Grand Forks reports widespread flooding and mixed crop prospects
City Auditor William Alexander describes a flooded southeast North Dakota region from Casselton to Grand Forks along the Northern Pacific and Fargo to Hillsboro on the Great Northern. He notes rye failure in places, large water pools, but overall hopes for strong crops from Mandan northward. Bismarck reports heavy rains and good prospects. Jamestown sees a hail storm with $800,000 damage and $125,000 insured.
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Grand Forks
Casselton
Northern Pacific
Fargo
Hillsboro
Great Northern
William Alexander
Mandan
Bismarck
Jamestown
Feed Screenings to Sheep May Boost Gains in Trials
A North Dakota Agricultural College thesis by Amos Ewen and Ephham Westlund reports that lambs fed screenings and pigeon grass show greater gains and economy than those fed bran or oats. The study, conducted from November to January, found lot two with pigeon grass achieved the highest gains, while overall screenings proved valuable for fattening sheep and suggest on-farm use to avoid disposal costs and freight.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Amos Ewen
Ephham Westlund
Cate
Iemberas
North Dakota
Montana Experiment Station
Alkali Water and Dairying Findings From Dakota Tests
Agricultural editor notes South Dakota Experiment Station research on alkali water for dairy cows. Cows drinking alkali water produced normal milk that curdled with rennet and cheese milk tasted and smelled distinct from milk from cows on normal water. Decaying organic matter in water harms stock. alkali baths with salt yield butter closer in quality to standard.
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W. C. Palmer
North Dakota Agricultural College
South Dakota
Elkall
Drying corn in a barrel or log method
R H Workman in Farm and Fireside explains driving nalla into a barrel or log at three inch intervals and pushing cob ends into each hole. This allows many bushels to be dried in a well ventilated room by hanging the barrel or log from a rafter or strong support.
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R. H. Workman
Lincoln's History of Himestt Biography Draft From Lincoln Blank
A historical note recalls Abraham Lincoln filling a Congressional Record bio draft. He lists Born February 12 1808 Hardin County Kentucky Educ ation defective Profession lawyer and military service. Offices held Pontiaker and Illinois legislator with a term in the lower house.
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Lincoln
Abriam Lincoln
Congress
Charles Lunman
Congressional Record
Pontiaxter
Illnois
London Dullest Job Draws Broad Interest
An aging London clerk at the law courts spends thirty plus years stamping papers one by one, left to right, fearing nervous breakdown if the flow stops. The unusual workload and monotony are noted as a cautionary tale in a era of busy work.
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London
Dullet
Phere
Law Courts
Knox
Iithmilon
Washington
Hanley
St. Croix
Taylor
Anid
Boston Globe
Golden IP
Robert C. Ogden
Millonaire
Bla
Noxton Ginbe
Old Friends and the Roses That Fail in Time
Fragmentary verse reflects on enduring friendship and aging. Imagery of roses fading and vines replacing lost connections hints at loyalty and change, with lyrical lines suggesting a poet’s meditation on friendship through life’s passage.
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Clinton D. Walker
Palace Fruit
Williston 18 Arnegard 2 in Fast Eighth Inning Rout
Williston 18 Arnegard 2 as the fat A O U W team pulled away late in the game on the local grounds. A marked hand and errors fueled Williston’s big eighth inning rally after a 4 2 lead, with nine runs on two hits and several misplays naming the visitors.
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Williston
Arnegard
Willistons
Eric Childs
Don Childs
Ainegard L
Public Notice and Legal Summons From North Dakota
Notice for publication announces Anna Standal of Epping North Dakota has filed final three year proof for a homestead claim at Williston and lists witnesses. A civil suit against Jensen Company and others requires defendants to answer within thirty days, or face default judgment. Palmer Craven Burns represent the plaintiff in Williston.
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Department of the Interior
Williston
N. D
Anna Standal
Epping
Township
Runge Oth P. Meridian
Remister & Re ‘Ceiver
A. S. Land Office
N.D
Tom’ Brekke
Emil Offerdal
Louta Knes Martin Velden
Fal
Thomas B. Murphy
Register
North Dakota
District Court
Williame County
A.D
Palmer, Craven & Burns
Willlaton
Sheriff Sale and Real Estate Foreclosure Notices
Sheriff sale notices from Williams County North Dakota describe a 1915 execution against John J Magnus for 97.20 with costs, listing multiple lots in sections 2,3,10 of township 158 north range 101 west, will be auctioned August 21, 1915 at the Williams County Courthouse. A second mortgage foreclosure notice by J D Gates covers the NE 1 4 of Section 9, Township 155, Range 103, with sale set for August 21, 1916, for 1052.50 plus costs and fees, at the Williston courthouse. The Williston State Bank financials and officers’ affidavits accompany the notices.
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Williams
North Dakota
T. J. Breeman
John J
Magnus
John J. Magnus
Williams County
Williston
A. D
Carl Erickson
Sherif
Robert R. Rutledge
H. W. Braatellen
Pinintifr. al
Andrew Torguson
J. D. Gates
Office of the Register of Deeds
Willis
North East
Dellara
J. TD. Gates
Mortragee
Ipatmer, Craven & Burns
Mortance
North Dakers
Mistakes and Market Notes From The Boston Transcript 1915
Weather and market briefs from Williston North Dakota and surrounding notes. Grain prices for Wheat and Durum listed with various No. grades, live stock and produce items noted. Local weather report for week ending July 7 1915 shows 79 high and 42 low with 0.19 inch precipitation. Numerous local professionals and services in Williston listed, including veterinary surgeons, embalmers, auctioneers, and law offices. Community notices for Masons and a Mount Moriah lodge are included.
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Weather Bureau
Williston
N. Dak
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Williston, N
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