Townley faction seen in North Dakota convention maneuver
A letter from Bill Langer supporters condemns a January 28 Republican convention call in Bismarck as a Townley aligned effort to seize control. It endorses Langer or, if not nominated, George A. McFarland as a compromise candidate, while urging vigilance against perceived political manipulation and urging unity under I V A principles.
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Bismarck
Gunder Olson
Alex McKenzie
McCumber
Jim Shea
Townley
Mr. Langer
McKenzie
Caucasses
North Dakota
Bill Langer
Bills
George A. McFarland
McFarland
Times- Record
Langer
William Langer
Grand Forks
Barnes County
Ode to the Girls
A harsh verse admonishes a young girl to cover up, condemning skimpy attire and gauze outfits. The speaker questions modesty and offers moral judgments about showing skin and underclothes, portraying a predatory gaze and social criticism.
Rogers arrival and local notices in Daily D B Stearns
Tuesday’s Rogers visitor reports North Dakota money in circulation. Local business visits include L F Marshner from Oriska and C Heglund of Fargo. State Sunday School secretary Garrison met ministers to plan next June’s convention. Community events cover volleyball, a Thursday gym night for M C A, a bridge party at Mrs Burl Carr, and a baseball meeting at city hall. Barnes County Fair stockholders meet with officer elections and 1920 fair plans. Social bridge at Sheyenne Flats hosted by Mrs Knute Froysan and Mrs Will Moore. District court progresses with civil docket nearing completion and two criminal cases remaining. Life insurance day urged during thrift week. Normal School President C E Allen spoke on life insurance at the Grand. Killeran of Cooperstown noted as a county fair booster.
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Garrison
State Sunday School Association
Valley City
Barnes County Fair Association
Knute Froysan
Will Moore
Sheyenne Flats
C. E. Allen
Normal School
Mid winter social event hosts welcoming Mrs. McDonald
A well appointed one o'clock luncheon last Saturday honored Mrs. Jack McDonald, newcomer to the city, with Mesdames Bassett Ritchie and Smith hosting and guests enjoying bridge whist. Soren Mattson, longtime Barnes county resident, died of pneumonia after an operation at Riverside Hospital. He was 50, an erstwhile farmer from Marsh Township, living in the city the last two years with no known relatives nearby. Funeral from Lutheran Free Church Thursday at two. Interment Hillside cemetery where his parents are buried.
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J. van Houten
A. S. Sigurdson
George Styles, Sr
Mesdames
Ray Bassett
Lorne Ritchie
W. W. Smith
Jack McDonald
Soren Mattson
Barnes County
Riverside Hospital
Marsh Township
Lutheran Free Church
Hillside
Credit and thrift urged as national program theme
New York January 16 two people are dead and three are dying after eating bottled olives. Poison in the olives is blamed for the deaths and possible suffocation. The piece links thrift and responsible credit to a broader New Year program with days like National Thrift Day and Make Will Day emphasizing budgeting banking life insurance and paying bills promptly.
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National Life Insurance
New York
Hard Times Party Draws Crowd in Valley City
A Valley City social event by the YWCA and YMCA drew students and faculty in a gym filled with historic costumes. Notables included C. A. Lee and Adelaide White, with games, speeches by Professor Spalding, and a grand march ending in an elaborate popcorn ball. Local residents and officials were also noted in attendance and travel plans.
Prohibition Takes Effect Hour After Midnight January 17 1920
The constitutional ban on alcoholic liquor begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday January 17 1920. Celebration planned at Epsworth M E Church Sunday at 8 p.m. with speakers Mrs. Warner of Jamestown and Rev P C Wyatkitw ae Law Sareea rue wilie. Victory music and a solemn service to mark the event.
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United States
Epsworth M. E
Warner
Jamestown
P. C
State Y. WM. C. & convention program outlined
The convention here next week January 23 to 26 promises useful sessions. A banquet features A. G. Knebel and Brady service at the Congregational church. The meeting aims to be a union gathering for all churches.
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Y. WM. C
A. G. Knebel
Brady Evenly
Congregational Church
Brotherhood Supper Sparks Inspiring Methodist Meeting
The Brotherhood of the Methodist church held a lively monthly supper in the church parlors last night. Outsiders and friends joined members for an inspiring meeting with several speeches and a social hour. Present were outside ministers who delivered excellent remarks.
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Methodist Church
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