Editorial: Miss Nielsen and a Jailbird in North Dakota
A jailbird is shaping plans to remove Miss Minnie Nielsen from the office of public instruction. The piece mocks the scheme and jeers at a socialist candidate, urging political retribution. It condemns state library controversies, criticizes the special session in Bismarck, and labels it a travesty in state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nielson
Minnie Nielson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
North Dakota
U. W
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Congress
Frazier
Socialist Party of
Avy Wa
Stangeland
State Library
Bismarck
House of Representatives
North Dakota politics and the 1920s election outlook
The piece critiques state tax policy and public spending, arguing a 25 percent tax rebate while keeping taxes high. It discusses Democratic prospects with McAdoo and warns the GOP to nominate a strong candidate like Lowden Wood Johnson Coolidge or Harding. It notes GOP chances amid Democratic decay and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Cockadoodledoo McAdoo
Adieux
Wilson
Lowden
Illinois
Leonard Wood
Hiram Johnson
California
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Harding
Ohio
Democratic
Legislature's New Function Under Lemke's Guidance
Under William Lemke the North Dakota legislature has nearly ceased to function as a legislative body. It is described as an exalted police court that punishes enemies of the administration and rewards its friends. Opponents face censures, deep cuts to appropriations, and removal of powers, while compliant officials gain large funding and expanded patronage. Forum. Buy W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lemke
North Dakota
North Dakota Farmer Fight Prompts Labor Clash Message
The Devils Lake World quotes a provocative editorial accusing Nonpartisan League leaders of colluding with I W W elements to control the labor scene in North Dakota. The piece urges farmers to oppose Townley and the alleged alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonpartisan League
Mr. Farmer
North Dakota
Townley
Devils Lake World
Notice to Shareholders of First National Bank Meeting
Notice to shareholders of First National Bank of Valley City North Dakota. Annual meeting to elect directors and transact other business. Meeting in banking room between 2 and 4 pm Tuesday January 13 1920. John Tracy cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Valley City
N. D
John Tracy
I W W pamphlet sale linked to townleyism and organizers
The article reviews an I W W pamphlet sold for ten cents at 127 Fourth Street Minneapolis and published by the I W W publishing bureau Chicago. It quotes I W W aims to end capitalism by seizing production and asserts a planned government by workers. It notes October 13 1919 Missoula Montana organizers W Nicholas and H Krogman distributing similar literature and a North Dakota farm program reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I W. W
Missoula
Montana
W. Nicholas
H. Krogman
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota Farm
Thanksgiving visits fill dormitory rooms and halls
NEW DORMITO Y Florence Wallace went to her home at Page for Thanksgiving. Quite a few of the dormitory residents attended the firemen's ball given in the K. P. Hall on Thanksgiving evening. Alberta Wiley now teaching at Cooperstown was guest of Edith Rue and friends. Anna Howland visited with friends and had dinner at the dormitory. Helen A. Smith of Steele visited with his sister. Helen Butler and Helen Bale of Lisbon visited with Gertrude. For information on capturing mice ask occupants of room twenty-one, second floor. Gertrude Duan was guest of Marie Dvorak for Thanksgiving dinner. Olga Brecke, Brenda Ottem, Alice Erb and Florence Armstrong were guests at a spread at Wesley Hall. Edith Soderback was a guest at a turkey supper at Reverend Domell's. Stanley Dvorak visited his sister Marie on Sunday on his way home from St. Paul. Marie has been suffering from acute indigestion. The Misses Marion, Gussie, Adelaide White, and Hoten Smith were guests of Mr. Smith's sister for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wallace
Page
K. P. Hall
Alberta Wiley
Cooperstown
Edith Rue
Anna Howland
Helen A. Smith
Steele
Gussie
Adelaide White
Helen Butler
Helen Bale
Lisbot
Gertrude
Gertrude ‘Duan
Marie Dvorak
Olga Brecke
Brenda Ottem
Alice Erb
Florence Armstrong
Nellie
Alma Stearns
Wesley Hall
Edith Soderback
Domell
Stanley Dvorak
Center
Marie
St. Paul
Marion
Hoten Smith
Mr. Smith
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Provenees
League
Big Biz
Calomel
Bay
Lee’s Sanitary Market
Valley City, North Dakota
Main St
Scotty Phillips Aa
York
Lee
Georgette
Ginghams Toil du Nord
Mackinaws
Patrick Brand
Mens
Bov
Patrick Brand Coats
the Peoples Store
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