Storm Erupts In Turtle Lake Area Kills Man Burns Elevators
A severe Monday storm in Meclean county causes the death of August Marks, a farmer near Underwood, struck by lightning while on a header. Three elevators in Turtle Lake — Occident, Andrews, and Farmers — are destroyed, with losses estimated between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars. A horse and a girl riding a horse were unharmed except for slight shock to the girl. Sand washed onto the Northern Pacific track near Mandan after a localized water spout, delaying trains No. 3 through Bismarck.
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Mec-Lean County
Turtle Lake
Underwood
August Marks
Und
Marks
Andrews
Farmers
Andrews Grain Company
Regan and Lyness
Mandan
Northern Pacific
Bismarck
Burdick Challenges Duis To Wheat Growers Debate
A. L. Burdick director of United States Grain Growers and leader of the North Dakota federation accuses the Wheat Growers of falsifying facts and challenges George Duis, state head of the Wheat Growers, to a public debate on the merits of the two organizations after touring northern North Dakota.
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A. L. Burdick
United States Grain Growers
North Dakota
Frorm Bureau Federation
George Duis
National Grain Sales Agency
Burdick
Five petitions for recall stolen in Stark County
Five recall petitions were stolen from desks and counters where they waited for extra signatures in Stark County. Theo G. Nelson of the Independent Voters' association urged vigilance, saying local supporters want Frazier Lemke and Hagan removed before the next general election.
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Stark County
Theo. G. Nelson
Independent Voters’ Association
North Dakota
Frazier
Lemke
Hagan
Mr. Nelson
Joint Campaign Committee
New Salem Dairy Tour Showcases Cooperative Spirit
A Mandan to New Salem caravan of 153 cars greeted dairy men from Emmons County. The tour celebrated Holstein farming, local creameries, and farm visits with speeches on cooperative buying to cut costs. Farmers urged Emmons county to form a dairy circuit for shared bulls, barns, silos, and testers to lift herd quality.
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New Salem
New Sale
Klusman
Mandan
Bismarck
Prof. Shepperd
Randlett
Max Morgan
Emmons County
Signatures for recall reach fifty-one thousand seven hundred
51 867 signatures are filed to start recall petitions for various Nonpartisan state officials. The Independent Voters' association cites 30 percent of last fall's governor vote as the signature threshold, based on 229 606 votes cast.
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T. G. Nelson
The
Independent Voters’ Association
Citizens Urged to Buy Warrants to Save Bowman Schools
Bowman schools face financial stringency due to lack of state funds. At a mass meeting, all citizens were urged to buy school warrants, carry them, and assist in selling them to raise needed funds.
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Bowman
Weather Report From Linton Substation Weekly Summary
U S Weather Bureau Linton Substation reports week ending Tuesday July 26 1921. Highest temperatures each day range to 103 degrees with lows around 55 to 70. Rainfall totals 0.43 inch for the week. Co operative Observer Wm Malpass signs off.
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Wm. Malpass
Co-operative
Lakeside School Sues Bank of North Dakota for 2276.30
The Lakeside school district No. 11 of Kidder county files suit against the Bank of North Dakota for 2276.30, alleging payment was refused on June 30, 1921. The complaint asks for a judgment, a lien on specific funds, and in case funds cannot be produced or replaced, the appointment of a receiver, declaration of insolvency, and further relief as needed.
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Lakeside
Kidder County
Bank of North Dakota
Third Class Postmaster Examination Held August 13 1921 Braddock
At the request of the Postmaster General the Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination on August 13 1921 to fill the Braddock postmaster vacancy. The exam is not under Civil Service Act but is conducted under an Executive order of May 10 1921.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Braddock
Retraction Calls Out Missing Victory Fund Money
The retraction by Totten and Gummerson of the Courier News admits funds were misused but confirms the Victory fund is largely gone. Exposed accounts show $14,000 dumped into a rat hole while Liederbach and other executives face blame as contributions drop daily.
