Insurgent and Boss Conflicts Highlight North Dakota Presses
A convoluted narrative from North Dakota era papers contrasts insurgent and stalwart party bosses in Bottineau and Omemee. It critiques primary reforms, delegates chosen at secret meetings, and calls for state-wide standards while noting political theatrics and editor battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Johnson
Omemee Herald
The
Courant
North Dakota
Supreme Bench
Twenty-Eighth Legislative
Minot
Omemee
Twenty-Eighth
Bowen & Adams
Herald
Bottineau
Bro
Matt
Holed Out and Pulled the Hole In After Them
A 19th century note on Mammoth Cave Kentucky once run by an owner who died in 1869 and left the cave to thirteen heirs. The heirs sought wealth from advertising while neglecting promotion, leading to far fewer visitors and a lesson for business plural owners about maintaining publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Incky
Wheat export may end. home grain use urged
James J. Hull of Great Northern predicts wheat exports will stop and all grain will be used domestically. The Russell Sentinel endorses summer fallow and good wheat-raising upkeep as key rewards. Senator McCamper argues legislators should follow the people’s vote and notes party discipline for past sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks Herald
James J. Hull
Es Great Northern
The
Russell Sentinel
Four Republican Ballots Cited In Third Ward Row
The note claims only four straight Republican ballots were cast in the third ward and names an appointee of John Burke as the source. Bro. Stebbins of the Souris Messenger is slated to return to St. Paul after ties with insurgent bosses in Bottineau County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Michael
Willow City
Bro. Stebbins
Souris
St. Paul
Bottineau County
Alex.McKenzie
Pledge of the Platform Questioned by Tarr Reference Clarity
Mr. Tarr asserts every platform pledge will be fulfilled but omits any reference to a populist document issued by Republican politicians in Bismarck in September. The remark clarifies his stance amid partisan debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarr
Bismarck
Rugby Optimist Plans Junior Linotype Machine Debut
The Rugby Optimist intends to add a junior linotype type setting machine. If Bro Brat ton finds it a success other publishers in the area may follow suit. The piece hints that traitors who opposed Matt Johnson missed the decisive five votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugby
Bro. Bratton
Matt Johnson
Insurgents Blame Rival After Burke Victory
Insurgents gloat over John Burke's election and seek to shift blame for C A Johnson's defeat onto the other fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
C. A. Johnson
Thanksgiving Reflections Highlight North Dakota Gratitude
A nostalgic note recalls widespread thanks across North Dakota as communities reflect on the year's small and large blessings. Residents express appreciation for family, work, and resilience amid regional challenges.
Local Notes From Gardema and Omemee Area
Community items from Gardema and Omemee include social visits among the Fairfields Arnolds and Dooles. Mrs S Plorin j reports safe arrival in New York en route to Hamburg. Local births, travel plans, and nearby incidents fill out the page with family ties and small-town movements.
Funny Fragments and Autumn Verses From a longstanding page
A mixed collection of quips poems and anecdotes appears. It includes jokes about etiquette altr uism and humor and a seasonal verse about autumn and firelight. An anecdote riffs on thirteen at train berths and a reflective prayer closes the page.
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Bottineau Courant
Dave K, Carlson
Mt Bottineau
N.D
ApvEetinis Ramee
Courant Donibcunts
Burke
Bowman County
Bowman
Milwaukee Coast Extension
McCamper
Republican Party
Ita
Sina
Gardema
Cora Riley
M. B
L. Arnold
Mrs. L. Doole
George Krueger
Hamburg
Germany
Anna Plorin
R. H. Fairfield
L. Doole
Chas. Hogan
Roy Heath
Bayou Nooks
Maple Grove
Tam
By the
Way
Greengards
Adle
Milmaukee
Dakota
Greenyards’ ‘Clothing
Ttineau
North Dak
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