Nonpartisan League slate endorsed for North Dakota race
The ticket lists Governor Lynn J. Frazier from Hoople and Howard R. Wood of Deering for lieutenant governor with multiple incumbents and re endorsements including state officials Carl Kositzky and William Langer. Nominees cover auditor, treasurer, attorney general, labor and agriculture, public instruction, insurance, and several legislative seats with several names tied to the Fifteenth assembly and constitutional offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn J. Frazier
Hoople
Howard R. Wood
Deering
11Th Legislative Assembly
Boorstory
Omas Hall
Fargo
Carl R. Kositzky
Bismarck
Obert A. Olson
Bowman
Fifteenth Legislative Assembly
William Langer
Mandan
John N. AN
McHenry County
N. C
MacDonald
A. Oleness
Sheyenne
A Ahl
Lichille
Charles F. Dupuis
Temple
Wrank Milhollan
Supreme Court
Harry A. Bronson
Grand Forks
John M. Barr
George Young
Valley City
Freseman
James H. Sinclair
Kanmare
Fiftoaith Legislative Assembly
North Dakota Nonpartisan League Platform Plank Overview
Condensed statement from the North Dakota state convention in Fargo March 25, 1918. Delegates pledge loyalty to the nation war effort, endorse federal food and price controls, and call for government seizure and operation of key industries. They praise Governor Frazey and Congressman Baer, support rural school funding, and back proposed constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
National Nonpartisan League
Fargo
United States
Red Cross
Liberty Loans
Knights of Columbus
National Administration
Food Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Fed
Eral
Lynn J. Frazky
Acta
Senate
Enac
State Department of Grain
John ‘Baer
Statewide Reform Platform Calls for Public Works and Co op Banks
The program advocates constitutional amendments to allow bond issues for public works, a streamlined initiative referendum and recall, and state owned elevators mills packing houses and cold storage. It calls for rural credit banks at cost compulsory state hail insurance and a state labor bureau with free employment services and labor data. It also urges hail insurance on all public and farm buildings and condemns violence against league members while praising law abiding citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnera
League
Government Verdict backs post: North Dakota Leader gain second class mail
The United States government, by granting second class mailing privileges to the North Dakota Leader and two allied state papers, affirms the right of progressive voices to advocate political and economic reforms. It rebukes anti reform forces branding progressives as disloyal and praises Governor Frazier and allies for democratic, people accountable governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North Dakota
Progressive People of America
League Fights for Democracy in America and World
In Bismarck North Dakota June 13 William Alimon, 32, was killed when entangled in a gas tractor flywheel while plowing alone in a field. His head and jaw were broken, right arm torn from his body, and his body was thrown 29 feet. his widow survives. The piece also discusses the Nonpartisan League backing WWI democracy efforts and condemns profiteering and oppression of the poor as enemies of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonpaartisan League
America
League
Wilson
Senate
Congress
Varpin
N. B
William Alimon
Kiley Wills
Ares Bouys
Horseman Sizes Up State Politics
Editor North Dakota Leader reports on the North Dakota derby entries with Farmer Lad as a leading racer guided by a young jockey noted for past win. The piece mentions supporters from across the state and the entry B. C. Beat Carey, a seasoned racer, plus a well-groomed entry fed from Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Farmer Lad
Racing Racehorse Plans and Jockeys Amid Feud
A fragment describes a race plan in which a young Irish lady from the Lake Region is piloting a horse adopted by the late J. J. Hill. Jockey Big Alex is cited as a mentor. L. Hill and T. McHugh are ready with gear to aid Cute Boy while another colt from Georgie Wilke’s line seeks a rider or rider-less entry. Big Biz issues strategic directions to push B. C. then Cute Boy to beat Farmer Lad, per Boss orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Lad
B. C
Carey
Peter
Washington, D. C
Lake Region
J. J. Hill
Big Alex
L. Hill
T. McHugh
Stronge
Blanket
Georgie Wilke
Big Biz
Cute Boy
Threats and Promises Color North Dakota Political Battle
A defiant broadside accuses farmers of disloyalty for supporting the Nonpartisan League. It warns readers to quit the league, urging them to feed the world instead, and taunts rival groups as controlled by Big Business. The pamphlet promises money to traitors and warns of “poison gas” within the league, naming factions and financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Biz
Tobs
Nonpartisan League
National Big Business Association
North Dakota
Norm
Jerry
Lincoln Republican League
Independent Voters’ Association
The
Kaiser's Klub
OLSNESS FAVORS CROP INSURANCE IN NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota insurance commissioner A. Olesness endorses federal crop insurance and notes a pending bill to create a farm risk insurance bureau in the treasury. He discusses rate adequacy, the need for government backed protection, and deadlines for policy adoption, urging action to shield farmers from volatile costs amid high input prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Olsneas
Leo B. Mosher
Department of Insurance of
United States
Congress
Bureau of
Treasury Department
North Dakota
Claness
Northwest
That Little Old Sixteen and Farm Debts Debate
A fragmented verse laments That Little Old Sixteen provoking bankers, politicians, and trusts, while contrasting support for farmers. The piece shifts to practical farming tips on controlling lice and mites in chickens, recommending powders, greasing heads, and disinfectant coatings for roosts and coops. The note concludes with a prompt to read the want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch J. Peterson
Extension Div
N. D. Agr. College
Notice to Creditors in Burke County Estate Case
In Burke County North Dakota in county court administrator W C Martin resident agent administrator of Julie A Burke deceased calls creditors and all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within six months after first publication to Bowbells North Dakota court house May 29 1918 first publication May 30 1918
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ryan
Mary Ryan
Wiliam Ryan
W. C. Martin
Julia A. Burke
Roseland
Burke
North Dakota
Aard
Court House
Bowbella
Burke County
Martin
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Kepriva
Bowbells, N. D
Qiate
Ralph Ingerson
Flixion
Joseph J. Alberts
Croaby
Edgar B. Kellogg
Alkaho
James Uglum, Bowtells
Nonpartisan League N. Dak. Platform
Hig
Est
Perse
Olka
Pregentorate
Frazier
Whole World
Bismarck Palladium
National
Nonpartinum League
Severa Jviviles
Siforis Jg Mu
Amoria
Agat
Tre Little Old Sixteen
South Dakota
Doug
Lance
Farmer Iad
Fred F. Carter
Julie A. Burke
Minnesota Loan and Trust Company
Kenmare
Skow & Lagervall
Aurihgate Garage
Blacksmith
M. P. Christensen
Heute
Hest
Souther Coal Mine
Larson
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