We'll stick We'll win slogan drove North Dakota League success
A historical piece explains the Nonpartisan League in North Dakota, arguing its political rise hinged on unity and the slogan We'll stick, we'll win. It credits organized caucus unity, discipline, and adherence to League conventions for passing and preserving the program against opposition.
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Nonpartisan League
Fiet Farmers Organization
League
Farmers’ First
North Dakota
Legislative Assembly
Governor Declares May 14 Mothers Day in North Dakota
Governor I R A Nestos proclaims Sunday May 14 as Mothers Day urging congregations to honor mothers with services and floral tributes. He calls on citizens with away relatives to write letters conveying love and appreciation for the sacrifices shaping personal character and national strength.
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R. A. Nestos
Aberly
I. R. A. Nestos
North Dakota
American Legion
the Legion
Commonwealth
Minot Adopts Firearm Sale Record Ordinance
Minot North Dakota May 3 City authorities pass an ordinance requiring local gun dealers to record purchasers names ages and nationalities and to log firearm make serial number and sale date with copies to the police chief. Fines of 25 dollars apply and failure to pay may result in up to ten days in jail.
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Minot Minot
N. D
Minot
Bonfire accident kills newborn baby at Paseka farm
Agnes Paseka aged 21 months dies after a boy lights gasoline on a bonfire at the John M Paseka farm near Reagens in Fargo ND. The fire spreads along a trail of fuel to Agnes as she holds an empty gasoline can. Her clothing and hair ignite fatally. Her mother sustains severe burns while trying to help. Both are taken to Moorehead hospital where the child dies within hours.
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Fargo
N.bd
Axnen Paseka
John M. Paseka
Reagens
Agnes
Moorehead
Keragnes
Triple Injury Burns Fatal Tragedy Near Richardton
Peter Gallagher, 18, son of Charles Gallagher, farmer near Richardton, was killed while riding a horse that bolted. He was thrown, kicked unconscious, and dragged by a rope. a pocket of matches ignited, burning most of his clothes. The coroner's jury found death from the burns rather than the initial kick.
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Mandane
Peter Gallagher
Charles Galllagher
Eouth
Richardton
Enery
The State Must Be Saved in a Feral Election Rampage
A jagged columnist tirade warns that the state’s fate rests with the saving faith of the gangs in power. It mocks election zeal, accusing seekers of arming for ambush and long-range violence while urging a dramatic, forceful stance to preserve the state.
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Cou
Miss Freda Robertson and Mrs Nickvlaun Visit City on Business
Miss Freda Robertson of North State and Mrs Nickvlaun of Florida attended business in the city on Wednesday of this week, visiting local offices and meeting with officials.
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Freda Robertson Northtate
Nickvlaun
Flaxton
Tired of Life Plea for Night Lodgings by Ex Soldier
Al Brevenson a 45 year old Glasgow native and British army veteran sought lodging at a Fargo police station after declaring he was tired of life. He complained pension denial despite 16 years service and five decorations. He said he served in India the Boer War Egypt and France and was under fire most of the time. He plans to go to Canada to find work.
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Fargo
N. D
al Brevenson
Glasgow
Scotland
Stevenson
India
Egypt
France
Canada
Kositzky Seizes State Land Office in Burleigh County
In Burleigh county district court Judge W L Nuessle ruled Carl Kositzky the legally appointed land commissioner, with W J Prater no longer entitled to the office. Governor Nestes had declared the Prater vacancy and Kositzky, ex state auditor, was installed. Prater refused surrender of keys and safe combination. the governor reportedly drilled open the safe. The case will be appealed to the state supreme court.
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Bismarck
N. D
W. L. Nuessle
Burleigh County
Carl Kositzky
W. J. Prater
William Langer
Prater
State Supreme Court
Nestes
Kositsky
Kovitzky
Bnce
Burke County Baseball League Schedules Fast Season For Six Teams
The Burke County Base Ball League has arranged a season with six teams Flaxton Columbus Bowbells Portal Northgate and Beinfest Sask all players are local no salaries allowed The first game is next Sunday and a full schedule covers May through July with numerous matchups across the towns and venues Beinfest and Bowbells emerge as strong contenders with fast lineups anticipated by fans
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Burke County
Leasue
Flaxton
Columbus
Bowhells
Portal
Northgate
Beinfest
Sask
Bowbells
Coarty
Northate
Columbua
Beinfelt
Plaxton
Sete
Bowbella
Baintel
Columboa
Infoit
Flaxisi
North
Ibus
Rage
Bowes
Lignite Firm Barred From North Dakota
Bismarck, N D May 11 The Blue Sky commission ordered Lignite Industries Corp of Minneapolis informed it is not authorized to do business in the state The decision cites failure to meet state requirements Though previously authorized to operate it had not applied to sell stock and has not complied with the commission’s rules
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Bismarck
N. D
Blue Sky Commission
Lignite Industries Corporation
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Thomas Hall
Hall
Atock
American Legion Elects Officers at Bowbells Meeting
A crowded courthouse gathering in Bowbells discussed Memorial Day programs and elected officers for American Legion Post No. 127 led by Commander Wm. Green and Vice Commander Fred Crittenton. A resolutions committee approved a pledge to aid ex servicemen, honor those who served, and uphold the constitution, with a call for unity among veterans and support from local residents.
