Homebuilders Association Censured Over Purchases In Fargo
Fargo Forum reports the North Dakota Homebuilders Association under Robert Blakemore and deputy W J Prater faces censure for lavish real estate deals during the Frazier administration. The article details lot purchases in Fargo including five lots in Huntington addition bought for 2600 and later 1000, with other transfers showing inflated values and state expenditure estimates tied to a $500 per 25 foot frontage. Public records compare private sales to state prices and flag discrepancies in lot values and expenditures, including a $14 000 outlay for a $5 000 bungalow project in Bismarck under the Homebuilders act.
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Fargo
Robert D. Blakemore
W. J. Prater
N. D
Huntington
Eighth Avenue
L. L. Twitchell
Ole Landmark
Cass County
Clark
Dalrymple
Alex Stern
Rock County Breeder Sells Hereford Bull for 12000
Laverne Minn June 2 Rock county ndéw reports local breeder Phil Vandemore sold a Hereford bull named Quincy Fairfax No 882435 for 12000 cash. The purchase sets a high price for southern Minnesota cattle trades.
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Laverne, Minn
Rock County
Ndéw
Minnesota
Phil Vandemore
Jais
Quincy Fairfax
Woman Wins School Board Seat in Devils Lake Election
Devils Lake North Dakota June 2 Mrs D J Rapp defeated Alex Elmalie in a tense city school election winning a seat on the school board. 619 ballots were cast with 344 for Mrs Rapp and 276 for Elmalie. Women made up over two thirds of voters. women judges and clerks served at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
N. D
D. J. Rapp
Alex Elmalie
Rapp
Elmelie
Margaret Whitford
Gladys Tucker
Rebecca Rogers
A. Ball
Alleged Whiskey Runner Shot Near Duluth
Duluth Minnesota June 2 EM Vu catanovitch address unknown is near death at a hospital after an encounter with Duluth police on the Nopeming road last night. Police say he planned a moonshine run with an auto full of whiskey. A detective fired when the driver allegedly tried to strike him. The car fled and the suspect was wounded. Moonshine load seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
EM Vucatanovitch
Nopeming
Vucatanevitch
John Murphy
Gary
Vucatanovitech
Yucatanovitch
Nonpartisans Rally Draws Polk County Farmers in Crookston
About 500 Polk county farmers attended a Nonpartisan league rally in Crookston Minnesota listening to league officers and state office candidates. A G Townley arrived by plane just before the meeting opened and spoke briefly before leaving for another meeting. Henrik Shipstead, the league’s governor candidate, followed Townley as organizers circulated to solicit funds.
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Crookston
Minn
Polk County
Nonpartisan League
League
A. G. Townley
Comercial
Tong- Tyeaw Orisch
Gmsee Takao
Henrik Shipstead
Townley
Sihler Heads Country Club At Devils Lake
Organization of the Devils Lake Town and Country club is completed in Devils Lake North Dakota with officers elected and first board of directors chosen President Dr. W F Sihler vice president Dr W K Hocking treasurer A V Haig secretary yet to be chosen
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Devils Lake
N. D
Devils Lake Town and Country
Ninety two prisoners seek pardons in North Dakota
North Dakota state prison records show ninety two convicts filed applications for pardons with the state pardoning board during its semi annual session. Secretaries report many applicants have short terms served.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
State Pardoning Board
Nelson Mason
Expert to aid Williams farmers with irrigation
In Williston North Dakota on June 2 the United States department of agriculture assigns R Van Evera, an irrigation expert, to assist Williams farmers with ditching and irrigation work. He will spend the summer in the district offering advice. The pumping station was overhauled in winter and will open soon, starting pumping a few days later than usual and extending the season accordingly.
