Clover Seed Sown With Grain Boosts Northwest Yields
The Northwest sees clover seed sowing with grain as a proven method to inoculate soil with bacteria, boosting yields and land values. Demonstrations show worn-out lands regain fertility, producing 3,000 to 5,000 pounds of hay per acre in some regions, with profits rising as soil nodules form. Only top Northern clover seed is advised.
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North ‘West
Prairies
Northwest
Tower Michigan
Minnesota
Dakotas
Prominent Grand Forks Girl Dies After Fire Accident
Miss Nettie Smith daughter of J M Smith of Grand Forks died hours after a fire accident at her home. She used a kerosene can to hasten the fire, was enveloped in flames, and after being driven to Deaconess hospital by fire department hose cart, she expired about 11 o'clock. Her twin Nellie was at church when the incident occurred.
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Grand Forks
Nettie Smith
J. M. Smith
Miss Smith
Christiann Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Nellie
Miss Nettle
George Vietch
Painful accident injures Lidgerwood child eye
Four year old child of Vencel Brom northwest of Lidgerwood pried apart a knot with a table fork. The prong entered the right eye, passing through the eyeball and out front. The child received hospital treatment by Dr. Shields. the eye cannot be perfect, but sight will be saved.
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Lidgerwood
Vencel Brom
Shields
Grand Forks to Dedicate Wergeland Monument in June
Grand Forks will dedicate a Henrik Wergeland monument on June 17, the 100th anniversary of the poet. Abercrombie leaders initially favored a park statue, but Dr. Fleide spearheaded the Grand Forks effort. About 10,000 Scandinavians are expected to attend the ceremony.
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Wergeland
Grand Forks
Henrik Wergeland
Abercrombie
N. D
Norwegsians
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Flelde
Fire destroys Cando area grain elevator on Lemke farm
Large grain elevator on Ben Lemke’s farm near Cando burned down along with 3,500 ashels of flax and equipment. Flax fully insured. elevator, built for 4000 dollars, insured for half. Origin unknown but suspected hot box on the gas engine used for grinding feed and cleaning grain.
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Ben Lemke
Cando
Prizes For Auto Races At State Fair
State fair association secretary Wilson announced total prizes aggregating 2000 for automobile races at the state fair. Two races daily for five days, each purse 200, likely entries from across the state and several professional drivers. An expert will head the racing and set entry rules and regulations. The sport is expected to gain public interest at the fall event.
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State Fair Associa
Wilson
State Fair Association
State Fair
Wyndmere Ranch Fire Kills Cattle and Horses
A fire at the N. C. Jensen ranch six miles north of Wyndmere destroyed a 40 by 80 foot barn and burned fourteen horses and eighty head of cattle, plus harnesses and thirty tons of hay. W. B. Summer managed the ranch, awakened at 3 a.m. by the blaze. Estimated loss is $10,000 with minimal insurance. origin of the fire remains a mystery.
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N. C. Jensen
Wyndmere
W. B Summer
Grand Forks Press to Quit Publication
The Grand Forks Evening Press will suspend publication with the February 29 issue, ceasing daily and weekly editions and ending business. It was the state’s second oldest newspaper, dating back to 1874, and had been owned by multiple owners including George E. Duls. St Luke's hospital at Fargo opened in a $40,000 new building, with dedication ceremonies led by Rev. H. B. Kildahl of Chicago, attracting hundreds.
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Grand Forss Evening Press
Democratic
Bismayok ‘Tribune
George H. Walsh
West
George E. Duls
Press
The
Plaindealer
Pres
St. Luke's Hospital
Fargo
Northwestern Hospital Association
H. B. Kildahl
Chicago
Bottineau Church Bell Repeats Breakage Pattern
In Bottineau the bell in the Methodist church tower broke again, the third such incident in two years. Deacons suspect hoodoo and plan to pursue the bell makers for reckoning.
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Bottineau
Rebekah Assembly Postponed by Social Events
The Rebekah Assembly at Sourla was delayed due to other social happenings. A commercial club banquet reportedly drew attention, affecting Duna County activities.
