The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-21

Glencoe

There seems to be no end to the
wind. Old-timcrs speak Of this fall
as being one Of the windiest seasons
for many years. The ground is also
very dry. Farmers would like to see
about six inches of rainfall SO that
the ground might freeze up wet.
which would give the crop good
start next spring.
Andrew Irvine, former resident
Of this vicinity, and now. residing on
the George Varnum farm, near Memo
ken, has recently returned from the
northern part of the state, where he
operated thfeshing rig. Mr..
Irvine states that the crop in that
section was good, but. that the heavy
rains that were accompanied by snow
did much damage to the grain.
The Hoguc brothers have finished
threshing their flax. It turned out
about as well as they expected, max
ing three bushels to the acre.
Hughie McMurrick is busy cutting
his flax these days. Mr.. McMurrick's
flax is much better than the average
this year.
knutc, Hansen Of Brittin was doing
some carpenter work for A. j.. Stewart
. last week. Mr.. Stewart is rcmodeling
and decorating his residence in pre-
paration for his housekeeper, who Is
expccted to arrive on the scene.
Burt Buckley sowed about IS acres
of rye this fall. He also sowcd some
sweet clover seed. Burt thinks thse
sweet clover is the clear dope for this
country, as it makes excellent feed
and is great benefit to the soil.
ID. w. Stewart, q wcll-knoWn farmer
nf rs m oh 80 SSyG< nks,~ =
from the north some time ago to look
after important business interests i'm
connection with his estate, has again
left for the north, where he expects
to remain until threshing is complct-
ed.
Hog cholera. which is dreaded by all
hog raisers, is reported to have made
its appearance in the Hazelton dis
trict. Farmers who have hogs would
do we'll to vaccinatc their herds at
this time.
Mrs. John Hartley and her two
children, Elvin and Roberta, are
guests ut the Nicholson home.
Charles Bowers has recently return
ed from the north. where he has been
threshing. Mr.. Bowers enjoyed his
trip. but did not profit very much by
it. as there was too much time lost,
due to the extreme wet weather.
John Ottcrson motored to Bismarck
Monday and brought back load Of
furniture for Reverend Crundy.
Robert Woodland is expected back
from the north in the near future.
He expects to have several carloads
Of oats shipped from the land Of
plenty to the unfortunate of this dis
trict who are in need of feed. Mr..
Woodland also intends to bring back
a trucklOad Of sruds, which are quite
plentiful in the northern part Of the
state.
Rev. and Mrs. Grnudy are busy
getting their house in order. They
will be comfortably settled In their
new home In few days.
Winn stating that he il very busy
with his studios at the Northwestern
Bible school in MINNEAPOLIS, and that
he is greatly enjoying his work..
John Bccknall delivered q load Of
wood IT the mnnse Tuesday.
Triepds Of Marion Adams and fam.
lily are pleased to learn that they have
arrived safely ut their destination,
which sis Pasadena, CAL, where Mr..
Adams 10 attending . Bible school.
Mrs. Adams also intends to take q
course in the school.
Sevesay duck hunters have been seen
in this vicinity recently. Ducks ARE
quite mum erous at this time. They
can be seen quite frequently in large
numbers wherever there are corn
fields.
John Bccknall, who owns q large
herd Of guinea pigs, found it neces.
sary TO- move his herd from their old