04 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
1
A historical cost breakdown shows the total expense of producing wheat on a Red River Valley farm. It lists seed, labor, feeding, harvesting, threshing, twine, interest, taxes, depreciation, repairs, and animal wear. It also notes that manufacturers add about 20 percent profit over cost to set selling prices.
Regular Wahpeton council session called by Mayor Eberly with Aldermen present. Minutes approved. Abatement requests denied for Mrs Collier and Bauer sisters. Building move referred to Mayor and Public Safety. Arch light near Science School referred to Public Improvement. Debate on reducing Lehna horse valuation. motion lost. Finance to settle sewer taxes on Episcopal Church property. Water rent collected January 1909 noted. Trance committee authorized to borrow 3000 at 6 percent for waterworks. Wheat farm cost study shows producer should receive 10.5 cents per bushel to break even. audited by Northwest equity experts. board confirms figures. General fund warrants called by Finance.
The Fergus Falls dam completes a massive concrete structure on the Red River after long planning and effort by engineers, foremen, contractors, and owners. The report notes the dam’s mass and the relief felt by all involved, with ancillary details about repairs, bills, and city matters included in the surrounding notes.
A health feature emphasizes kidney care as central to overall well being, citing back pain headaches and fatigue tied to kidney disorders. It promotes a kidney remedy with endorsements, naming Mrs J N Jurgenson of Wahpeton North Dakota as a user. The piece also references a theatre production and a hospital incident with a coroner verdict of possible self poisoning.
An advertisement urges careful selection of reading material for young people, praising The Youths Companion as a wholesome, entertaining volume that portrays life with duty and honor. It offers a sample copy and a 1909 calendar incentive for new yearly subscriptions at The Youths Companion, 144 Berkeley St. Boston, Mass.
The Homestead 246 will observe the B G Y anniversary on February 10 with a program and social dance following. Members and families are invited to attend the meeting night event hosted by the committee.
Last Friday in Lidgerwood residents were startled when H W Klein was poisoned after leaving a drug store for a hotel dinner. A traveler in the hall called for a doctor reporting that Klein had been doped and robbed. Dr Shields was summoned to his hotel room.
The State Science School of the city defeated the State Normal Industrial School at Ellendale 28 to 25 in a fast game. Chezick and Brothers starred for Science School, while Stevens and Barnes led the Normal team. Lineup lists Wahpeton Ellendale Manikowski Stevens Hackett Ziegleman Dalles Chezick Wallace Brothers Barnes Jurgens Voves Crabtree.
The Lotzer family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during their baby Elizabeth’s illness and death. Mr and Mrs Fred Lotzer thank supporters. The Ladies of St John’s Church invite guests to a card party Thursday afternoon at Forester Hall with admission 15 cents.
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