Homestead Proof Order Details final title issuance limits
The Interior Secretary revises the January 25 1907 order on homestead proofs to require field examination or equivalent information before final certificates or patents are issued. Several exceptions apply including final five year proofs and military bounty land warrants. The new directive replaces the prior order. Takeover by Roosevelt.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Roosevelt
Seasonal Swing Threatens Early Spring Plowing Prospects
The two week warm spell erased January's chill and stirred farmers to consider spring planting. Snow melted, roads turned muddy, and sleighing faded as river ice flooded crossways near the Yellowstone. A colder snap may delay river breakup, with a return to sleighing possible before March plowing resumes.
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Yellowstone
Mandan Editor Beaten Over Paper Ownership Dispute
Mandan North Dakota February 16 editor W H Stutsman of the Mandan Republican was badly beaten by former associates J O Sullivan and A Schaller after a dispute over selling his interest. They seized the plant with new locks, Stutsman retook it, and a row ensued. Legal actions and suits are expected as political control shifts in the paper’s history.
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Bismark
N. di
W. H. Stutsman
Mandan
Stutsman
Sullivan
Schaler
Kills Father in Cold Blood by 16 Year Old Son
Arthur Cramer a sixteen year old of Page shot and killed his father last Thursday night at home after a family dispute. The mother urged him to shoot and both mother and son were arrested. coroner's inquest held Friday held for murder in the first degree with trial planned for early March.
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Arthur Cramer
Page
Cramer
Citizens Raid Leads to Multiple Charges Against Osear Web
A Monday raid on a colored run gambling den led to the arrest of Osear Web. He faced Judge Mitchell, then a change moved the hearing to Judge Leonhardy on gambling aids charge. Web was acquitted and later re-arrested for maintaining a price where gambling occurred, also acquitted. A further warrant prompted a perjury charge with a Feb 27 hearing set after venue change.
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Osear
Web
Mitchell
Leonhardy
Brane
Dwyer
Crinbling
Steamboat Company Formed for Missouri River Freight
George Steyens returned from Glasgow where M Stevens organized a company to operate steamers on the Missouri River between Glasgow and this place. The line will move up and down the Missouri and the Yellowstone carrying large freight for ships along these streams.
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George Steyens
Glasgow
M. Stevens
Misouri
Miesonri
Yellowstone
Klong Ese
Signed Communications Policy At Gravine Journal
The Gravine reports it cannot publish all communications received last week. It asks submitters to sign their name or include a footnote if they prefer anonymity. The policy states unsigned articles will not be published.
Minot Merchant Retires After Sale of Genera Store
P v Lee, pioneer Minot merchant, has sold his large genera store and retires from active business. The business was purchased by Morris Fonehalt of White Earth. Lee is one of the oldest retirees and business men in this section of the state and is well known in Ward county.
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P.v. Lee
Minot
Genera
Morris Fonehalt
White Earth
Me Lee
Ward
Remarkable Cure Claim For Electric Bitters
Wm A Fertwell of Lacama NC reports lasting relief from Bright's disease in the Liaheloa stage after taking two to three doses of Electric Bitters. He says the medicine halted liver and bladder troubles that troubled him for years and believes a permanent cure is near. Brownell's Drug Co. offers the remedy for 54? a bottle.
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Wm. A. Fertwell
Lacama
N.C
Bright
Brownell’s Drag Co
School Notes Highlight February Activities and Society Meetings
February 12 events include high school plays, senior awards, and class promotions. Shakespeare Society met at Robert Porter’s home. seventh grade programs and teacher visits noted. Greek and civic debates favored Greece. Dramatic Club expands with new freshmen members. Williston visitors and a law club shift reported. literary society constitution discussed, with officer elections upcoming.
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Ie Dae
Ann Bar Pine
Fainres
Maggie Monroe
Marguerite Malteco
Uligh School
Father Vargiana
Shinook Tempers Snowbound Season in Rose Valley
Special correspondent reports milder weather, less snow, and community activities in Rose Valley. Locals Mesare, Martin, Kerns and McAliater hauled wood. McCaulla and Adams sourced wood from across the river. Whooping cough cases rise. Kale, Leach, Mitchells visit Simmons. Rev Snow preaches to a large crowd. Pie supper proceeds fund a school lamp.
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Hiram Simmons
Beecher Leach
Kate
Jennie
Francis Simmons
Snow
Gool Rermon
HORSETIDE Neighbor Notes From Our Spearhead Correspondent
From Our speeat Correspondent Mr and Mrs Oe Elling y Snowden last week Scott and Mr Turner of Scott passed through enroute to Buford Jd Ellingson was a shopper in Mon dak Miller Ellingson and Knute Strand are drilling a well for J K Westbrook down 61 feet and say it is still dry land Mrs J E Westbrook visited with Mrs O E Ellingson Friday Everybody in the neighborhood in hauling wood this tne weather Our mail comes regularly now and we glad to see Uncle Sam s coming J W Hangonee in Buford Saturday
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Speeat
Oe Elling
Neighbors Fooled by Cough Cures in Stark County
An Indiana reader from Grover Town recalls a near fatal cough and bed confinement, then credits Dr King's New Dis Boots to a swift recovery after four one dollar bottles. The ad touts Browell's Drug Co which offers 59 cent and one dollar trials.
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Dr. King
Ely
Conad
Mii Im
Grovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Brownell
A Valuable Lesson From Dr King’s Pill Guidance
John Pleagan of Mag enolia Ind recalls a lesson from six years ago. He began taking Dr King’s New Life Pills and finds the longer he uses them the better. The ad claims guaranteed results at Brownell’s Dugatore, 25 vente.
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John Pleagan
Magenolia
Ind
King
Pilla
Brownell
Dugatore
Williston Area Notes On Seed Sales And New Subscriptions
A special correspondent reports warm weather uplifting spirits in the Williston region. Local farmers like Wilmer Eckert and Higley seed buyers boost activity as Mr Higley cleans Timothy seed for spring. Gust Peterson may open a general store to serve homesteaders needing groceries and supplies.
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U. O. Higley
Whilliama
Higley
Gust Peterson
Williston
Peterson
Local Farmers Report Busy With Harvest and Health
Gnat Peterson and Alex Linns haul coal while Mrs Van Bernard shows slow recovery on the sick list. Elia Timerman hosted Miss Martha McLean and Sam Nelson at her Fair View farm. Henry Clark aids Howard Lampman harvesting ice for summer use and anticipates warm days next year. Herman Skogberg attended the Farmers Institute and promotes hog raising with his Poland China hogs in Williams county.
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Gnat Peterson
Alex Linns
van Bernard
Elia Timerman
Martha McLean
Sam Nelson
Fair View
Henry Clark
Howard Lampman
Limpman
Herman Skogberg
Farmera’ Institute
Skog
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Sulur
Robert Porter
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Greece
Great Britain
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Leach
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Jennie Leach
Eight Mile
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May Simmons
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Horsetide
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Hicley
D. I
Gladys
Wilmer Eckert
Witmer
August Knutson
J. D. Korstad
N.D
Poat
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Usidat
Link and Sullivan
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Waterloo
PICU
Elwin A. Palmer
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Williams County Bank
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