Dakota CentralTelephone gains wartime rate extension
The railroad commissioners allow Dakota Central Telephone Co to keep wartime rates until March 1, 1920. Rates run about ten percent higher than prewar levels with no cost reductions yet. Pierre Republican platform omits earlier socialistic features. Auto license numbers will come from the county treasurer after January, at six dollars yearly. Truck, dealer, and motorcycle plates remain mailed from the secretary of state.
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Dakota Central Telephone Co
Secretary of State
Bank cashier found guilty. case to state supreme court
H. J. Hagen of the Scandinavian American Bank in Fargo North Dakota was convicted by a jury last week for making large reports to the bank examiner. The defense has appealed to the state supreme court, which recently ruled postdated checks legitimate. it may also rule that fake reports to a bank examiner are not offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hagen
Fargo
N. D
State Supreme Court
Death of T. N. Treat in Springfield this week
The Springfield Times reports the death of T. N. Treat in the town Monday at age sixty eight after a period of ill health. An attorney by profession, he was a native of Janesville Wisconsin and located at Plankton Oak Ter in 1881. He resided there until 1911 when he moved to Springfield to give his children better schooling.
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Springfield Times
T. N. Treat
Treat
Janesville
Wis
Plankton
Oak. Ter
Springfiel
Printers Strike Fails as Engravers Unite in Butte
Printers in Butte Montana walked out last week demanding a wage scale of 850 and nine dollars a day. Publishers hired an engraver and produced the Daily Upright by photo engraving, printing 20 000 copies, leading the printers to end the strike and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Daily Standard
Daily Upright
Immigrant English test bill faces congress
A bill before Congress would require immigrants to prove English language ability and pledge allegiance to the U S Constitution. The editorial says the measure would have limited impact until immigration reform is improved and accuses current officials of harboring anarchists and releasing deported foreigners. It argues America needs domestic housecleaning before regulating others.
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Congress
United States
I. W
Ellis Jeland
McAdoo Critique of War Coal Prices and Miner Wages
Ex Secretary McAdoo disputes 1917 income tax findings that coal mine operators earned 16 to 200 percent on capital. He argues the wartime price was government-set and his presidential bid may seek miner votes, while the wage debate centers on whether miners receive fair pay for their labor. The public’s interest hinges on price fairness during wartime.
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McAdoo
the Treasury
Bank Officer Probes Hosterman Move to Scotland
First National Bank officers question John Hosterman about moving to Scotland instead of Menro. He cites more local acquaintances and stronger business ties in Menro but wants American language church services for his family, explaining his decision to Scotland. The piece notes a South Dakota town of 890 to 1,000 people with forty years of history yet lacking regular church services in English.
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First National Bank
John Hosterman
Scotland
Menro
Hutchinson Herald
South Dakota
Congress Debates Rail Bill Backs Private Ownership Reforms
The Senate debates the Cumming bill and the Esch bill, proposing to return railroads to private ownership. The House passed the Esch bill but struck the strike prohibition, leaving potential public disruption from labor strikes unresolved. The piece condemns strikes as forceful rule and calls for a legal tribunal to resolve employer employee disputes fairly.
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Congress
Senate
House
Q'Tyafem
Pass the Buck Over Coal Crisis Stirs Federal Inaction
Washington dispatch notes David Lawrence blaming Congress for coal shortages as appeals for appropriations to chart production costs failed. Governors are acting but federal relief remains unattained while mines idle and public frustration grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Washington Dispatch
Congress
Geological Survey
Wails From North Dakota on Sanctioned Wage Strain
Under the Non-partisan League administration funds in several school treasuries shrink as teachers are paid with warrants. Banks cash warrants if the teacher is young and attractive, but bankers require 8 percent interest on notes. The warrants redeem the notes yet teachers lose roughly eight percent of their salary to political experimentation, Redfield Press.
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North Dakota
League
Redfeld Press
Vermillion paper notes Lola Campbell conference role
Miss Lola Campbell returned from Mitchell where she attended the Teachers Conference and was appointed vice president of the Primary Department of the State Association. Cowboy plans to marry Grace Ferwerdy in Tyndall this afternoon, then honeymoon in Chicago before settling in Springfield. The couple will reside with Mr. Cowboy continuing at Wesseling Hardware.
