Fifty Five Boys Join Long Hike Across County Farms
Plans are complete for the Williams County Farm Boys Hike with fifty five boys enrolled. A cook car will accompany the hike. Expenses are paid by the boys and the county Better Farming Fund. The schedule runs July 19 to 23 with daily farm stops, camps, and instruction at local farms and the Williston Experiment Station. Parents may visit. safety and care are emphasized throughout the trip.
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Williams County
Board of County Commissioners
Better Farming Fund
County Commissioners Office
Court Home
Williston
G. M. Thomas
Howard Bros
Pat Tone Farm
Chinaman’s Coulee
Court House
Chinaman Coulee
Palmer Farm
Dick Farm
Red Bridge
Dick Evans
Lyons and Sorenton Farm
Boy Saved From Burning Clothing By Quick Witness
Ole Ingwaldson rescued a boy named Joe Shikany after his clothing caught fire while lighting a roman candle near the Great Northern Hotel. The boy ran crying as the flames spread over his overalls before the rescuer acted.
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Ole Ingwaldson
Little Joe Shikany
Little Joe
Great Northern Hotel
Mr. Ingwaldson
Twin City Motor Speedway to host 500 mile race
Automobile enthusiasts learn of a new Twin City Motor Speedway between Minneapolis and St Paul, featuring a 500 mile world speed championship race set for September 4 with a $50,000 purse. Elimination heats will run earlier, as stands and bleachers with 65,900 seating are planned, while local transit and roads promote easy access.
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Twin City Motor Speedway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Apeedway
Ft. Snelling
Minnehaha
Speedway
Hosvess
Hoxes Ior
Depalma
Indianapolis
Rasta
Stargurine
de Palms
Resta
Chicara
Twin Cities
Bainey Oldfield
Vigil on Special Great Northern Wheat Train
Minneapolis reports an overnight special Great Northern train carrying 6 million pounds of wheat to Duluth. Michael A. Fox, assistant weighing inspector, arrived to oversee a practical weigh test as the 100,000 bushel shipment moves from Minneapolis to Duluth and then by lakes to eastern mills. Each car is marked with Minneapolis and Duluth weights to locate any discrepancies in weighing.
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Minneapolis
Great Northern
Duluth
Michael A. Fox
State Grain Inspection Department
A Grain Inspection Department
Fox
Great Northern Speciae Liremen
Hallet
R Merce
Millers
Great Crowd at Sant. Barejna Thodeep Gathering
A large crowd gathered in the afternoon for an event at Sant. Barejna Thodeep. Attendance was strong, with participants enjoying a lively atmosphere and a shareable rest period as vibes and energy filled the venue.
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Sant.barejna
Child labor theme echoed at San Francisco conference pageant
An eleventh annual conference on child labor in San Francisco featured a May 28 pageant on the exposition grounds written by Mrs. George Hough. Dr. Felix Adler warned that child labor follows industrial change and urged Western action to prevent its spread, stressing national responsibility toward every child.
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San Francisco
George Hough
Exposition
Felix Adler
New York
National Child Labor Committee
England
Adler
Watford celebration draws crowds and rodeo thrills
A three day Watford McKenzie County celebration drew large crowds with broncho riding the highlight. Scott Gore dominated the event, riders offered $200 then $100 to ride his horse, delivering a display praised as unmatched in years. Sheriff force found a hole in the jail east wall where inmates attempted an escape, using the ventilator shaft similar to a previous dig.
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Watford
McKenzie County
Williston
Scott Gore
Sherar
Governor Proclaims Purity Sunday in North Dakota
Governor L B Hanna proclaims Sunday July 18 1916 in North Dakota urging citizens to foster higher citizenship and moral conduct in homes and worship places. The declaration stresses fight against strong drink drugs and white slavery and honors womans sacred role.
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International Purity Congress
Han
L. B
Hanna
North Dakota
Bismarck
L. B. Hanna
Shriners Train Passes En Route to Seattle
Special trains carrying Shriners travel toward Seattle for the Imperial Shrine gathering. The first train went through this morning, with a 3 15 pm arrival for Lewistown Maine Shriners, a 3 55 pm Boston train, and a 6 am Minneapolis train tomorrow. Additional trains from Hammond Indiana and Springfield arrive at six pm, with two more specials tomorrow and another at four pm Saturday.
