Seed Grain Contest Promoted by North Dakota Officials
The Commercial Club of Williston receives a letter from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and Labor announcing a Seed Grain contest to be held in Bismarck on November 24, 1909. It notes prizes totaling from the department and additional special prizes by J. J. Hill. The contest aims to showcase state grains with entries in the name of the original owner.
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Commercial Club
Williston
State Department of Agriculture
Bismarck
N. D
Omaha Exposition
J.J. Hill
North Dakota
Department of Agriculture and Labor of
Max Bass Died in Chicago Immigrant Agency Leader
Chicago date Oct 19 Max Bass general immigration agent of the Great Northern Railway died today at his home in Chicago He served over twenty years building land settlement in North Dakota He was trusted by thousands for land advice and helped promote farm homes and property Maxbass town in North Dakota honors him as a lasting monument to his work
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Chicago
Max Bass
Great Northern Railway
Bass
Great Northern
James J. Hill
North Dakota
Maxbass
May Move School House Back Again
Jamestown North Dakota October 18 Residents of Taft school district must relocate the school house to its former site after an unlawful move by two farmers seeking proximity to the school County Superintendent Warner announced a damages suit likely totaling several hundred dollars and possible self relocation to avoid litigation.
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Jamestown
N. D
Taft
Warner
Bhegun
Farmers Hold Wheat In Minnesota North Dakota
Western Minnesota and North Dakota farmers organize storage to hold wheat under the slogan hold your wheat. John Alger of the Great Southern Development Co. is added to the Great Northern as farmers partner to build joint granaries storing 1 000 to 1 500 bushels each to steady the market.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
North Dakota
John Alger
Great Southern Development Co
Great Northern
Rev Hollett Returns to Williston for Next Year
The Methodist Conference reappoints Rev. Hollett as pastor of the M E Church in Williston for another year. He will lead services next Sunday at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM with special music directed by Prof. Evans.
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Hollett
M. E. Church
Methodist Conference
Williston
Prof. Evans
Body on Great Northern tracks identified as Martin Mueller
The body found on the Great Northern tracks last week is identified as Martin Mueller of Minneapolis. Identification was made by Dennis Kennedy and Thos Kehoe, with a photo confirming Mueller to Jacob Steffens, Mueller’s brother in law. He was buried at Williston cemetery per Minneapolis relatives’ request.
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Martin Mueller
Minneapolis
Dennis Kennedy
Thos. Kehoe
Jacob Steffens
Mueller
Williston
Harvest In Sixty-Two Days After Re-seed Near Gardena
Otto Brandt's farm five miles south of Gardena recovered quickly from a June 22 disaster. Re-seeded promptly, the field was thresh ed and harvested by August 24, yielding about eleven bushels per acre. The rapid turnaround highlights the farmer's prompt action and favorable yields.
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Gardena
N. D
Otto Brandt
Editor Proves Good Witness in Russell Estate Case
Boston witnesses say Edward W. Frentz failed to recognize Daniel Blake Russell when meeting him at a hotel. Frentz tested the claimant with boyhood questions about Melrose and a strawberry plot, but the man claimed no knowledge. Two sisters of James Rousseau identified photos alleged to be Russell.
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Boston
Mass
Edward W. Frentz
Melrose
The
Youth's Companion
Daniel Blake Russell
Dickinson, N. D
East Cambridge
Frentz
James Rousseau
Carrie Jacob Bonde to Perform at Opera House on Novem ber First
Music lovers in Williston can hear Carrie Jacob Bonde on November first at the Opera House. She ranks among today’s top musical entertainers and offers a noteworthy program. Extravagant advertising is wasting effort.
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Williston
Carrie Jacob Bonde
Opera House
Lipton Sails to New York in Hope of USA Cup Rematch
Sir Thomas Lipton departs London aboard the Cedric for New York to press for another America's Cup race. He cites difficulties but believes the New York Yacht Club will strive to keep the series alive and meet him.
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London
Thomas Lipton
New York
Cedric
New York Yacht Club
Enrollment rises at The State U largest year high
The University of North Da kota opened four weeks ago with 388 students on the first day, rising by 40 from last year. Enrollment climbed daily to 626, 100 above the previous year’s peak, and if the present rate continues, total enrollment will likely exceed 1,000 by year’s end.
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University of North Dakota
Jeffries Ambitious in Wake of Johnson Ketchel Fight
James J. Jeffries, en route from Paris to New York aboard the Lusitania, voices confidence after Jack Johnson's San Francisco victory over Stanley Ketchel. He dismisses Ketchel as a weak middleweight feeder and says he could beat Johnson if matched, weighing about 210 to 212 pounds for a potential bout.
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Queenstown
James J. Jeffries
Lusitania
New York
Paris
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
San Francisco
Ketchel
Jeffries
Johnson
Burns
Distance Lends Enchantment and the Gentle Man Defined
A brief anecdote contrasts a child’s simple insight on a gentleman with long defintions. The text also hints at how advertising used by another merchant could reflect on a store’s image and prompts reflection on ad practices.
Pittsburg Pirates Win World Championship
The seventh game of the Detroit versus Pittsburg World Championship series was played in Detroit last Saturday. Pittsburg won decisively by 8 to 0 as the smoke cleared.
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Tigers
Detroit
Pittsburg
University Law School enrolls 71 students this year
The University Law School reports 71 enrolled to date, eight more than last year. The school expanded admission from two to three years, aiming to raise standards, and anticipated attendance changes as a result. Also encourages locals to visit city stores this season.
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Law School of the University
University Law School
North Dakota Wins Blue Ribbon at Illinois State Fair
North Dakota’s exhibit at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield won first prize for state exhibits. Commissioner Gilbreath devised a comprehensive display showcasing resources, grain, flax, oats, rye, alfalfa, and other products to attract immigration and investment. The piece highlights cheap land, education, health, and wealth, noting the state's high prosperity and attractions for settlers.
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North Dakota
Gilbreath
Springfield
Ilinois State Journal
United States
Union
Red River Valley
James
Cheyenne
Missouri
Phone 88 or F. H. Smith, the Jeweler, will work
A brief classified line notes contact options for services from F. H. Smith, the jeweler, via phone number 88 or direct inquiry to the jeweler.
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F. H. Smith
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Omaha
the Commercial Club
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
State of North Dako
W. C. Gilbreath
Great Northern Railroad
Stutsman County
Thos. Lipton
N.Y
Sadie
Pittsburg Pirates
the University Law School
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