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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
North Dakota editors urge Senators McCumber and Johnson to back a downward tariff revision and warn Taft may veto. They claim farmers demand accountability and criticize merchants for favoring potage while stressing the need for honest public service and a strong work ethic for youth.
The state restricts chartered insurers to 150 million dollars yearly. New York Life has withdrawn about a thousand agents to stay under the cap, amid calls to repeal the 1906 law. Gov Hughes’ tenure makes repeal unlikely, as several North Dakota agents are also affected.
President Taft quietly withdrew from a theatre after a smutty performance drew his reaction. The piece offended him as part of a broader trend toward lewd stage content, with critics arguing audiences tolerate such material for entertainment rather than enlightenment.
The Sherwood Tribune prints a display appeal by Editor Penn urging hardware and furniture dealers to advertise. The note mentions strong local patronage and invites firms from town or nearby areas to inquire about rates. It ends with a jab at indifferent dealers and a suggestion they give the editor business.
The Bottineau News hints that Jonson James Johnson could unite factions for governor, noting his statewide friendships and potential nomination. It also warns about Fourth of July injuries from fireworks and urges safer celebrations. Additionally the paper mentions a new town on the Towner branch near Bantry affecting local trade.
The Jamestown Capital notes city education advantages yet sewing isn’t in public schools. It argues dressmaking should be taught properly, enabling girls to cut on good lines and make gowns, saving money and fostering personal style.
Perry Bailey, a former Ward county resident, heads back to North Dakota from Pampa Texas where failed farm and costly water bills deterred him. The piece notes strong early 1900s local life, law changes on liquor, school land notes, and reflections on Dakotan prosperity.
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