Our Great Newspapers and Who Directs Them
A critical study argues major Minneapolis papers serve big financial interests. It links The Journal and The Tribune to First National Bank and Northwestern National Bank directors, Chamber of Commerce ties, and milling firms, urging farmers to plant then sell wheat while opposing the Nonpartisan League. Similar patterns are claimed across Northwest papers, suggesting ownership shapes editorials and candidate support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB. Russell
Leader
Minneapois Journal
Nonpartisan League
Firat National Bank
Smnalll
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Dean Thatcher
Farm School
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis Journal
Chamberlain
Minn
Country Books
EB. W. Decker
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Northwestern National
P. Wells
Russel-Miller Milling Company
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis Tribune
Wation
Tribune
Howe G. Brown
Tribune Printing Company
Brown
Minneapolis Mix Company
Millers
The
Western National
Journal
the Tribune
Northwest
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Montana Railtea
Anaconga Copper Mining Company
St. Paul Daily News
Seattle Times
Cowle
Spokane
Steel Trust
Couper Trust
Farmer and Labor
League
Bold whisky runholdup on Canadian border
Seven men in two cars raided a Noonan farmhouse and seized twenty one cases of Joy water after beating the owner and guests. They cut telephone lines, damaged two cars, and fled toward Estevan but were halted near Kermit. Deputies captured two, who confessed and implicated others, with Canadian police planning trials soon to break up the border gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Estevan
Sauling
Kermit
Noonan
Sorenson
Croaby
NOW EAT LIGHT BREAKFASTS IN ENGLAND A LUNcheon AGE
A New York World correspondent notes the traditional hearty English breakfast fades as people shift to lighter mornings. Porridge and heavy meats decline while lunches grow longer with four or five course meals at moderate prices. Busy workers and women favor noon meals that sustain work and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New York World
Inverted Tine Fishing Aboard Submarines In Pacific
A new pastime among crews on American submarines in the Pacific involves inverted tine fishing from deck rails. Boats voyage between Los Angeles and Santa Catalina Island while submerged practice trips and signaling routines continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
Los Angeles
Popular Mechanics
Santa Catalina Island
Pacific Coast
Capsules and Wire Screens Define Modern Comfort
From the Outlook a note extols capsules for medicines and wire screens to keep insects out. It contrasts quinine’s bite in the Civil War era with today’s well screened houses, praising modern comforts that shield daily life from pests and discomfort.
Russia's Iran the Deponite Discovery Claim
A scrambled report notes supposed iron ore deposits near Kouret Roasin, hinted by magnetic disturbances described as unequaled. Researchers cited include Expat Leysta Rusylan and Klanee, with a shadowy Interrot organization mentioned as studying the disturbances over several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kouret
Roasin
Tatenally
Interrot
Expat
Leysta Rusylan
Klanee
Vast iron ore deposits found in Sweden described
Report states words were rescued and brought to Sweden. Two Swedish observers indicate two vast parallel deposits of magnetic iron ore, each about 57 miles long and separated by roughly 40 miles, suggesting significant mineral reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Empress of Britain Sets Transatlantic Record to Quebec
The Empress of Britain, first oil burning ship to sail up the St Lawrence, arrived at Quebec from Liverpool in five days and twenty two hours, breaking all prior records. It was her maiden voyage as an oil burner and she shaved six hours from her best previous time. The cost of reconditioning for oil firing equaled the original build price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress of Britain
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Liverpool
Behold I Send You the Comforter
A mother learns her son Bert heard a lesson claiming Jesus would send Nina to see. The Sunday school quarterly reveals the daily golden text: Behold, I send you the Comforter. The exchange shows a child's memory of a biblical phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reylaed Veraion
Bert
Jesus
Nina
Dolly’s Birthday Bulldog Brings Bedtime Mischief
On Dolly’s birthday a baby bulldog was given, and she adored it. She insisted on taking the pup to bed, yet the next morning Dolly confessed she hadn’t slept. Nelson the puppy cried in the night, and Dolly kept him company, making faces to comfort him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Sho
Nelson
Bin
London
Holding chemical trade advances in 1920 market
Official statistics for the fiscal year 1920 show the United States maintaining a strong chemical trade, with exports in 1920 surpassing 1918 in value despite war loss markets. Exports are mainly manufactured products, while imports cover raw and partly manufactured items needed by American chemical firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Hopkins
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Premier Oliver backs large BC coast fishery leather plan
The proposal envisions slaughtering numerous pension boats on the British Columbia coast to harvest hides for the global leather market. Premier Oliver gains approval from seasoned fishermen. Estimated hides range from 2,000 to 2,000 pounds, thick and tough in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Oliver
Lost Dark Brown Bull Calf Seeks Owner in Bawell N Dakota
Notice states a two year old dark brown ball without horns taken at a place in Bawbell N Dakota. It asks the owner to call at the location, pay costs, and remove the animal. Signed by G. Wilkes. Also an advertisement for flour and socks from R. A. Grame & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilkes
Christmas Roundup at Westminster Neighbors Visit Bowbella
Westminster notes report multiple families sharing Christmas gatherings at local homes including the Coons Romine Dudley and Peterson households. Visitors from Montana arrived to visit, with several calls and social visits recorded through the week. A trial in Bowbella drew a local attendance and Myra Peterson is ill with a bad cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stat
Guet Swenson
W.B. Coons
Charle Coons
Bowbella
Gail
Bruce
Stark Bsir
Dan Burke
Montana
W. B. Coone
John Romine
Bow
Mra
Art Dudley
Joe Hamistons
Stanley Coons
George Coons
Christ Olson
Hilda Tutt
Helen
Florence
Henry Browns
Pete Koch
Pete Peterson
W. B. Coons
Bruce Bair
Clark Stitt
Jim Burkes
Estelle Coons
Helen Bogus Fa
Francia Bogus
Myra Peterson
Christ Peterson
Hermanson
Bowhells
Thorson School No 2 Christmas Program and Local Notes
Christmas program by Thorson School No 2. residents exchange New Year greetings. Miss Anna Alexandra returns home for Christmas vacation. Robert Dickenson visits Gust Grote home. P M Olson back from Northwood. Mrs Olson recovering from operation. Lester Grote's 14th birthday surprise party. Grote children attend. Various travels and visits noted including John Hougbrud, Mrs Sam Wiedahl, Hazel Carlson, Margaret Davidson. A Rolaffs dance and other local greetings.
