Townleyites, Kidder County Split Over League Graft
The Kidder County revolt against the Townley led Consumers league surfaced in Linton’s Emmons County Record. Farmers rejected dues to the league treasury until promised reforms were seen, with Walter Mills implicated in diverting funds. The dispute cooled but left discontent among farmers.
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Kidder County
Townleyites
Kidder
League
Ingle
Townley
Walter Thomas Mills
Mills
Emmons county anti Townley committee forms
The Anti Townley Campaign Committee for Emmons county plans an executive group of five led by J I Wells of Dakem as chairman with S G Busby as vice chairman and Will Johnson as secretary treasurer. Two positions remain unannounced as the drive to influence voters continues ahead of the June 30 election.
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Emmons County
J. I. Wells
Dakem
S. G. Busby
Will Johnson
Emmons
Galbreath Seeks Legislature Seat in North Kidder District
The Record notes Geo W Galbreath of Tuttle Kidder county farmer and active Nonpartisan League member filed a nominating petition for state legislature. He joins Langer in challenging Townleyism with strong farmer support and potential victories in Kidder county. Minnie J Nielsen backs Langer as a powerful anti Townley ticket joins forces with him.
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Geo. W. Galbreath
Tuttle
Kidder County
Galbreath
Nonpartisan League
Townley
League
Townleyites
Kidder
Sherman
Weld
Langer
I. V. A. clashes over editor and Streeter roles
The Townley organ mocks the newspaper editor as an I. V. A. tool. Secretary Theo Nelson writes to Dr. W. C. Wolverton criticizing Mr. Streeter for commenting on I. V. A. matters. Nelson notes Streeter not an I. V. A. member yet claims to steer the group.
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Townley
Theo. Nelson
W. C. Wolverton
Streeter
Linton league foresees Brad dock plant move to Hazelton
The Linton league organ predicted a Brad dock News plant move to Hazelton last week but proved inaccurate. They have not corrected their readers or admitted the error.
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Linton League
Record
Braddock News
Hazelton
Langer and Nielson Lead Rival Efforts in North Dakota Race
The item foresees Wm Langer entering the Republican governor nomination and Minnie J Nielson asserting the state superintendent bid. It notes the Townley group faces strong organized support for state offices and hints at further defections as the campaign heats up. If Langer wins the governorship, observers expect a reshaping of political alignments across the state.
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Fargo
Treadwell Twichell
State Republican Committee
Wm. Langer
Minnie J. Nielson
Townley Crew
Jim Waters
Langer
North Dakota
Birds of Prey
North Dakota House and Senate Clash in Townley Battle
The state faces heated legislative fights as anti league forces aim to curb Townley influence. Emmons and Kidder counties show shifting loyalties with anti league majorities possible but uncertain. Voter mobilization and county ticket outcomes could sway state office races.
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North Dakota
Townley
League
Senate
House
Emmons
Kidder
Kidder County
Emmons County
North Dakota towns announce 1920 road, tax, and civic changes
Barnes county allocates 200000 for road work. Fargo hosts final wage hearing for women workers April 20 to 29. Crosby reports snuff and cigarets burned. UND to hold CPA exams May 4 to 6. Fisher named Barnes county treasurer. Ole Lee dies in a dynamite accident on the Missouri. Town and Country club elects officers. post office reports first quarter 1920 revenues. county nurses program discussed. ex-convict Jimmie Connors faces new charges. Dakota Milling Incorporation papers filed. Joseph Johnson to head Lisbon schools. German label cloth added to state museum. Clyde lighting plant purchased. Dr Orr Sanders dies in Minneapolis.
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Valley City
Barnes County
Fargo
Crosby
Bismarck
Certified Public Accountants
University of North Dakota
C. A. Fisher
Henry
Nelson
Williston
Ole Lee
Great Northern
Missouri
Dickinson
Town and Country Club
Elks’ Hall
Barnes County School Officers’ Association
Minot
Jimmie Conors
Conors
Dakota Milling Company
Lisbon
Rolla
Joseph Johnson
State Historical Museum
Melvin Gilmore
Clyde
Grand Forks
Orr Sanders
Shortridge
Minneapolis
North Dakota Developments and Local Projects
Grand Forks plans state terminal mill and elevator excavation within three weeks under contract by Thomas Berge. Park River to build a mausoleum with 16 crypts for the memorial cemetery. Williston hosts a three day home economics school led by Miss Lucy Thorson with help from Inez Hobert. Watford City reports a community sale on April 10 continuing as popularity grows. Lisbon coroner’s jury finds Mrs Henry Claus death accidental after auto crash. prior inquiry reopened on relatives’ request. Bismarck supports licensing real estate agents to curb land sharks, following Wisconsin. Washburn county schools plan purchasing Ft Mandan site for Lewis and Clark expedition study funds. Each county school to stage programs to fund the site purchase near the Missouri River.
