Townleyism Opposed by North Dakota Officials In Unclear Crusade
In Bismarck the Bank of North Dakota and state leaders oppose Townleyism and push a platform of state ownership and reform. The document envisions a state owned bank and coal mine, rural credits, labor protections, veterans' benefits, eight hour day, pure drugs and morality laws, recall of officials, and expanded public services to bolster loyalty and democracy. The list includes proposals on taxation, taxation relief, and public welfare aimed at strengthening state finances and social policy.
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Bismark
N. D
Northwest
North Dakota
F. W. Cathr
Bank of North Dakota
V. A
Tate Owned Bank
Industral Commission
Pire
Townleyism Planks Spark Urgent Defeat Call
The article questions which plank of the Townley platform is so dangerous it warrants defeating the entire program. It notes the coal mine exception and cites ongoing enactment under the current administration.
The Greatest Publicity Drive Targeting Farmers
A critical examination of national campaigns claimed to manipulate farmer incomes via immigration and urban labor myths. It argues the drive is funded by special interests, aims to fracture farmer and worker solidarity, and uses press influence to lure rural workers to city jobs.
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du Pont
Jand Yallnoud
America
Death of Francis Frandson at Mare Island Navy Yard
Francis Frandson son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Frandson of New Effington died of bronchial pneumonia March 31 at Mare Island California. He was eighteen years ten months and twenty days old born April 24 1901 near New Effington. A brother in the navy accompanied the remains to Sisseton. Burial was in Slaseton cemetery with Rev. Austin officiating. The Standard extends sympathy to the family.
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Naval Station
Mare Island
California
Francis Frandson
Hans Frandson
New Effington
Naval Forces
Sisseton
Slaseton
Austin
City Bakery Expands With Modern Brick Addition
Mr. Mahoney undertakes a major rear expansion at City Bakery. A brick addition will house new machinery and a larger oven to broaden production of all bakery goods. The town of Sinseton shows a building fever driven by public spirited men including D B.
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Mahoney
Basket Social at Keonke School House May Day
A basket social will be held at the Keonke school house in Minnesota township district one on Saturday May 1 for the benefit of the World War Veteran celebration. All are invited.
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Keonke
Minnesota Township
Noted Catholic Opposes Propaganda Coldly Thematic
An analysis by Father Hilvinedt in the Continuator condemns modern propaganda as a tool used by powerful interests to distort public opinion and threaten labor and republican values. He warns that extremist rhetoric seeks to manipulate soldiers and farmers to undermine government, while urging civic rights and free speech.
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Mie Catelle
Teviey
John Ay Ryan
Eilivor
Ain Editorial Ciiphone
Insidians
Central
Enorhiais
Reds
Bolshevists
CMH
Gurren
Taliison
Richland
Farm Bureau News Seed Testing and Crop Advice
Seed corn often underperforms. test seed vigor and consider early-maturing varieties. South Dakota reports slight farm labor shortages with wages from 65 to 75 dollars monthly. help services urged to contact the state office. Hog pasture tips suggest sowing rape with oats and rye, fall rye for green forage, and desired alfalfa or sweet clover. Seed potatoes cited as scarce. disease prevention with formaldehyde or corrosive sublimate optional but dangerous. follow precise mixing and disposal instructions.
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South Dakota
Profiteering Convictions Drive Heavy Fines in Britain
In the British House of Commons a minister announced that 24 convictions have been secured from 1,980 profiteering cases. Each victory carries a 5000 pound cost, with ongoing efforts to convict further profiteers and recover losses for the state.
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Wedgwood Boon
House of Commony
Eich
Sys
Ho G. G
Good News to Farmers Signals Boost for State Speaking Tours
O J Nelson returns from a trip to Washington Oregon and California and plans another state tour. Townley promises a speaking run while Walter Mills campaigns in Washington will lecture in the state this summer. The note of optimism sits with farmers while the Ayres challenge and South Dakota tax issue complicate Republican headquarters.
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O. J. Nelson
Washington
Oregon
California
Townley
Walter Thomas Mills
Norbeck
Ayres
South Dakota
Knight Building to Replace Judge Office in City
The office of Judge H. M. Knight moves to allow a new nine by one story brick building. It will host offices for loans, real estate, insurance, and county judge work. Construction will start as soon as possible. The city thanks Judge Knight for this boost.
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H. M. Knight
Cyi
Judge Knight
Worse Is Yet To Come In Tax Debate
The article warns that state tax figures underestimated expenditures pushing North Dakota into a special legislative session for new levies to cover unpaid bills. It accuses Norbech and associates of camouflage in primaries and notes Republican concerns over South Dakota taxes and Tony Ayres’ debate challenge.
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Ately
North Dakota
Norbech
South Dakota
Tony Ayres
Standard Announces Change to New Management
The Standard reveals its move to new management as editor Mr Bowers departs Sisseton for a farmer owned paper. He praises local support and the farmer movement, thanks J M Hanson and Morris Eggen, and endorses Mr Bowers as a capable printer with Webster's People's Press background.
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Sisseton
Roberts County
Sinseton
South Dakota
Bowers
People’s Press
Webster
Standard
Ike
Mr. . Bowers
North Dakota Tax Alarm Claims Countered by Auditors
Letters alleging massive North Dakota tax increases are disputed after county auditor checks. The cited case of H G Holt of Flaxton shows state taxes rising modestly while most increases stem from county and local levies including school taxes. Holt’s figures illustrate a 136 percent rise in state taxes from 1917 to 1919, with hail insurance options noted as a potential offset.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
H. G. Holt
St. Paul
Minnesota
A. C. Townley
Tr C. Holtz
Flaxton
N. A
Notpartisan League
Holtz
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