Cavalier County farmers press. (Langdon, N.D.) 1920-1921, 1920-06-24

has been added to the prize list, and
for entry blanks have
been received from many more own
ers of racing horses than in many
years previous. Il
sFargo-One of the interesting spec
tacles which will be put on at the
state fair this year will be the grand
display of fireworks, 1.-THE Siege Of the
This is absolutely new,
requiring 100 feet more stage than the
big display of last year. This is the
same spectacle that will be seen at the
Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and
Texas state fairs.
Bismarck.-A number Of I. w. w.
members were discovered by Acting
Chief of Police Jensen camped OF the
Missouri river near the railway bridge.
The men had considerable literature
in their possession and were led by
an organizer. They claimed to be
looking for work, but gave no evidence
of the fact. After a short conference
with Mr.. Jensen they took their de-
parture. 1t is reported that another
bunch are camped near Dickinson.
Dickinson.-The city commission
has purchased three blocks of land ~
ing east of the site Of the proposed
state normal school, which, in the
opinion of the landscape architect,
was necessary from the standpoint Of
future building operations. 1t is
pected here that bids for the construc-
ton of the normal school building,
costing about 100000. will be accepted
by the state board Of administration
in a short time. ,.., ,
Fargo.-The Million Dollar band
and AL Sweets Singing band and n
other band will be here for the home
coming day. and events of unusual in
terest are being arranged by the local
American Legion post. These arrange
ments will probably include a refresh
ment stand IN the grounds and the
dance downtown in the evening, SIM
liar to that arranged last year. The
program for the soldiers and sailors
will be continued throughout the week.
Entertainment as at present outlined
includes the Riding buttons, Ebenezer
the trick mule, the Aronty brothers
and the eight lunatic "Chinks." The
acts are the very best procurable in
the United States in the line Of out
door attractions.
New LeipZig.-An experiment IN ir-
rigation in grain fields is to be made
by ]. J. Zacher, a farmer living ear
hnrn u;c oo}io,a q oftnr or;+o
ton of several years for the irriga-
ton of fields in southwestern North
Dakota. Mr.. Zaeher has installed a
centrifugal pump, which he has con-
nected up with q small farm tractor
and has flooded 25 acres of parched
soil. The water supply is taken from
a small creek Running nearby. Sue
| cess Of the venture has been predicted
by bankers and farmers of Grant
county, and they are giving Mr.. Zacher
much encouragement. 1t is said that
| within a few years that he will be
raising a sure crop of small grains,
alfalfa, corn and vegetables. MI
Zacher plans the construction of a
concrete dam and Will prepare 100
acres for irrigation next year.
Clyde.-The Clyde State bank was
entered by yeggs and the safety de-
| post boxes were rifled. The exact
amount of the loss has not yet been
made known as the telegraph and tele-
| phone wires were cut.
Davenport.-Judge A. T. Cole of
Fargo was the principal speaker at
the annual farmers day celebration
which was held here recently. 1t is
estimated that between 1000 and 5000
people attended. Several aeroplane
| flights were staged for the amusement
| ,of the spectators and baseball games
| were also played. Free lunch was
| SERVED to all the visitors al noon.
observation-disclosures ARE DONG
damage in the northern part of the
county, according to .neports received
here.
Fargo.-RepresentatiWes @f III Ma
sonic lodges in North Dakota con-
vened here last week at the annual
%cnnvocation Of the grand lodge.
Bismarck.-About TO hail losses
nave Deeu reported 10 Tie luSuIiIlCe
commission, according to IS. "A. OILS
ness, commissioner of insurance.
Williston.-The body of Peter Mil
koski, who was drowned in the Mis-
souri, river when he fell from the
Great Northern bridge has BEEN recov-
cred.
Rugby.-The body of Robert Burr,
son of Judge A. G. Burr, who WAS
drowned at Lake Metigoshe. has been
found, according to word received
here.
Grand Forks.-O. j. Barnes hats beer
named as chairman of theC olnmsareia]
club committee in the final drive for
the sale of bonds for the state mill
and elevator.
Fankinson-Contracts for the Hank
inson-Fairmount federal highway have
been let and the road will be COM
pleted this sens0n- The dirt work
comprises the ma jar portion of the
job. The total expense Of the project
will exceed 100000.
Bismarek.-The orders of the North
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