Proposed amendments to North Dakota constitution approved in final legislative session
The proposed amendments to the North Dakota Constitution, passed by the thirteenth and fourteenth legislative assemblies, will be submitted to voters at the November 7, 1916 general election for approval or rejection. Secretary of State Thomas Hall oversees the process.
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Proposed North Dakota constitutional amendment on state institutions
The measure would amend section 216 to permanently locate public institutions and allocate portions of the federal land grant. It names soldiers home at Lishing, asylum at Peshiha, an industrial school at Ellendale, a forestry school in several counties, a scientific center at Wahpeton, and normal schools at Minot and Dickinson, with specific acre grants and election processes.
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North Dakota Amends Constitution on Public Institutions
The 1916 general election will include a proposed constitutional amendment from the Thirteenth and Fourteenth legislatures. Section 216 lists seven public institutions to receive land grants and footprint locations in Lisbon Pembina Dickey McHenry Ward Bottineau Teotette Walington Minot and other counties. The measure preserves a 170000 acre federal land grant and requires electors to approve or reject the constitutional changes.
North Dakota election notices set polling places and offices
Golden Valley County issues a long notice certifying a 1916 referendum on bootlegging laws, detailing petition validation, ballot referendums, and the November general election. It lists numerous precinct polling venues, candidate offices, and the officers to be elected including U S senator governor and state officials.
Referendum Petition for House Bill 114 North Dakota
Petition by legal electors of North Dakota to refer House Bill 114 to the people for approval or rejection at the next biennial election. Text notes dates from the Fourteenth Legislative Assembly and prior approval by the governor, dated 1913.
Bootlegging Defined Activation in North Dakota Law
An Act defining bootlegging and prescribing penalties. It lists illicit acts such as selling or bartering intoxicating liquors, acting as an agent, soliciting orders, or aiding the crime. Penalties include fines from 200 to 1,000 dollars and imprisonment up to three years, with enhanced terms for subsequent offenses.
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Election notice for 1916 North Dakota county offices
McCarthy County Auditor issues notice of general election on November 7 1916. Voters in Powell Pearl Henry Elk Creek Divide Wanagan and Wanagan Townships will vote at local school houses and homes from eight to five for congressional state district county offices and two constitutional amendments.
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The Knocker and the Pecan Trees
Lincoln’s quip on the knocker notes that fine pecan trees yield the best knockers. He argues knocking requires little effort and courage, contrasting it with the need for none of brains or character. The passage satirizes social behavior.
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Prairie Fire West of Scranton Sparks Alarm
A big prairie fire started by train No. 17 burned a strip over a mile wide and nearly four miles long between Buffalo Springs and Bowman East. Prompt help from Wt. Jacobsen and August Worth saved the south country and nearby homes including Miss Lillian Dunning and the Dunnings' residence. A second fire south of the first location was controlled by neighboring residents the next day.
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Public Education in North Dakota Requires Trained Teachers
The Dickinson normal school issue stresses state funding for teacher training. North Dakota has about 6000 elementary teachers with 1200 new recruits annually lacking adequate preparation. Poor preparation wastes time and effort, harming pupils and inflating costs.
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