Protests greet withdrawal of lands from homestead
Conference at Huron with Gov Vessey and lawmakers from North and South Dakota drafts recommendations to Washington on July 7 21 orders withdrawing coal lands in Perkins Harding and Lemmon districts. Proposes that bona fide homesteaders may file commutation proofs and patents, with coal reservation only if lands are coal tainted, and urges prompt action on preexisting homesteads and final proofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Taft
Ballinger
Perkins
Harding
Gov
Vessey
Crawford and Gamble
Martin
Burke
North Dakota
Logan Berry
Lemmon
D. P. Norton
Hettinger
Washington
Norton
Berry
Lemmon Land District
South Dakota
Department
Interior Department
Congress
United States
Ders
John Burke
R. S. Vessey
Robert J. Gamble
Plenty of Fine Grain in State at Grain Contest
Bismarck North Dakota reports strong grain quality with early harvests leading to a larger number of entries for the state grain growing contest on August 18. More than a dozen entries arrived yesterday and trains will bring in more. exhibits require full length grain in quantities equal to a half bundle. The agriculture department covers express charges and aims for a sizable display to be sent to eastern state fairs in the next two months.
Ulrich and Notman Tie the Knot in Springbrook
Charlie E Ulrich and Mary J Notman both of Springbrook wed at the M E parsonage in this city The ceremony was performed by Rev Hollett The couple left Saturday evening on Number three for their honeymoon trip through the west.
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Charlie E. Ulrich
Mary J. Notman
Springbrook
M. E. Parsonage
Hollett
Mrs. Ulrich
West
Farmers and Merchants Bank Prize Offered in Williston
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Williston offered a prize for the best article. The note indicates competition details and the sponsor's involvement in promoting local writing or artistic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Williston
Army engineers visit Williston for irrigation project review
A delegation led by Brig. Gen. William L. Marshall and Pres Louie Hill visited Williston to inspect irrigation works, confer with farmers, and discuss loan payments and possible relief measures. The gathering at Odd Fellows hall heard proposals for extending payment timelines and government support to secure irrigation success.
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Williston
William L. Marshall
Board of Engineers
John Biddle
Wm. C. Langfitt
Wm. W. Harts
Chas. W. Kutz
Harry Burgess
U. S. A. Corps of Engineers
Pres
Louie Hill
the Great, Northern
F. H. Newell
Reclamation Department
Congressman Gronna
Thos. Shaw
Great Northern
Odd Fellows Hall
Bruegger
Biddle
Senator Overson
Williams County Fair Set Over Three Days
The Williams County Fair will run for three days in the city at the end of this month and the first two days of September. Activities include an address on farming topics, horse races, vaudeville and other amusements with premiums for top exhibits. The notice also mentions a trip to Bismarck for officials and a state board of equalization session that did not meet yesterday.
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Grand Forks
Billings
Bottineau
Hettinger
Williams County
Sheridan
Oliver
Cavalier
Pembina
LeSueur
McGahan
Minot
Equalization Board
Bismarck
N. D
State Board of Equalization
Palda Selected for Chairman in Ward County GOP
In Minot North Dakota on August 13 the Ward County Republican central committee chose L J Palda Jr as permanent chairman John McKnight was named secretary and John King of Donnybrook treasurer The executive committee includes P M Cole George Hart Chris Ruud J A Engeland and J M Devine A resolutions committee was formed with Editor Crockard of Douglas as chairman they will report later in the week to the executive committee.
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Minot
N. D
Ward County
Republican Central Committee
L. J. Palda, Jr
John McKnight
John King
Donnybrook
P. M. Cole
George Hart
Chris Ruud
J. A. Engeland
J. M. Devine
Crock
Old Timer Andrew Tuff Visits Williston from Rugby
Andrew Tuff, a retired capitalist from Rugby, has been in Williston for several days as a guest of F. P. Bergman. He recalls life thirty two years ago as a blacksmith on a Missouri river steamer and offers tales from early days before railroads and North Dakota. The Railroad Restaurant, run by Mr. Shaver, markets meals to locals at standard prices with an expert chef.
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Andrew Tuff
F. P. Bergman
Tuff
Williston
Missouri
North Dakota
Shaver
Mayor Gaynor Recovery Announced Amid Cheerful Bulletin
Rufus Gaynor reported assurance from attending physicians that Mayor William J. Gaynor's recovery is assured as he rests peacefully. A bulletin noted a good night, seven hours sleep, and stable vital signs while watchers' encouragement filled the hospital room in Hoboken.
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New York
Rufus Gaynor
William J. Gaynor
Gaynor
Hoboken
N. J
Creamery Benefits Farmers In Williston Area
In August E A Sharp paid farmers 542.80 cash for butter fat during the first fifteen days, a sign of a monthly distribution over 1 000 to local producers. The dairy venture comes amid poor pastures and crop activity, proving that increased efficiency and a profitable creamery can sustain milk producers in the Williston region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Sharp
Williston
Sharp
Hapip Expands G N Billiard Hall Adds Pool Table
Proprieter Hapip enlarges the G N billiard and pool hall with a 20 by 24 addition to the west end. He now has four pool tables and one billiard table, improved lighting, new cues and supplies, strengthening the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Hapip
G. N. Billiard and Pool Hall
Hapip
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Ulrich-Notman
F. & M. Bank
Army Engineers
Pres Hill
Pres. Hill and Newell
W. A. Palmer
A. M. Hawley
S. Brownell
J. W. Jackson
Thomuas Shaw
Shaw
Reclamation Service
Committee of Engineers
Round House
Palda
Ward County Republican Organization
McKnight Secu
Central Committee
Mayor Gaynor
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