eastern third of the state.
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Jake Eastgate
Larimore
North Dakota
Agriculture and Labor
Flint
Eastgate
Agricultural College
Lake Agassiz
Red River Valley
The Call for Cattle in Western Rail Shipments
A North Dakota farmer notes an unusual spring surge of cattle moving westward on major rails to Montana Wyoming and western Dakota. He praises the high quality of west bound heifers and bulls, warns against inflated prices, and hopes markets stay fair despite larger cattle movements driven by drought and ranching needs.
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North Dakota
Canada
Montana
Wyoming
Dakota
Great Dry
Great Dry Plains
Four Georgia Boys Gain National Fame as Corn Stowers
In the June American Magazine an 80 account features Luther Clarence Arthur and Eimer Allred, four Georgia boys who have risen to national fame for their corn growing prowess.
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Georgia
Goya
Luther
Clarence
Arthur
Eimer
Allred
Republican Candidate for Reglater in Deede Barnes County
A primary election is set for June 26, 1918, in Deede Barnes County with a Republican candidate contesting the Reglater post. The race highlights party competition and local electoral process within the county.
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Reglater
Deede Barnes County
Political campaign announcements for Barnes county June 28 1916
A set of Republican primary declarations from Barnes county candidates including C J Lee O M Roe D S Ritchie Hans Pederson and Frank E Ployhar seeking votes for state senator register of deeds and state attorney. Each pledges support and asks voters to back them at the June 28 1916 primary.
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Barnes County
Frank E. Ployhar
Office of Register of Deeds
Ritchie
Valley City
N. C
Register of Deeds
Hans M. Pederson
Fifteenth Legislative
C.J. Lee
County Auditor Reports Total Registration Rise to 3702
County Auditor C. W. Nelson reports a total registration of 3702 as of Saturday with 131 Republican, 535 Democrat, and 86 Socialist voters. Forty one names could not be counted due to non registration with listed parties. Valley City residents may still register by June 12 using forms via the county auditor.
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C. W. Nelson
Times-Record
Valley City
Cheering Others Through Life's Uncertain Time
A fragmented verse set extols cheering others over triumphs and hardship, urging resilience, unity, and memory of kindness. It blends scattered lines from Baltimore Sun, Chicago Herald, and Washington Star, praising steadfast support and honest conduct.
Wisconsin City Mourns Death Of Mrs Briggs
Death announced in Delavan Wisconsin of Mrs Briggs. Mr Briggs traveled on No 4 to Delavan where Mrs Briggs and her daughters resided for six years since leaving Valley City. Ruth Briggs teaches domestic science in Milwaukee. Mrs Briggs was aunt to Charles Hollinghead and sister of Amelia Swartz of Barnes County. Fred Elwin and Mrs Cook are relatives in the west and Tacoma respectively. Community extends condolences to the family.
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Briggs
Delavan
Wis
Beene
Ruth
June
Elizabeth
Charles Hollinghead
Amelia Swartz
Barnes County
Fred Elwin
West
Cook
Tacoma
Wash
RETURN AFTER MANY YEARS Dr Coe and family arrive in Valley City
Dr. Jay Coe and his family arrived in Valley City from Kansas City Missouri on Thursday evening. They are former residents of the city who left about 17 years ago and will visit with friends. Dr Coe notes many changes and improvements since leaving. Also mentioned are J B Jones of the Middlewestern and Trust Co and his father Jones of Fekelson who traveled to Litesville Friday afternoon on business.
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Jay Coe
Valley City
Kansas City
Coe
J. B. Jones
The
Middlewestaland Trust Co
Jones
Fekelson
Litesville
Death of Mrs Bowen shocks Litchville community
Mrs. Robert Bowen died at the Dick Flavin home near Litchville Sunday afternoon after more than two years of valvular heart trouble. She had recently been at a hospital in Bismarck and at a country home to aid recuperation. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Congregational church in Valley City, with Rev. Lyon officiating and the Yeoman homestead in charge. Survived by her husband five brothers and four sisters.
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Litchville
Bowen
Ray
Alfred Zuger
Bismarck
H. Jones
Valley City
T. J. Walker
Ft. Ransom
R.D. Flavin
Fargo
Albert Holland
Anton
John Holland
Aadne
J. W. Wilsie
Cooperstown
Mayo
Rochester
Sutton
Surprise sendoff for Mrs Foster and family moves to New Rockford
A Valley City gathering at Mrs. Alex Amundson’s home honored Mrs. A K Foster prior to their move to New Rockford where the family will establish a new home. About 20 attended with music and cards, refreshments served, and gifts presented of silverware. Mrs. Wilsie of Cooperstown, former Valley City resident, died in Rochester Mayo Hospital after pneumonia and heart failure. Funeral held in Cooperstown with Valley City attendees.
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Alex Amundson
Conklin Avenue
A. K. Foster
New Rockford
Pegg
Amundson
John
Beautifying church and Briggs residence grounds in Valley City
The Fingal Herald reports two notable Valley City projects to beautify local landscapes. Tom Smith oversaw the work on the Catholic church grounds and Ed Briggs residence grounds, expected to become attractive once shrubs and lawns mature. Ed Clamp of Spiritwood visited Valley City, stopping at the Ward home on Riverwide Avenue before returning on No. 7.
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Va.ley City
Ed. Briggs
Mr. Brigg
Tom Smith
Ed Clamp
Spiritwood
Valley City
City
North Dakota Local Taxes Rise Sharply Amid State Burden Comparison
An analysis shows North Dakota state taxes are the lowest in the union while local levies by counties cities schools and townships rise faster than population. The report notes state government costs are modest, with most expenditures funding education and public institutions, and that tax increases in 1915 stem mainly from local districts rather than state inefficiency.
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United States
North Dakota
State Tax Commission
South Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Nia
Union
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Utah
Clagel
Virginia
Wyoming
Nebras
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Supreme Court
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