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Lola Campbell
Mitchell
Mise Campbell
State
Springfield
Nea
Cowboy
Tyndall
Grace Feywerdy
Fred Ferwerd
Chicago
The
Wesseling Hardware
Tripp Ledger Reports Migrants and Local Industry Notes
From the Tripp Ledger Frank Rokusek who came from Mott North Dakota weeks ago to a saint in husking corn returned last week with a car of corn and a car of bay. M Haws and wife formerly Denver Colorado arrived in Tripp to visit old friends and review business. Mr and Mrs Haws formerly ran the Raymond Hotel. John Vetter owns an artesian well about 700 feet deep with a flow of 4890 gallons per hour. Water is warm and feeds a creek via a dammed basin. Geo Permann built the well and notes water is hot about forty feet down when tapped.
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Frank Rokusek
Mott
N. D
M. Haws
Denver
Colo
Tripp
Mr. Haws
Raymond
John Vetter Hias
Geo Permann
Local business changes and road project updates in Tyndall
RW Russell has joined Hock Drug Store and will be found at the given location. Chastka Bros plan to move fixtures to their new store, starting Saturday night after closing. Rest. State Emunkner P W Carey is in town preparing for grading and graveling of the Washington Highway from Bon Homme County west line through Avon to Tyndall, funded by federal aid and expected to be finished next year.
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RW Russell
Hock Drug Store
Erand
Jeece McPherson Place
Chastka Bros
Emuiner
P W. Carey
Washington Highway
Bon Homme County
Avon
Tyndall
Town Folks Travel and Local Happenings in Tyndall
Mrs Ed Kraure and Rev J J Sattler attended a Sunday School convention in Scotland on Friday. Mrs Kate Smith returned to Marcus after visiting her sister and the Tease McPherson family. Contractor Devlin attempted his ditching machine but frost halted work. project likely to finish in spring. Miss Mitchell telegraphs from Missouri she cannot return to finish the school year. Platte passenger arrival Saturday drew crowds. observation of the delayed train and local concerns. James Oliva from Stevensville Mont arrives for a week with relatives. his first visit in four years. Montana crop conditions noted, he remains active in fruitraising and farming.
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Ed, Kraure
J. J. Sattler
Scotland
Kate Smith
Marcus
Misa Mitchell
Taschera
Missouri
James Oliva
Stevensville
Mont
Jim
Tyndall
Montana
Red Cross Adopts Peace Time Program in Scotland Chapter
The Scotland Chapter American Red Cross executive committee adopts a peace time plan focused on civil and military relief, first aid, home nursing, a recreational director in schools, and a full time public health worker. New officers Rev J W Zerbe and Miss Eva Nellis join the board. Dr Koabs resigns as chairman. Members urged to renew dues and enroll in home nursing classes with immediate enrollment advised.
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RED Cross
Scotland
America Red Cross
Board of
J. W. Zerbe
Minx
Eva Nellis
Thurteen
Dr Koabs
Rev. Zerbe
Cobb
Miss Nelligotta
D. K. Tomlinson
Ames
Red Crone
Mother’s Day J-Piece Berry and Lunch Sete at Zimmerman
A Hand Painted China set offers a graceful gift option with J-Piece Berry and Lunch Sete showcased at Zimmerman 8 Jewelry Store. The ad highlights a suitable present for Mothers Day, inviting shoppers to view the decorative pieces.
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Mother
Zimmerman 8
Public notice on road warrants repayment
The Public is notified that Bon AHlemme Co Registered Road Warrants Registrations up to and including No 1415 are called for payment and interest will cease on December 18 1919. Chase Bixby Co Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Ahlemme Co
Chase Bixby, Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Cure All
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive treatment for catarrh, a constitutional disease, and offers $100 if it fails to cure. It states the product is taken internally to influence blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and Toledo, Ohio listed as the source.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Pake Hall
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Pierre Thst
Tripp Ledger
Tyndal Register
Tyndall Tribune
Platte
American Red Cross
Meighen
Anista
Federal Reserve System
Corn Belt National Bank of Scotland
J. R. Wilson
Fred Goehring
Christian Kuk
B. H. Unruh, M. D
Dak
van Ferney
G. G. Max
Wicks & Quinn
Scorlanp S. Dax
James L. Meighen
FPICK
FN Brecker Block Scornanp
Dax
Bray & Express
Cass, Pnor
O Opt
Alan Get de Ae Engyio Matoh
Sellaty
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