Rare Alfalfa Found To Suit Cold Northwestern Lands
Professor N E Hanson of the South Dakota experiment station reports discovery of a yellow flowered alfalfa in the dry Siberian steppes. The plant tolerates 39 to 40 degrees below zero and may benefit cold arid U S regions where durum wheat is grown. Seed secured for Thorn test by the Department of Agriculture as it evaluates forage potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
N. E. Hanson
South Dakota
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States
Turkestan
Professor Hansen
Norway
Siberia
Hansen
Pioneer Newspaper Man Dead
Marshall McClure a pioneer state newspaper man died in a St Paul hospital last Friday. Founder of the Jamestown Alert and the Minot tic he was one of the oldest in the state with many friends across the country. Body taken to Minot for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall McClure
St. Paul
Mclure
Minot
Mr. McClure
Tate
Jamestown Alert
Present for Frank Poe from Schafer trip to St Paul
Frank Banks of Schafer with Mr. Uhlman and Mr. Ward returned last Friday from St. Paul with a cattle shipment. They brought a present for Frank Poe sheriff of McKenzie county, according to the report.
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Frank Banks
Schafer
Mr. Uhlman
Mr. Ward
St. Paul
Frank Poe
McKenzie County
Banks Gifts with Gun Mixup in St Paul
Mr Banks arranged an automatic rifle and, by mistake, also bought an old U S single shot rifle. The second gun bore a label to the tax collector McKenzie County Frank Poe Sheriff though it was given to Poe as his new automatic. Banks kept the first gun for himself for a while. Poe’s reaction is not recorded.
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Ted Mr. Banks
St. Paul
Mr. Banks
Mr. Poe
McKenzie County
Frank Poe
Williston Seeks National Guard Activation
A list of fifty two names was sent to Governor Sarles last week with an application for the organization of a national guard in Williston. Williston has talked of a guard for some time and hopes are good. a guard would provide military training for local youths and health benefits, with a decision expected within days.
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Sarles
Williston
National Guard
Denatured alcohol and its industrial value described
The article explains denatured alcohol as ethyl alcohol mixed with denaturing agents to render it unfit for drinking while remaining useful for art, manufacturing, and fuel. It notes corn and other crops as primary feedstocks, and estimates yields from farm acreages, crop losses, and the potential parity with gasoline prices, highlighting by products as valuable feed.
Denatured Alcohol Bill Poised To Boost Farm Fuel Use
Distillers claim 40 cent corn yields 18 cent gallon denatured alcohol at 0 percent strength. Germany uses potato denatured alcohol at 18 cents per gallon. U.S. consumption may reach 90 million gallons yearly, requiring about 6 million bushels of corn. The bill, taking effect Jan 1 1907, taxes on fuel alcohol end, expanding its farm and industrial uses.
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Germany
United States
Bert
Bonetraill Social Notes and Local Happenings
Bonetraill column reports Walter Koepke leaving for Wiliston Monday. Mrs F W Mansfield and son Bernard arrive from St Paul Nov 2. Oscar Wilson transacted business in Williston Thursday and Friday. C O Borstad plans to move into the Gen store building later in the week after buying threshers. Several land agents from Williston surveyed Williams County dirt. a party at A Rolshol’s honored Mrs Maanefeld’s birthday Nov 9. Sidney Reinertrom returned from Kansas City. Jennie Meek plans a Williston visit. Maude Miller, North Dakota beauty, drew attention from local youths. Weather cold with little snow. school children await new desks and books delivery.
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Walter Koepke
Wiliston
F. W. Mansfield
Bernard
St. Paul
Minnesota
Bonetraill
Oscar Wilson
Williston Thureday
C. O. Borstad
A. Rolsbol
Mra
Maanefeld
Mra. Mansfield
Mi BO
Jennie Meek
Ida Fuse
Menare
Fuse
Johnson
Koepbe
Sidney and
Rheinetrom
Pever
Sidney Reinetrom
Kansas City
Ming Jennie Meeks
Williston
Mies Maude Miller
N. D. Deauty
Agi
C. Borstad
Lia Gen
Rose Valley Election Quiet After Vote Count
Election results settle with mixed feelings as several candidates gain seats. Alma Goff of Missouri and others attended the McAllister gathering where Edith McAllister's friends rejoiced after a period of illness among locals. Frank Evans shows improvement from neck carbuncles while J A Hanger returns from a fall.
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Alma Goff
Missouri
Menare
Lando
Dave Diehl
Mile Lando Burgess
Ott
Eight Mile
McAllister Party
Frank Evans
J. A. Hanger
McAllister
Edith McAllister
Visit to Missouri Singers Ends With Bon Voyage Farewell
Guests enjoyed fruit punch and cake at the gathering for Misa Edith's contemplated trip to the Southland. Mr. West fell ill last Thursday. Dr. Dochterman pronounced blood poison. Mrs. W. P. Thornton and child visited Mrs. Betty Hereford. Mrs. Simmons visited Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. Lewis of Eight Mile attended in Rey. Snows last Saturday, laying in apply lee vegetables.
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Missouri
Misa Edith
Southland
Mr. West
Thoraday
Dochterman
Ian
W. P. Thornton
Little Daughtera
Betty Hereford
Mary Simmons
I N. Mitchell
Mr. Lewis
Eight Mile
Rey
Lee
Local Business Moves and Notable Deaths Reported
Eddwoo Wheelogk buys 101 adr joins the Bank on the north and runs erection of a barber shop. Rust and Dahl relocate their hare Pers shop on Main street. T F Mongen from Rossed horn opens lumber yards this week. A E Bastin Minneapolis Albert Ungen Grand Forks and B I Glase Minot transact with B B Swan now at Granville on business. Geo Phreromer’s drug store basement nearly finished. Mino 80 Severson died after two days illness of brain fever. The funeral was held last Sunday with large attendance and praise for the deceased’s kind disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddwoo
Rust and Dahl
T. F. Mongen
Rossed Horn
Tia Place
E. Bastin
Minneapolis
Albert Ungen
Grand’ Forks
B. ‘i Glase
Minot
Granville
Geo. Phreromer
Mino
Severson
Exchange Exchange Exchange Ladies Aid Sale at AirCormick Store
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church announces an exchange sale at the AirCormick Store the day before poets giving. Shoppers may win 8000 water moon and choose from home made pies and cakes including mince cranberry and apple pies.
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M. E. Church
airCormickatore
Gabe Einember
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