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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1919

Page

9

Nestos’s North Dakota tour supports farmers voting on seven laws

R A Nestos reports success from sixteen eastern North Dakota towns urging farmers to vote on seven laws next Thursday. He says five of the bills should be defeated by a large margin if turnout is high and stresses farmers remain loyal to reform programs while seeking careful votes and fair trials for mill and elevator measures.

North Dakota League R. A. Nestos Thuray Benson, Key Nelson Traill Cass Richland Nestos Desire Eera Pethisal Bitags TED League Leaguers Townley Lemke Mills Nonpartisan League Stde Mai and Elevator Association

Mrs Johnston of Quebec Visits West Relished by Visitor

Mrs A Johnston of Cookshire Quebec visits sister Mrs Walter Mitchell, arriving Wednesday afternoon. She plans a two week stay before continuing to the coast to visit another sister and then return home. She praises the West and the free and easy ways of the people.

A. Johnston Cookshire Quebec Walter Mitchell

Why Langer Opposes the Printing Bill in North Dakota

Attorney General William Langer argues against Printing Bill No. 158 and related No. 167 the Graft Bill, warning it would let Townley control legal newspapers in counties for 18 months. He says the measure is a graft, undermines press freedom, and targets farmers while the free press remains the only dependable paper. He urges voters to vote No on the printing bill.

North Dakota Townley League Bismarck Board of County Commissioners Chamber of Commerce Old Gang North Dakota Leader Fgo Courier-News Free Pres William Langer

Drake Young Woman Robbery Leads to Spokane Suspect Arrest

Gerald McBride of Spokane was arrested after Miss Ficker of Drake North Dakota reported theft of a $50 Liberty bond rings and $3.50 in cash from a rooming house. Items found in attic and under his hat. McBride denies guilt awaiting possible penitentiary time. Miss Ficker works at the Grand Cafe. Frost Walsh wedding details follow with marriage at St Leo’s church.

Gerald McBride Spokane Richardson Miss Ficker Drake N. D Reed McBride Minot Grand Cafe Minnesota Jacob Frost

North Dakota Grange Convention Opens in Minot

The North Dakota Grange opened in Minot with about 2 000 delegates at the Elks Home. State Master M Williams led the session, with E A Long and Geo T Murray giving welcome and response. Officers to be elected tonight, a Gran may be instituted in Minot Friday, and the convention is reported as harmonious and productive.

North Dakota Grange Elks M. Williams Des Lacs E. A. Long Association of Commerce Geo. T. Murray Berthold Grange Williams Minot

Rolling Green Tax Fight Urges Voting No on Program

Rolling Green Township farmer H Davy warns residents against a new internal tax program claiming taxes will rise sharply. He notes 1918 real estate values at 98 117 and projection showing nearly ninefold tax increase under the proposed plan, urging a No vote to oppose the measure.

Rolling Green Mr. Farmer Rollin Green Township Coal Roads H. D. Davy

Clarence R. Bierly Died Suddenl y in Minot Landoffice

Clarence R. Bierly receiver of the Minot land office was found dying at his home on South Hill after a hot day. He suffered a heart attack while preparing for a bath and died around five o clock. Funeral services were held at the Elks Home with Exalted Ruler L D McGahan in charge.

Mr. Bierly Sidney Reede Pennsylvania Canada France Bierly North Dakota Grand Forks Minot Minot Landoffice Clrence R. Bierly South Hill Elks Rose Hill Cemetery L. D. McGahan

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