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Totten and
Gummerson
Courier-News
League
Liederbach
State Executive Committee
Courier- News
Washing 'Em in a Glass New Belle of the Dallas News
A quirky feature recalls a once famous beauty routine and the modern take on self care. The piece contrasts past salon habits with today’s wellness trends, highlighting memory and changing standards.
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Dallas News
North Dakota Bank Reports $50,000 Loan and Deposits Decline
The Bank of North Dakota released a monthly report showing a recent $50,000 borrowing from an external source. Registered checks totaled $215,510.89 on June 15, profits rose by $4,705 in the month, and total assets stood at $11,218,658.89 while public deposits fell from $7,924,813.99 to $7,673,173.92 between June 15 and July 15.
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Bank of North Dakota
North Dakota
Recall Election Gains Momentum With 80,000 Signature Target
Fargo headquarters report more than 60,000 voters have signed recall petitions for the state industrial commission. Over 50,000 signatures returned to the Joint Campaign Committee, with remaining petitions still circulating. July 30 is the time limit to reach the 80,000 required.
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Fargo
State Industrial Commission
O’connor
Farm Profits Back as Recovery Looms for 1921
The piece argues that business cycles swing like a pendulum and predicts a coming recovery, with farming to benefit first. It notes the 1921 wheat crop no larger than 1920, wheat stocks 50 percent below a year prior, and flour available is at low levels, signaling tighter supplies for farmers.
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United States
Farmers Can Expect Higher Prices As Demand Recovers
The article argues a looming meat and farm goods shortage as unemployment declines and production resumes. It cites 1921 business failures, three million unemployed, and rising consumer demand. It urges farmers to cut production costs and participate in marketing to secure better prices and lower freight costs.
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United States
North Dakota recall petition push urges civic duty
Editorial urges citizens to circulate recall petitions for the North Dakota Industrial Commission reforms. It calls for neighbors and Nonpartisan League members to sign, writes against supporters of delay, and asks every community to have at least two new signers by week’s end. Subscribe for the Record for 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota
Industrial Commission
Frazier
Lemke
Hagan
Strasburg Clinches Emmons-Logan League Title in 1921
Last Sunday Linton faced Strasburg at Linton in the season finale. Strasburg won 14 to 3 after scoring six runs in the first inning. Linton and Braddock fielded with partial lineups, hampering performance. Strasburg leads the standings. Braddock trails but can tie with a win over Napoleon next Sunday, with Linton and Braddock both needing results to force a two team tie for second.
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Linton
Strasburg
Braddock
Napoleon
American Legion notes and convention plans in Jamestown
The State Convention is set for Jamestown on September 7 and 8 with delegates chosen at the August 31 meeting. A government official failed to resolve disabled veterans paperwork, leaving many to reapply. A memorial road and trees will honor fallen soldiers, while critics note the disparity between veterans’ needs and government actions. The piece closes with a satirical jab at treasury policies and a quip about the tough first century.
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Jamestown
Secy
Treasury Mellon
Tariff Bill Seen as Burden on Farmers by Farm Leaders
At the Midwest farm bureau conference in the old state capital Chester Gray of the Missouri Farm Bureau says the Fordney tariff bill would hurt farmers, with prohibitive freight rates under the wool clause and no real benefits to the producer. George McKerrow of Wisconsin argues foreign wool can undercut U.S. prices even with tariffs. C H Gustafson outlines contracts for Equity Cooperative Exchange elevators to aid grain marketing under United States Grain Growers Inc. integration.
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Fordney
Congress
Chester Gray
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
George McKerrow
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Equity Co-operative Exchange
United States Grain Growers Inc
C. H. Gustafson
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N. D
Bentz
Sam Mauk
A. G. Weiser
H. H. Adamson
Geo. Grogan and Son
C. E. Gregh
F. E. Buck
Lou Harwood
E. H. Brant
H- O. Sauer
U. S. Weather Bureau
Lakeside School District
N. D. Bank
P.C. Strasburg
Braddock Tee Eee
Hazelton
American Legion
Farm Bureau
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