Williston Irrigation Project Needs Revival and Growth
The Williston irrigation site faces waste and stagnation as crop output and population lag. Community action is urged to attract workers, improve farming methods, and build silos and cooperatives to realize higher yields and a $70 per acre yearly value from 8,000 irrigable acres. The piece cites small gains from wheat, flax, barley, oats, potatoes, alfalfa and hay, and warns of lost investment if neglect continues. It argues for leadership by business leaders, new residents, and better distribution of resources to turn the project into a thriving economic hub.
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Williston
Big Business This Summer in Williston Autos
The Williston automobile market looks strong with the Overland agency shipping carloads and selling in town and to Plentywood Montana. Ford agency opens with four carloads ordered and some sales expected to be delivered soon. The McKenzie County development boosts auto demand locally and regionally, signaling a banner year ahead for the industry.
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Williston
Overland
Plentywood
Montana
Ford Agency
Hop
McKenzie County
Barber Shop Destroyed By Fire On Main Street
A fire sparked by the gasoline lighting system destroyed Simmons barber shop on Main Street shortly after 8 p m Wednesday. Flames quickly filled the front of the building, badly charred the interior and front, and smoke damaged the neighboring clothing store. The barber shop furnishings are a total loss, while clothing store losses are yet to be determined.
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Simmons
Main Street
Barber Shop
Hogan and Marshall Bowl Off Two Close Matches
Two five man teams staged bowling matches last week and again midweek. Hogan faced Marshall in a Saturday night duel with Marshall winning by 140 pins from 2482 to 2242 total pins. On Wednesday Marshall again beat Hogan by six pins with totals of 2417 and 2411.
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Hogan
Marshall
Many Settlers for Minnesota
St. Paul Minn Feb 20 Settlers from Iowa and Illinois are coming to Minnesota at about 200 per day according to 5 H Ward head of the live stock and sanitary board He says farmers arriving have ample means and are taking up farming on a large scale In one day ten settlers from Town bought big farms in the state The influx is said to be from missionary work by the state immigration commission The department has been running settlers trains into Illinois and Iowa for some time An automobile curtain has been found and brought into this office Owner may get same by calling.
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Iowa
Illinois
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Livestock and Sanitary Board
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State Immigration Commission
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Ilinois
Towa
Postal department warns on misleading correspondence schools
A circular shown at the local post office lobby cautions that advertisements for thousands of parcels post jobs are false. It states no increase in service is planned and any additional staff would come from regular postal appointments, debunking widespread claims in magazines.
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U. S. Postal Department
Appointment Confirmed for Williston Mayor to State Board
The state senate confirmed Mayor Jos. W. Jackson of Williston as a member of the State Board of Control. Representative Wm. G. Owens advised the appointment Wednesday afternoon, delivering congratulations on the confirmation.
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Bismarck
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Williston
State Board of Control
State Senate
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Wm. G. Owens
Board of Control
North Dakota Enforces Pure Food Law on Frozen Fruit
The pure food department will enforce the North Dakota pure food law and prosecute any sale of frozen fruit or artificially ripened fruit. Commissioner Professor Ladd has served notice to wholesale fruit traders and retailers that violations will be pursued.
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Pure Food Department
State of
North Dakota
Ladd
Pure Food Commissioner
LeSeuer to Speak Here Next Tuesday
Arthur LeSeuer of Minot, socialist candidate and former Minot Municipal Commission president, will address a mass meeting on the commission plan of government next Tuesday evening February 25 in the courthouse court room. Mayor Halvorson of Minot will speak at an later date. The event follows road conditions noted by local editor.
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Arthur LeSeuer
Minot
Congress
Hart Parr Company to Open Williston Plant
Hart Parr Company, an old plow and traction engine maker, plans a 24 by 90 foot two story building on Second Street West in Williston. The firm will display and sell plows and five traction engine models from 20 to 80 horsepower, with Roy He Cita named to oversee local operations.
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Hart-Parr Machine Company
Hart-Parr Company
Willistonovol
Case Company
Second Street
Roy
Fadia
Adass
Supt Forster Reelected by Willis ton School Board
Supt Forster of Willis ton schools was unanimously selected to fill the position for another year at a school board meeting. Mrs Forster is nearing the end of a second year in the post. The meeting for next year’s teachers will be held early in March.
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Williston
School Board
Phestay
Tessheny F .S
Giant earthwork to build Madson flats roadbed
Schafer Racord reports the Madson flats fill on the Great Northern extension will be the heaviest yet, requiring about 1 000 000 yards of earth and a nearly mile long embankment with a towering height. two weeks of wheel work expected. The Miller mine 12 miles north of Williston opens from date to April 1, coal to all compete at $2.00 per ton.
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Madson Flats
Great Northern
Jengthimid
Pit Madson Ranch
Williston
Busy spring at local Missouri river wharf to ship rails and pipe
The Missouri river wharf will be busy this spring and summer with rail, sewer pipe, railway ties and other construction materials heading downriver to McKenzie County. A hundred horsepower tug built by Guthrie and Company nears completion and launching is planned after ice clears. A new barge is ready, bringing the fleet to three for this river transport effort, while repairs and yard additions continue daily.
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Missouri
McKenzie County
Guthrie and Company
Great Northern Contractors
Hmo
Anniversary event at Civic League library hall
The Literary and Musical Globys present an anniversary entertainment next Thursday February 27 to mark the second anniversary of the Public Library opening. Proceeds aid grounds completion. Admission 10 cents for adults 25 cents for children.
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Marie Quartettes
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Corte Thinghay
Olson
Rawson
Tensie Waker P
Student Injured By Radiator Fall At High School
A student was seriously injured in the manual training room when a radiator detached from the ceiling and fell. The radiator struck the student on the back and hips, causing serious injuries. The incident occurred Thursday at the high school building.
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Herbert ‘Field
Chas, Field
Theo Manual Training
Boston Store to Reopen After Bankruptcy Proceedings
Boston store owner Tony Gaxrisad declared bankruptcy with a sale process in Minnesota. The store will reopen Thursday under new management with all former employees retained. Mr M N Garrison will supervise and oversee customer service.
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Minétads Fomputess
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