Potato Seed Misunderstood in Farm Department Notes
The Dakota Farmer discusses what potato seed is, how it forms in blossoms, and why seed potatoes remain common. It reports that potato seed is ripening in some Grand Forks fields, notes high prices once offered for seed, and suggests small scale trials for youth and professionals, plus farm planning tips. Potential seed yields and variety development are outlined as part of experimental farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Farm Service Bureau
Grand Forks
Forks County
Berestanne
The Romance of Binder Twine from Yucatan Hemp
Farm and Fireside notes binder twine is largely made from sisal hemp grown in Yucatan. The plant requires little irrigation and weed clearance twice a year. It takes six to seven years to reach harvest, with no fixed season, and an average productive life of about fifteen years.
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Fireside
United States
Yucatan
A Revelation From a City Woman on Rural Modernities
A cultured city woman returning from a tour of state homes calls the scene a revelation praising modern conveniences and cultivated home life. A North Dakota editor echoes the sentiment, noting rural mail, auto travel, phones, better roads, and farming improvements transforming country life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Dakota Farmer
Waste Places Pay Says Farmer Observations Across Dakotas
Visiting several North and South Dakota farms, the observer notes idle acreages of the farm’s richest land. The remark highlights untapped potential in productive soil, urging action to utilize valuable acres that lie fallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South Dakota
Good Roads Back Bone of the Country in Polk County
A Farmand Fireside piece lauds Polk County road work from 1911 to 1915 under a county highway engineer. It notes miles graded, cost reductions from 84.21 to 43 dollars per mile, tractor use, and rapid post grading packing, with attention to ditching, mowing, and roadside appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Polk County
Cunty
Deep Plowing Increases Wheat Yields Says Farm Paper
The Springfield Ohio farming paper Farm and Fireside reports wheat yields rise from 10 to 80 bushels an acre across the water wheat belt due to deep and early plowing and seed bed prep. It notes corn or potato rotations yield best results when followed by thorough spring cultivation and moisture conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Good Roads Lead State to Proclaimed Day of Work
The Farm and Fireside echoes Missouri Governor Elliott W. Major's 1913 Good Roads Day proclamation urging less talk and more work. The slogan drew unprecedented civilian mobilization for road building, inspiring similar efforts in other states as the movement spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Missouri
Elliott W. Major
Missouri Aims to Make Good Roads and Mules Famous
Ed Good Roads Days show Missouri people shifting from casual support to steady resolve. State leaders and citizens unite to promote superior roads and a strong mule heritage, signaling broader pride in infrastructure and agrarian strength.
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Missouri
Final Account and Distribution Hearing in Williston
Notice and citation issued to Mary Newell estate respondents in Williams County North Dakota. Final account of administrator of Mary Newell deceased has been filed. hearing set August 14 at 10 in Court Room, Williston. Publication and service details listed. attorneys for administrator John J. Murphy and Ivan V. Meiser.
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Ernest Heffernan
Lawrence Heffernan
Archie Heffernan
Elmar Heffernan
Fitton Frazer
Milton Prager
Mary Prager Grant
John Fernan
North Dakota
Mary Newell
Tate
Ciy
Williston
Willuna
Howell
Bate
North
Kang Ae Saunle
Jonni Metremnan
Sealy Mtn
Willston
Willeton
John J. Murphy
Ivan V. Meiser
Harry
Hangon
Willams
Twal
Willaine
Mae Hutte
W. G. Wenaux
Williams County
Williaton Graphic All
Butler
Geo
AL Gilmare
Reat
Notice of Homestead Claim By Mary Stokke in North Dakota
The notice records Mary Stokke of Wildston ND filing intention to establish a land claim for the NE and SE quarters of section 10 township 15a range 100 W 6th P Meridian, with witnesses Andrew Hannon G Stokke Alec Shempnon Fred Fryall. Hearing before the Register at Williston ND on August 20 1916.
