North Dakota voters back Nonpartisan ticket amid editorials
The piece notes a decisive Nonpartisan success in North Dakota statewide and county elections, credits farmers and equal-right advocates for the victory, and condemns press and politicians linked to the Independent Voters association. It reports on newspaper changes including Lidgerwood to Wahpeton, Souris Messenger demise, and Dunn Center’s rebrand.
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North Dakota
Independent Voters Association
the Courant
North Dakota Primaries Spark Charged Editorial Clash
A Grand Forks Herald tirade accuses Nonpartisan League supporters of slander and ignorance as North Dakota voters head to primaries The piece laments outside reaction to Townley machine candidates and argues the election will reveal patriotism and understanding of facts in the farmers movement context.
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Nonpartisan League
Farmers Movement For Self Betterment
North Dakota
Townley
Townle
Ted Tical
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Ared Nee
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Taxing profiteers in wartime profits rise sharply
The article cites 1917 year profits across major companies including New York Lorillard Tobacco, American Zinc Lead and Smelting, Standard Oil, Cotton Oil, and Westinghouse. It highlights large earnings despite government taxes and notes year to year gains from 1915 to 1917, arguing for taxes on excess profits.
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N. Y. Lorillard Tobacco Concern
American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Company
Standard Oil
Westinghouse Comany
Wyte
Farmers Forum Notes on Local Religious Controversy
Residents of Cite locality and especially farmers are asked to contribute articles on religious controversy for the Farmers Forum. Communications must bear the writer's name, though reports may reflect individual views and are not necessarily endorsed by Courant.
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Ron Neal
Thie
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Wittens
Altho
Courant
Paying Proposition and Farm Boost Opinions from 1918 Meeting
The article recalls a large gathering praising Patriotism and the grain grading efforts led by Mr Langer and state officers. It notes opposition admitting the speech was fine, citing the cost around twenty thousand dollars. It includes editorials by Fred E Sims on farming, local boosts, hail damaged rye, and political shifts affecting farmers and bankers.
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Courant
Townley
Lnake
League
Langer
Down
Cay Shore
Steen
Berthold
Red Cross News Notes Highlights Swiss Aid and Local Drives
A cablegram from Carl Taylor states that Swiss Red Cross relief via American Red Cross gifts best aids Switzerland and Allied transit. reports on bonds and donations, local postmaster dismissal, and a series of Red Cross events across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, including auctions and picnics raising substantial funds for relief efforts.
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Carl Taylor
American Red Cross
Switzerland
Red Cross
Germany
Austria
Kenmare Journal Message to Non Pees League
A brief note from J. L. Buskirk and Berthold, N. D. in Kenmare Journal. They send best wishes to the Southeast region and the Non Pees League ticket, praising the boys Ken analyzes and Fleckten as looking good.
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