Soldier Boys to Leave for Fargo and Sparta Maneuvers
The North Dakota National Guard about eight hundred men will be entertained in Fargo at the State Fair for two days before mobilizing for Sparta Wisconsin to participate in national maneuvers from August 1 to 10. The Williston Company departs tomorrow with Lts Schoregge and Schlenker, plus staff and enlisted men.
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North Dakota National Guard
Fargo
Sparta
Wis
Williston
B. J. Schoregge
GC. Schlenker
H. R. Evans
Walter Mitchell
E. W Jeffrey
Geo. W. Harvey
Geo. Johnson
Ivan Metzger
Chas E. Newell
Wm. Windish
Ovila Dow
J. E. Nelson
Geo, Boyd
Fritavolt
Privates
Fred Alpaugh
Arvid Alberg
H. ©. Blankenship
A. L. Blankenship
W. H. Blankenship
J. C. Burnham
Earl Boley
C. S. Cabel
Roy Buchanan
Pat Calahan
Frank Cashman
Harold Disney
Chas, Drury
Harland Grant
Larry Hagee
Henry Helgerson
J.C. Jones
J. L. King
Emmett Mathews
Roy Mathews
F. L. Martin
C. C. Mackenroth
Chas, Murphy
McEnnery
J. P. Miley
J. ©. Newell
Frank Nohava
Cleary
H. Palmer
Bert Pape
L. F. Perkins
Raymond Potts
J. d. Pavlick
Carl Rye
Jno
Siverson
Art Sorenson
G. D. Sunderhaus
Harry Woodley
J. B. Young
J. B. Younkin
Sparota
Northern Pacific
Little Falls
St. Paul
CO. M
St. P
One Farmer Implements Campbell System For Record Crop
A farmer near Powers Lake writes in the Carpio News about using a Campbell system, plowing six to ten inches deep and packing soil to improve yield. He keeps detailed records of farming actions and outcomes, showing a bumper crop year with green wheat and rich oats. Neighbors once mocked the method but now see strong results and rising prospects in Rosa Martin's fields.
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Powers Lake
Carpio
Rosa Martin
Campbell
Farming by one man and four horses a year
The speaker describes a farming system with a sub soil packer sowing wheat at one third bushel per acre and dragging the crop after rains, rotating one third of land to summer cultivation, claiming weeds exhaust moisture and yield can reach double ordinary farming. He cites Mr. Martins wheat at 34 bushels per acre.
Republicans to Meet for Unity in North Dakota
Fargo Forum reports a joint gathering of Republican primary candidates from North Lakota North Dakota to be held at the Waldorf hotel on Thursday July 28. The meeting is called to foster harmony between regular and progressive factions under E Cooper.
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Fargo
United Republican Party
North Lakota
Waldorf Hotel
E. ©. Cooper
Progressive Republican Committee
Republican Party
North Dakota
Buford Irrigation Critique Sparks Papers and Claims
In the latest Tribune issue Mumby of Buford denounces the reclamation service as unfair to farmers under the Buford Trenton project, arguing Williston gets better treatment while claiming many workers drain funds from farmers. He accuses 'drones' in the bureau of drawing pay with little work.
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Bill
Mumby
Buford
the Tribune
Buford-Trenton
Reclamation Service
Williston
Jamestown Schools Win National Garden Prize
Jamestown city schools earned national renown as Superintendent A. G. Crane rises in school circles after winning first prize for the best school garden in the United States. The garden, cultivated since 1908, now measures 180 by 80 feet with 116 pupils as gardeners. Flowers were planted due to location, and photos of the garden appeared in numerous eastern journals, boosting Jamestown and North Dakota publicity.
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Jamestown City
A. G. Crane
United States
Jamestown
North Dakota
Mysterious Rock with Unreadable Inscriptions in Williams County
In Williams County near the old Soo trail a carved stone slab draws locals and Danes, who linger on sacred ground while archaeologists ponder the unknown script. Artifacts like arrow heads and axes have been found nearby as Olaf Olson operates a central country store and a local baseball team issues challenges across the region.
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Williams County
Range 101
Turtle
Rock Mountains
Olaf Olson
Montana
P. A. White
Judges Nominated After Primary Winners Named
The list names judges who won out in the primary: CG J Fish of Grand Forks, W M Anderson of Devils Lake, E T Burke of Valley City, E B Goss of Minot, E Ellsworth of Jamestown, O M Cooley of Grand Forks.
