North Dakota education reform urged in Stockwell report
State Superintendent W L Stockwell sent a comprehensive reform plan to the governor stressing nonpartisan county and state superintendent elections, increased state aid for rural schools, stricter rural supervision, eight month school terms, compulsory attendance enforcement, and new normal schools. The document also calls for a state board of regents, local taxation limits on state funds, and modernization of school hygiene standards.
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Bismarck
N.D
W. L. Stockwell
North Dakota
Minot
Ellendale
Missouri Slope
State Board of Regents
Educational Board of Control
Department of Public Instruction
Whitehead Sues Chase and Dwyer for Advertising Debt
Editor Ben Whitehead filed a suit Monday against Chase and Dwyer for 35.60 for advertising and job work. A jury verdict in favor of Whitehead awarded 15.70, plus costs, totaling 46.75. Jury members were H. E. Field, Sam Boyd, E. Van Antwery, S. F. McAvoy, and B. A. Asen. Attorneys were Bessie and Greer for the plaintiff and George Irm more for the defendants.
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Ben Whitehead
Chase & Dwyer
Justice Blankenship
Whitehead
H. E. Field
Sam Boyd
E. van Antwery
S. F. McAvoy
B. A. Asen
Bessie & Greer
Let Us All Pull Together in This Coming Season
A compact, energetic call to teamwork and community spirit ahead of the new season. The text stresses collective effort, speed, and unity within the group.
North Dakota Twine Cheaper Than Minnesota Prices
North Dakota farmers will buy prison binding twine cheaper this year from the state institution, matching Minnesota prices. Wardens of North Dakota and Minnesota pens issued price lists showing little difference, with North Dakota cutting one grade by up to 24 cents per pound. Contracts from Warden Hellstrom satisfy farmers, likely shifting buyers from Minnesota to Bismarck.
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Bismarck
North Dakota
Minnesota
Hellstrom
Caucasian Cafe Sold to Dwyer and Nerby
T J Dwyer and A B Nerby closed a deal last week to become owners of the Caucasian Cafe, located east of Creaser Drug Store. The new owners are leaders in the cafe business and plan to expand to better serve the public and customers.
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T. J. Dwyer
A. B. Nerby
Creaser Drug Store
Bleached Flour Barred in North Dakota Case
Judge Pollock sustains Pure Food Commissioner Ladd in the bleached flour case. Millers sought to halt bulletins describing flour with foreign bleaching elements as adulterated. The decision endorses the commissioner, notes unreliable expert testimony, and hints the battle may be over with appeals unlikely by most parties.
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Fargo
N. D
Pollock
District Court of the Third Judicial District
Ladd
Pollock Sustaines the Contentions of the Pure Food
Bor
Supreme Court
Leciel
Attorney D. C. Page Dies After Illness in Williston
Attorney D. C. Page died Thursday night from pneumonia after weeks of illness. He came to Williston in 1902 to run a general law and land office, later partnering with B. L. Hardaway, and served as land attorney for the firm. He leaves a wife and two children. His body was shipped to Chicago and then to Sturges, Michigan, for internment. he was a member of the Knights of Pythias and a former Grand Chancellor of Michigan and member of the Supreme Lodge.
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D. C. Page
Chicago
Sturges
Michigan
Page
Thee K. P. Lodge
B. L. Hardaway
Hardaway
U. S
Mr. Page
The Covered Milk Pail and Dairy Cleanliness
Hugh J. Hughes explains that an open top milk pail causes dirt in milk and lowers quality. He notes washing the udder and other cleanliness steps still leave residues. The article urges improvements to the milk pail design to achieve higher quality home made butter.
Clean Milking Techniques Improve Butter Quality
The article emphasizes washing the cow and udder, clean hands, and a dust free barn to prevent bacteria from tainting milk. It recommends a center vented pail with cheese cloth to reduce dust and urges careful milking to avoid off flavors and uneven butter quality.
Narrow Escape for Bishop in Dickinson
During a January visit in Dickinson Rt. Rev. Cameron Mann the North Dakota diocese bishop narrowly avoided a stray bullet while walking toward the cemetery with Haythornwaite organist of St. John's. A hunter fired carelessly and a gunman with three ladies fled over a hill leaving no identifications.
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Fargo
Dickinson
Cameron Mann
North Dakota
Haythornwaite
St. John’s Church
Reward Offered for Recovery of Mare and Boy
A $100 reward is offered for the recovery of a six year old standard bred mare, about 164 hands high and weighing around 1400 pounds. The mare is white on the hind legs with a small curb bit, gentle in temperament, and branded. Taken from Foster, at B. 21 4 Glendive Montana.
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Foster
Glendive
Montana
Governor Burke Seizes Adjutant General Office in North Dakota
In Bismarck four soldiers under Capt Murphy occupy the adjutant general's office after Poole refuses to yield to Burke's order. Mandamus issued to Peake. Poole retakes the office at midnight amid orders to arrest, with further court actions expected.
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Bismarck
N. D
Burke
North Dakota National Guard
Murphy
Adjutant General
State Capitol
Poole
Col Peake
Valley City
Col. Peake
Bismarck Company
Winchester
General Pool
Adjutant General’s
Capitol
Colonel Allen
Lisbon
Peake
Creaser Deriger Wedding Noted In Williston
Cards announced the marriage of S. J. Creaser and Miss Bertha Deriger in Minneapolis on January sixth. The bride, a Williston society figure, recently graduated from local schools and the groom runs a thriving Williston drug business. The couple will spend winter in California and reside here after May first. The Graphic offers congratulations.
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J. Creaser
Bertha Deriger
Minneapolis
Williston
California
The
Graphic
Senators consider Tillman charge handling in timber lands dispute
Washington jan 12 senators show interest in how to dispose of charges the president brought against Senator Tillman over his attempted timber lands purchase in Oregon. Tillman demands conviction or clearance and a special secret service investigation committee may not decide on Tillman.
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Washington
D. C
Tillman
Oregon
Special Secret Service Investigating Committee
Gallinger
Hemenway
Clay
County Commissioners Busy at Court House in Session
County commissioners continue work at the court house this afternoon or tomorrow completing session. Most time spent checking different offices while handling bills petitions and usual business.
Embezzlement Case Dismissed in Crowded Court
Robert L. Stewart faced embezzlement charges Tuesday before Justice Alen but won the case as the action was dismissed. State attorney Braatelien appeared with defense counsel Doughty and Mensch as the crowded courtroom listened to the proceedings.
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Robert L. Stewart
Aaen
Alen
Braatelien
Doughty and
Mensch
Aato
Williston Auctioneer Seeks Work at Reasonable Rates
Williston North Dakota based auctioneer Wm Keltner offers services at reasonable prices with a satisfaction guarantee. Reference available from any bank in Williston or local contacts R F D No 2.
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Williston
Wm. Keltner
N.D
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Sammy Parker
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Settle
Moses
Brandon
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McAllister
Harvey
Fudge Bruegger
City of Opportunity
Jim Hill
Sues Chase & Dwyer
Old Home
Hugh J. Hughes
Bourke
Hildreth
Adjutant General's Office
Miller
Tale
Creaser-Deriger
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