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Busiliesa
War Mothers
Boy Scouts
Wm. Green
Fred Crittenton
O. Furthun
Clarence Crittenton
Arma
Andrew Anderson
Clark Stitt
Mr. Stitt
Gundwaldson
Bowbells
Intge
Burke County
American Legion
United States of America
France
Bowbelis
Bowbolls Tribune
National Henanets
Doctor Hilts Returns to Bowbells After Recovery
Dr G H Hilts returns to Bowbells on Wednesday afternoon after visiting relatives in Rocallan Sask and recuperating from a serious operation. He reports feeling nearly recovered and able to answer inquiries as to his health.
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G. H. Hilts
Bowbellll
G. Hilts
Bowbells
Rocallville
Sask
Kenmare Light & Power to Build Bowbells Line
Kenmare Light & Power Service will acquire Bowbells plant and poles and construct a high line from Kenmare to Bowbells along the North Star Trail. Service will be 24 hours after completion, with meters converted to alternating current and new rates set at 20 cents per kilowatt hour for lighting and 11 cents for power. Bowbells residents have raised 5000 dollars to aid the project. notes bear 8 percent interest and a portion of monthly receipts will repay the loan.
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Bowbells
North Star Trail
Kenmare
Kenmare Light & Power Service
Messrs. Luckman and Miller
Julia
Bowbella
Motors Ox Son
Held for District on Charge of Rape
Clyde Mattern of Appain bound over to district court after waiving preliminary hearing in Williston North Dakota on a rape charge. Bond set at 1500 dollars. He is alleged to be the father of a girl said to be fifteen. The girl resided at the Mattern home and was adopted by Mattern's parents. The baby is five weeks old. Mattern offered to marry the girl if permitted. Mattern stated his age as 24.
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Williston
N. D
Clyde Mattern
Appain
District Court
Ludanese
Mattern
Appam
Ex Senator Gronna Dies of Cancer at 64 in Lakota
Ex Senator Aste J Gronna, 64, former independent Republican candidate for U S Senate from North Dakota, died at his Lakota home after a cancer battle. He recently returned from Rochester where he consulted Mayo Clinic doctors. He is survived by his wife three daughters and two sons. Funeral plans not announced. Gronna was a farmer loan banker and public figure.
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Lakota
N. D
Aste J. Gronna
United States
North Dakota
Rochester
Minn
K. F. Corwing
Washington
D. C
C. W. Lewis
Herbert
Washington, D. C
Arthur J. Gronna
Cambridge
Mass
J. D. Gronna
Man Arrested After Ford Attempts Hit Minot Fire Hall
Minot North Dakota May 9 a drunken man attempted to drive his Ford into the city fire hall seeking a dog license tag. Police detained him but hurriedly left the scene when a desk call came in, returning to find both car and man gone. Records later showed no dog license was issued.
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Minot
N. D
Car
For Sale Items From P O Sletten and Bow Area
Classified notice lists quantities for sale with contact persons P O Sletten in Woburn and Mrs 8 R Glann in Bow. Includes 50 2tp as a code or price reference.
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P. O. Sletten
Woburn
R. Glann
Bow
Plaster Cast Placed On Valley City Youth After Back Injury
In Valley City North Dakota Charles Griffin 16 remains in a plaster cast for two months after a back injury from an accident Two vertebrae in the spinal column were broken Recovery could take six months to a year with possible paralysis risk He stays at the Valley City clinic His father George Griffin of Forest Grove Oregon has been notified of his condition.
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Valley City
N. D
Charles Griffin
Valley
Valley City Clinic
George Griffin
Forest Grove
Ore
Alleged Yeggs Held in Fargo Extradition to Detroit
Three men identified as Lynn Strickland John Pederson and August Christianson are jailed in Cass County awaiting extradition to Detroit Minnesota for burglary charges The suspects were arrested on vagrancy charges after offering 320 two cent stamps for 3 00 Detro it authorities Cow Swanson Becker County Sheriff and Detro it Chief of Police identified two of the men as suspects seen in Detroit They allegedly burglarized the Detroit Grocery Co and Bill Astead Hardware stealing stamps cash knives watches and silverware with bonds and funds left behind in the vaults News notes movements toward extradition by Minnesota and North Dakota governors
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Fargo
N. D
Lynn Strickland
John Pederson
August Christianson
Cass County
Detroit
Minn
Edward Swanson
Becker County
B. G. Clement
Detroit Grocery Company
Billatead Hardware Company
Jamestown
Swanson
Prous
Minnesota
Nestos
North Dakota
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Kositzky
Daexene
Pitt
Gronna
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