Men Who Met at Minot Reborn as Independent Voters Association
A Courier News analysis critiques North Dakota politicians who abused Lincoln's name. It traces how May meetings in Minot formed the Lincoln Republican league, then transformed into the Independent Voters association. It forecasts a June primary outcome and a Democratic shift by year’s end.
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Courier News
Knights of
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
North Dakota
Minot
Lincoln Republican League
Good Government League
Independent Voters League
Old Gang
Independent Voters Association
Grand Old Party
Altho
Abraham
John Steen
Steen
J. We
Tent Voters Association
Land reform calls and wartime land use debate in headlines
The April Reclamation Record notes authorities may lease idle land near cities to workers, citing $15 million crops on 16 000 acres. It urges Congress to back Robert R. Crosser’s bill taxing land values to unlock unused land and boost housing and industry. The piece contrasts political stances and recalls Governor Frazier support, plus a frontline anecdote from No Man's Land, France.
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Department of the Interior
England
Nak
Congress
Robert R. Crosser
Ohio
Crosser
Ways and Means Committee
The Kid Has Gone to the Colors
A fragmentary wartime poem notes The Kid has gone to the Colors. It speaks of a schoolboy marching and the family’s mixed emotions as his father, mother, and community face his departure. The piece conveys mourning, pride, and memory.
Farmers' Forum notes and local interest items
Community column presents contributions from real locals on general topics. Editorial tone indicates non tested correspondence, with emphasis on local relevance and reader voices, excluding religious controversy content.
Socialist Critique Sparks Editor Conflict Article
The narrator accuses the Advocate editor of corruption after leaving Omemee, claiming to have pursued socialist principles for fourteen years. He says he aligned with any party delivering those aims and notes the editor was once accused of socialism by the same rivals he now supports within the Republican camp.
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Courant
The
Advocate
Omemee
Republi
M P Johnson's Hand At Newberg Meeting
A reader letter from Tra Smith describes M P Johnson's stance at a Newberg gathering. Johnson is contrasted with Big Biz and the Nonpartisan League now seen as I W W sympathizers. Smith notes Johnson offered 250 monthly to stay silent but asserts Johnson aligned with the North Dakota farmers and opposed Lenser and others.
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Pawerapers
Townley
J. G. Ingle
Newberg
Big Biz
Mr. Johnson
Nonpartisan League
John
M. P
Lenser
Tra Smith
No Longer An Issue in State Legislative Debate
An unsigned editorial debate recaps remarks on House Bill 44. The Courant editor was accused of not being in the state during the bill’s consideration, with responses defending the editor and noting nonpartisan influence during the session. Voters may see further discussion at the next election.
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Advocate
Johnson
the Courant
Lam
Hagen
Anonymous Letters and Political Pressure in House Bill 44 Debate
A Casual Observer questions Townley involved tactics and attacks on Stair and Hagen over House Bill 44. The piece cites anonymous correspondents behind the bill and accuses opponents of avoiding open debate while petition drives push constitutional amendments. It notes 50,000 neighbors urging action and questions the silence of Hagen and Stair.
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Nonpartisan League
Townley
Lampman
Stair
Hagen
the Courant
Bismarck
Penn Pecores
Messrs
Bottineau
Caeh
Senator Attacks Waste in Government Car Service
A Minnesota Journal excerpt recalls a senator blaming waste in government auto use. He cites a friend taxed for chauffeur costs and a Washington doctor who received government cars and two chauffeurs at seventy five dollars monthly each, arguing frivolous expenses prevail on the fighting line.
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Washington
USA
Minneapolis Journal
Campaign of Greed and Fear in Northwest Politics
A heated tirade denounces political tactics in the Northwest as organized greed and fear drive attacks on nonpartisan civic efforts. The author blasts media and leaders for smearing farmers and peaceful dissent, calling for accountability and denouncing traitor labels amid war-time politics.
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McCumber
Twin Cities
Sococa Sree League
Byevery
Eig Yegmes
Wye Ph
Northwest
Timely Warning on Nominees and Legislature Pact
A Timely Warning reports concern over former candidates nominated against league nominees. It argues to block reactionaries from joining the legislature to prevent a pact from forming. The piece advocates a new constitutional framework allowing state control over governance and taxation of foreign capital.
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League
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Prinei
Grand Forks Herald of the 11Th Inst
Frazier
Baer
First North
St. Paul Dispatch
Herald
France
No Man's Land
Menmery
Herschel
Farmers’ Forum
M. P. Johnson
John Andrews
Lidgerwood
Amidon Press
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