Courier Democrat., 1919-06-05

real estate boom. Besides the new
homes to be constructed plans for a
number of public buildings are being
made.
Garrison.-Almosti instant death in
an auto accident caused by the blow
ing out of tire and q broken steer
ing gear was the fate of Miss L:llian
Newton of the Raub community. She
sustained fracture at the base of her
skull ,N'
Minot.-An extensive program was
carried out during the convention of
the Federation of Labor and dele
gates from the unions at Grand Forks
and Bismarck attended. Matters of
Importance to labor and the state in
general were discussed.
Fargo.-Topics of interest to the
North Dakota farmer will be discussed
at the state convention of federated
farmers organizations, which will be
held here June II. Several promi-
nent speakers will be in attendance to
take part on the program.
Medora-The. discovery of large
vein of coal reported to be % feet
thick by 154 feet broad, and said to
be superior to any in the state, is
causing constant increase of pros
pectors. The most modern mining
equipment is also being installed.
Mayville.-Gov. Lynn ]. Frazier will
present the diplomas to the members
of the class graduating from the Nor
NAL this year and the exercises will
be held on Tuesday, June 49,, Gov.
Frazier was a graduate Of the class
of 1895, the first to complete the
course at this school. -
Bismarck.-Copies of the North Da-
kota publicity bulletin prepared by
the United States railroad admins
tration have arrived here. The folder
contains, besides the reading matter
setting forth the advantages Of North
Dakota a number of Illustrations and
| large map of the state.
Grand Forks.-The pension system
fund for teachers in the North Da-
kota public institutions has reached
the sum of $16202S.O7. Of this fund
$15O.O0O has been invested in Liberty
bonds and $1,000 has been paid out
dS ul oll tlClOlS
The teachers pension system originat-
ed in North Dakota in 1913.
Grand Forks.-Co-operat with
| the state highway commission and
| federal government Grand Forks coun-
ty will invest about S2,000G&0 in bet
| ter highways this year. All told
S325.00O is available to the county in
the form Of federal aid but the plans
| adopted by the county commissioners
call for only 100000 of aid from the
government.
MvVille.-The organization of a
municipal band is under way here.
Acknowledgement Of $75 in prizes
will be paid out here for the best
| kept flower gardens this season.
| Grand Forks.-Members of the
North Dakota Ice Cream Makers asso-
citation are circulating petitions to have
the law taxing sodas, ice cream and
soft drinks withdrawn, on the ground
that it discriminates against tile ice
cream dealer The petitions Will be
| sent to representatives and senators
from North Dakota, a step which is
taken with similar associat tions in
| other states.
Fargo.-Application has been made
| to United States District Judge Ami
don for the appointment Of an exam
iner to take testimony in the case of
state of North Dakota versus the
Great Western Elevator company, the
Powers Elevator company, Occident
Elevator company and Monarch Ele.
vator company. This is the first step
in the $1O,O00,00O lawsuit instituted
by the attorney general last fall fol
the purpose Of recovering alleged ex
cess profits taken from the farmers
in the state in the purchase Of grain
by the various elevators made defend
ants in this action. The cause origin
ated out Of the spread between the
market price of grain and the price
Offered, the farmer by. local elevators
Nahpeton-A tractor and auto show
will be held here, June II, - and 13.
Minot.-After a series Of auto acci-
1ents, the police issued orders to en-
force anti-speeding laws without fear
or favor.
Fargo.-Dr. Winfield S. Nickerson Of
Mankato, Mimi, has been employed
oy the city of Fargo as full-tme health
officer.
Casselton.-The 41h of July celebra-
ton here this year will be in the
nature Of a homecoming for the sol
diers, sailors and marines.
Washburn.-The annual Mclean
county track meet will be held at I'm
derwood, June 10. A number of the
towns Of the county are planning on
entering the contest.
Washburn.-Hugh Johnson, Mclean
county young man who recently re
ceived his appointment as a candidate
for West Point, has successfully pass
ed the examination.
Mandan.-The construction of al
adequate municipal building is one OF
the necessary undertakings which the
city is considering at present The
need Of city residences is also yer.
great.
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