Good Roads Association Organized In North Dakota
The first meeting of the North Dakota State Good Roads Association was held in Minot with delegates from across the state. Will E Holbein was chosen as secretary. A statewide campaign seeks 20 000 members by January 1 1921 with annual dues of 5. The group plans to affiliate with the American Automobile Association and push highway legislation ahead of the January session.
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North Dakota
Good Road’ Association
Dis Ae Tt
Graige
State Highway Commission of
Bismarck
Highway Commission
Will E. Holbeim
Association of Commerce
State Highway Commission
American Automobile Association
State of
Minnesota
I. J. Moe
Valley City
Will E.holbein
Minot
North Dakota State Good Roads Association
A. J.’Ross
H. M. Wilson
Sec
Will E. Holbein
Ach
Association
Drive Launched to Enroll Barnes County Farmers
A county agent leads a drive to organize Barnes County Farm Bureau affiliating with state and national bodies. Ten dollar annual dues cover county state and national memberships. Fifteen volunteers canvass the county to enroll all farmers, with 75 cents allocated to the local bureau News and 50 cents to the state federation News.
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Barnes County
T. X. Calnan
State Association
United ‘States
New
Barnes County Farm Bureau News
North Dakota Farm Bureau Federation News
North Dakota
Christmas Gifts Sent to Valley City Post Office
Local post office reports Valley City residents mail Christmas parcels early while many labeled Do Not Open Until Christmas pass through. Washington orders bar packages to Norway, affecting gift sends. no letters received for Santa in Valley City, and visitors J. P. Plasters and wife arrive from Seattle, Wales.
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Valley City
Yeskerey
Washington
Norway
Nick
Santa
North Pole
Pay Up Your Income Tax Fourth Installment Due
December 15 marks the last day for the fourth installment of income and excess profits taxes. Payment must reach the Collector of Internal Revenue offices by midnight to avoid penalties. Checks or money orders are urged to simplify processing and avoid trips to offices.
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Collectors of Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Memorial Services Held by Valley City Elks Lodge
The Annual Memorial Services of the B P O E Lodge in Valley City were held at the Elks Home with fair attendance. J C Hanchett delivered the address honoring deceased members as lodges nationwide observe the first Sunday in December.
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B. P. O. E. Lodge
Valley City
Elks Home
J. C. Hanchett
United Aay
Elks Lodges
United States
Town Lodge
City to Build and Maintain Public Ice Rinks
The City Council approved a plan to create skating rinks for children and adults. Lights will illuminate the river section from Normal School footbridge to the Elks home, kept clean for winter use. A child rink will occupy the former dance bowery site with a wall of water lined by dirt for stability. Pete Andseth of Kathryn, North Dakota, visited Vic Valley City yesterday to oversee local business matters.
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Nismabae
Elks Home
City Council weighs paying project and bond issue
The Valley City council discussed funding paving for the coming year and seeking estimates from contractors. They plan to dispose of waterworks bonds, a Fargo contract is in place, and a fire department conference may postpone action. 1920-21 city assessments total 56 788 versus 46 641 in 1919-20.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Bismarck
Fargo
Fire Department
Farmer Donates First to Fund Bank Probe
A farmer north of Bismarck gave the first contribution to a state board of auditors fund for examining the Bank of North Dakota and other state industries. He wrote a $10 check after learning a public subscription was needed.
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State Board of Auditors
Bank of North Dakota
Bismarck
Carl Kositzky
Mill To Resume Work Wednesday Amid Shortage Relief
The Russell Miller Milling Co. has been closed since Saturday and expects to resume Wednesday morning. Manager N A Johnson cites car shortages as the cause, but says cars are on the way and wheat supply remains adequate to meet demand. The notice also touches on library costs and city budget items.
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Russell Miller Milling Co
N. A. Johnson
Times-Record
Times-Record Announces New Legal Publication Affidavits
The Times-Record states affidavits of publication will cover summons notices foreclosure notices bank statements township publications and school district notices. The official paper now publishes only official county and city proceedings and notices authorized by state officials.
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Times-Record
Brinton
Valley City Town Criers Club Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Valley City Town Criers Club held its first meeting at the Rudolf Hotel with a fried chicken banquet. About 40 attendees heard speaker William J. Betting of Betting-Thompson-Madden Advertising urge truthful, steady advertising and local surveys to grow business.
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Valley City Town Criers Club
Rudolf Hotel
Herman Stern
William J. Betting
Betting-Thompson-Madden, Advertising
St. Paul
Betting
Valley City
John Wannamaker
Crier
Middlewest Trust Co
C. C. Chaffee
Chaffee
Merchants Describe Collection Woes in State
Merchants say collections are tight as farmers hold wheat for higher prices. They blame price delays for credit pressure, urging farmers to sell portions of grain to pay obligations while banks vow cooperation to improve conditions statewide. Local collectors report better results with personal letters attached to statements.
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Fargo
Subscriptions Due Reminder for Times-Record Readers
Readers are reminded many subscriptions fall due this time of year. A check for another year’s Times-Record subscription is appreciated. If in doubt about arrears, call the number provided to confirm status.
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Times-Record
Langer challenges North Dakota public funds ruling
Attorney General William Langer denounces an industrial commission resolution on nonretroactive public deposits and discretionary drafts at the Bank of North Dakota. He says the law is retroactive, misrepresents public funds policy, and criticizes the commission's management. He cites voter awareness and past actions by commission members.
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Bismarck
N. D
Industrial Commission
T of North Dakota
William Langer
North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota
State Bank of
Huge Fund Repaid by Check in Odd Tax Case
A Valley City resident, Frank Williams, repaid personal property taxes with a check for seven cents under a county measure allowing mill reductions. The incident drew attention as authorities and federal agencies weighed power and deficits amid the ongoing controls.
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Frank Williams
Valley City
Fisher
Williams
Staten
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Good Roads Association
J. P. Plasters and Wife
Seattle
Wales
V. City Vistors
CITY
Pete Andseth
Kathryn
Vic Valley City
Furn
Capital
Bank of Valley City
K. A. Bonhus
Walter Bede
John Eggert J.J. Grest Percy P. Persons
Burl Carr
Jas. J. Earley
Theo Faust
Frank Heimes
Wm. J. Betting
Mr. Betting
United States Chamber of Commerce
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