New Plan Seeks $15 Million Federal Highway Funds
North Dakota would gain $15,000,000 from a federal aid program proposed by former Senator Jobanson. The plan cards $1,000,000,000 for construction and $2,000,000,000 for maintenance over fifty years, with bonds issued by states and fed bonds funding the loan. It envisions state deposits, annual 1 percent returns, a sinking fund for bond retirement, and a 2 percent maintenance payment matching state spending, plus a national highway and bridge engineering school in Washington.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
Beaator
Jobathan Ne
Joint Congressional Committee
I. Bourne
Bath
United States
National School of Highway and Bridge Engineering
Washington
North Dakota Sees 1041 Births in March Report
Grand Forks May 7 The March vital statistics show North Dakota recorded 1041 births and 868 deaths, a near three to one favoring births. Measles, the sole notable disease, reported 245 cases. health officials advise year round cleanliness to prevent outbreaks during house cleaning season.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
State Health Department
Divide County in Dry Place
Crosby North Dakota May 7 There is a drought in Divide County. Those addicted to liquor face greater difficulty securing supplies than ever. The state attorney and sheriff bear much responsibility. The druggists have surrendered permits and many blind piggers and bootleggers have been prosecuted. Violations of the law are too dangerous to be profitable.
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Crosby
N. D
Divide
Urges Closer Meat Inspection in Grand Forks
Grand Forks May 7 Mrs J E Stevens addressed a W C U meeting at city hall urging sharper meat standards. She outlined new state laws on labeling meat from condemned animals and discussed enforcement to protect housewives and public health.
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Grand Forks
J. E. Stevens
Health board backs up sale stance over infected meat
The report notes leaders debated disease control and the necessity of a law to prevent sale of infected meat. A contest between north and south teams closed at the meeting with incomplete counts, yet the league records show broad support for the board of health action to standardize general disease recording.
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League
Board of Health
Silo Becomes Permanent Part of North Dakota Farm Landscape
Grand Forks May 7 a speaker at the Clover Convention says the silo will become a familiar feature on rural North Dakota farms. Ensilage from corn in the glazing stage provides the best year round substitute for pasture and sustains stock in both summer and winter.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
Minot School May Use Guard Armory If Needed
Minot North Dakota May 8 The possibility of using the national guard armory for normal school classes if the work on the Minot school cannot be completed was discussed by the state normal school board. The board inspected the armory and noted defects in the foundation walls of the new building, risking occupancy when the school is to open. With many students planning to enter in the fall, officials deem it essential the school open on schedule.
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Minot
N. D
National Guard
State, Normal School Board
Oe i
Organized Club At Cando North Dakota
A commercial club has been formed in Cando North Dakota on May 8 with enthusiastic backers predicting strong prospects for success.
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Cando
N. D
Wheat Seeding Progress Nearing Completion in State
Fargo May 7 Not over 10 percent of the wheat acreage in North Dakota remains to be seeded. The remaining areas are chiefly in the northwestern part of the state. The week has not been favorable for field work, but significant progress has been made despite conditions.
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Fargo
N. D
Weather Woes and Wet Soil Mark North Dakota Seeding
The period featured blustery windy days with hot southern gusts making field work hard. Thunder showers and light rains visited Thursday and Friday, snow in some areas, yet moisture was favorable for seeding. Wheat growth benefited from cool weather, soil was packed with moisture from snow, aiding crop readiness. eastern and southern counties advanced barley, potatoes, and corn, while oats planting increased in select regions.
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North Dakota
Iowa Farmer Heals Longstanding Ulcer with Ulcerine Salve
A Northern Iowa farmer stabbed his leg with a pitchfork, leaving a running sore for two years. After trying many remedies, he finally fully healed using Allen's Ulcerine Salve, touted since 1869 as a cure for chronic ulcers and old sores. Available at Williston Drug Co. and other druggists.
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Iowa
Allen
America
Williston Drug Co
Notice for Publication Williston Land Office 1913
Public notice from the U S Land Office at Williston North Dakota dated April 24 1913 announces Peter Rasmussen of Bonetrail North Dakota filing for five year proof to claim land in section 35 township 156 north range 102 west. witnesses listed and June 10 1913 deadline. The notice also lists Wattam of Williston filing three year proof for land in township 165 north range 101 west with witnesses and the April 4 1913 notice mix.
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Department
of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Williston
N. D
Ihereby
Peter Rasmussen
Bonetrall
NE 14
Township
Range
6Th P. Meridian
Herman H. Skobors
Martin Jenson
Turvey
Kaetzel
Joseph “Ohamra
Bonetrail
Thomas B. Murphy
Register
Department of the Interior
U. S
Nam Wattam
Willist
Lot
Meridian
John W. Burger
Ernest H Rei L. Smith
Lam O. Hall Williaton
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News of the
Great Northwest
Divide County
Dry Place
Grand Forks Club
Guards
E. J. Lander & Co
Rugby
Baldwin
Williston Music Co
L. C. Hitchcock, Mgr
Main Street
Williston, North Dakota
Randy Titesi
Tours
Instruments
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