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Rebekah Assembly
Sourla
Duna County
North Dakota Notes From A Busy Frontier Towns
A verbose scan of North Dakota items notes Dickey farmers involvement with the farmers institute, Maxbass school dedication, Carpie department equipment market, and Mayville corn fair day. Fessenden band plans, rural school attendance, Fort Random bank expansion, Williston Odd Fellows building on Feb 26, and Hettinger bank changes. Jamestown opera, Glendon signatures, Carrington snow cleanup, Scranton post office flag, Milner market day, Minot library fund dinner, Jamestown library board, Hope city treasurer Mallory, Bathgate rail talk, Mandan bar board time, Berthold hotel opening, Reeder poultry venture, LaMoure bank building, Park River railroad bonus, Richland county state attorney candidate Wolfe, false fire alarms in Fessenden, Dr Day’s Dickinson trip to Haley, and snowfront travel notes.
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Milner
Minot
Burt
Jamestown
Board of Education
Jamestown Public Library Board Jr
Mallory
Hope
Hope, Vice C. 8. Mosses
Williston Substation to Open Soil and Crop Tests
The Williston experimental substation, linked to the U S irrigation system, will begin spring work. E G Scholander of the Fargo station will direct model irrigated and dryland farms, with additional staff from the agriculture department and possibly Fargo. The plant’s scope and favorable conditions promise a major subarid regional impact.
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Williston
Fargo
United States
E.G. Schollander
North Dakota
Scholandfer
Department of Agriculture
Subarid West
Despondent Farmer Anton Volso Ends Life With Poison
Anton Volso, despondent, took poison at Ba Vaith's house seven miles from Brocket and died thirty minutes later after a failed suicide attempt with a gun. He had just visited with his wife and Mrs. Vaith, and leaves ten children. A Lakota physician arrived too late to help.
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Anton Volso
Ba Vaith
Brocket
Vaith
Jast
Old Man Slain For His Money in Pepin Hill Farmhouse
Bernard Rahmer a defenseless 74 year old man was bludgeoned to death by two men while he guided them toward a location at his Pepin hill home near Wabasha Minnesota. The attackers looted the house searched for cash and fled after firing at the housekeeper who hid in a straw stack. Rahmer previously robbed of 1500 years earlier a reward of 500 is offered for tips leading to arrest and conviction. Officers investigate though no identity yet.
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Wabasha, Minn
Bernard Rahmer
Rahmer
Pepin Hill
Rah ‘Mer
Gold Nuggets Found in Cannonball River Near Bismarck
An Indian discovered several small gold nuggets in the sand of the Cannonball River near Bismarck, stirring excitement among old Black Hills miners. Gold has appeared before in nuggets in this stream, prompting hope of paying quantities if systematic search begins, though the river is now frozen. Prospectors await word as crude dragging of the water hole continues.
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Marek
Cannonball River
Bismarck
Black Hills
Indicted for dynamiting to gain liberty in Waterloo
Anton Dusman was indicted on three counts in Buchanan county court for dynamiting a public building, aiding prisoners, escape and breaking and entering. He was previously in Independence after a jewelry store burglary arrest, then tied to a building blast that freed inmates. recaptured, Dusman stayed in Anamosa to await safekeeping.
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Waterloo
Towa
Anton Dusman
Buchanan
Dusman
Independence
Missouri
Anamosa
Female anarchist nabbed in Broad Street clash
Philadelphia reports a mob of over 1,000 unemployed foreigners clashing with police on Broad Street. Dozens were arrested including Miss Voltairine, an alleged anarchist, as she faced a riot incitement hearing with bail set at 2,500 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
Railway Appeals Case Involving Engineer and Damages
The case of J. L. Hooker versus Great Northern railway has been appealed to the circuit court by the railroad. Hooker won a verdict of 10 500 for injuries suffered while serving as engineer when his locomotive collided with stationary cars on the main line in Lakota, alleged to have impaired hearing and use of an arm.
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J. L. Hooker
Great Northern Railway
Cirexit
Great Norther
Hooker
Lakota
Swindled in Minot by Fellow Countryman
Leon Brenke of Minneapolis, a Jew with limited English, was swindled in Minot by a supposed friend who offered to buy a train ticket for less. Brenke paid $10 and learned the ticket only went to Larimore, North Dakota, with others later buying him a ticket to Minneapolis in Grand Forks.