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Thorson
Anna Alexandra
Robert Dickenson
Gust Grote
P. M. Olson
Northwood
Misa Hazel Carlson
Margaret Davidson
Rolaffs
Deewood Ume
John Thorson
Columbus
Obert Sorenson
Arthur Dahlen
Parnell
Minn
Olaf
Death of Will Stierling Franks Bowbells Community
Blair correspondent reports a large crowd at Herman Ruff Jast Wednesday dance. Will Stierling died Christmas morning from pneumonia. Funeral held Monday at two o'clock at the Stoerling home with Woodmen Circle rites. burial at Bowbells cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs. Stierling, five sisters including Mrs. Ernie Barmer, Mrs. Ted Brown, Mrs. Henry Weston, Mrs. Berth Bells, Miss Florence, and four brothers Nick, John, L E, and Alain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Herman Ruff Jast
Hilda
Bert Smith
Will Stierling
Stverling
Gunter
Bow~ Bells
Siyerling
Waa
Biyerling
Ernest Barmer
Iowa
Ted
Brown
Minnesota
Henry Weston
Northgate
Berths Bells
Bowbells
Florence
Minot
Nick
John
L.E
Alain
Christmas Day Gatherings Across Local Families
Christmas day saw numerous gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. Will Dolan and daughters with Peter Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gerard, and others visited relatives at Ed Dolan s and nearby homes. Cora Jenkins and pupils enjoyed a vacation while Miss Jenkins visited Bowbells. Regulars like Bert Smiths and Walter Spelse hosted and guests such as Dick Frick and Clyde Gerard joined various celebrations.
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Terhodti
Baresmiths
Will Gloan
Ciul
John Blos
Ray Shoff Ant
F. C. Landis
Ang Dirs
Francis Bogus Andagna
Cora Jenkins
H. Swenson
Frank Gerard
Harry Smith
Hilda Tutt
Florence and Halen
Bert’ Smiths
Giffin Spelae Wera
Walter Speises
Clyde Gerard
John Crows
Dick Frick
Bert Smiths
Will Dolan
Peter Scott
Ed. Dolans
R. F. Hadwen
L. M. Hadwen
Giga Poise
Bert Smith
Ker ‘Mit
Robert
Harry Smiths
James Borats
Clyda
Giffin Speises
Mies
Mise Jenkins
Bowbells
Rob‘ert
Kermit
Giffin
Christmas Social Ties and School No 3 Program Recap
Christmas at homes noted for Jonas Johnson Steve Baragry and Bert Van Vorst. A Christmas program at School No 3 on December 22 and 25 praised Misa Volen for her efforts. Local families Paul Kelly Stacy Thompson Ulander Kalberg Hansen visited Gust Ulander and shared holiday time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Johnson
Steve Baragry
Misa Volen
Mize Volen
J. B Kelly
Harrion van Vorst
Paul Kelly
Bert van Vorst
Emu Youngquist
Gust Ulander
Kenmare
Stacy
Misa Thompson
Oscar Kalberg
Mra
MM. Hansen
Nels Matisop
Margaret Solin
Hadith Mattson
al Hansen
R. M. Hansen
F. Skardet
Jor
Christmas Homecoming Echoes From Local Town
Sta correspondent notes Margaret Davidson Stella Carlson return home for holidays. A Christmas tree and service Sunday evening at the church. Cold weather kept many away but locals joined the Christmas program. Neighbors shared meals and travel stories as Rev. Larson preached on Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta
Mivess
Margaret Davidson
Stella Carlson
Far
Sunney
Mr. Eogebfeteen
K. B. Torgerson
Andréw Johnson
Ar J. Gores
Bisbee
N.D
John Sorenson
Ole Samp
Powers Lake
Larson
Hamlet
Win
Powers’ Lake
Grenora
Mr. Gores
Dee
Dave
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B. A. Stefanowicz
Notary Public
Tribune Building
Europe
America
European Belief Council
Russia
Iran
United States
Robinhood
R. A, Grame! & Son
Westminster
Vanvilee
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