Williston City Council approves sidewalk project and finances
Williston North Dakota city council met July 3 1911 to adopt a resolution mandating cement sidewalks on First Avenue East and surrounding blocks. The session approved bills and a final sewer warrant payment to Porritt and set ordinance 107 for final passage.
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Williaton
N. Dak
Willaton
Jackson
Johanus, Merelius
Voha
Bornhelm
Millay
McKay
Williston
North Dakota
Johanna
Marelius
Vohs
Bornheim
Milloy
City of
First Avenue
Broadway
Eighth Street
Bruegger
Bleck
Gaan Highth
Secdue Seat
Johnana
Marel
Jus
Borsheim
City Auistor
Algerman Johanna
G. W. Wilson
Alderman Johanna
Fire and Water Committee
Wilson
Mareliva
General Fund
J. C. Bromberg
Minneapolis Stamp & Stencil Co
WATPA
G. J. Harding
Sewer Fund
Lare Olson
Carl Rye
Nick Nelson
Finance Committee
Boreheim
Mo ‘Ay
C. H. Porltt
Bower
Alderman Vohs
C. H. Poritt
C. H. Porritt
Merelius
Arsen
Johanna and
Havig
Marellus
Voles
Marellie
Vohe
Johana
Scity
Williston Water Rates Ordinance Adopted 1911
City council of Williston North Dakota enacts amendments to water rates and meter charges. Establishes monthly and daily tiered pricing, standpipe rules, private residence rates, arrears penalties, meter readings, and enforcement with shutoffs for nonpayment. Repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after publication.
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Williston
Wes
Rainfall distribution and farming in Great Plains and Intermountain West
The article explains three rainfall types across the western United States and how distribution shapes farming. It compares Blamarck North Dakota, North Platte Nebraska, and Amarillo Texas, noting summer-heavy rains in the Great Plains and winter rainfall on the Pacific Coast, with Intermountain region peaking in late winter and spring. It discusses cropping methods, mulch maintenance, and the impact of small showers on soil moisture and evaporation.
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United States
Intermountain
Pacific Coast
Blamarck
N. D
Pacific East
Pacific Canat
Great Plains
Climate and farming in Intermountain and Great Plains regions
The text explains how winter precipitation dominates the Intermountain and Pacific coast regions versus the Great Plains summer rains. It discusses why spring wheat fails in the Great Basin while winter wheat on summer-tilled land succeeds, and stresses the need for fallowing in low rainfall areas. It contrasts moisture conservation, mulch, and summer tillage challenges under high evaporation and winds, noting annual cropping is common in the Great Plains.
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Pacific
Great Plains
Great Haain
Great Basin
Great Plain
Intermountain
Geat Plaine
Stolen Surry and Harness During Havre Celebration
Reported thefts include Barney Simpson losing a team and surry near Havre during a local celebration. another party’s double harness also taken. Norwich post office safe dynamited with 1600 dollars cash and 600 dollars in stamps stolen. Dawson notes a fatal runaway injuring Roy Thompson and others. Carney & Co offer farm loans.
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Barney Simpson
Havre
Surry Stoep
Norwich
Bicycle powered grinding device shown with crank removed
A diagram describes mounting a bicycle frame to a grindstone with the crank and tread removed to create a hand held grinder setup. The text emphasizes attaching the frame to the grindstone and securing a usable mounting.
Orchard of C BR Woodson Reaps 60 Carloads Apples
The 280 acre orchard at Veer Agency Missouri owned by C BR Woodson produced sixty carloads of marketable apples last year earning about $20,000. Government experts were sent from Washington to spray and test the trees during the season.
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C. BR. Woodson
Veer Agency
Washington
Advisable Plowing Timing When Ground is Wet
The guidance warns against plowing wet soil to avoid compaction into hard lumps. It suggests hoeing twice soon after crop emergence is easier and more effective than hoeing after weeds grow high.
Flax Wilt Threat to North Dakota Cropping
Agricultural article by Prof. O Under warns flax wilt parasitic fungus risks on old land. Proposes seed cleaning, fungus spray treatments, and careful handling to prevent soil infection and maintain profitability. Notes flax rotation with corn and wheat, weed seed control, and regional impact in Red River Valley.
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Ture
Fimz
Phish
North Dakota
United States
Red River Valley
Improving Livestock Through Feeding and Breeding Principles
A North Dakota College statement cites experiments by the North Dakota Experiment Station showing raw feed yields more gain than cooked feed, except for potatoes. It stresses selecting a good ram to lead the flock and investing in breeding for long term farm profit and satisfaction.
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North Dakota College
North Dakota Experiment Station
Mystery Court Riddle Surfaces Between Cow and Syndicate
A whimsical exchange features a judge noting a farmer swapped for a syndicate in a riddle about water, cows, and memory. The odd dialogue hints at a legal or communal dispute wrapped in playful language.
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City Council
Maintenancs Vund
Repal Bruegger Oo
W. Bell, Treas
BIL Platt Iron Works Co
Witlinton Graphic, Materia
Dragane
Orprens
Acct
Teugbol Sisters
Sotto
Iston
G.W. Wilson
John Nolan
Chas
Pierce
Steve Marmon
O. W. Bell
Rawson Hardware Co
Belo Auditor
B. J. Schoregge
Jane Salary
John Murphy
Jane
B. Wheeler
C. B. Wheeler
B. D. Lytle
City Enme Geeneeen
Jones
Chas. ‘Campbell
Joseph W. Jackson
Kre Ee
D. EL Shank
Blemarck
WN. Dy
North Platte
Neb
Amarillo
Texas
Nipaa
Clent
Ogden, Uta
Interhiountain
Ues
Aralu
Represen
Bismarck
Surry
Dawson
Roy Thompson
H. Krueger
Thompson
Paniona
Carney& Go
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