Williams County Leads in Pure-Bred Draft Horses
The North Dakota Stallion Registration Board reports Williams County has the most pure bred draft stallions in the state. Early settlement and ideal local conditions boosted horse breeding, supporting rising agricultural wealth. The Pure Bred Live Stock Association of Williams and McKenzie Counties strengthens this industry with strict membership for breeders of pure bred animals.
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North Dakota
Williams and
McKenzie Counties
Williams
McKenzie
Alfalfa and Cattle Leader Wilbur H Rogers of Williston
McKenzie county farm scene features Wilbur H Rogers on Missouri river bottoms seven miles southwest of Williston. Rogers, a Wisconsin immigrant since 1902, built a large alfalfa operation of 260 acres, grazing about 200 cattle and many hogs. The North Dakota Livestock Association expands with 80 members, aiming for 150 by spring. A Feb 27 sale at Williston will feature at least 150 registered horses cattle and hogs.
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McKenzie County
Wilbur H. Rogers
Missouri River
Williston
Wisconsin
Rogers
Williston Farm Lambs Top Market Price Record
A shipment of 290 lambs from the Williston farm topped the South St. Paul market at 13.75 per hundredweight. Purchased by Chas Ruzicka for experiment work, the lambs were fed over two months on alfalfa grains and screenings after pasture. The venture yielded about 4.50 per head cost and 10.00 per head sale, marking a record high.
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Williston
South St. Paul
Chas. Ruzicka
Rushcka
Alfalfa A Boon To Stockmen In North Dakota
Alfalfa is described as a pivotal crop for western North Dakota agriculture. It serves as winter fodder, pasture, and high quality feed, supporting dairying and stock raising. Planting on both prairie lowlands and upland beaches has expanded rapidly, boosting profit potential for livestock producers.
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North Dakota
Missouri River
Little Muddy Creek
Williston The City Of Opportunity In North Dakota
Williston portrayed as a thriving center in a prosperous North Dakota region. The piece highlights farming progress, cooperative ventures, schools, rural services, and growing population. It promotes Williston as a railroad hub with a large workforce, electricity, coal resources, and strong community life, urging residence and business in the city.
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Williston
Missouri
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American Press Association
Appreciation Week
Williston Farm Lambs Top Market
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Armory
Tages
Commonwealth
Hakvese
New South Wing Central High School
Great Northern Hotel
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