Election results and local notes from Wahpeton area
Olaf Hagen and Mike Gilbert escorted a boarder to the Budack hotel in Wahpeton on the 2nd list. Olaf Anderson elected school director for 3 years at the annual election. Nils Ulsaker and Olaf Fatland autoed to Wyndmere on the 2nd. Fatland later bought a 1915 Ford. Ladies’ Aid meetings held at Ole Nelson’s and Martin Hanson’s, with Anton Leidal visiting from Helendale to insura Lars Severson’s place. Erick R Johnson plans a new telephone line in Viking. Saw mills, cement posts, and other local business activity noted. several locals mentioned in transit or social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Hagen
Constable
Mike Gilbert
Budack
Wahpeton
Olaf Anderson
Nils Ulsaker
Olaf Fatland
Wyndmere
Fatland
Ladies’ Aid of the Free Church
Ole Nelson
Ladies’ Aid of
Dale Church
Martin Hanson
Sheyenne
Anton Leidal
Helendale
Lars Severson
Nordmound
Erick R. Johnson
Rowman Nilson
Newman
Ing
Sam Johnson
Viking
Morgan Bros
Barrie
John Nelson
Olaf Failand
Oscar Thompson
Helei
Newmar
Anna
Dina Nilson
Road work and petitions stir local politics at Fairview
A fragmented note discusses Bina Sothjem traveling to Fairview farm on the sixth and returning on the ith, Carl Knudson opposing roads announces local works, Hellstrom rumored as a signer for an appropriation to the asylum, and agents failing to circulate petitions to farmers statewide, suggesting broad farmer support or resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bina Sothjem
Fairview Farm
Carl Knudson
Hellstrom
Silv
Thote
Probesty
B W Win From Fergus Falls
Basketball game summary notes an exciting contest won by Fergus Falls over an opponent by a narrow score. The report highlights a high scoring finish and key plays that determined the outcome in a close matchup.
Breckenridge Wahpeton Defeat Fergus Falls 1–0 In Close Game
The Breckenridge Wahpeton ball team beat Fergus Falls 1–0 on a windy Friday afternoon. Sam White pitched well for Breckenridge, with Wahlstrom relieved by Satters after the fourth. A late rally stalled by base running mistakes kept Fergus from scoring. Jordan drove in the lone run after Gilles and Ripperton set up the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge - Wahpeton
Fergus Falls
Sam White
Fergus
Max
Root
Gilles
Ripperton
Jordan
Visit Yellowstone Park On Your Western Trip
Rail travelers are urged to tour Yellowstone as part of a western itinerary via the Milwaukee Road routes. The circular Butte to Yellowstone option promises lower cost and scenic grandeur through the Rockies, Bitterroots, and Cascades aboard the Olympian and The Columbian trains. An alternative Seattle to California path via the Rainier Shasta route offers round trips with no extra fare on the Pacific Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
California
Milwaukee
Butte
Montana
Yellowstone
Rockies
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Seattle
Tacoma
Socal
Chicago
Milwausee St. Paul Rail Adv
Secretaries Cigarettes and Anti Cigarette Laws Spark Debate
A column threads anecdotes on Nebraska anti cigarette laws, Secretary of War Garrison’s visit, and a joke about selling cigarettes to anyone in the state. It also covers Hollywood talent scouting, a studio episode, and local church services in Wahpeton with pastor W B Dahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Braska
Omaha Bee
Garrison
Bee
Nebraska
Notice-keep out boy drowns as bystanders fail to act
In an Alabama town a boy struggles in the water while on the bank about 30 husky men shout instructions. They hesitate and, despite some able swimmers nearby, none dives in to rescue before the boy sinks. The report notes the crowd did not intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
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J. R. Molloy
Richland
Wilkin Counties
Molloy
Molloy’s
Old Miksche
Wahpeton, N. Dak
Romise
Lillian McIntyre
Bigle
Webster
Webster Beleves
Mary Pickford
Oawegian Lutheran ‘Church Notes
Henry Aenae Wepster
United Photo Plays Company
Wild Rice Picker
Church
Dwight
St. Johns Church
Popul
Wahpetoularity
2Nd St
Pembina Ave
W. B. Dahl
Peoples State Bank
Wahpeton, North Dakota
M. Parsons
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