Special headings are given in the volumes for the police and fire department, jail, repairs, board of health, sewer fund, lights, streets and a remarks column. This volume begins with check number 124,481 and is labeled volume 1. The volume is arranged chronologically by check number, giving the date, whether the funds are from the general or another fund, where posted in the ledger, to whom issued and an account or remarks column. Financial Ledgers Series is very incomplete with only three volumes. The other two volumes from the 1930's are arranged by fund with the check numbers and to whom issued listed.
Information given is the date, name of pages, and the amount.
Bond Register, 1883-1944 records all bonds issued by the City of Fargo from 1883 to 1944 for special projects such as paving, sewer, water mains, park, and pumping station. The record includes date of purchase, description of project, and amount. It is organized by year and then type of license such as plumber, taxi driver, fuel, junk and milk dealers, liquor, building contractors and others. Contract Record, Volume A, Nov. 22,1887 - Sept. 23,1898 contains handwritten copies of the various legal agreements entered into by the City of Fargo. Examples of such agreements include the building of sidewalks, fire alarm system, telephone system, printing, sewers, etc.