Canadian airman visits city after war service cross award
Lieut. J. H. Grahame of Winnipeg, RAF veteran with 26 raids, visited with his uncle Dr. E. J. Walsh and Miss McIntosh in Gainsborough area. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross for direct hits on railway junctions and aerodromes in France, including Hirson, Herseaux, and Somain, with vivid eyewitness accounts of air battles and high altitude flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Grahame
Winnipeg
Royal Air Forces
France
E. J. Walsh
Gainsborough
Sask
Walsh
McIntosh
Grahame
No. 107
Hirson Railway Junction
Herseaux
Somain
Independent
Lieut
Whch
Chateau Thierry
St. Omer
Paris
St. Grahame
Cambrai
Scarpe
Blackstonites to Close Law Offices Saturdays in Summer
Minot lawyers announce Saturday afternoon office closures from now until September 15 to give stenographers rest, a popular move during hot weather. The note contrasts economic critique of League policy and Townley’s alleged socialist influence with claims of slush funds and imported organizers shaping North Dakota politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
League
Bank of North Dakota
Townley
North Dakota League
North Dakota
Tax Assessment Contrast Sparks North Dakota Debate
A dispute between Valley City Daily Times Record and Dr. A. Zimmerman explores how tax reforms would affect homeowners and farm lands. The County Auditor Illustrates 1918 vs 1919 valuations showing owner-occupied homes paying slight increases and farm lands facing higher burdens under revised assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City Daily Times Record
8. A. Zimmerman
Townley
Trubshaw
Nester Horse
Robert E. Bergeson
North Dakota
Relscke
Opposition to Townley by Why Tax Commissioner Packard
The piece argues the state’s finances are dire with empty treasury and unpaid bills. It alleges the legislature under Packard raised appropriations, added 750 new employees, and increased levies dramatically. It accuses the Industrial Commission of unchecked spending and political aims such as influencing schools and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Paiis
Industrial Commission
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
Sousa to Visit Minot for Banquet and Concerts
Secretary Holbein reports John Philip Sousa accepts Minot Rotary and Gun Club invitations. He will shoot with the gun club 11 to 12 a.m. then perform a matinee at the high school auditorium at four p.m. with a dollar admission, and an evening concert with reserved seats at one fifty. The event, under the Minot Association of Commerce, is billed Why Not Minot.
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Holbein
John Philip Sousa
Minot
Sousa
Calgary
Minot Association of Commerce
Independent Outlet Moves to New Quarters Monday
The Independent will relocate from the Samuelson block to the basement of the Jacobson Block at First Avenue and First Street Southwest. The 74 by 100 foot space will triple current area, enabling expanded operations and more economical production. Moving proceeds in stages with no service disruption as presses and offices are transferred under supervision from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Samuelson
Jacobson
First Avenue
First Street
City Hall
Chicago
Miller Automatic Press
Premier-Whitlock Job Press
Humphreys
Northwest
Miss Nielsen Opposes Board of Administration Bill
Nielsen argues against a proposed measure that would make an elective state officer answer to an appointive board. She says it limits direct public control of schools and undermines democracy by reducing responsiveness to public opinion. She cites a racially discriminatory departure from North Dakota and state tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nielson
Board OF Administration
North Dakota
Guv. Frazier
TOUGHS ATTACK SCOTT McGREGOR WITH STAKES
Six stake drivers tied to the Johnny Jones Carnival were charged with assaulting Scott McGregor at the McGregor feed barn on Central Avenue. They posted $45 bail and failed to appear in court as orders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott McGregor
McGregor
Hast Central Avenue
McGreegor
Havenbeck Vireus
Johnny Jones
Oil stock bullish letter praises Des Lacs Western firm
Harry Hunter of North Dakota reports after inspecting Des Lacs Western Oil Company operations near Minot. He describes well depth progress from 1793 feet on June 13 to deeper drilling on June 16 and endorses management, drill crew, and stock at five dollars a share as a solid investment for local shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hunter
Hunter N. D
Hunter
Des Laca-Western & Co
Shomang
The
Independent
Myr. Shuman
Ward County
Noonle
Minot
Honter North Dakota
Des Lacs-Western Oil Company
Farge
Tirey
Packard
North Dakota
Mr. George
Tam
Fancy Drinks in Minot Arrests Reported
A number of intoxicated individuals were arrested in Minot after consuming Jamaica ginger ether lemon extract potato alcohol and rotgut whiskey to achieve the grand and glorious sensation. States Attorney Herigstad departed for Fargo and Grand Forks on office business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Jamaica
Atty
Herigstad
Fargound
Grand Forks
Are You a Mason to Be Performed July 3 and 4
Welcome Home Committee secures home talent for the big celebration in Minot. Sanford Dodge arrives to direct the cast in Are You a Mason at the High School auditorium with rehearsals planned. The toe tapping farce is expected to draw crowds from outside Minot for July 3 and 4, with a possible Tolley appearance July 7 at Mouse River Loop Chautauqua grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Home Committee
Sanford Docter
Welcome Home Celebration
Minot
Father
Sanford Dodge
Dodge
Mouse River
Chautauqua
Tolley
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Blackstonites
Insani
Cailr
Cornet
Frank Simon
Word
Minnie J. Nielson
Carnival
Feed Man
Pickettys Meyers
Chas, Tannenbaum
Minneapolis
Myers Loa
West Central Avenue
Warrers’ Union
Atty, Eide
Marry Shuman
Hunter, N. D
Oakland
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