FLOCK OF EWES CLAIMS DRASTIC PRICE SHIFTS AHEAD
The Farm Department notes drought and heat drive livestock disposals across Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Oklahoma. Prices for meat likely rise this winter as imports face disease limits. Seven hundred rams and ewes bought for American breeders arrive in quarantine, signaling renewed faith in sheep culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghreat
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Oklhoma
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Argentina
Bristol
England
United States
Union
Williston Correspondence and Local Club Meeting
Mrs Diggins of Williston spent part of last week at Raum s Ferry Theo Moen visited Williston Sunday and attended church Government men remove wrecked flume from the Little Mud dy river H H club met with Mrs Heffelfinger Fifteen ladies pieced quilts Grandma Heffelfinger donated a pieced quilt Mrs Alpaugh read Neighborly Call Luncheon at five Next meeting at Mrs Lily Jeffrey s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggins
Williston
Raum’s Ferry
Theo. Moen
H. H. Club
Persevere Alous Larson on the sick list and local notes
Persevere Alous Larson is on the sick list. Miss Feyen spent Saturday and Sunday in Williston. A rain early in the week eases plowing. Olaf Nelson and family moved to their own place, with Mr. Nelson building a dwelling. Geo. Brewer broke a collar bone last week and went home to Boyceville Wisconsin. Miss A O Dea started school in school house No 1 September 15 and left for St Paul Minn. Mrs Jackson of West Bonetraill will take over the same school Monday the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alous Larson
Miss Feyen
Williston
Olaf Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Geo. Brewer
Boyceville
Wisconsin
A. O'Dea
St. Paul
Minn
Jackson
West Bonetraill
Senior girls join teachers' course as cadet teachers
Nine girls from the senior class are enrolled in the teachers' course and have been assigned this week to work as cadet teachers in the lower grades. Each student will practice teach one recitation period daily for twelve weeks, with the primary grades split into two sections due to large enrollment.
Estray Law Summary and Publication Requirements
A 1913 estray law requires publishing notice in the county's nearest weekly newspaper within three consecutive weeks describing the animal by color sex age weight and brands. After each publication, clerks must mail clips to the agriculture office and county auditor, with receipts and proof filed before appraisal. noncompliance forfeits publication rights and may trigger civil damages. Also mentions clean cotton rags ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
Estray
High school enrollment hits new peak as football practice begins
Morning and afternoon sessions run with enrollment at 130, the highest for this season. Upper-grade and high school students, led by Mr. A. J. Vettel, start football drills though the squad remains light. C. W. Harlan of Warsaw will entertain for a benefit on October 7. Miss Stoneberg, Miss Zahm, Miss Metcalf, and Mr. Miller are noted in postings across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Vettel
C. W. Harlan
Warsaw
Ind
Harlan
Miss Stoneberg
Corps of Teachers
Sheridan
Wyo
May Loose Rights for Foreign Residents With First Papers
Thousands holding affidavits of intention or first papers face loss of rights if proof is not completed within seven years. An order from the chief examiner of the naturalization department states that the forfeiture applies to those who took out first papers on or after September 27 1906 and seven years must pass before citizenship is confirmed. If they fail to become citizens, homestead entries filed on home steads may be declared void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Department
Congress
Don’t Know They Have Appendicitis Don’t Know They Have Appendicitis
A fragment discusses chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as gas, sour stomach, or constipation by Williston residents. It warns that delayed diagnosis can lead to rapid worsening and mentions a remedy providing instant relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
ASKED FOR QUICK DEATH BY SLAYER INQUISITIVE STATEMENT
Hans Schmidt, the slayer of Anna Aumuller, told investigators he sought the electric chair and wished to die quickly. He advocated euthanasia for the crippled and those suffering, aligning with the theory of possible multiple homicides under Inspector Faurot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed by Governor Stewart in Montana
Helena Montana September 24 Governor W Stewart proclaims October 9 as Fire Prevention Day urging cities towns and hamlets statewide to observe a day of thorough cleanup and building inspections including public schools for safety awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
W. Stewart
Secretary Lane Rules First Papers Sufficient for Homesteads
Washington D C Sept 24 Secretary of the Interior Franklin K Lane holds that declaration of intention to become a U S citizen is enough to commute homestead entries made before the June 6 1912 act. The act revoked the old rule requiring full citizenship before patent issuance on homestead lands regardless of residence or c ommutation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Franklin K. Lane
United States
Norwegian services at Haug es Lutheran Church Williston
Lutheran church announces Norwegian services at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 3 p m and English service at 8 p m In Ploom Creek a Norwegian service is listed contact phone ave ppm pastor A E Distad serves as pastor at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauges Lutheran Church
Williston
Ploom Creek
Hunters Must Carry Almanac to Avoid Federal Law
In Minneapolis on September 24, sportsmen are urged to carry almanacs showing local sunrise and sunset times to avoid violating the new federal game law effective October 1. Minnesota laws restrict shooting from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, with violations fined. The federal rule also sets sunrise as the start and sunset as the stop, but Minnesota law remains the practical guide. migratory birds cannot be shot on the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to New Orleans between January 31 and October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
I. A. Rider
State Game and Fish Commission
Mississippi River
Lake Itasca
New Orleans
Wealthy English visitor Col Sykes in Sidney
Sidney Mont September 24 One of the year's most distinguished guests Col Sykes England touring the United States and Canada to arrange loans visited Sidney for a day late last week accompanying him O M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, Mont
Sidney
Col. Sykes
England
United States
Canada
O. M
Wells Dickie Co. Officers Visit Sidney. Sykes Tour
Corwin of Wells and Dickie Co Minneapolis handles a million dollars of Col Sykes money. Col Sykes a member of the house of commons and owner of large English estate. They were met at Mondak by R S Nutt bank president and shown the county to inspect securities. Sykes praised Sidney and foresaw bright prospects for the area.
McKenzie County Rail Links Delayed as Grain Moves North
McKenzie County faces delayed railway connections this year with only a remote chance of steel to Watford or the second station by late October. Farmers may haul grain to Willis ton and other main line points, as road conditions push traffic away from Williston. Crops are above average with wheat 12 to 15 bushels and flax 10 plus, threshing hindered by recent rain. Sheriff N O Nelson rearrests Mary Kidoski of Warsaw on fresh blind pigging charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schafer
N. D
McKenzie County
Watford
Williston
White Earth
Ray
Larson Arrested on Chicago Wif Desertion Charge
Herman C. Larson was arrested near Glenburn by Sheriff Wilcox and Deputy Scofield while with a threshing crew. He is held in Medal jail and will be sent back to Chicago as detectives expected arrival today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D
Herman C. Larson
Chicago
S. A. Wilcox
Geo. Scofield
Glenburn
Henry McLain
Larson
Sulzer Loses First Impeachment Bid in New York
Albany governor Sulzer’s lawyers lose the initial impeachment challenge as four defense-challenged senators may keep their seats while the high court weighs whether it will hear such objections. The vote was unanimous against entertaining challenges. G A R leadership taps Detroit as next encampment site with Chattanooga as the 47th annual meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
High Court
G. A. R. Netroit
Mich
Washington Garner
Albion
Grand Army of the Republic
Chattanooga
Tenn
Detroit
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the Farm Department
Mississippi College
Pherrin
Little Muddy
Persevere
Graphic Office
Ave
A. E. Distad
Tabon
Mary Kidoski
Walsh County
N. 0
Nelson
Worsted
J.D. Wolpert
Shaw
Nettleton
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