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Leon Brenke
Minneapolis
Minot
Brenke
Great Northern
Larimore
Grand Forks
Jailbreaker caught in Pembina county case
Edwin Ross of Pembina was captured after being identified in Winnipeg Pembina area with Angus McDonald. Ross, alias Edwin Ross, faced jailbreak and safeblowing charges and preferred court on this side of the border. He is wanted for multiple offenses in Canada.
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Edwin Ross
Pembina
Winnipeg
N. D
Sheri Roadhouse
Winnpeg
Angus McDonald
Ross
Canada
Moral support misheard in humorous quip from comic panel
A cartoon caption centers on a character misreading moral support as moral suit. The man defends wearing an old suit while insisting a good suit at home would provide real moral backing. The exchange highlights playful wordplay on comfort and dignity.
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Ike
Her Age and a Fifth Picture from Card Album
A readable fragment notes a brief exchange about a young daughter’s age and a line about her recently passing a fifth picture of a card album yesterday. The details are sparse and presented as a casual inquiry within a social context.
Mildreds Office Robbed in Brainerd Minnesota
The Mildred post office on the Minnesota & International railroad was broken into Wednesday night and robbed of stamps and money. The loss is likely small, but no clues exist. No suspects identified.
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Intry
Minn
Mildred
Pine River
Minnesota & International Railroad
The Gilet of It and Two and Two Make Four
A fragmented verse playfully questions arithmetic truth with lines claiming two and two make four then diverging to claim three and 150. The quirky couplets mix paradox and mock philosophy, presenting a satirical take on gullible reasoning.
Immigrants from South Expected to Boost Canadian Northwest
St Paul, Feb 9 1908 A large influx of U S settlers to the Canadian Northwest is anticipated, likely surpassing 1907 records due to favorable railroad rates and growing opportunities. Weather in Western Canada remains mild, with reports from Cardston Alberta noting a marvelously warm winter and early spring potential for winter wheat. Readings from Magrath and other Alberta districts cite substantial yields: oats around 35 bushels per acre, wheat 45 bushels per acre, hay valued at 10 per ton, and various farm products per acre. The piece also lists notable absences at a recent president’s reception.
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St. Paul, Minn
Canadian Northwest
United States
St. Paul
Canadia
Canada
Alberta
Cardston
H. Howe
Magrath
Alta
F. Bradshaw
Cuthura Cured a Severe Eczema Case After Years
A Tipton man narrates a long battle with an itch and widespread red and white lesions lasting 55 years. He finally found relief using Cutheura Soap Ointment Resolvent and Pills after trying many remedies. Testimonies from Nelson R Burnett endorse the treatment and its apparent success.
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Hale Bordwell
Tipton
Bordwell
Nelson R. Burnett
Patents and ads mix with quirky quotes and notes
Inventors should know they can obtain patents for their inventions. Enclose a stamp for particulars to Rawin J. Yewell, Solicitor of Patents, Washington, D.C. Messages include odd musings on confidence, fat, and neighbors, plus ads for tanneries, fur buyers, and hide dealers. Political remarks mix with stray lines about aging and conventions.
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Rawin J. Yewell
Washington, D.C
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Reece
Grand Forks Press
Rorth Dakota
Nubbins
Dickey
antiely + farmers’ institute
Maxbass
Carpie
Mayville
Fessenden
First National Bank
Fort Rancom
Williston Odd Fellows
Elon
Valley City
Hettingere
NATO Unk
Hettinger
Mayerle Mans
Reeder nAre Eouny
Glenallin
Mandan
Carrington
Scranton
Bowman County
Bathgate
G. I
State Barber Board
Doys
Eliie
Berthold
Walther
McQueen
Reeder
R. C. Brown
LaMoure
Park River
Midland Continental Railroad
Seaboard
Galveston
Tex
Charles KE. Wolfe
Richland County
Richland
Deléck
Dr. Day's
Dickinson
Haley
Adams County
North Dakota River
Ting
Western Canada
Messrs. Storer
Whitney
Long
Bowen
Cutleura
Poraga
Mar
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