Our Duty and Our Opportunity by Douglass Malcolm
Douglass Malcolm argues farmers must adopt mechanical power farming to meet wartime demands. He cites disk harrows and tractors as keys to higher per acre yields, lower costs, and reduced horse reliance. The piece urges timely plowing and sowing to strengthen America’s agricultural leadership and aid global food needs.
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Douglass Malcolm
International Harvester Company of America
America
Bae
Sivery
Jack
Bella
Jou
F. L. Peterson
University Farm
Davis
California
United States Government
Department of Agriculture
Wall
Eiveryone
Nature
United States
F. H. DeMaree
Daniel Scoaten
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Mississippi
O. K
Corn Cures by New Simple Method Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts a new corn treatment that allegedly shrivels corns with two drops, avoiding tape plasters and cutting tools. It claims painless relief, dispenses with bandages, and markets under the name TS-IT sold by druggists or via mail order from Lawrence 00, Oban.
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Daya
Eallaa
Bunion
Lawrence
Oban
Williston
Erick Kather
Loans to Corn Belt Farmers Highlight Insurance Loans
The Banker Farmer reports life insurance companies loaned farmers over 400 million in the United States, with corn belt farmers receiving the majority. Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska borrowings are cited, while eastern and southern farmers get far less. The piece notes soil fertility and future competition as key factors shaping loan patterns.
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Footingy
Northwestern Mutual Life
Union Center
Mutual Benefit
United States
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Easton
Wit
Todians Ord Mingtoots
Far West
Australia
Wallace
How Farmers Institutes May Be Secured
Farmers Institutes begin in December and run through March. Two corps will be in the field. Communities seeking an institute should write to Superintendent G. W. Randlett in Fargo for an application blank. All applications must be on file by November 15.
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Farmers’ Institutes
G. W. Randlett
Fargo
Notice for Bids for City Coal Supply 1914
Sealed bids will be received until 8 p m September 14 by the City Auditor Wiliston North Dakota for furnishing coal to the power plant fire jail and city. Bid per ton 2000 pounds for screened lignite mine run lignite slack lignite. Each bid must include a certified check of 5900 payable to T F Craven City Commissioners. Bond of 1000 required. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. City of Williston North Dakota August 19 1914 Forme City Auditor C E Ingwaldson Assistant
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Orcs
Wil- Up
N. D
T. F. Craven
Ci City Commissioners
Williston
A. D. Forme City Auditor
C. E. Ingwaldson
Aast
Invest in Home Pride and Town Growth
A series of old time pro town slogans urge residents to support local commerce and repairs. Emphasizing buying local, hiring local carpenters, and investing in home upkeep, the quotes warn against false boosterism and mail order goods while highlighting community effort and shared success.
Sioux County Organizes After Standing Rock Territory Declared
Old Fort Yates ND September 11 plans for Sioux counties organization move forward. Governor Hanna proclaimed the new county comprising Standing Rock area in North Dakota, enclosing thirty two townships with about 8500 people. The county is described as an emerging center amid growth and settlement.
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Old Post
Fort Yates
N. D
Sioux County
Guv. L. B. Hanna
Standing Rock Reservation
North Dakota
Neat
New Mercantile Company Commissioners Named
Wednesday marks the appointment of several new commissioners for the mercantile company including John A. Stiles Fort Yates J C Leach Solon and W W Hiutolph Rstowne A McColvilie Fort Yates banker becomes county auditor Rev Adron Me Gaffney Beede Episcopal missionary with twenty five years among the Standing Rock Indians is county judge Edward P Johnson of Hope named state's attorney Governor Hanna to appoint remaining officers within thirty days The text adds a stray note about chickens and farm life with incongruent details.
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Mercantile Company
John A. Stiles
Fort Yates
J. C. Leach
Solon
W. W. Hiutolph
Rstowne
A. McColvilie
Adron Me
Gaffney Beede
Standing Rock
Hanna
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Hote
Dyckman
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H. Jon, Man
Chicago
Snyder
Snyders
Main Street
Kalil Bros. Westlawn Grocery
Williston State Bank
General Banking
Simon ‘Westby
M. Hydle
Cashier
A. Solberg, V-Pres
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Dychman
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