22 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
1
The article lists enrollment for the summer term at Forestry Normal. It states 161 students excluding 26 kindergarteners, with 68 in work toward high set graduation and 72 in teacher training. It mentions late-entry rules, makeup of missed lectures, and upcoming Hadley Concerts for July 5 at the Grand to benefit the school and community.
F W Cathro outlines two separate Republican nominating conventions and a Democratic split with I V A fusion plans. He details candidacy rules, registration limits, and absent voter procedures, urging voters to register with a party and vote accordingly.
The article notes farmers and workers claim strength at the polls and urge organization as the only method to boost turnout. It criticizes liquor traffic efforts, mentions I V A counts per county, and questions Governor Nestos's commutations and motives, warning against pardoning liquor law offenders.
The piece reports broad public anger at recent pardons issued by a governor’s board. Protests rise as individuals who faced sentences up to three years in the penitentiary for various offenses, including theft and related acts, are suddenly freed. The article notes political friction and calls for accountability amid the pardons.
unclear fragments describe disputes over a promised Equity Cooperative Packing Plant by Bank of North Dakota. text mentions promises, public ire, and involvement of a league, but details are obscured with garbled phrases and missing context.
A fast Brandon ball team schedules a Sunday doubleheader starting at 2 PM at home. The squad has defeated strong Manitoba teams and expects solid crowds. Richland County farmer Wahpeton, N. Dak endorses Martha T Fulton for North Dakota superintendent of public instruction, praising her 20 years in education and readiness to serve.
A small card trick circulates among voters in Red River Valley and Slope counties. The Independent Voters Association of Cavalier county urges support for Supreme Court Judges W H Stutsman, Sveinbjorn Johnson, A Burr, and State Schools Superintendent Minnie J Nielsen. In the Slope counties the card omits Burr for Nuessle, tying local candidates to Stutsman and Johnson. The aim is to influence the Democratic state chairman to ascend to the Court on the strength of local candidates.
Telegram from the Attorney General's Department to County Auditor Martin in Bismarck, North Dakota, confirms on election day a voter cannot change registration or switch vote from Democrat to Republican or vice versa. Date June 21. Signed by Charles Simon Assistant Attorney General.
Delegation led by F A Brainard and others toured towns around Turtle Mountains promoting the fair. They expect a larger crowd than in years past. Art Hall entries are urged, with roses and peonies to be shown on June 30. Judges named for culinary, fancy needlework, and fine arts awards. Weather note: recent rain and a tornado near Lansford caused minor damage, rye crops boosted in Bottineau county.
County school children enjoyed ideal weather for the annual Play Day with a forenoon parade and music contests. Centers included Kramer Lansford Westhope Willow City and the Torgerson Farm where locals provided for visitors comfort. Awards at Kramer featured Parade Whitby School No 1 Flag Drill Maypole and various dances with pupils from Kramer Carbery Russell and others. An operation for appendicitis at a local hospital is noted alongside births.
J W Schmidt sold his interests in the Gardena State Bank to Mr O Hotte of Carbury and plans to leave July first for Montana. His departure ends his ties with the local financial institution and opens a new chapter in his career and residence.
The Parsn Feemers' Advocate reports Bottinewa resident Sam Wilsah amid scandal, noting his association with a controversial print, his wife Gosing’s involvement, and warnings of potential public repercussions during fair time. The item frames his reputation as fragile and possible societal ridicule.
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