Americans Returning from Canada Demands a Deeper Look
The piece weighs whether U S farmers are returning from Canada as Canadians deny a backflow while Americans insist. It notes Western Canada as a magnet for U S immigrants, claims a large American share, and suggests many may be resettling due to climate and government ties. Some return to their "first love" Uncle Sam as settlers sell holdings and move back.
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Canada
Western
United States
Uncle Sam
A Tragedy of the Summer Evening and Other Tales
A romantic scene ends in tragedy as a mosquito kills a girl during a sunset moment. Roosevelt faces a Waterloo in New York over bill proposals. A man falls into a hole but survives by clinging to a plank. Doctors dispute germs from kisses. Theodore Roosevelt derangement joke mocks him. Milwaukee police fine a man $5 for kissing on a street corner.
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Reason
Socialist
Kansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Bad report on Canadian officials at Portal in White Earth Records
The White Earth Record reports on officials at Portal inspecting stock of Americans entering Canada. Horses were condemned and shot except one taken to pay expenses. A farmer’s best horse was condemned, deterring cross border travel. Another fragment notes a Buy a Bissells carpet sweeper and a Falkanger Hamre store setback on Main Street due to the move into Canada.
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White Earth
Portal
Canada
Falkanger & Hamre
Main Street
Republican County Central Committee Organizes in Williams County
The Williams county Republican Central Committee met August 6 in the county court room. N Hayes was re elected chairman W R Mumby named secretary H R Lampman re elected treasurer A J Staine re elected on the state central committee. Executive committee named and resolutions endorsed Taft, praised Congress, opposed independent candidates, pledged support to regular nominees, urged continued Republican policies, and endorsed C A Johnson for Governor. There was strong attendance and harmony reported.
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Republican County Central Committee
Williams County
N. Hayes
Williston
W. R. Mumby
Buford
H.R Lampman
A. J. Staine
Republican State Central Committee
Dist
Williams
McKenzie
B. Wingerd
C. A. Johnson
Landowners May Access Water Under Reclamation Act
July reclamation notice discusses landowners above a Government canal. It states that if an owner installs a pumping plant to divert water for irrigation from a Government project, power development and irrigation become part of the project under the 1906 act. A permanent contract with power privileges could admit the landowner to reclamation act benefits.
May Buy Irrigated Land Near Williston
J B Turnbull C B Moore and Will Ward of Cambridge Wisconsin spent Tuesday with friend W B Overson in this city enroute to Yellowstone Park and plan to invest in irrigated land near Williston on return. C K Brown of New York brother in law of Turnbull joined the party and Brownson offers first and second mortgage loans in short notice calling at Rooms 3 and 4 Graphic Block Williston NC Phone 17.
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J. B.turnbull
C. B. Moore
Will Ward
Cambridge
Wisconsin
W. B. Overson
Yellowstone Park
Williston
C. K. Brown
New York
Mr. Turnbull
N. C
E. R. Brownson
Williston Deserved Boost From Statewide Tour
The Williston district impresses visiting newspaper men with thriving streets, brick and stone blocks, prosperous farms, and an irrigation system expanding land yield. Abundant coal and high water quality ease fuel and living costs, reinforcing North Dakota's overall growth and appeal.
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Williston
North Dakota
Why He Advertises in Newspapers
A St Johns business leader explains newspaper advertising keeps his goods visible to the intelligent readership, reaches more people quickly and cheaply, and yields the best returns. He notes willingness to pay for prominence and attractive presentation, trusting ads are read by every household.
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Graphic
D. I. Todd
Burr Oak
Michigan
St. Johns
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Republican Central Committee
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