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Sotice Kom
Public Department of the Interior
Tang
Wintinton
Mary Stokke
Wildston
Register & Cr
Williatin
N. D
Chilmant Mamiea Ay
Andrew Hannon
G. Stokke
Alec Shempnon
Fred Fryall
Willaton
Thomas Bo Murphy
Register
Department of the Interior
U. S
Dons
Willston
Ole A. Movin
Williston
Township
Wgn
Meridian
Elain
Register & Receiver
Land Oftes
Anton Odden
Fowler
Carl Most
John Bluter
NOD
Thomes Mueghs
Ropiater
Public Notice of Homestead Proofs at Williston North Dakota
Notices published by the Department of the Interior list Mary Turner of Bainville Montana and Fred D. Larkin of Dow North Dakota filing intent for three year proofs to establish land claims. Witnesses named include Edward Fumstad, Jove Bokken, Dan Turner, Irene Oaks, Thomas Stun, Ward F. Larkin, Alfred G. Francis, Donald Tr Upp, Charles F. Chance, and others. Hearings to be held at Williston Land Office in late summer 1916.
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Denighimeas
U. 14
Williston
N. D
Mary 2. Turner
Baineile Mont
Range
6Th P. Meridian
Ltd
Wil- Naton
Pheen
Edward Fumstad
Jove Bokken
Buford
Dan Turner
Irene Oaks
Tuth
Balhville
Mont Thomas
Trierlon
Fred D Larkin
Dow
Mide
Haments
Township
Eee
Register & Receiv Lo Land Utce
Ward F. Larkin
Alfred G. Francis Donald
Charles F. Chance
Jesui ‘Thames Jlurphy
Register
Notice for publication of land claims in Williston region
Public notice from the Interior Department announces intention to make three year proofs to establish land claims in Townships 154 N to 156 N, Range 100 W, Williston area. Names of claimants include Williston residents and Spring Brook witnesses. dates set for September hearings before the receiver.
Notice of Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure in Williams County
Notice details a mortgage foreclosure against Edwin B Erickson and Minnie Erickson in Williams County North Dakota. It lists delinquent installments from 1913 to 1915 and taxes, with a final action to foreclose the property described as parts of sections 28 and 39 in township 139 N range 99 W, to be sold at public auction on a specified date to satisfy the debt and costs.
Notice for Public Land Claims in Williston North Dakota
Public notices announce homestead entry actions in Williston North Dakota. Names include Ole A Movin Erik Ly Gugedul Roy Simmons Erik Ly Gugedul and Erik Simmons with witnesses from Williston. Dates refer to August 16 1916 and August 8 1916 in proceedings before the U S Land Office and the Register and Receiver.
Williston land claim notice under Interior department
Public land entry notice from the United States Department of the Interior at Williston North Dakota dated July 18 1976. Names Day Perauxen Join Beunnor Samuel Ferrell Peter Keltir Thomas Th Millis Torsten among claimants. Patent action seeks three year proof and location details for homestead entry lot 82 section 82 township 163 north.
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Williston
B. Wu
Joseph A. Pers
Willston
Shane Woll
Land Omer
Nod
Perauxen
Beunnor
Samuel Ferrell
Pater Keltir
Whieton
Thomas Th Millis
Torsten
Wil Nowauns
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Williams County
Notice is given that a mortgage executed by Hulda and Claraan pad c W. Carlaan to Farmers State Bank of Nova ire a corporation dates to September 10 1918 and assigned in November 1914 will be foreclosed. The property is described as the west half of the southeast quarter of section 1 township 168 range 103 in Williams County North Dakota. Foreclosure sale at the courthouse front door in Willams County on August 26 at 2 pm. Amount due including principal interest and taxes is 916.00 plus attorney's fees.
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Edwin B Erickson
Minnie Erickson
Mortgagors
Loomis Ff Telshe Ortmarve
Register of Deeds
Willian County
North Dakota
Nat
Orie Moore
Pire
Nz Lindy Heretmatter
Wforesaid
Sid Mort Ace
Sud
Beneddor
A.D
Mold
Ucorsald
Williame
Sint
Thorn
Anle
Abd
Toomia F
Irish
Mortgagee
Palmer, Craven
Wulikton
Notich
tHulda & Carlaan
W. Carlaan
der Bushand
Suporte Jime and Cement Company
Morteucee
Nett
Dakota
Leas O'vlouk
Gime and Gemont Company, & Corporation
Farmere State Bank of Novaire
Natal
Willa
Stat
U. S
Willams County
Carl Brietestris Shore
Williams Count
Jouert
Minot
N. Dak
Hank
Frits Korowakt
Mortgawerty Barnes Brothers
Williams
Williaton
Bectlonwenty
Willie
Kenmare
Harara Hrothers, Incorporated
Ear Taie
Gray
Morteagee, Kenmare
Dak, Fee
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Kenmare North Dakota
Default on a mortgage by Fritz Korowakt and Barnes Brothers Mortgagee involves sale of described property at the Williston courthouse front door on August 6 18h to satisfy $295.72 plus costs. The notice names years 1914 1916 and terms, with the property in section 29 township 156 range 103, Kenmare North Dakota, and lists Gray as attorney for the mortgagee.
