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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
Judge Cole of Fargo argues real anarchists are powerful corporations looting the people for private gain. The piece attacks food adulteration, grain gambling, price gouging, watered stocks, and extortionate rates. It calls for drastic measures to curb big business and curb legal delays harming justice.
The proposal authorizes President driven control of exchanges for essentials, allows guaranteed prices to aid domestic producers, imposes anti-dumping measures, and enables price caps during emergencies. It also permits limits on use of foodstuffs for alcohol, reductions in alcoholic content, and directives on milling and wheat mixing to boost food supply.
Mr and Mrs C I Sprung traveled by auto from Fargo where they had spent the past week. Mr Sprung remained longer than expected due to illness requiring a doctor’s clearance before departure.
A compiled notice lists numerous transfers of property from G H Stamen and Vite to J J Scott. Halvor Helgeson and wife to James A Haigh. Elida Hazel and husband to Frank Knechtel and wife. Movius and Lider wood’s Istadd to Lidgerwood. Herman Rohr and wife to Andrew Mourer. Friedrich Meske and wife to James A Dwyer. Fred D Barr and wife to Julius Swanson. A H Burnson and wife to E G Brummett. William G Perschbacher and wife et al to Charles A Jerdeman. John Myhra ai Nelson to Earnest J Ellis. John L Ellis to Earnest J Ellis. Lyman M Bixby to Edwin V Marsh and to John A Hobe. Astral B Abercrombie to Ing val Johnson et al. Gilbert J Johnson and wife to J G Wright. L E Leinan and wife to Paul Blumer. M G Myhre and wife Latlie with SW 1-4 22-13.
Amer Nick Lohman and Mayor Jugerman encountered two men near Island Park who were involved in an I W W meeting and fighting. Lohman fired four warnings and then a low shot wounding one man in the leg. The wounded man was taken to hospital. authorities expect to arrest the other as a possible suspect in a Minnesota saloon robbery. Rumors of whiskey selling at a dollar a quart circulated, but investigators found no corroboration. The case remains under investigation as officers pursue suspects.
The page shows four enumerated grain types including Durum No 1 Durum No 2 Durum No 8 Durum Rye Flax Barley White Oats, likely a catalog or seed trial list. Names indicate durum wheat varieties and cereal crops.
Miss Bridie Harper and Miss Carrine Braurer of Fargo are guests at the Cameron home this week.
The City Auditor will receive sealed bids until 8:00 PM July 2 1917 for paving Seventh Street North in Paving District 4 from the Great Northern depot to Washington Avenue. Bids must specify each paving type, include a $500 bid bond and a 10 percent bidder's bond, and bear interest not exceeding seven percent. The council may reject any bid. Special note mentions a local eye ear nose specialist in Breckenridge Minnesota.
Frank Rettig advertises AI painting services promising to save money on the next job. He guarantees all work and provides a contact phone 130W for inquiries. The short note reflects a local ad style and emphasis on cost savings and guaranteed results.
A Watn agency in South Bland County offers a full line of liniments spices textiles and toiles. The agent M. D. Keeney lists 21 Second Street South and phone 368L as the contact point.
The marker is among the less costly monuments but not inferior. It is crafted with the same care and design, using the same exacting methods as pricier stones, ensuring durability and quality.
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