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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
11
Fragmentary notice from June 11 1920 appears to be ad text about advertising rates and republication credits. The readable bits mention Grand Forks Herald and The Associated Press and partial pricing references across states.
The piece highlights crowd reception for Langer and the Minor Republican platform supporting state experiments in terminal facilities and policy contrasts with socialism. It explains city manager rules under Whitman law, how to pursue adoption via petition and a four-sevenths vote, and clarifies that commission form does not require a manager. It also discusses Elihu Root's potential impact on the League of Nations plank and the 1919 Republican convention dynamics.
A feature laments Bergdoll’s escape and release after his draft dodger actions. It discusses hundreds of prisoners under the selective service statute and notes Adjutant General Harris ordered Bergdoll's release, sparking outrage over his broken promise.
The article reviews 1919 legislative season laws in North Wekots, noting City Manager authority as a contentious issue. It cites Edwara and Townley, with Whitman support from Forks and minority backing in both chambers. The effort passed in the prior session without opposition.
A rugged tale unfolds in a frontier town as the Pearlhunter endures wrongful arrest and plots a bold escape with the Boss. The search narrows around a mysterious Red Mask and a priceless Blue Moon pearl amid threats, a sheriff, and a tense standoff.
A humorous verse piece recounts Bill McGann and Jim McNabb rivals for Kate while Jim durably roped her with talk he cannot deliver. Bill remains too blunt to win. The tale follows courtship, marriage promises, and a quirky episode with black hens eggs plus a moral about fortune and honesty.
A fragment describes the Pearlhunter confronting the Sheriff’s house on a back porch. A door opens, a candle is lit, a key scrapes in, and the scene ends with a match lit and a flame fading as a barn door opens. Continued in tomorrow Evening's Herald.
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