A Blessing for Homesteaders Resolution Granted
Washington DC January 15 1907 settlers receive a three month leave of absence without land office filing. The joint resolution passed both houses and allows return by April 14 without affecting entry rights or residence requirements. Suffering homesteaders in the west praised the measure amid severe winter conditions and heavy snowfall.
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Metzger
Williston
N. D
House
Senate
A. J. Groma
G. B. Metzger
Orthwest
Home Wiped Out By Fire
Fire destroyed the home of J. D. Smith a 74 year old respected county resident and his grandson. All belongings including house sheds grain furnishings burned leaving him destitute prompting local subscriptions for aid. The blaze began in a top floor dormitory bathroom and despite rapid alarm and water effort the fire spread as neighbors aided in evacuating sleeping children to nearby homes.
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J. D. Smith
Academy at Forks Burned. Two Killed, Many Injured
Grand Forks North Dakota January 13 1907 a blaze nearly leveled St Bernard s Academy with 32 children inside all rescued the building valued at about 20000 dollars suffered roughly 15000 in loss and 9000 insured last summer one more line about a separate railroad accident follows including two workers killed when a passenger coach was telescoped by freight No 1201
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Academy
Forks
Grand Forks
N. D
St. Bernard’s Academy
G. N
Train Collision Describes Blizzard Impeding View
A blizzard hindered visibility during a railroad incident as passengers and crew faced unclear outcomes. The report notes rear cars diverted men to the far end of the coach and questions surrounding possible death or serious injury remain unexplainable given the conditions.
Williston Farm Institute Lectures Offered for Farmers
Meetings at Williston February 4 to 6 at the courthouse invite farmers and stockmen to share experience in farming and stock rating and to hear lectures from Montana and North Dakota authorities. Lectures aim to boost profits, with incentives of low railroad rates and free advice, citing last year’s success and experiment station backing.
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Williston
Court House
Montana
North Dakota
Montana Line
Willston
Rainy California and Nevada Hit By Heavy Snowfall
U S Reclamation Engineer H A Storrs reports Southern California and Nevada face unusual moisture. He notes heavy December snow in Nevada disrupts Tonopah mining camps with scarce fuel, wood priced at 26 dollars per cord, ties seized on a side track, and rain sinking into Southern California and Arizona. The report continues on page 3.
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H. A. Storrs
U.S. Reclamation
California
Nevada
Tonopth
Woo
Arizona
Bruegger's Announces Great January Closing Sale
Bruegger's Department Store offers two week reductions on mens and boys suits overcoats and trousers. High class merchandise in this season's make is included as the store seeks to clear winter stock with bargain prices.
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Bruegger's Department Store
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Hansbrough
Washington
D. C
Painted .Woods
St. Bernard's Academy
Pittsburg
Farmer's Institute
Southern
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Greengard Bros
Williston Graphic
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