Political Prosecutions in North Dakota Election Debate
In a primary statement Peter R. Garberg argues prosecutions should not be used for political effect and criticizes the handling of the Scandinavian-American bank wrecking cases. The piece contrasts Garberg with George Shafer, who pledges fearless, honest prosecutions and familiarity with the cases, urging Shafer’s election as attorney general to ensure justice without miscarriage.
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Peter R. Garberg
Nonpartisan League
Garberg
Fargo
George Shafer
Shafer
Farm Plant Efficiency in North Dakota Lecture
John Lee Coulter, president of North Dakota State Agricultural College, told East Grand Forks at the community picnic that farmers must operate year round to cover fixed costs. Diversifying into dairy cattle and livestock adds income in winter, preventing idle months and boosting overall efficiency. Those sticking to wheat risk half capacity and poorer success in modern farm competition.
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John Lee Coulter
North Dakota State Agricultural College
East Grand Forks
North Dakota
Minnesota
Memorial Unveiling in Baltimore Elevates Star Spangled Banner
The Baltimore unveiling honors Francis Scott Key, author of The Star Spangled Banner, highlighting how the world war pushed the song to become the nation’s real anthem. Despite long standing official status, many Americans knew few lines beyond Oh say can see the dawn’s early light, underscoring past neglect and debate over the anthem’s prominence.
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Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
United States
Hague Conference to Advise on Russia and Reparations
A June 1919 meeting of economic experts at The Hague is seen as a link in Versailles era discussions. Observers expect it to produce recommendations on the Russian financial issue and German reparations, reinforcing the doctrine that world prosperity rests on each nation’s health and edging toward Return to Normalcy.
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Versailles
Germany
Hague
Russia
The
London
Paris
Brussels
Washington
Cannes
Genoa
Supreme Council of the Allies
the Hague
Uncle Sam a Bootlegger
August Busch charges that the United States government has entered the liquor business by selling liquor on ships of the United States Shipping Board beyond territorial waters. Shipping Board Chairman Lasker confirms the sales and says they must continue for passenger competition, while courts must decide legality. The piece likens the stance to wet arguments used in local option and questions the spectacle of a government board dispensing liquor.
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Sam
August Busch
Anheuser- Busch Brewing Co
United States
United States Shipping Board
Lasker
The
Shipping Board
Mr. Lasker
Endorse Sveinbjorn Johnson for State Supreme Court
Grand Forks county voters urged to back Sveinbjorn Johnson in the state primary. As attorney general he pursued prosecutions tied to the Scandinavian American bank wrecking, and backers argue his impartial judiciary role deserves endorsement despite anti Johnson opposition.
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Sveinbjorn Johnson
State Supreme Court
Grand Forks County
Johnson
Supreme Court
Nonparti League
Fargo
Johnston
Nonpartisan League
Prince in Exile Meets Ministerial Host in London
David, posing as a journalist, dines with a cabinet minister and the Prime Minister learns he may be Balkantand’s prince in exile. A factory worker’s life contrasts with courtly circles as he befriends Virginia Martin, a factory colleague, and plans a cautious future back in Halkenland.
Let Me Serve The Living Here On Earth
Poem-like reflection on duty and compassion urging immediate service to ease suffering. The speaker rejects deferred care, praying to mend the world now by helping hungry children, easing pain, and binding wounds. Emphasizes justice, mercy, and living service over abstract faith.
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Tate
Leie
Earth
Unclear OCR Title From Early Dispatch
Fragmentary report from Jackson Michigan mentions a twine plant and a secretary of a bureau. The unreadable text references dates and price ideas with no coherent context. No definite event or names can be confirmed from the readable portion.
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Fargo
Jane
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