Farmers clubs expand under Better Farming Association drive
Fifty clubs already organized with plans for doubling in weeks. Local business leaders back the effort as Henry Hillsdale Wells County forms a twelve member action club. Dairy and hog production, alfalfa, and creamery plans appear across Bottineau Cavalier and Ward counties with women joining discussions. The movement aims for two hundred active clubs in North Dakota this winter, boosting farming and community life.
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Better Farming Association
Special Service Bureau
Grand Forks
Hillsdale Township
Wells County
Bottineau County
Cavalier County
Bottineau
Ward County
Ingster
Grand ‘Ks
Stutsman County
Farmers’ Club
North Dakota
Treasurers Hold Over To Bridge Term Start Date
North Dakota officials will hold over to qualify successors after a law change shifting the start date for county treasurers. The measure does not affect those reelected this year and aims to give retiring treasurers time to settle tax business. The old date Jan 3 caused mid year confusion and inexperience during busy periods.
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North Dakota
Woodrow and Wilson Born in Kerlin Family Twins
Murdo December 19 report says Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Kerlin welcomed twin baby boys named Woodrow and Wilson. The event adds to local family news and echoes presidential naming themes of the era.
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Murdo
Woodrow Wilson
M. P. Kerlin
Woodrow
Wilson
Butcher Hankey Passes Away in Hotel Room
Hankey Hankey a 53 year old Plentywood Montana butcher died suddenly after entering his hotel room at the Great Northern Hotel around 9 o clock last Saturday night. He had been in good health and was visiting his brother near Tioga for Christmas when he fainted. Local physician could not revive him. The night clerk, Harry Peyton, assisted the arriving wife and physician.
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A. B. Hankey
Plentywod
Montana
Great Northern
Elias Day Characterist at Lyceum program set for January 6
Elias Day, renowned Lyceum entertainer and author, headlines the Commercial Club Lyceum at Gates Hall on Monday evening January 6. The program showcases costume changes and sketches from Day including Danny and Kentucky Colonel Going Home, with new pieces like Dennis McCarthy on Ancient History.
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Commercial Club Lyceum
Elias Day
Characteriat
Gates Hall
Elias Dey
Lyceum
Mr. Day
Danny
Dennis McCarthy
Williston Grain Market Prompts Widespread Praise
A large grain marketing effort centered on Williston draws statewide and regional attention. Receipts from McKenzie county arrive as farmers cross ice to deliver grain. The year begins with optimism and a New Year appeal from Elias Day, billed as a town favorite.
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Williston
McKenzie County
Record grain market day marks history in Williston
On Monday December Odia Williston saw a record grain sale with 694 loads totaling 40 250 bushels at local elevators. Wheat sold 66 cents flax 1 04 dollars. Farmers flooded town for Christmas shopping as roads were good and traffic crowded the streets. The grain surge, aided by a thawing river, suggests continued strong marketing from McKenzie county as more loads arrive daily.
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Williston
City
Willston
McKenzie County
Barrington to Lead Elks Minstrel Show in January
J Earl Barrington of Williston to star as the interlocutor in the Elks big Minstrel show slated for January 8 and 4. Barrington, with extensive theatre experience, will head the middleman role while rehearsals begin tonight at Gates Hall and seats go on sale December 30 at Kathers.
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J. Earl Barrington
Williston
Elks
Barrington
Gates Hall
Kathers
North Dakota Lignite Mining Expands Rapidly
Lignite coal mining in western North Dakota shows 14 times higher tonnage this year than 1911 under state engineer T R Atkinson. There are 105 mines employing about 1300 year round and 1700 in winter with no mining fatalities and few accidents. Rail access may propel lignite to become a major state industry. Elias Day lecture on January 6 marks near end of entertainment series.
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North Dakota
T. R. Atkinson
Williston Hen Hatch Sparks Local Chick Story
In Missouri a town claims a champion egg layer but a Williston resident notes a faithful old hen. On December 14 the owner found five healthy chicks in the weeds behind a lot. The hen had sat through cold nights, hatching more than half the eggs in the nest.
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Misouri
Williston
North Dakota Auto Show Dates Set in Grand Forks
Dates February 18 to 21 were chosen for North Dakota’s third annual auto show under the Grand Forks Automobile Dealers Association. The event, held in Grand Forks Auditorium with 11 440 square feet of floor space and a large gallery, promises strong dealer and public interest. A four day program of music is planned, with the closing night expected to be a society event. Buyers increasingly attend shows to compare makes, making the visit worthwhile for prospective purchasers. Returns show 500 North Dakotans failed to vote on November 6.
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North Dakota
Grand Forks
Amundson Case Ends Abruptly After Witness Refuses Testimony
The Arne Amundson case, slated for Crosby county, collapsed when the principal witness refused to testify citing self incrimination. Judge Fisk moved the trial to Williams County after an affidavit of prejudice by Amundson's attorney. Two rape cases were active in Crosby. Court adjourned until after New Years.
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Arne Amundson
Minot
Crosby
Amundson
Fisk
Williams County
Williston Commercial Club Big Banquet and Meeting
The Williston Commercial Club holds a big banquet and get-together at the 1. C. O. F. Hall on Tuesday night January 7. Plans to discuss 1913 actions, local and out of town speakers, and musical numbers. Members urged to attend to push city growth and strengthen the town’s “Greater Williston” efforts.
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Williston Commercial Club
Committee On
Inter
Williston
New Plant Used Improves City Power Service
The city now uses electricity from the Government Irrigation plant after a day of no power or light during the switch. Connections were completed in one day and lights returned Thursday evening. The change has noticeably improved service.
Hanna outlines plans for North Dakota in coming term
Governor elect L B Hanna sets out priorities including better education, natural resource development, and a broader business administration. He proposes lengthening terms of principal state officers and pushing legislation in January. He favors industrial growth, highlighting flax straw to boost paper manufacture and attract linen related commerce and investment.
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L. B. Hanna Rew
Hanna
L. B. Hanna
North Dakota
Washington
New York
Fargo
Bolley
Moeller Convicted in Ward County Murder Case
Dr. Thor Moeller, once of Minot and now of Velva, has been sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary at Bismarck for the murder of Gina Lien, a Loraine N. D. music teacher, four years ago. The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld the ruling of Judge KE Leighton, finalizing a dramatic criminal case in Ward County. Moeller, a former Minot physician, may begin serving soon following his long legal battle.
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Thor Moeller
Minot
Velva
Bismarck
Gina Lien
Loraine
Ward
Minet
Baby born on twelfth day in twelfth month at Luxemberg
In St. Cloud Minnesota on December 19 a family Bible entry records the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Matin Solkog of Luxemberg town. He is the twelfth child, weighed twelve pounds, and was born on the twelfth day of the twelfth month in 191%.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Mathing Solkog
Luxemberg
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Wiliams Coun
FLKS
Ralph Parlette
Commercial Club
Greater Williston
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