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CG. J. Fish
Grand Forks
W. M. Anderson
Devils Lake
E. T. Burke
Valley City
E. B. Goss
Minot
E. Ellsworth
Jamestown
O. M. Cooley
Editors and wives sought rooms in Williston for visit
State editors and their wives will visit Williston on August 5 and 6. Williston promises free lodging for all who come. Citizens urged to open their homes, with committee members C A Mansfield Peyton and John A Corbett arranging details.
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Williston
C. A. Mansfield
Peyton
John A. Corbett
Care of Binders After A Season
After a season's work binders should be cleaned with kerosene and waste to remove grease and dirt. All bright parts should be oiled to prevent rust and the binder overhauled for next year. The operator should assess what repairs are needed.
Defects and repairs for next season’s binder
The article cautions that neglecting to log machine defects leads to missed repairs and poor field performance. It urges farmers to note all issues after harvest or schedule thorough fixes when time allows to avoid costly quick fixes in the field.
Dry farming a big success in Montana and Washington
Professor W C Palmer reports from the Better farming train that despite an ultra dry season since mid April, dry farming methods yield promising crops. Experts urge fall plowing deep early, weed control, soil mulching, corn as moisture saver, and maintaining organic matter to retain moisture.
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W. C. Palmer
State Agricultural College
Montana
Washington
Northern Pacific
North Dakota
Williston Land Office Rush Fills Long Lines Ahead of Settlement
Crowds thronged Williston streets as settlers from the Nelson Hofflund valley queued for the restored entry land. The line stretched from Saturday night, July 25, into Monday as the office opened, with dozens awaiting a chance to file while contest action looms and improvements linger from prior withdrawals for irrigation.
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Williston
Nelson-Hofflund Valley
Land Office
Sparks Show Delights Crowds In Montana Stopover
Jobn H Sparks performed here Saturday July 23 with a small but praised show. A large afternoon and evening crowd applauded trapeze acts and a long program. Lions and a special stunt drew extra interest as inspectors ensured horses met state rules before continuing. National Home Co. ad urged buyers to invest in own homes with rent-like payments.
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Jobn H. Sparks
Sun
Montana
Burke County appoints majority of officers in meeting
Burke County North Dakota board of commissioners filled a majority of offices by appointment after yesterday's session. As of now the appointed lineup includes Auditor Ralph Abbott, County Attorney Fred Andrews, Sheriff J D Lucey, Register of Deeds Geo Hanson, County Judge F F Carter Sr, Treasurer O P Olson and Supt of Schools E P Hecht with remaining vacancies to be filled next week.
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Minot
N. D
Board of County Commissioners
Burke County
Ralph Abbott
Fred Andrews
J. D. Lucey
Register of Deeds
Geo. Hanson
F. F. Carter
O. P. Olson
E. P. Hecht
Bowbells Named Burke County Seat and Appointments Made
The Burke County commissioners declared Bowbells as the county seat and the governor appointed Fred B. Andrews States Attorney and L. R. Abbott Auditor. They plan to remodel the former city school building for a temporary courthouse and offices for new county officers.
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Fred Andrews
L. R. Abbott
Board of County Commissioners
Burke County
Bowbells
Fred B. Andrews
Pleasant Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs Pope
Friends surprised Mr and Mrs Pope at Thos Heneghan's home last Saturday and presented a cut glass bowl. Refreshments were served and the gathering enjoyed the evening. The couple left for Broderick Saskatchewan Canada to start a new hotel business. They have long resided in Williston and leave many friends wishing success.
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P. A. Pope
Thos. Heneghan
Farmers Form Free Traveling Library Society in North Dakota
The Graphic notes rural farmers forming a six member association to secure free traveling libraries from the Public Library Commission in Bismarck. Members elect a secretary, mail for books, and pay only freight charges of 25 or 50 cents. W. H. Pingrey and others organize near Wheelock.
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Public Library Commission
Bismarck
N. D
W. H. Pingrey
Wheelock
Governor Burke names Renville county commissioners
Governor Burke appointed I D Johnson Tolley Ben Harvey Donald Gillespie to govern the new Renville county. The announcement implies Mohall will become the temporary county seat, with the listed towns and individuals forming the initial county leadership.
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Bismarck
N. D
Burke
Renville
I. D. Johnson
Tolley
Ben Harvey
Sherwood
Donald Gillespie
Gletburn
Mohall
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National Guards
Wisconsin
North Williams
Williston Land Office
RUSH
Sparks
National Home Co
Rawson Elk
Burke County Officers
Bowbells IS
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