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Williston
N. D
United States Department of Agriculture
R. van Evera
Wileton
Retail merchants must defend selves says Fred P Mann
Valley City N D June 2 Fred P Mann of Devils Lake president of North Dakota Retail Merchants association in a letter to retailers urges attendance at the association meeting in Valley City June 8 and 10 He says merchants will rebut claims they set high prices noting rising expenses and limited defense The city plans extensive entertainment for visiting merchants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
N. D
Fred FP. Mann
Devils Lake
North Dakota Retail Merchants’ Association
Dhe
Mr. Mann
Man who evaded draft denied U S citizenship
Devils Lake North Dakota June 2 Carl August Lundberg who claimed exemption from the draft as a Norwegian citizen though he had taken out his first papers had his petition for citizenship denied by Judge Butts of the district court and his first papers cancelled Ke Ws.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Carl August Lundberg
Norway
Butts
District Court
Lake Region Shorthorn Breeders Sale Closes With High Bids
One of the region’s largest sales ended Tuesday at Devils Lake North Dakota as the Lake Region Shorthorn Breeders association sold thirty five bulls and sixty five cows and heifers at near record prices. Stock breeders from across the state and Minnesota attended and brisk bidding marked the event.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Lake Region
Grant County Fair dates set for September 28 29 and 30
Carson North Carolina June 2 dates set for the Grant county fair for September 28 29 and 30 at a directors meeting which elected George W Herron as president Peter Ferguson as vice president J H Emch as treasurer and Clair Cornell as secretary Superintendents and assistants for departments were named and plans for the big event were laid out
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Carson
N. C
Grant County
George W. Herron
Peter Ferguson
J. H. Emch
Clair Cornell
New Auditorium Planned for Kulm Town
A civic plan announces a new municipal auditorium for Kulm to be built with brick and tile. The 100 by 136 foot brick structure will include a full basement public offices and a public hall seating about 400. The project opens on June 11 with a call for bids by the town authorities.
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Gine
Independent Republicans Endorse Carrington Ticket in North Dakota
At a Carrington convention of independent republicans in Foster County the ticket endorsed includes A Brewer for auditor J M Short for clerk of court Mary K Beatty for superintendent of schools and James Morris for state's attorney The report also notes a lingering tale of profiteers.
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Carrington
N. D
Langley
Plumpness Makes Health Ad Prompts Reading
An old advertisement urges readers to seek plumpness for health, warning that thin pale cheeks indicate poor blood. It promotes products to restore color and vitality with bold claims.
Patterson declines debate on state control in Renville event
Mohall North Dakota June 2 N D local report states DELL PATTERSON refuses to defend his position at the Langer meeting in Renville county Debater M F Johnson of Tolley allied with the Amigon Society of Equity challenged Patterson to debate whether state government is controlled by socialists and non residents Johnson urged Patterson to meet and discuss the issue but Patterson declined to debate the topic.
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Mohall
M. F. Johnson
Tolley
Dent
North Dakota Union
The
Amegon Society of Equity
Challen Patterson
Eetentrance
Renville County
Johnson
Patterson
Moe
SPM
Moorhead Sheriff Sees His Auto Stolen From Garage
Moorhead Minn June 2 These thieves are getting bold Sheriff Dan McDonald of Clay county reports his own car stolen from his garage near the county jail The sheriff calls the act a breach of respect for persons and notes the crime was committed close to official premises
Would Keep Life In Body Of Bull Moose
Minot North Dakota June 2 Dorr Oll as state chairman of the National Progressive party has called a conference in Minot on June 4 for the signers and members of the committee of 48 to send delegates to the national convention at Chicago July 8 9 and 10 according to Carrolls mailed letter The purpose of the Minot meeting is explained in the communication.
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Minot
N. D
Dorroll
National Progressive Party
Committee of 48
Chicago
Carroll
Progressive movement ties groomed by North Dakota state group
A North Dakota state committee plans to forward the interests of Progressive government and aims to gain influence at the national level. Mr. Carroll has long been identified with the Progressive or Bull Moose movement since its inception and attended the meeting to discuss the Speaker of national reputation.
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North Dakota
Carroll
Lewin and Clark Rod and Gun club distributes 240000 trout fry
Helena Montana June 2 1924 A total of 240000 trout fry have been distributed by the Lewin and Clark Rod and Gun club in cooperation with the state fish and game commission this season. Many of the best fishing waters of the state were becoming depleted of game fish. It asks Is the American farmer his independence? It hasn’t looked like it.
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Helena
Mont
Lewin and Clark Rod and Gun Club
State Fish and Game Commission
Restocking Effort Aims to Boost Trout Waters This Spring
A concerted restoration effort targets trout waters this spring with Ally lowers noting restocking completed. The effort focuses on improving fishing opportunities across local waterways and supporting recreational angling through enhanced fish populations.
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Winchester
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N. ‘Dak
Sree
Thorson
St. Kota
Oiaf's College
Harold Thorson
St. Paul and
Drake
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
George Wallace
St. Olaf's College
Williams
Fred P. Mann
U. S
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Dell Patterson
Moorhead
Goodyear
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