Rural Williams County News Briefs
The ice broke on the river here on the fifth. Work will commence on the farms this week. J. H. Jansen is spending a few days. In Seeby Montana Delle Ames has been on the sick est for the last week. The Ole Barstad sale at the Hofflund post office was attended by a large crowd. G. H. McKay and Jack Jenson made a trip to Ray Tuesday after a load of goods. Eugene Littlefield who has spent the winter in California with his father and mother returned here last week. I. M. Craig had the misfortune to break an axle of his wagon last Friday while going to Ray with a load of sawdust for the creamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delle Ames
Ole Barstad
Hofflund
G.H. McKay
Jack Jenson
Ray
Eugene Littlefield
California
I. M. Craig
A. C. Wagenman
Fred Short
Williston
N. L. Short
Mr. Albrack
Rose Hill
Farmers Club
M. J. Poe
Cow Creek
Fred Hellyar
Lampman's
Gibson
Mr. Campbell
Robinson Brothers
Montana
Hans Christenson
Burgan
Walter Mitchell
Bear
Alice
North Dakota
Arthur Clay
Garden Valley and Missouri Ridge Local Notes
Garden Valley neighbors visit friends and attend the Friendly Circle with plans for an April meeting. Missouri Ridge reports eggs sold, residents visiting, illness improvements, school pupils entering a corn and potato contest, and a Farmers Club meeting with equipment purchases and a formaldehyde order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Hamilton
W. A. Rieder
Mr. Markham
Mrs. Ford
C. Wicks
R. Wicks
Missouri Ridge
Ernest Francis
Dolly Doughty
Boyd Rutledge
Zella Francis
Garden Valley
Community notes from Spring Coulee and Stony Hill
April updates from Spring Coulee recount farmers starting spring work, oil buying talk, new member induction in the farmers club, Sunday School reorganizing on Easter, local visits and arrivals, and homecomings. Stony Hill mentions card club meetings at Rose Hill, expected return of Bruce Christian and bride from Minnesota, improved health, and a farmers club program with free lunch and music on April 11 at Rose Hill schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hill
Bruce Christian
Bride
Minnesota
Ed Ketchel
S. S. Albright
Albert Hintz
John Albrecht
Hintz
Albright
Farmers Club
New Church Open To Public For Easter Services
The Congregational church, via Anderson Smeby Construction, opens for Easter while unfinished. Basement in use now, main auditorium near completion by June, pews to follow. UND Glee Club to perform on Easter tour. morning service with full music and Lord's Supper, evening sermon with choir. Church members readied for seating, Bible school setup, city hopeful over progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson-Smeby Construction Co
Congregational Church
University of North Dakota Glee Club
New Church
Glee Club
Norton
Bible School
Degree of Honor Dance Set for April 17 in Williston
The Degree of Honor hosts a dance and supper on Friday evening April 17 with prizes for best dressed couple. The Williston Mandolin Club will provide music starting at 9:30. A good time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Mandolin Club
Candidate for Williams County superintendent of schools
I announce my candidacy for the nomination of superintendent of schools, subject to Williams County voters in the June 1914 primary. I am a University of Minnesota graduate with seventeen years in North Dakota, eleven in Williams County, and twenty in teaching all public school levels. the last eight years in Williston. I favor thorough farming and community life development, believing schools should help rural Williams County while maintaining core duties. If nominated and elected I will devote my best efforts to the good of our schools. 42-1f C Ellithorpe, mile east of Avoca. N P Pearson 42-1tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County
University of Minnesota
North Dakota
Williston
C. Ellithorpe
Scotch Pine Valuable as Wind Break for Prairie Planting
