Industrial recall petitions drive North Dakota campaign
Rallies show twenty thousand mark recall petitions signed across counties led by volunteers. In Minot, over 100 percent of O'Connor votes have been signed, with 2,774 petitions and more in circulation. McIntosh and Melntogi counties report strong support, while farmers discuss Frazier’s duties and recall prospects.
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Ark
Thor
L. F. Crawford
Taylor
Stark County
Minot
R. A. Nestos
O'Connor
Minot Daily News
Edgar L. Richter
North Dakota Press Association
Fargo
McIntosh County
Industrial Commission
Richter
Bank of North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Melntogi
Northern Pacific
Bill Lemke
Lemke
Frazier
Gas Explosion at Embertson Westing Building
Fire crews were summoned Saturday evening to a near disaster at Embertson Westing after a gas washing tank near electrified posts ignited. A quick action by mechanics who covered the tank with a wet blanket prevented a roof blaze. Firefighters stood by but did not deploy equipment as flames were subdued by the workers’ rapid intervention.
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Embertson & West Ding
Embertson & West
Threshing of Wheat General in Northwest Report Says
The Van Dusen Harrington report from Minneapolis notes general threshing of wheat in the northwest except Intana and parts of North Dakota and Montana. It warns two to three weeks before broad movement, cites rail line labor shortages on branches, and reports quick black rust in late northwestern North Dakota. Grasshoppers severely damage eastern Montana fields, with mixed yields elsewhere.
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Northwest
Intana
North
Dakota
Montana
van Dusen Harrington Company
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Why the Recall Will Win This Fall
A Northern Plains dispatch details recall activism in Merton county with J. T. Nelson, a longtime organizer, sending $87.50 to aid petition circulation while noting personal financial strain. Nelson praises women volunteers in the southwest and Hebron, predicting strong female involvement and favorable outcomes for the recall effort.
Good Words From A Stranger Letter to Times-Record
A Philadelphia man, George J Kelley, writes Aug 11 1921 praising a hospital. He explains he fell sick in a harvest field, was treated at the county hospital, and plans to pay a $12 bill. He commends the hospital and thanks the mayor for free speech support.
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George J Kelly
Times-Record
Philadelphia
Sr. Moore
George J. Kelley
Rumors Fly Of Resignations In League Led Recall
Fargo Aug. 13. Rumors claim Governor Frazier Attorney General Lemke and Commissioner Hagan may resign to derail the recall election hoping to shield league allies and funds. Independent State Headquarters dismiss the idea but warn any move to thwart the recall will face voters and legal scrutiny.
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Fargo
Bne
Atute
League
Bismarck
Govenor Frazier
Lemke
Hagan
Independent State
Seeellar
New Republic
Courier-News
Frazier
Industrial Commission
Sach
LVA
Theo
G Nelson
Independent
Brazier
Supreme Court of the
State Committee
Valley City Town Criers Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Valley City Town Criers Club met at the Hotel Rudolf for its annual gathering with a light banquet. Elected officers were President Herman Stern, Vice President H B Taylor, Treasurer Karl Olson, and Secretary J J Moe. A plan for a late August sale day and an outreach with the Commercial Club were decided, while President Stern urged active business advertising to boost Valley City as a trade center and support civic movements.
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Valley City Town Criers Club
Rudolf
EB. G. Wanner
Bismarck
Wanner
North Dakota
Herman Stern
H. BE. Taylor
Karl J. Olson
J. J. Moe
Commercial Club
National Cash Register Co
Stern
Pind
Valley City
North Dakota bond drive exposed in Commercial West
The Commercial West reports on North Dakota Industrial Commission paying agents up to 160 a week to sell state bonds and a Chicago agent arrested for stock swindling. It notes 70 000 spent on sales efforts with little public result, lists several state workers, and questions bond program viability amid possible collapse.
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North Dakota Industrial Commission
Chicago
Commercia West
Rufus Wallingford
Commercial West
North Dakota
Eneshievia
North Dakota State Industrial Commission
Carl E. Thompson
Margaret Haley
George M. Webb
Bank of
James E. Johnson
Walter L. Morrison
Penn
South Michigan Avenue
United States
Arizona
American Fireproofing and Mining Company
State Examiner
Industrial Commission
Reception for New Swedish Lutheran Pastor in Valley City
A Friday evening welcome for Rev. O. N Bloom and his family from Round Rock Texas. H P Hohn led the gathering presenting a $300 bank check as gratitude for accepting the call. The Bloom family thanked the congregation and shared plans to serve the community, while attendees enjoyed music, conversation, and refreshments.
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N Bloom
Round Rock
Texas
Bloom
H. P. Hohn
Rev
Valley City
Sunny
South
Mia
Naiey City
Music Land
Building Activity Returns As Prices Stabilize
The lumber firm reports a pickup in city building as price uniformity settles in. Materials have been sold for a modern home for Martin Mickelson on Flint street, a cottage for I J Moe on Ninth avenue, and the Catholic church Music Conservatory. More homes are planned this fall, likely improving the housing situation after many residents had to move to hotels when leases expired.
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Carpenter Lumber Company
Martin Mickelson
Flint Street
I. J. Moe
Ninth Avenue
Fine Music Conservatory
Catholic Church
Valley City Rotary Tour Sparks Jamestown Picnic Fun
Valley City and Jamestown Rotaries shared a day of entertainment with a park carnival, baseball game, tug of war and races. Valley City won the men’s rope challenge, Mrs Stern and Mrs Ployhar led women’s races, and a tree-adorned banquet closed the day with speakers from both cities.
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Jamestown
Gladstone
Park—U
Jamestown Rotarians
Valley City
Dave Ritchie
Upins
Jamestown Bunch
John Tracy
Lee Cowell
Tracy
Valley Bunch
Herman Stern
Frank Ployhar
McLain
Henry
C. B Allen
George A. McFarland
D. 5. Ritchie
P. R. Trubshaw
Springen
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Johnson
Roy Hilton
J. B Meyer
Meyer
Hilton
Rozella Bruns Wins Calf Feeding Contest in Noltimier
Miss Rozella Bruns won the township calf feeding contest in Noltimier Township. She gained 85 pounds for her calf at a prize of $200 value, donated by Dr. Van Houten. Geneva Bruns placed second with 75 pounds gain. no second prize awarded.
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Noltimier Township
Rozella Bruns
van Heuten
Schroeder
Noltimier
Geneva Bruns
van Houten
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Richty
FORD
J. T. Nelson
Glen Allin
Merton County
Nelson
Treasury
Hebron
Town Criers
Bank of Valley City
N. D
Irozella Bruns
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