Farmers buy blooded cows in North Dakota sale
Rugby, April 17. Pierce county farmers bought a carload of Holsteins to boost diversified farming. Twenty four cows and a yearling bull were distributed at Hawkins farm. The carload cost about as much as a gas tractor, but will be worth over ten thousand dollars in six years. The North Dakota shipping records show a strong rise in March shipments, reflecting growing diversification and successful local marketing efforts. Independent and Dakota Farmer ads aided the sale.
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Rugby
Pierce County
Rugby Tribune
Hawkins
North Dakota Publicity Bureau
Grand Forks
North Dakota
St. Paul
North Dakota Sunday School Convention to Feature W E Carpenter
Grand Forks hosts the twenty third annual convention June 10 11 12 1918 with W E Carpenter of Brazil Indiana addressing topics on The Sunday School Vision and Evangelism in the Sunday School. About 1000 delegates are expected with plans for two special trains and large attendance.
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Grand Forks
N. D
North Dakota Sunday School Association
W. E. Carpenter
Brazil
Indiana
Carpenter
Fargo
Great Northern
Minot
Great sale of live stock at River side dairy
Minot April 17 A major Holstein and Guernsey cattle sale at River side dairy owned by E W Elsberry drew a large crowd. Col Hecht sold over 8000 dollars worth of cattle and horses in four hours, praised by Elsberry as unmatched in the United States and a standout performance.
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Minot
Riverside Dairy
E. W. Elsberry
North Dakota
Col. Hecht
Mr. Elsberry
United States
Hecht
War on beverages planned by Pure Food Commissioner
Grand Forks April 17 Pure Food Commissioner Ladd plans a war on dealers shipping unregistered alcoholic beverages into North Dakota. Violations carry a $1000 fine. Some shipments lack contents on labels or proper serial numbers and shipper names. Unregistered goods shipped as registered violate Webb act and federal law.
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Grand Forks
Pure Food
Ladd
North Dakota
Fire destroys Dad Warren livery barn in Stanley
Stanley April 17. About two this morning a fire gutted the Dad Warren livery barn destroying the structure buggies harness and about twenty horses. The loss is around 12000 with some insurance. The adjoining garage was saved and Stanley firefighters led by Fire Chief Ross prevented a wider blaze. Bucket brigades aided the effort and fire laddies earned praise for their service.
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Stanley
Dad” Warren
Ross
Fort Lincoln Up to President
North Dakota’s entire congressional delegation urged President Wilson to aid retention of Fort Lincoln citing economy and military necessity. They presented maps of the fort and surrounding area to explain strategic importance and that no other U.S. site matches its position.
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Washington
North Dakota
Wilson
Fort Lincoln
United States
Untitled Military Rail Network Described as Superior
A fragment describes a superior military rail system with five intercontinental lines enabling rapid troop movement. It praises vast territory offering cheap food and forage, suitable for sustaining large infantry and cavalry forces.
Action Against Minot Druggists In Federal Case
Six druggists in Minot were named defendants in actions by States Attorney Nes tos seeking cancellation of permits and forfeiture of bonds for violations of liquor sale laws in drug stores. Defendants include A. P. Slocum Frank R. Gallagher E. Orson Doe Alfred S. Blakely Paul V. McCoy and Frank P. Taylor all in Minot with permits. Not guilty verdict returned in the case of Sibil Kahn of St Paul charged with murdering Hassan Abdulla the Turkish wrestler at Oberon during the Pteen Carnival company engagement.
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Paul V. McCoy
Frank P. Taylor
Sibil Kahn
St. Paul
Hassan Abdulla
Oberon
Pteen Carnival Company
North Western Paper & Fibre to use flax straw pulp in Grand Forks
Grand Forks April 17 The North Western Paper Fibre Company plans to establish a flax straw pulp plant in North Dakota. If successful, the project could add millions to the state's wealth by utilizing previously wasted straw, with estimated economic benefits for farmers railways and transporters. The South Dakota corporate venture, based in Chicago, will produce pulp for linen and bond papers and operate with 40 workers using $75,000 in machinery on a $100,000 capitalization.
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Grand Forks
North Western Paper & Fibre Company
North Dakota
South Dakota Corporation
Chicago
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Great Northwest
Nual
Prof. Ladd
Stanley Burns
Swedland Bros. Jewelry Store
Sloan
Heresa
New York City
H.M. Grona
Lawrence, Kan BF
Georgia
Odaerver
Bavaswan Daily News
Broan
Earl
Bloan
Boston
Mantad
Minus Music
Baldwin
Williston Music Co
L. C. Hitchcock, M
Main Street
Williston, North Dakota
Paris
ST. Avjis
Emanuel Seb
Bach
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