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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
The Bottineau Courant a publication owned by Bottineau County farmers extends season’s greetings. The paper notes it is published by Bottineau Co operative Publishing Co with Richard Costello as editor and manager and is mailed from Bottineau North Dakota as second class matter.
A colorful Advocate tale recounts sailors aboard a ships crewed largely by I V A forces drinking Green River whiskey on a river voyage. A pale petty officer leaped overboard seeking more liquor and survived two days under waves before rescue. The piece ends by asking who was the man Lee and urging public reflection.
The Courant announces an immediate limited offer cutting the yearly subscription to $1.00 through February 1. Old subscribers pay arrears at $2.00 per year and receive a year in advance for $1.00. The promotion covers both old and new subscribers and does not cover paper and ink costs.
Grand Forks mill and elevator work paused as the I V A and initiated laws clash with farm programs. A Fargo bankers' corporation plans to take up state bond sales, with two representatives heading east to canvass investors. Farmers are urged to sell crops to support the program amid financial strain.
The Courier News argues that Congress aims to aid farmers and a crop shortage may push prices up. It urges bankers to act first by supporting the sale of state bonds to restart home building, mill, and elevator operations, enabling farmers to sell their harvest.
From Bismarck comes word that ex attorney general William Langer attacks Jimtown while the state budget board weighs a 34 000 two year appropriation for the office. Foreclosure laws of 1919 grant redemptions and protections to farmers as bankers face new limits in a tense political climate.
J E Phelan a Bowman banker rejects the Bismarck meeting noting he opposes wearing a halo and advocates reciprocal conciliation. He calls for Garand Forks Mill and Elevator to shut indefinitely accusing profiteering mills of inefficiency while challenging farmers labeled as a nomadic tribe for feeding the wealthy.
I. V. A. Boss Matt Johnson, visiting Saturday, is rumored to be dissatisfied with how the Advocate is run and to be pursuing his own interests.
The 1914 census shows 12,690,000 in agricultural pursuits with half as farm laborers, many migratory. The Industrial Relations Commission notes two to three million more are tenants, with 37 percent of farms operated by non owners in 1910. In Texas some counties have no free-holding farmers. Foreclosures push more farmers into tenancy and wage labor. The Non-Partisan League asks Farmers, Workers and Liberals to settle the question of freedom. Women’s League Clubs are active as social centers, boosting unity and political education. Congress faces high spending and tax changes, while a Grand Forks mill project faces suspension amid winter delays and shippers halt shipments.
Harlan D. Smith, newly named Director of Information for the U S Department of Agriculture, becomes Uncle Sam s spokesman to the nations 18 million farmers, with farmers reportedly saying little in opposition.
The state mill and elevator at Grand Forks will shut down by week’s end due to lack of funds from the initiated law affecting Bank of North Dakota financing. Officials expect resume once bonds totaling 6.2 million dollars are sold, though buyers are tight amid financial stringency.
Miss Mable Dravland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole Dravland Carbury, wed Mr Fred Dravland Rosalt South Dakota on December 14 in Fargo. The couple will live in Rosalt where Fred operates a shoe business. The Courant offers congratulations.
Bottineau High fell 21 17 to Kenmare High at the high school gym in a close contest highlighting Kenmare’s superior teamwork. Forestry-Normal also lost to Kenmare 27 14 on Friday night in a competitive game. A Paramount picture featuring Chas Ray in Crooked Straight playing tonight at Grand Theatre.
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