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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
4
The commentary rails at Governor Frazier and state leaders over books in the Bis marck library. Lawmakers push moves against socialist influence and examine the state library with a five member committee.
Justice J E Robinson told lawmakers in Bismarck that taxes must be cut in half as the special session opens. He warned of revolutions against unjust taxes and cited Towner county as a warning while politicians clashed with heckling remarks. The session pressed ahead with late bill introductions and extended hours amid factional tensions.
Senate Bill 3 introduces the removal of state superintendent Minnie J. Nielson. Mortenson of Williams County introduced the measure and says he was unfamiliar with its contents. The administration board would allocate annually funds from the general budget to cover the imputed need.
The article describes a bill transferring duties from the state superintendent to a board of administration for school inspections classifications and publications. It notes opposition from Miss Nielsen and links to Carl Nelson and Mortenson amid county election fallout and alleged political attacks by MacDonald.
A library controversy at the state capital triggers a house probe after Representative Burtness accuses the state library of housing free love and socialist works. Gov. Frazier seeks resignations, citing titles such as Socialism and Modern Science and The Bolsheviks and World Peace.
City restaurant proprietors gathered at Valley Hotel parlors last Monday to discuss rising food costs and agreed on a small price increase from 40 to 50 cents per meal starting December 5 for four months. Other menu changes include 10 cent Sunday dinners and various breakfast items priced around 40 to 60 cents.
Interest grows as letters arrive from Barnes County residents and organizations backing French war orphans. Public appeal emphasizes shared humanitarian concern and ongoing support efforts.
North Dakota Agricultural College stock judging team takes first in division two at the International Livestock Judging contest held at Chicago. The squad defeated Pennsylvania State University Kentucky Ontario and other colleges from Canada, according to Prof. E J Thompson in charge.
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