Banquet for Winnipeg visitors highlights county farming tour
A party of dignitaries from Winnipeg visited the county to study local farming methods. They toured the Experimental Farm and nearby lands, with a banquet hosted by the Commercial Club attended by about fifty businessmen. Notable guests included Mr. MacGregor and Mr. Brown, with discussions on diversified farming and lower loan rates. The editor notes good weather and North Dakota pride, and reports a family death tied to States Attorney A E Burdack.
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Water water no bacteria in the springs
Citizens hear assurances from Mr. Brothers and Prof. Ladd that Medic inal Spring Water shows no sewerage contamination or bacterial presence after tests. Stenehjem case linked to past patron exposure deemed unlikely by bacteriological examination and university inspection.
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Dakota Senator Gronna Attacks War Revenue Bill
Washington Oct 18 Senator Gronna of North Dakota joined in the republican attack on the war revenue bill. He said the real reason for higher taxes was shown when fiscal year appropriations were debated. He argued customs receipts would fall far short of 100 million and criticized Wilson on bank withdrawals.
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Wilson
Opening of Canal and Exposition Herald West's Growth
Three months from October first the San Diego Exposition opens while the Panama Canal is formally opened. The events celebrate not only completion but prospective Western expansion, with focus on agriculture, industry and better East-West connection. The Expositions aim to show agricultural progress, machinery in use, and new ventures like a Southern Counties citrus and tea display in San Diego.
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Boston Braves Clinch World Series In Four
Boston defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 at Fenway Park to win the 1914 World Series in four straight games. Rudolph pitched a masterful game for Boston as Gowdy replaces Deal and Moran and Evers drive key hits to back the clinching victory. The Braves are hailed as world champions and celebrate on the field.
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Cloth trade threatened by dye shortages due to war
The Chicago Tribune reports that cotton, woolen, and silk industries face possible paralysis as German dye imports halt. Marshall Field & Co warns stocks may last only two to three months, with foreign goods depleted after fall shipments and higher freight and insurance costs driving up prices.
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Chicavo Tribune
Republicans Unite Behind Indiana GOP Despite Progressive Threat
James P. Goodrich asserts Indiana Republicans are returning to the GOP banner as progressives fade. He notes Democrats and Republicans who backed Wilson may switch to the Republican ticket, led by Tom Taggart’s opposition to the Progressive choice. He likens the situation to past party declines and praises the GOP path to tariff protection, limiting taxes, and defeating Democrats. Farmers report heavy fall plowing with W A Palmer noting about 140 acres already turned, signaling a large next year and a good crop if weather holds.
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Williston Hospital Association Purchases Half Block
The Williston Hospital Association completed a deal for a half block in Bruegger's third addition to build a new hospital.
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Rebellion in South Africa Triggers Martial Law Across Union
London reports the Dutch faction in South Africa rising as martial law is proclaimed in the union. General Botha and others act to crush the revolt tied to German influence, with Colonel Maritz leading defection and German propaganda alleged to have swayed defense forces. Capetown dispatch cites Buxton and Smuts on the crisis.
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Good Luck Story Bankrupt Stock Sale Report
Auction notice notes a stock sale tied to the Good Luck Story bankruptcy. Details are partial with price or bidder information unclear.
Auto factory films to be shown at Orpheum
Stice and Jenaon contract to screen a set of films depicting the making of the Maxell car from steel to finished machine. The show includes hill climb tests and factory work, presented free for one night at the Orpheum. Lignite coal sale announced by N B Ludowese with affordable pricing.
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Bankers Hold the Key to Restoring American Industry
A letter from the National Implement and Vehicle Association urges American bankers to lead a economic revival after the European war. It calls for farmers to avoid price speculation, diversify crops, prepare for 1915 harvests, expand stock farming, open Federal Reserve access, and extend credit while limiting speculation. Endorsed by the association's executive board in Chicago on September 29, 1914.
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Dakotas
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National Implement & Vehicle Asso
Fascinating Eye Witness Report From 1914 War Front
A Sunday Minneapolis Journal narrative by Karl H vom Wiegand describes a dramatic 1914 battle near Wirballen. The foreign correspondent, escorted by officers, witnesses German trenches, shattered Russian waves, and the brutal cost of early WWI fighting amid ongoing bombardment and movement before daylight.
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London
Wirbuilen
Wirballen
Five Die in Lansford Murders and Stabbing
Five bodies lay in the Lansford morgue after two linked cases. J N Karst, fatally stoned by holdup men near Great Northern tracks, died from his injuries. Mrs Melvin Booth died from shotgun wounds in a family quarrel at a farm home seven miles northwest of Minot. An inquest opened as authorities chased two suspects in Fargo.
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Fargo
Belgian government transfer to France announced
The Belgian government plans to move to France to allow full liberty of action. Belgian ministers and officials left Ostend for Havre, where temporary French offices have been prepared. King Albert remains in command of the Belgian army.
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