Notice of Intent to File for Homestead Land Ushered
Mary Van Drehle, formerly Mary Feldevord of Gladys North Dakota, filed Homestead entry No. 14586 for Section 31 Township 168 North Range 102 West Fifth Principal Meridian. She aims to prove up three years on the claim before the Register of the Land Office at Williston on August 7, with Conrad Westkaemper Ferdinand Lang William Determan George Kigon of Gladys, S.D., and Thomas B. Murphy as witness.
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William McKechnie
Trenton
N. D
Township
Ranke
Meridian
Punation Department of the Interior
Williston
Mary van Drehle
Mary Feldevord
Gladys
Whar
Hanted
Land Omer
Willaxghy Js
Conrad Westkaemper
Ferdinand Lang
Wiliam Determan
George Kigson
Thomas B. Murphy
Haem
Rewister
Mortgage Notice in North Dakota Auction
Public notice from Kenmare North Dakota states Mortgagor Martha Knudson and Knudson estate, mortgagee Reethers Inc. lists default on a North Dakota Section 1 Township 104 Range 99 property. Sale date August 19 1915 at 2:00 PM to satisfy debt of 240.76 plus costs. proceeds to cover principal interest and coupons. attorneys Gray Kenmare ND.
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice in Williams County ND
Public notice of mortgage foreclosure in Williams County North Dakota, filed records show Annie Le Mearkis then Farmers State Bank of Neratrand as mortgagees. The notice lists the property description in section one township 156 north range 103 west, along with past due amounts and sale details set for August 1916 at the courthouse. The sale is to satisfy the debt including principal, interest, and attorneys fees as provided by law. Dated July 1, 1918, Carl Erickson, Sheriff.
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Mierick Os. Land
Willson
Nob
Jaques
Route B
Whitey
Mike
Willison
Nessos
Willan
Vinndat
Tous Markham
Guy Collin
Willian
Murphy
Rerlater Verlven
Fra
Wilitatot
Interior
Great Willinton
Miro Abd En Bey
N.J
Clit Ford H. Salisbury
Springbrook
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BO Mergiane
Megistar
U. S. Land Office
Willigtons N
EB. L. Semler
Honey Stahl
Clarence Semler
James Leonard
Spring Brook
Willinton, N. D
Fullmons
Veams
Anna Comstock
Platium
Ellie Vinson Comstock
A. Hanson
Piaintit
Bowbella
S. Dal
Erice
Sturt Uggedahi
Eppini
Aptey
Shumant
UAPU
Roy
Simmons
Mary Homestead
Morinan
Register & Receivary
Williatan
N. Dygi
JW. Brown
Wyle Thompson
Marr Pahinon
Anna Raugetad
Wilcatin
Thomas Murphy
Mowlator
Nomce Fon Publication Department of
Interiom
WU. S. Tene Mico
Erik Ly Gugedul
Enping
Babe Taian
Holler
Regine & Reeslyer
Lind
Wittintan
Raimant
Thomas Lunde
Lace Gugeed
Temanwid Offerdal
Hepalusy
Thomas B. Murphys le Heginter
Marthe Knudeson
Martha Lindba
Witketon
Wily
Raney
Marteaure
Robert
A.D. Paulaos
Wuld
A.D. Poulvon
Annie Ly Mearile
Keglater of Deeds
Dapucity
Morthage
Annie le Mearkis
Farmers Stave Bank of
Avelenmonte
Uist
Lote
Carl Erickson
W. W. Keltner
North Dak
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