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Imperial Shrine
Seattle
Lewistown
Maine
Boston
Charlson
Minneapolis
Shriners
Hammond
Indiana
Springfield
Bolgen Johnson Wedding Unites Arnegard Couple at Home
Arve S. Bolgen of Arnegard and Ellen Johnson of this city wed at Rev Distad’s home last Sunday noon July fourth. Officiant Rev Distad. Attendants Miss Liv Hooden and Peder Berg. Couple to reside on their farm near Arnegard.
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Bolgen-Johnson
Arve S. Bolgen
Arnegard
Ellen Johnson
Distad
Mise Liv Hooden
Peder Berg
Annual Picnic At Williston Sub Station
The Williston Experiment Sub Station hosts an annual picnic at the Experimental Farm on Saturday July 10. A short afternoon program is planned, and attendees may spend the day on the farm. The Williston band will provide music and transportation to and from the city is supplied.
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Williston Experiment Sub Station
Experimental Farm
Williston
Big Auto Races at State Fair in Grand Forks
Closing day events July 20 to 24 bring world half mile dirt track champions to the State Fair. Louis Disbrow, holder of world records, stars alongside Eddie Hearne, a millionaire driver. Fair officials add the attraction to offer Northwest residents real auto racing on closing day, marking a rare Northwest appearance for top racers.
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Grand Forks
Louis Disbrow
Eddie Hearne
Northwest
Militia Boys Fixed for Devils Lake Camp July Ninth
Capt Evans of Company E reports orders from the adjutant general for the annual North Dakota National Guard encampment at Devils Lake Rock Island reservation from July 9 to 18, 1915. Transportation, cooks, mess supervision, rations, baggage limits, uniforms, medical staff, and travel orders are detailed for officers, enlisted men, and staff.
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Evans
Adjutant General
Devils Lake
North Dakota National Guard
Rock Island Military Reservation
N. D
Tegimental Commissary
C. D
R. R. Steedman
U.S. Army
F. H. Turner
U. S. Army
Morgan Bank Chief Shot at Glen Cove Home
Glen Cove New York July 3 J P Morgan head of J P Morgan Co was shot twice at his country home by Frank Holt a former Cornell student and instructor who confessed to placing the bomb that wrecked the senate wing reception room in the Washington capitol Holt who was to head the French department at Southwestern Methodist University Dallas planned to arm himself with dynamite and a pistol Morgan rested uneasily but stable according to a medical bulletin Holt overpowered by Morgan and a butler was jailed without bail pending further proceedings on July 7 and issued a statement claiming he aimed to persuade Morgan to stop shipments of war materiel from the United States Continued on page 4
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Glen Cove
N. Y
J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan & Co
Here
Frank Holt
Cornell University
Senate
National Capitol
Washington
Holt
Southwestern Methodist University of Dallas
Texas
Morgan
Henry Fiske
Morean
Republicans Aim to Capture Senate in Next Campaign
Washington July 8 Republicans pledge to shift Senate control to enable policy enactment, aiming to overturn the Democratic Underwood tariff. Thirty-two states vote next year with 17 Democrats, 14 Republicans, and 1 Progressive now. eight states doubtful, four leaning Republican, three already Republican. A GOP Senate and House would end the Democratic tariff and bolster protectionist policy.
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Washington
D. C
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Senate
Poindexter
Arizona
Florida
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Ida
Mississipi
Virginia
Aera
West Virgin
Newlands
Democratic Party
Call on us for screen doors and shows
R C Sanborn Lbr Co advertises screen doors and shows offerings, inviting inquiries for workmanship and materials.
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Sanborn Lbr
Burke Visits North Dakota in High Political Drama
In Grand Forks on July 6 United States Treasurer Burke former governor arrives amid Democratic interest. He will address the state association of county treasurers July 10 and speak at other events to signal his stance on the upcoming senate race.
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Grand Forks
United States
Burke
State Association of
Ee Pie Ernie
Clase
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C. A. Wick's
Wick’s
A. Hintz
Ogre Feld
John
Lampman's
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Gromatka
Je Mussart
Build Speedway
R. Byrne
Burns
Wahoe
West
State OF North Dakota Executive Department
Thomas Hall
Secretary
Capitol
White House
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