Direct Election Push Passes Senate By 64 To 24
The Senate backed direct voters choosing senators by 64 to 24, with Bristow amendment for federal oversight. Supporters argue it curbs corruption and empowers the people, while critics fear manipulation and political meddling in races. Senator McCumber offered provisional support amid concerns about broader influence on legislators.
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Underwood bill on wool tariff draws criticism
The Underwood bill revising schedule BK keeps a 20 percent wool tax, seen as a backward move despite some tariff reduction. Advocates note wool was freed nearly twenty years ago and argue revenue could come from other articles, preserving the free wool principle to protect common people from a large financial hit.
Whining over editorials at Bottineau News
A Bottineau News letter accuses the Courant of tossing soft coins in response to editor Falkenstein. It hints readers will judge who complains most as the editor continues to criticize Home institutions, suggesting several toes itch for action whenever he speaks out.
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City Faces Growing Garbage Problem as Weather Warms
The community searches for a solution to dispose of garbage as temperatures rise. Waste and decaying matter attract disease carrying flies, making health and comfort priorities clear and demanding action this season.
Active club urged to energize Jonger's leadership
A editorials urges the commercial club to act quickly to reinvigorate Jonger’s tenure and push forward with new initiatives, stressing daily opportunities and the need for decisive leadership to capitalize on them.
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A Modern Fable Of A Chief Justice And A Faultless Horse
A respectable man called Mr Chief Justice convinces The Common People to buy a horse with a guarantee of no defects. The buyer later finds he is blind and ill, and the judge redefines Reason to excuse the defects. The buyer appeals for help but gains only a borrowed robe to impress others.
Silk and Wool Tax Debate and Bottineau News Brief
Representative Harrison argues against free raw wool and favors taxing raw silk and rubber to recover revenue. He cites potential gains of 6 million and 10 million dollars from silk and rubber duties, offsetting wool losses. The issue praises Bottineau’s financial strength and notes the reelection of Joseph Croisettier as wise and signals support for reciprocity legislation.
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New York
Seeding Nears End as Flax Goes In in County
The week closed seeding operations with late flax entering fields and conditions remaining favorable for strong returns. Swatting pests will be productive for several weeks. Flags were scarce observed on flag day across the area.
FLICKERTAIL FACTS AND FANCIES
A compact North Dakota item rail of diverse notes. Highlights include Devils Lake freight depot, Minot corn area, Upham baseball tournament, and Williston’s postmaster salary rise. Also reports on lightning deaths, a Jamestown fatality, Hampden storm, and local civic items from 1911 to 1912 era.
Williston and Bismarck News Roundup
North Dakota notes cover Williston bands, teaching vacations, Bismarck market day, a cloudburst near Washburn, Minot Eagles picnic, and Fargo’s Fred Stilwell winning an interstate oratorical contest. Local incidents include a Pembina train fatality, Waning civic pride, insurance, hotels, wells, and postal saving banks opening in Dickinson Mandan Valley City.
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Valley City
American children and education in moral and religious training
The writer argues that American children are not inherently worse or better than others and highlights similarities in morals and conduct across nations. He notes physical vitality in American children, critiques overreliance on schools and force, and stresses the educator’sConceived role as a comforting, faith-filled guide. He questions religious training and suggests Sunday school may not replace public schooling.
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Johnson Stock and Farming Company Holstein Dairy Leader
The Johnson Stock and Farming Company of Barnes county operates the largest Holstein dairy farm in the United States and the biggest chicken ranch west of New York. The operation includes about 40,000 chickens and 450 milch cows.
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Johnson Stock and Farming Company
Barnes County
United States
New York
Grand Forks Supt. J N Kelly completes seventeenth year
Supt J N Kelly of Grand Forks ends his seventeenth year in charge of the public schools. Under his leadership the Grand Forks schools have shown wonderful progress and are regarded as among the best in the country.
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J. N. Kelly
Grand Forks
Black Cats and Pet Disappearances Market Joke
The piece notes a playful link between rising black cat values and missing pets, suggesting owners watch for a rumored market term lopsy or Smut until prices drop to rock bottom.
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