Local notes on homesteads schools and community events
Correspondence from a rural area reports Sunday School in the new school house, new homestead buildings, upcoming railroad routes, and residents moving to Williston. The weekly includes farming plans, measles affecting students, a prairie fire danger, a Saturday dance, and new store openings with staff changes and local trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. White
Minot
Johnstons Coulee
Matt Eagleson
Evans
Matt
R. C. Evans
Williston
Jack Lingles
Local Harvest News At Rose Valley A Mix Of Crops And Visits
The Rose Valley column reports a fine crop showing after welcome showers. Neighbors share visits with Chas and Earl Thorton, Lester Curry, Frank West, and W P Thornton. A health note notes Jas McCaulla visiting in poor health, and a veterinary inspection condemns two sick horses. Incubator output yields 161 chicks from 200 eggs. Edith McAllister returns from Brookfield Mo with her sister Mrs Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Earl Thorton
Lester Curry
Frank West
McElmurry
Jas, McCaulla
McKenzie Co
W.P. Thornton
W. E. Goff
Idaho
Messrs. Geo
Hiram Simmons
Edith McAllister
Brookfield
Mrs. Lynn
North Dakota League 1907 Baseball Schedule Highlights
The schedule lists May 30 games including Mondak at Springbrook and Williston at Wheelock. June entries feature Springbrook at Ray and Wheelock at Tioga among others, with numerous matchups through July 14 including Mondak at Tioga and Springbrook at Ross-Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Mondak
Springbrook
Williston
Wheelock
Ray
White Earth Tioga
Ross-Stanley
Ray Wheelock
Tioga
White Earth
Ray Williston
Tioga Springbrook
Ray Ross-Stanley
Wheelocke
White Arth
Ross Stanley
Toga
Noga
Bulls for Sale and Related Notices
Eight registered Shorthorn bulls aged one to three years for sale. Several yearling heifers also available. Contact Miss Anna Aaberg or write to H. A. Carey, Huffland, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Aaberg
H. A. Carey
Huffland
Epping
N. D
Epidemic Alarm Over Pigs Close Blamed On Affidavits
Temperance Commissioner Murray reviews druggist affidavits after pig closings show a spike in diseases labeled as stomach and cold cures. He notes 1100 affidavits in one store and 400 to 500 in others, suggesting perjured claims and liquor use. Action to revoke licenses is planned statewide starting at Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Murray
McKenzie
Commismissioner
Murry
State
Independent Grain Shippers Association Plans June Meeting
Secretary E Beissbarth of the Independent Grain Shippers Association of North Dakota announces the annual meeting set for June 18 1907 in Valley City North Dakota. The meeting will address important grain shipper business and includes attendance by the newly appointed Board of Grain Commissioners to discuss inspection weighing and handling of grain at Duluth Superior and Minneapolis. The session will consider the advisability of buying and leasing systems for grain handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Beissbarth
Independent Grain Shipper’s Association of
North Dakota
Valley City
N. Dak
Board of Grain Commissioners
Duluth
Superior
Minneapolis
Elevator project eyed for state benefits at Valley City meeting
A North Dakota bankers association committee will attend a gathering in Valley City on June 18 1907 to discuss an elevator to serve the public. Non members are urged to join with a $10 initiation fee, emphasizing this as the state’s only such association and the need for representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
North
Dakota Banker’s Association
N. Dd
Williston Irrigation Plant Praised by Springfield Man
W A Gordon of Springfield praised the Williston irrigation project after a ten day state tour. He noted the initial $1,000,000 plant with two expansions could reach $3,000,000, irrigating about 30,000 acres and sending power to Buford twenty miles away. Gordon toured the cement plant with Assistant Engineer Cunningham and also visited Bischwick, Bismarck, and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gordon
Springfield
Williston
Gordon
Cunningham
Minnesota U
Mr. Gordon
Buford
Bismarck
McLean
Burleigh
Bischwick
G. F. Evening Times
No Pay Alimony Divorce Ad Promotes New Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a solution to avoid alimony by keeping the appendix regular. It claims gentle action and guarantees by Brownell Drug Co. and urges readers to try them now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings New Life
Brownell Drug Co. Ie
Strayed ponies reported near Kay, North Dakota
A black pony with a white face and four white feet weighs about 500 pounds and is six years old. A roan pony, also six, weighs around 800 pounds. Last seen heading west in section 156-99. A. E. Hughes offers a reward for information leading to recovery in Kay, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hughes
Kay, N, Dak
Landmark burned to make way for Fort Dodge block story of Dolliver
Fort Dodge plans a six story modern business block on the site of a recently destroyed landmark. The building once housed a grocery, post office, and law offices including that of A N Botsford and Capt J A O Yeoman, whose exploits and early cases helped shape J P Dolliver’s career. Dolliver recalls his first lawsuit in the rear room above the law office. The old fireproof rooms and a high back bedstead are noted in local memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
First National Bank
Iowa
J. P. Dolliver
Smithy
Page
United States Assay Office
New York City
A. N. Botsford
J. A. O. Yoeman
Jeff Davis
Yeoman
Mit
Senator Dolliver
Justice Sherman
Capt. Yeeman
Wiain
Dolliver
World trade tops twenty six billions in value
Washington reports total international commerce reaching 26 billion dollars with imports at 13.5 billion and exports at 12.5 billion. The United States supplies about 14.3 percent of foreign imports and receives about 9.57 percent of foreign exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Interesting Picture Romance in Wigan Curio Shop
Mr J F Morris of Upholland bought an unfinished Lt Godfrey Kneller portrait from Walter Patterson’s oyster saloon in Wigan for 1 25. The painting, found among old curios, proved to be a Kneller self portrait and Morris has refused a 350 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigan
Eng
J. F. Morris
Upholland
Walter Patterson
Patterson
Morrison
Godfrey Kneller
Visitor Week Sparks Outing to Wisconsin Goat Fair
A visitor week program in Wisconsin includes a trip to local farms and a goat fair. The event features train excursions and attendance by community deputies.
Fragmented OCR summary from local page
Incomplete notes describe a visit to a city, mentioning a visit and a local site. Names and places are obscured, but reference to a person and a location appear. The fragment hints at a routine event or meeting with limited readable details.
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Gladys
Geo. Ortwine
Ortwine
Wm. Collier
Geo
Les Ely
Sherwin
Rude
Chas. Lindrideck
Geo. Rambolit
A.J. Anberg
John Njos
Pete Johnsons
Odin Oleson
Mr. Aaberg
John Hemark
Schafer
Louie
T. Tyedt
Miss Stella
Stein
John Remen
John Soiseth
Stella Stein
Levert Anderson
Paul Eik
T. A. Rosander
A. J. Aaberg
Mr. Rosander
Lofgren Bros
Rose Valley
M. E. Curry
W. P. Thornton
J. A. Manger
Mr. Hanger
T J. Johnson
Brownell Drug Company
Independent Grain Shipper’s Association
W. A Gordon
John N. Dithmer & CO
Lassen Ave
Coulter
Williston, N. D
Offic
Little Sick List Farm Implete
Ehij
Amy
Bill
Ric South
Vay
Uke
Tugh of
Co Mis Wis
J. Barbe
Vosit
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