Chief Norman M. Ross reports European Scotch pine as hardy in western trials at Indian Head Moose Jaw Brandon and Nelson Manitoba with rapid growth. It promises value for timber and windbreaks, though seed price is high and damping off must be prevented. Prospects remain positive pending extended trials for western conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman M. Ross
Canada
Northwest
Indian
Head
Moosejaw
Brandon
Nelson
Manitoba
Europe
G. B. Sudworth
Dept. of Agrt
Forest Department of
Cape Colony
New Shoes and Oxfords at The Golden Rule St
Local shoe shop SORE advertises new shoes including oxfords with prices listed. Golden Rule Street is one door north of Star Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SORE
Golden Rule Stone
Star Thea!t
Convenience in Hog Houses
R M Dolve of North Dakota Agricultural College describes a swinging door for hog houses. Shown with a lower feed trough, the device aids feeding by allowing controlled access. The door is suspended by simple hardware and pivots on pins or staples for easy operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Dolve
North Dakota Agricultural College
Value of Legumes for Farmers by North Dakota College
By C O Churchill of North Dekerm Agricultural College the article explains legumes are pod bearing plants that, with root germs, fix atmospheric nitrogen improving soil fertility. It notes over a million dollars worth of nitrogen per acre is unearthed and highlights alfalfa, clover, peas, vetch, beans as principal North Dakota crops among legumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Churchill
North Dekerm
United States
North Dakota
Frame and trough design for bog housing system
A description shows a frame with doors on each side of a feed trough. When feeding, the door swings back and is held by a bolt under the trough edge. This setup allows easy cleaning and pouring while keeping the bogs excluded from access.
Many Benefits of Rotation for Soil Productivity
Professor Doneghue of North Dakota Agricultural College outlines farm rotation goals. It preserves soil productivity, reduces losses in dry years, controls weeds, aids labor distribution, lowers production costs, and supports livestock feed while converting rough products into manure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry RC. Doneghue
North Dakota Agricultural College
Nsw
Separate Young Cockrels From Other Birds
Instructions emphasize dividing the flock by age and size. Separate young cockrels from the mature stock, grouping each lot with near equal size. Feed the young birds generously as they are constantly hungry and will eat more than older birds. Maintain careful separation to keep growth paths distinct.
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STEVF
Caliburs
Vro Remiiuaen
AinerLaviting
Stevens Arms & Tool Co
P.O Torsi
Chicopee Falls
Mass
J. H. Jansen
Seeby
G. O. Hoal
Olaf
Skindrud
Spring Coulee
Amelia Skindrud
R. A. Rieders
F. Rohrabacher
Markham
Rieder
I. Skindrad
Miss A. Skindrad
Lundell
Bonnie
Laura Hamilton
Grace Ekeberg
Jno. Honek
Gromatka
Blankenship and Clark
Wagenman
Mesdamen B
Chas Boake
S. M. Clark Home
Rev. Distad
R. Blankenship
B. C. Keihl
H. J. Poe
R. T. Wicks
Jim Ellet
Will Haines
Miss Bear
Mrs. W. Haines
Stony Hill Dock
Albert Hints
Avoca
N. P. Pearson
Sloan
Chicago
Wyeld
DR. Earls
Sloan, Kr
Boston
Register OF Deeds
N. D
Board of County Commissioners
N. Dak
the Dalé School
Tioga
Mises A
Isabel’ Kerbaugh
Charles Rorebeck
Adeline Donovan
Joe Buller
Minot Hide & For Co
Minot
W. N. Dickinson
Wulliston
Dak
Dochterman
DRS
E. Distad
Dr. BP
U. Laberge
Thomas Block
Mary A. Goldschlager
Wegley
East Broadway
DE. A. McNiven
Williston, N
William G. Gwens
Attomnay
Citizens National
Bank
North, Dakota
J. W. Disney
Storm
Huttingen
Williaton
M. W.A
Shrop
Old Fellows Hall
J. @. Field
W.C
J. J. Bailey
Mount Moriah
C. E Stewart Ray
N. D. McKillip Veterinary College
Jones National School of Auctioneering
Usher L. Burdick
John J. Murphy
Main St
Williston, N. D
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