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Grand Forks
Thomas Berge
Park River
Williston
Lucy Thorson
Inez Hobert
State Agricultural College
Watford City
Lisbon
Henry C. Claus
Bismarck
J. H. Warst
Immigration
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Washburn
F. E. McCurdy
Ft. Mandan
Merriwether Lewis
William Clark
Pacific Coast
Missouri River
Men Wanted to Sell Groceries and More
One of the world’s largest grocers seeks ambitious men to sell direct to consumers nationwide brands of groceries paints roofings lubricants stock foods and more. No capital required. State age and occupation. John Sexton & Co. 352 W Illinois St Chicago Ill.
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John Sexton & Co
Illinois St
Chicago
Ill
Adv
Temvik Breeders Offer Registered Percheron Stallion Eugene
Temvik Breeders Association offers for sale a registered Percheron stallion named Eugene No 120635. He is 5 years old weighs 1970 pounds and is black in color. Asking price is 1000 dollars. Frank Foell Temvik N D advap15.
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Temvik
Klein Tailor and Cleaner Advertisement
Expert dry cleaning pressing repairing dyeing and tailoring available. Ship us your work from Bismarck North Dakota. Klein Tailor and Cleaner invites quick service and quality work for local residents.
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Klein
Bismarck
N. Dak
Adv
Farmers Creamery and Produce Co Ad Promotes Direct Shipments
A vintage ad invites farmers to ship cream eggs and poultry to Farm ers Creamery and Produce Company of Bismarck. It promises highest market prices and accurate grading with special attention to direct shipments from farmers.
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Farmers Creamery and Produce Company OF
Bismarck
Adv
Community Club Meetings and Clubwoman List
Evangelical Missionary Society and Ladies groups meet monthly or biweekly with noted officers including Mary Butschat Fannie Bechtle Magdalena Schott Barbara Bechtle Etta Junge Mary Lynn Trene Irvine Flora Carley Stella Fogle Emma Norman Ella Pagel Annie Pitcher Hulda Hageman and Catholics Wing Circle led by Mrs Glass.
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Evangelical Missionary Society
Mary Butschat
Fannie Bechtle
Magdalena Schott
Treas
Barbara Bechtle
Ladies’ Guild
Sefternoon
Etta Junge
Mary Lynn
Trene Irvine
Flora Carley
Stella Fogle
Ladies’ Aid Society
Evers
Emma Norman
Ella Pagel
Annie Pitcher
Hulda Hageman
Local County Officials Directory Listed for Election
Auditor E. H. Brant Treasurer E. T. Atha Register of Deeds A L Gell Theodore Meiphower State's Attorney Geo W Lynn Superintendent of Schools H H Hanson County Judge Don L Tracy Clerk of Court C F Wagher County Commissioners F J McConville Chairman Fifth Dist Ben Matthews First Dist T P Lee Second Dist Ludwig Weber Third Dist L Duheaume Fourth Dist
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E. H. Brant
E. T. Atha Register of Deeds
A. L
Don L. Tracy
C. F. Wagher
F.J. McConville
Ben Matthews
T. P. Lee
Ludwig Weber
L. DuHeaume
Sixth Judicial District Court Leaders Named for Session
Frank P. Allen presides as chief judge with F. J. Graham and Ruth B. Allen serving as associate judges and stenographer respectively in the Sixth Judicial District.
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Frank P. Allen
F. J. Graham
Ruth B. Allen
City Officials and Church Notices in Local Directory
City leaders listed including Mayor Earl H. Smith Treasurer Don Tracy and Police Chief Scott Cameron along with ward aldermen. Local church services announced for German Evangelical Friedens Church Episcopal Church and German Baptist Church with service times and pastors noted.
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Earl H. Smith
M. T. Barger
Don Tracy
A. M. Britta
E. D. Fogle
H. L. Petrie
Friedens Church
Martin von Beeler
German Baptist Church
Rudolph Luchs
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Leenia
Sheman
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Hart-Parr
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Prairies
Hart Parr
Emmons County Motor
Strasburg
Vela
R. C
Rhode Island
Linton, N. D
S. W
Linton
Clio Club
Theresa Streeter
Jean Smith
Edith Brant
Wing Circle
Mrs Glass
Anton Horner
V. P
A. R. Corwine
Pec
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Ea Kruger
Wm. J. Gabbert
Chris Bosch
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Frank Sternhagen
Harry Hinton
Chas. Paulson
Episcopal Church
Buzzelle Prist
Methodist Episcopal
Epworth League
S. M. Swaney
ST. Anthony Catholic Church
Broadway
Rosenthal Sacred Heart Church
Mission
FR. Sailer
Evangelical Church
Saunders
the Reformed Church of
Rev. R. Dinker
Christian Endeavor
Linton Lodge
A. F
A. M
Hall Over Stone Drug Store
F. B. Streeter
W. M. W. C. Wolverton
Sac
Order OF Eastern Star
Grace A. Briggle
W. M. Frances Cameron
Royal Neighbors
Lillian Lang
Oracle
Recorder
Modern Woodmen OF America
J. A. Lang
H. Smith
Knights OF Pythias, Linton Lodge
C. O. Smith
C. C. Don L. Tracy
ER. R
Ladies OF the Macabers
American Legion
Dan R. Richardson
F. P. Streeter
A. H. Irvine
Enoch Becker
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