Taxation ruling hits lodges and hospitals in North Dakota
In North Dakota a state tax commission opinion, backed by Judge Carmody, declares that exemptions for lodges armories and hospitals conflict with the state constitution. Most non religious and non charitable properties not used for religious ceremonies educational or charitable purposes will be taxed, including lodge halls and militia armories. The ruling could add millions to state and local tax rolls, with restricted exemptions for other groups. A separate opinion confirms leakage on leased railroad elevator sites. threshing and farming activity loom as spring and fall work approach.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Tax Commission
Carmody
Attorney General
Tax Commission
United States
Valley City
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Miller
The
Dawson County Farmers Club aims to form county agricul turalist plan
Glendive Mont Sept 3 The Dawson county farmers discuss forming a county agricultural club and hiring an agriculturalist akin to Custer county. They seek a petition signed by 51 percent of rural voters to authorize county funds for a better farming club with state matching aid contingent on locally raised initial $1.
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Glendive
Mont
Dawson County
Custer County
Agricultural College
Better Farming Club
Wells County Farmers Embrace Modern Wheat Tillage
North Dakota farmers in Wells County plan to plant wheat on stubble land using discing and modern methods to conserve moisture. Farmers expect banner crops this year with good quality yields, despite not matching last year’s heavy output. The July Wells County fair showcased resources and a likely exhibit at the state expedition in Bismarck, needing capable leadership to organize the movement.
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North Dakota
Walls County
Wells County
Bismarck
Big Yield Of Wheat Reported At Grand Forks Farm
Grand Forks reports from Great Northern Railway show high wheat yields on the Lilac Hedge farm tract owned by J. D. Bacon. Five acres yielded 33.5 bushels per acre, exceeding prior estimates, with all varieties noted as excellent in quality under L. L. Oldham supervision.
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Grand Forks
Great Northern Railway
J. D. Bacon
Great Northern
L. L. Oldham
Great Northern Agricultural Experimental Department
Ing
Oldham
Northwest
North Dakota
Would Adopt Steff Children In Minot District Court
Minot North Dakota September 3 observers report an adoption effort for John Steff’s children as he sits in state prison for wife murder. Adoption papers faced rejection by Steff, leading to a district court showdown before Judge K E Leighton. Three children remain with Mrs Steff’s sisters in Williston and three at the county poor farm.
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Minot
N. D
John Steff
K. E. Leighton
Steff
Williston
Minot recall drive targets city officials after riots
Petition drives in Minot North Dakota seek recall of President Nehemiah Davis and Commissioners W S Shaw along with Police Magistrate John Lynch. With 365 signatures, the move mirrors a broader recall effort linked to riots and socialist opposition, potentially reshaping the city’s leadership within 30 to 40 days.
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Minot
N. D
Nehemiah Davis
W. S. Shaw
John Lynch
Dewey
Dorman
Socialist Party
Lien Law Set Back in North Dakota
Fargo with word that North Dakota lawmakers last winter altered lien rules. Mechanic's liens no longer override a first mortgage, ending a long standing precedence where a lumber dealer could file a lien for lumber sold before the mortgage and gain priority.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Seed corn from Russia tests county crop potential
Jamestown North Dakota reports corn from Russia planted on a small acre as seed trials. Fred Rosin sourced seed from Russia, noting softer stalks but promising ears. Local interest grows as residents request seeds for next season amid northern climate adaptation.
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Jamestown
Russia
Newcastle
Fred Rosin
Rosin
Asia
Electric Light for Alexander
Nearly every town business house attended the meeting and backed electric lighting. The proposed plant costs about 2000 dollars with a Fairbanks-Morse engine, a 10 kW generator, storage battery, and wire blocks. It will power 60 to 1000 tungsten lights with overload capacity. A farmer from Forbes will ship fattened sheep east after fall feeding.
Old Time Cow Puncher Died In Miles City
Glendive Mont Sept 3 Robert Leavitt called Nigger Bob a veteran cowpuncher and cattle man died suddenly in Miles City after an apparent heart medicine overdose mixed with belladonna. Born 1869 in Texas he leaves a sister in Texas and funeral arrangements send remains to Victoria. Also notes Rice Lake fish planting and Sutton county farmers shifting to diversified farming with hogs and poultry sales anticipated.
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Glendive
Mont
Robert Leavitt
Bob
Miles City
Leavitt
Jordan
Iate
Lavitt
Texas
Lone Star State
Victoria
Appoints North Dakota Agricultural Needs Commission
Governor Hanna names Col. W P Tuttle of Dawson Hon N G Larimore of Larimore and Hon J Ba Phelan of Bowman to prepare a brief on the state’s agricultural needs for the Permanent American Commission on Agricultural Finance Promotion Distribution and Rural Life The group aims for a comprehensive report after European rural life studies and seeks input from North Dakota leaders
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Hanna
W. P. Tuttle
Dawson
N. G. Larimore
Larimore
J. Ba Phelan
Bowman
North Dakota
Permanent American Commission On
Europe
American Commission
Moosers to Have Full Ticket in North Dakota
North Dakota Progressive leaders prepare for June primaries and a full slate of Bull Moose candidates. Campaign literature is printed and speaking tours arranged. After harvest, four Progressive conferences will be held at Minot, Bismarck, Fargo and Grand Forks with a national speaker addressing each meeting.
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Bismarck
N. 1
North Dakota
Bull Moose
Init
Minot
Fargo
Grand Forks
Persevere and Illness Move Through Williston Area
Mrs. Margaret Lee stays with Mrs. Ed Lee while Mrs. Lawrence Bolsoe is aided on Saturday and Sunday brought to Williston for medical aid. Mrs. Louis Knutson remains a patient at Williston hospital with typhoid fever. Miss Josephine Fegen of Menomine Wis arrives to stay with Mrs. Ed Lee and resumes duties as teacher of school No 2 on Tuesday Sept 2. Doughnuts described as sinkers and pretzel mints likely floaters.
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Lawrence Bolsoe
Aidk
Williston
Louis Knutson
Josephine Fegen
Menomine
Wis
Ed Lee
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Courtenay
Better Farming
Wm. Reid
Farmers Club
Montana
Leigh
Ton
Minot District Court
Shields
Joe Leven
Grand River
Minot Actoists
Alexander
Forbes
Canada
Rice Lake
Ryder
St. John
Aleck Haraldson
H. E. Johnson
Sutton
Griggs County
Moosers
Persevere
Mrs
Margaret Lee
Boys & Girls
E. H. Weil
the Clothcraft Store
Williston, N. D
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