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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
A dense 1920 U S political meeting notice outlines an Independent Voters Association plan to organize local units, elect delegates to a state meeting, and coordinate anti Townleyism efforts. It urges membership, credentials, and regional conferences, detailing dues, travel, and election logistics, with a call for active officers and regional unity.
A fragmentary passage lists census questions including street address, name relation to head, home ownership, sex age race marital status birthplace immigration naturalization year, parents’ birthplaces, and occupation status. The wording reflects an old census enumerator script rather than a modern form.
John Holm, merchant of Cuba, hosted a Leap Year New Year celebration where about 20 couples danced in a storage room lit by music and ladies took charge after midnight. A delicious supper followed, with hosts and community members expressing thanks and plans for future gatherings.
Miss Carlotta Hallock, visiting her sister Mrs J Van Houten during the two weeks holidays, returned on No 3 Sunday morning to Glendive Montana to resume her school work.
In North Dakota January reports detail turmoil over Brinton Townley press control. C Rishoff resigns and urges severing ties with Brinton to protect farmers’ investments and recover value from League papers. Bishoff accuses Brinton Lemke Townley and Wood of autocratic management as 42 weekly papers suspend, 60 struggle, and a $160,000 debt looms. Headlines trace graft claims, political bids, and fiscal disputes amid a turbulent press consolidation.
The article outlines partisan clashes over HWB 60 and state control programs. It notes Olson's stance to back the attorney general, suspension of a ten day emergency measure, and the push by Nonpartisan League supporters. It cites a four to one North Dakota Supreme Court decision upholding state owned enterprises as public, not private, amid broader tax and salary actions and party maneuvering across counties. The piece singles out figures Frazier, Birdell, Langer, and Lemke, with mention of farmers, petitions, and county organizations shaping the political landscape.
Last night the M. V. A. of Valley City held their annual installation of officers. New appointees include C L T Peterson as Chief Lang, W Geo Kurshner, B Henry Krug, Clerk C A Sookley, Assort L E Hedstrum, Watchman Isaac Corby, Sentry Frank Raymond, and Aug Swanson as Manager for three years. Installing officer C E Moore. After the ceremony, a woodcraft demonstration on a candidate followed by lunch. About 25 members attended.
Letter from Independent Voters Association denounces Courier-News for alleged misrepresentation and meddling in North Dakota politics. It challenges claims about Langer and other candidates, denies LV A sponsorship, and warns against partisan manipulation and Tow sleyism. The missive defends public welfare over individual political maneuvering.
A statewide campaign against repealing the North Dakota blue law calls for a January mass meeting in Fargo led by R B Griffiths of the North Dakota Enforcement League. The effort, backed by the American Legion and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, seeks a special election on March 16 during the presidential preference primary. About 14 000 signatures accompany petitions, with ministers from 35 counties pledging active anti repeal efforts. The Enforcement League aims to strengthen prohibition enforcement and opposes any loosening of related laws, and observers expect a heated campaign with wide religious and civic involvement.
Mr. Man of the Service informs readers that the Red Cross will assist with government matters not yet settled. The notice urges individuals to seek help from the Red Cross for unresolved issues and to contact the organization for support.
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