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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
5
A fractured state paper urges voters to nominate John Steen for governor at next week's primary. It calls for honest, independent legislators who reject outside dictation and will act for the people, amid broader debates on state leadership and legislative independence.
The Herald states it relied on Associated Press dispatches for Minnesota primary results and explains why early tallies favored Burnquist. It notes three fourths of precincts reported, Burnquist leading by about 50 000, with potential slight changes as remaining returns arrive.
Minnesota voters repudiated Townley and Townleyism without opposing agricultural interests. Agrarian leaders blamed farmers, but the primary election showed farmers and others insist on loyalty to law and sound economic policy. The move preserves Minnesota’s credit and paves the way for continued organization of farmers and legislation addressing production, marketing, and taxation.
About 300 stockholders from the Northern Packing Company visit the city to inspect the under construction plant and discuss details. They plan to increase capital from 500000 to 1000000, aiming to position the company as the state’s largest industrial concern. The project promises a permanent livestock market for farmers in North Dakota Minnesota and Montana, with substantial expected output and wages. The Northern Packing venture is tied to regional industrial growth and agricultural development.
Washington reports 73 army casualties for June 20 including 17 killed in action 9 died of wounds 7 died of disease and 32 wounded. Also listed are missing in action 1 and various wounded with undetermined degree among Privates and Lieutenants from multiple towns and states.
A fragmented ballot-like note names congressional candidates for districts one and two and state offices. It lists H. G. ies Become Dimra and J. C. Han for districts one and two, F. D. Norton for a district, Governor John Steen, and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State candidates. The handwriting is partially obscured but clearly references a loyalty ticket and party alignment.
Nubs of News reports Montanan humor and local observances as Souris chautauqua opens in July with Milton celebrating the Glorious Fourth under Red Cross auspices. Townley organizers push style, while diverse community events, churchs and fairs mark the season. The piece notes local crops thriving south of Crary and on the reservation, and recalls political figures and party machinery amid campaign activity.
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