The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-07-06
North Dakota
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The two state banks at Forbes have
consolidated, the change taking effect
July 1.
The clubs at Casselton promise a
very attractive lecture course for
next winter.
The Richland County Old Set
tiers association will hold the 1915
meeting at Hankinson.
Many of the women at Cakes have
been learning basket making from a
postmaster in the business.
They are going to have a creamery
at Mandan If as a last resort it has
to be established by private capital.
The Sheldon Progress: Cogswell
has a skunk farm. Perhaps that is
where Charlie Jordan gets his scent on
the fee question.
The racing program for the Rich
land county fair has been arranged
and it will soon be in the hands of
those interested.
Cupid in Ransom county is not much
of q hustler. as only eight marriage
licenses were issued in that county
during the month OF June.
In many towns and villages the
drainage systems were found not to
be in shape to take care of the wa
ter caused by the heavy downpours.
The voters of Nelson county decid-
ed very emphatically that a new court
house is not needed just yet-and
there you are Neville and other aspir-
ants.
The Stanton Republican deplored
the condition Of the road to the south
and says if some work is not done very
quickly the farmers will be entirely
shut off.
Rev. D. c.. Heinrich, pastor of the
Bethel congregation foul miles north
of Leonard, has accepted the passionate
of the Ehenezer church near Water
town, Wis.
The Cakes Journal hints at certain
indiscreetness or the part Of some peo-
pie which If not discontinued may pre-
cipitate some very heavy grief and
remorse shortly.
Editor Jordan of Cogswell is after
automobile speeders and he promises
lots Of legal trouble if they don't
change their tactics and adopt the
safety first" idea.
Langdon boosters will tour the east
ern part of Cavalier county, July 10.
Nekoma will be the last control-the
first of eight rules Of the road will be
safety, first, asst and all of the time"
1t requires ten bands to enter the
band contest at the Chautauqua, Dew
lis Lake. 1t is believed, from the in
terest exhibited, the quota will be fill
ed at least. The grand prize is $3.50 in
gold.
Old settlers over the state will be
welcomed at the Cass county tent
which is to be a prominent feature
on the state fair grounds at Fargo.
The big day for the old timers will be
on Friday.
Editor Miller Of The Slftings. at
M~innewauken. is strongly opposed to
the twenty-five per cent law which is
tAAo poA LACS llluSI nave llldI NOLlnS
strength before they can be officially
recognized.
The new state senate will look
queer without the presence of John L.
Cashel, of Grafton, who has held a
seat continuously since 1890, and C.. W.
Plain of Cavalier county, who has a
record Of just two years less than Mr..
Cashel, both gentlemen warm friends
and co-workers for the general good of
the state.
The commissioners of Morton coun-
ty have a serious piece of work on
their hands, the repairing of the
bridges which were damaged during
the recent severe storms. In the
bridge FUND at present there is only
$4,000 available, n added to that will
be $1,000 more next month. The esti-
mated damage to the bridges amounts
to upwards Of $25, 900.
Howard Brewster, 10 year old. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Brewster of
Cannon Ball, was drowned at the
mouth of the Knife river near STAN
ton, Tuesday morning. The boy and
a few playmates were playing along
the edge Of the river and the swift
| current due to the high waters caught
the boy and took hi mdown. The
body has not yet been recovered.
The Pink Paper: A very acceptable
and much needed rain came on Friday
evening and Saturday morning, the
precipitation being about l 1-3 inches.
Truth to tell, his rain was badly
needed by all of the late grain, much
of which would have been ruined had
the drouth continued a few days. The
earlier grain was still in fine condi-
ton and has been improved by the
rain.
Cogswell Enterprise: One of the
best acts passed by the last legisla-
ture was the blue sky law. This has
had a wholesome effect wherever it
has been called into operation. For
the information of those who may not
understand the object of the law, it
might be said that it is for the pur-
pose Of prohibiting the operation in
this state by corporations, companies
and individuals who are not square
dealers.
In Cavalier county it is said that
road work is quite general, but most Of
the new road law, though some say
they have changed their minds and be-
lleve that in the end it will prove sat
isfactory. AS the majority Of the
townships were not financially pre-
pared to meet the conditions imposed
by this new law, there will be less
road work done this year than in
former years.