North Dakota state bank criticized for political control and failed ventures
The official bulletin cites repeated state bank failures in several states, including Kentucky Alabama Mississippi and others, arguing state banks were politicized and used for political influence rather than sound lending. It notes Townley’s control and warns business leaders distrust state banking plans.
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North Dakota
Montana Development Association
Worth Dakota
Bulletin
Dakota Bank
Lund
Townley
Bank of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
State Bank of Alabama
North Dakota Institution
Tuscalosa
T.T
Texas
Arkansas
Ilinois
Tennessee
Louisiana
Georgia
Vermont
Missouri
Delaware
Carolinas
North Dakota State Bank
Bank of North Dakota
Arthur &. Townley
Maxim Silencer for Ships Promises Quieter Ocean Travel
Eight ships now sail the Pacific with new Maxim silencers weighing 8000 pounds each. Hiram Percy Maxim, inventor of the silencer, says the device aims to reduce motor noise, aiding a shift from steamers to faster oil burning vessels. He will not disclose construction until patents issue.
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Pacific Ocean
Hiram Percy Maxim
Maxim
Trade journals and niche papers fill specialist markets
The piece notes numerous trade and hobby periodicals serving specific professions and crafts from billposting to beekeeping and bell ringing. It highlights the breadth of periodical literature beyond general newspapers, including trade titles for laundry workers pawnbrokers undertakers and more, joking that new titles would be announced if burglars or marble players appear.
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London
Postman’s Gazette
Undertakers
Undertakers’ Journal
Waste Trades Journal
Bloodstock Breeders’ Review
Talking Machine News
Flute’ Players
Phonetic Spelling Experiment Draws Interest in London
A simplified spelling society in London promotes a one sound one symbol system with digraphs. The sample text shows phonetic rendering of English phrases such as Wuns upon a tyme rich lord and his wyf and suggests many prefer spelling by ear over traditional English. Some see phonetic reform as desirable, while others resist current spellings.
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London
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
France as a Field of Study for Chinese Reconstruction
Wang Tsing wei of the Societe Franco-Chinoise urges Chinese progressives to study in France during reconstruction. He argues China must send many students abroad to learn and accelerate national modernization, proposing a target of 100000 students with the motto Let us have more.
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France
China
Wang Tsingwei
Societe Franco- Chinoise
The Way of the World Neighbors Turn to Marriage
An Edinburgh Scotsman anecdote notes Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones neighbors with a garden and chickens. Their lives hinge on an only son and daughter, but the year passes without garden progress. The daughter visits, offers sympathy, and the widowed Mr. Smith marries her.
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Mr. Smith
Mr. Jones
Ep worth League picnic and campus events at Dillon
On Friday June 18 Ep worth League hosted a picnic for Normal students after a river road hike and camp fire. President Atkinson spoke at convocation on rising prices and factors in 1914 costs, noting certain global and domestic pressures.
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Epworth League
Atkinson
Bozeman
de Montana
Reichle P. O. June 23 1920 road crew update
Louis Stahl visited from Dillon to direct the road crew overseeing work from Apex toward Brown Bridge. John Poole and family are expected.
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John Poole
Pure Milk and Cream from A Spencer
Advertisement for pure milk and cream from A Spencer. Milk priced per quart and cream per half pint with Saturday delivery. Orders to Box 774, Dillon.
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A. Spencer
Dillon
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Frome Fale
Atate
League
Wm. J. Bryan
Dr. Finch
Dora Bevan
Barratts
Clark
Dr. Garver
San Francisco
Idaho
Val
Tadovich
Dilon
Richard
Maier
John Waters
Butte
George Lester
Mr. McGowen
Mary
Hughes
Woodin
Ty Clifford
Lima
Jacob Hartwig
C. C
Newman
Westcott
Dillon Auto Company
Helena Street
Dillon, Montana
Glen Station News
King Winter
Sylvian Dells
Stone & Stone
Helen-Ardelle Chocolates
Stone & Stone Andrus Hotel
Baer Poultry
Dilton, Mont
Sis Bie Weill
Ower
Ieee
Eten
Ctiken
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