Advice for Dry-Land Farmers in Northwestern Conditions
Prof Thomas Shaw offers practical guidance for new and old settlers on cropping under dry northwestern conditions. He urges timely land claims, ample feed, early plowing, proper seedbed preparation, and careful sowing timetables for flax corn and potatoes, with seed varieties and drill or hill planting notes.
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Thomas Shaw
Great Northern
Stoell
Minnesota
Mercer
Triumph
February exports from farms show large rise in 1911
February 1911 farm product exports rise sharply from February 1910 led by corn wheat flour and meat and dairy products. Eight month totals also show gains in corn and cotton while wheat and breadstuffs mix shift. Cattle hogs and sheep decline in both month and eight month period.
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Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wheat Exports Struggle in Early 1911 Outlook
Export data show corn shipments at 1934 million, while wheat exports through February 1911 lag behind the prior year and the ten year average. Eight months total 181.3 million bushels and February alone 11.3 million, suggesting fiscal year 1911 will total 20 to 30 million bushels, likely the smallest since 1869 except 1905.
Hansbrough's Thrilling Second Amendment Serial
Ex Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota writes a romance and political intrigue titled The Second Amendment. The Evening Times will serialize the tale from about April 15 with a special home delivery offer to September 1, 1911 for $1.60. Subscription arrears may be paid to date at Grand Forks North Dakota.
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Hansbrough
North Dakota
Evening Times
Grand Forks
N. D
Shady Glen
Westhope and Williston Debate Nears Narrow Victory
Westhope high school and Williston high school faced a tight debate at Gates Opera House on Friday. Williston won unanimously on the topic initiative and referendum for North Dakota, with Westhope earning praise for their strong showing. Judges were R. A. Nestos and Horace Bagley, Supt. J. F. McLain. reception followed with coffee ice cream and cake.
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Westhope High School
Williston
Gates Opera House
Westhope
North Dakota
Lester Frasier
Mary Walker
J .T. D. Atchinson
John Harter
Edna Kerr
Charles Schafer
R. A. Nestos
Minot
Horace Bagley
J. F. McLain
Towner
Supt
Townend
Casselton
Minnewaukan
Hillsboro
Bismarck
Westlawn Wood Yard Opens on 6th Avenue
James Greig announces the Westlawn wood yard at 417 6th Ave offering green and dry cord wood and stove wood. The new yard advertises a full range of wood products for customers in the area.
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Westlawn
6Th Ave
James Greig
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John Flittie & CO
Williston, North Dakota
FAR
Northwest
J. C. Newell
Electric Shop
Bruegger’s
Auto Mart
Thrilling Story
Westlawn Wood Yard
H. C. McCartney
James’ H, Cooper
Davidson
Citizens National Bank
United States
Jaman
A. Coopar
D. I. Todd
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