Oil Boom Looms as Enderlin Pair Stake Wolf Point Interest
L I Harris and W H Nollman of Enderlin North Dakota visited Wolf Point from Saturday to Wednesday to promote an Enderlin business men association led oil venture south of town. They claim to hold 8 000 acres of leases and aim for 12 000 to 15 000 acres in one block before a test well. They say private and government geologists see potential and a solid leased block is essential to attract capital. Stennes Mc Cannon Co handles local affairs.
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L. I. Harris
W. H. Nollman
Enderlin
N. D
Wolf Point
Enderjin
Harris
Nollman
Messrs
Harris and
Commercial Club
T. Stennes
Stennes-McCannon Co
Tie for first in guessing contest at Dan McAllen Co
The Dan McAllen Co store hosted a soap bar guessing contest. Two winners, Mrs P D Jansen and Anton Skare, guessed 800. Actual count 780. First prize 50 bars each. Walter Richert won second with 807 for 25 bars. Third prize 15 went to Mrs Richard Schaale with 788 and Ray Wentz earned 10 for 850.
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Dan McAllen & Co
P. D. Janzen
Anton Skare
Walter Richert
Richard Schaale
Ray Wentz
Hardie Endorsed for Clerk and Recorder in McCabe County
In McCabe-Freid-Bain ville country, W. J. Hardie the Republican candidate for clerk and recorder receives widespread praise from neighbors. A 15 year resident north of McCabe, he is described as aggressive, progressive, and successful as a farmer with strong ties to farmer and business associates. The endorsement argues he is the right choice to run the county office.
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McCabe-Freid-Bainville
W. J. Hardie
McCabe
Hardie
Pray Campaign Swing for U S Senate in Great Falls
Hon Charles N Pray of Great Falls visited Saturday to campaign for his Republican bid for the United States Senate. He conducted a thorough tour and spoke with optimism about the race and its prospects.
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Charles N. Pray
Great Falls
United States
Wolf Point Stampede Chips In Big Local Spirit
Wolf Point hosts its Second Annual Ride Em Sioux Stampede with packed arenas and strong crowd support. The event credits the community and committees led by C. J. Severson, Andy Wiegul, and others for a successful show with prize money awarded daily and final bucking contests drawing prominent riders from nearby towns and states.
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Wolf Point
John H. Anderson files for sheriff on Republican ticket
John H. Anderson, a respected Roosevelt County farmer and former Sheridan County commissioner, filed on the Republican ballot for sheriff after John Sands abstained. A homesteader for 16 years, Anderson has broad local support and previously earned over 80 percent of votes in the city. His backers expect a decisive turnout to secure the nomination and assume strong sheriff leadership.
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John Sands
Bainville
Mr. Anderson
John Anderson
Anderson
Sheridan County
Roosevelt County
Size of Son of Wallingford Film Project Details
Statistics show size of Son of Wallingford production with a three quarter million cost and a 3000 actor cast plus a city of 5000. Fifty screen favorites handle key roles while 100 animals perform. About 17 miles of film exposed and a 28 hour shooting estimate. A large oil fire scene consumed 15000 gallons. An entire daily paper edition was bought for a scene. Over 10000 toy balloons and two tons of confetti used. A 300 person mechanical staff worked throughout six days in the town of Whittier California and nearby Viagreph locations. Shown at the Liberty theatre next Thursday and Friday.
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Wnittier
Bank and Ifornia
Viagreph Fom
Liberty Theatre
First National Bank to Open Monday in Wolf Point
The First National Bank of Wolf Point resumes operations at 9 a m Monday August 7 after reorganization approved by the comptroller of the currency. A detailed account will run next week.
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First National Bank of
Wolf Point
Devils Lake Boy Scout Band Delivers Two Fine Concert Pro grams
The Devils Lake N D Boy Scout Band of 69 musicians aged 12 to high school years performed two concerts at the Coliseum. Formed in 1920 with 57 pieces, most original members remain. They returned from a Glacier National Park tour hosted by Great Northern Railway Co. with private cars and expenses covered. Miss Marie Lock and Master Walter Kelley sang pleasing numbers. The program ranged from popular tunes to the Poet and Peasant overture in an artistic style.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Boy Scouts
Devila Lake
B. Weimer
Sargeant
U. S. Army
Glacier National Park
Park
Great Northern Railway Co
Wolf Point
Marie Lock
Walter Kelley
Questions on county financial dealings and highway missteps
Questions arise about a county treasurer paying warrants out of order to favor some individuals while others wait. A county board allegedly allowed it. The piece notes refunded interest money paid long after delinquency and details an $48,000 east county highway built as part of the T. R. I. Highway later abandoned for a new route.
Civil Engineer Bart Bartholomew Seeks County Surveyor Post
Fay Bartholomew known as Bart announces candidacy for county surveyor. Minnesota native with Great Northern railroad experience in surveying estimating and construction including Alsace Lorraine work. Married to Alice Stewart with a baby daughter, praised as fair square and efficient for public service.
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Fay Bartholomew
Bart
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Great Northern Road
Bartholomew
Great Northern
Corps of Engineers
France
Alsace-Lorraines
America
Wolf Point
Alice Stewart
Gilford
Montana
Writers of Nation Visit Wolf Point
The National Editorial Association entourage arrived by special train welcomed by Mayor R. J. Moore and Cowboys. Editors praised Northeastern Montana farming, stock raising, and scenery after touring Missoula Glacier National Park and Yellow stone. A printing outfit and daily Argus edition traveled aboard as Wolf Point bid them farewell with toasts and a song.
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National Editorial Association
R. J. Moore
Stampede Grounds
Montana
Wolf Point
Miles City
Missoula
Yellowstone
Glacier National Parks
Northern Pacific
Four Corners
The
Union
Herald
Argus
State
Storm Wrecks Scobey Area As Reports Rise
Weather bulletin notes a severe afternoon storm in Scobey County with wind and hail causing serious damage. Details remain sparse as crews assess impact and affected properties. Local officials urge caution and await official storm damage reports.
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Scobey Country
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0. G. Heinze
C. J. Severson
Andy Wigtill
C. C. Johnson
Steve Marmon
Hank Cusker
Sid Vollin
Ray Mitchell
Wm. Knorr
Mitchell
Lloyd Montgomery
L. M. Clayton
Chris Sorenson
Andy Wiegul
Bill Smith
Newton
Browning
Donald Holt
Archie Campbell
Morris Denham
Glasgow
Albert Day
E W. Sweeney
Hinsdale
Wilfred Bell
Lambert
Claude Bearskin
Novelty Ri
Delia Clark
Romina
Shorty Dory
Curley Seeley
H. H. Schafer
Albert Larson
Jim McDonald
Lee
Edna Bell
Hol Bearskin
Noel Bursha
Eddie Smith
John Moccasin
Miles J. Cavanaugh
Butte
Supreme Court
Cavanaugh
Bill’ Smith
Don Holt
Newton Stick
R. E. Witt
Della Clark
Marie Gibson O
John Wethers
Aiiescome Capa
W. Weeks
Cody
Wyoming
John H. Anderson
Wallingford
First National Bank
Writers OF Nation
Stampede
Scobey
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