North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history . opies and is one of the leading papers of thestate, being widely circulated among the people of Norwegian birth and education. It ispublished according to the most progressive ideas of modern journalism, and its success isattributable in large measure to the eflforts of Mr. Thorson who has been identified with thepaper for twenty-three years. In August, 1916, he took over the Progressive Observer, aweekly paper, which has been published in Grand Forks for seven years. He is also adirector of the Western Realty Comnanv of Farco and
North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history . opies and is one of the leading papers of thestate, being widely circulated among the people of Norwegian birth and education. It ispublished according to the most progressive ideas of modern journalism, and its success isattributable in large measure to the eflforts of Mr. Thorson who has been identified with thepaper for twenty-three years. In August, 1916, he took over the Progressive Observer, aweekly paper, which has been published in Grand Forks for seven years. He is also adirector of the Western Realty Comnanv of Farco and the success which he has attained inbusiness is the direct result of his energy and ability. He possesses marked energy anddetermination and carries forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes. On the 19th of December, 1895, in Grand Forks, Mr. Thorson was united in marriage toMiss Eliza Brathovde, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brathovde of New Hope, children have been born of this marriage: Thelma, born in 1896 and a graduate of. PETER 0. THORSON HISTORY OF NORTH DAKOTA 291 till liigli sc-liQol of Grand Forks; Alvin, born in ISJS; Uarold, in 1902; Iaul in 1906; andGenevieve, in 1910. All are natives of Grand Forks and the younger children yet inschool. Fraternally Mr. Thorson is connected with the Knights of Pythias and the belongs also £o the Sons of Norway and to the Norwegian Press Association of deep interest in the welfare of his fellowmen and desire for higher standards of livingis indicated by his membership in the Young Jlcns Christian Association. He is presidentof the board of education of Grand Forks, and has labored most earnestly in advancing theinterests of the schools. Partially tlirough his efforts the present high school building isbeing erected, and when completed will be tlio finest in the state. He works for all thoseforces which are factors in civic betterment, and holds to high standards in manhood
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