Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-23

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The crops in this section of the
country look better than for several
years. and people in a position %
know say that the crops here look
better than in many other parts of
the state. This part of North Da.
kota, in spite of what the geographys
say, is not beyond the region OF
profitable agriculture.
The past few weeks have marked
an unsurpassed thrush of settlers in
to Mercer county. Only few gov
eminent homesteads are left unified
on, these being in the hilly parts.
Land is being sold frequently at prices
ranging from $40 to $25 an acre. The
railroad along the Missouri river that
is being constructed by the Northern
Pacific is to pass directly through this
county.
The farmers and others are build
inge extensively this summer as in
Dictated by the rushing business at the
different lumber yards. Several
yards ran short on building material
during the recent highwater on the
Missouri as they could get none in on
the river boats. However, this short
age is now being relieved much to
fcFo 1f OF vi
Several unsuccessful attempts were
made to burn out the lumber yard and
elevator at Stoeltington during the
past few weeks. 1t is scarcely be-
lieved that any white man would de-
scend to such tactics, SO the guilt is
generally laid at the door of Indians,
living in the reservation wherein the
village is located. Two night watch
men are now watching the property
and the management of the lumber
yard and elevator state that they will
continue to sell lumber at Stoelting-
ton in spite Of opposition.
New school houses are to be built
this summer in many districts and the
bidding for contracts has in most
cases been lively.
The new postoftbce established at
Defiance several months ago expects
to have a regular paid mail carrier
before long. During the past three
months the patrons of the Office have
been carrying the mail as is neces-
sary under the rules of the postof1ce
The mail is brought to
Defiance from Halliday, whittier it is
carried from Richardton in Stark
county.
The Pawnee Indians have been
making visit at the Fl. Berthold In
dian reservation. The Rickaraws,
heir hosts, gave big dance in their
honor last Monday night. Many poor
CANNES were slaughtered for the ac-
companying banquet, but the Indians
were made happy. The red man will
make merry while the summe breezes
blow and pass by work with a scorn-
full eye, but when the chill winds OF
winter blow Poor Lo will play the
role Of ''The Grasshopper" in Mr..
Aesop's well-known drama.
A new store was dedicated Satur.
day at Kronthal, nine miles west and
three north of Krem. Gunderson
Brothers, the proprietors, having
been busy for the past week or so
advertising their celebration. The
bills promised double header base
ball game and a dance as tht chief
attractions.
Baseball is a popular pastime in
these parts. A large part Of the pop
ulation are men, and many of these
enthusiastic baseball fans. Several
good teams have been organized in
the country districts.
A new store ia soon to be opened up
a short distance southwest of Def
ance by the proprietor of the store at
Kasmer. The new establishment is to
be in charge Of Sam Kasmer.