Editorial on party shifts and North Dakota politics
The piece reports a surge of Democrat support in North Dakota, predicts a strong fall ticket, and analyzes primary outcomes. It notes county loyalties, forecasts Congressional seats, criticizes Republican and Democratic conventions, and discusses the growing influence of independent voters and the league. It cites Frazier, Lange r, Buer, and Forum commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Frazier
Langer
Courier-News
Steen
John M. Buer
Senate
North Dakota
Forum
Costly victory stays unclear until returns tallied
Editor George Haste of Ion City celebrated Independence Day with a large delegation from his town to cheer the independent vote in a contest that the league narrowly avoided a disastrous defeat. Full analysis awaits official returns to verify figures and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
George Haste
Ion City
George
Vot Bis
Atater
Bat Ee Leen
Viet Faul
Valley City visitors and local notes color Fourth of July
Tuesday’s Daily Editor C. M. Brinton of Fessenden and Editor Will H. Wright of Walworth visited Valley City. Gladys Colman of Rogers and Mrs. H. C. Ramoth of Fargo joined locals. Mrs. Lee Cowell left for Livingstone Montana to visit a ill mother. Parker L Monte and George M. Young arrived from Jamestown. Lee Combs went to Jamestown for court afterDent, Minn. Wes McDowell of Marion plowed through mud to reach Valley City. Theo Olsen and B L Cheney visited from Hendrum. The Olsen and Cheney families enjoyed a lake vacation near Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cowell
Livingstone
Mont
Dr J A H Winslow Attends County Fair Race
Dr J A H Winslow of Cooperstown North Dakota secretary of the Griggs County Fair Association is seen at the Barnes county fair. He notes the difficulty of keeping doctors away from horse races when such events are nearby despite the crowded scene during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. H. Winslow
Coopersown
N. D
Griggs County Fair
States Attorney Ritchie Leads With Over 500 Majority
States Attorney L. B. Ritchie holds a 574-vote lead over his opponent with one precinct unreported. That remaining precinct may shrink his margin slightly, but the final count should still leave him above the 500 vote threshold, a strong showing expected to be announced publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier-News
Young
Mr. Young
Mr. Young Hs
Gov. Frazier
House of Representatives
L. B. Ritchie
Reritan
Bloom couple heads to Detroit for display event
Mr and Mrs Ed Bloom depart for Detroit Michigan where he will attend an international desogiation of display for men's fur nishings. Mrs Bloom will visit friends in Fort Dodge Town. Rev C W Baxter and wife and daughter from New Ulm Minnesota visited Overly home. Baxter may preach Sunday. Police urge residents to guard money and valuables during the fair and carnival with many followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bloom
Detroit
Mich
Bloom
C. W. Baxter
New Ulm
Minn
Claernee Overly
Carnival Company
Barnes County Fair Opens With Races Livestock Exhibits
The Barnes County Fair begins today featuring race horses, varied programs, and live stock exhibits. The carnival and attractions arrived from Cooperstown by special train. Willie Murphy and a taxi collided this morning with minor damage to both vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County
Cooperstown
Nor wegian Baptist pastor to attend state conference in Fargo
Rev J A Moe of the Norwegian Baptist church heads to Fargo for a week long state conference. After returning he plans a two week family vacation. Hotels and restaurants faced heavy crowds resulting in exhausted staff and near closure of the Rudolf cafe last night. Beds were scarce and the editor notes a cordial public acceptance of upcoming nuptials Irene Parsons to William P Hammer on July 3 1920 in Cooperstown N Y. Wardrobe Clothes Shop announces removal sale with big daily takings and ongoing bargains. Ohio as presidential choice year highlight with Cox as Democratic standard bearer and Republicans aiming for the next president, while public opinion questions Wilson era war or peace stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Moe
Norwegian Baptist Church
Fargo
State Conference of Norwegian Baptists
Ohio
Gov. Cox
Wilson
Rain Disrupts Chautauqua Attendance and Hope for Next Season
Weather over Saturday night and Sunday kept crowds away from the Chautauqua event. Despite lower turnout, organizers offered strong programs and expressed renewed hope and vigor for next season, expecting improved conditions.
Dr. Weld Addresses Moorhead Normal on Language Power
Dr. Frank Weld longtime president of the Moorhead Normal School and editor of The National Educational Digest spoke at the chapel during the morning session. He urged thorough training in English and accurate usage and stressed developing keen powers of observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weld
Normal School
Moorhead
Minn
National Educational Digest
Chapel of the Normal School
Pioneer Mrs Coe Visits Valley City in Transit
Mrs. B. Coe of Portland Oregon arrives in Valley City on No 1 train visiting daughter Mrs Angie Coe Mc Broom before returning home. She is a pioneer Barnes County resident, charter Congregational member and mother to late Mrs Frank Wright and Dr J N Coe. The Northern Pacific Times founded by her late husband Dr S B Coe in 1879 later merged to form Valley City Times Record.
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B. Coe
Portland
Ore
Coe
Barnes County
8. B. Coe
Northern Pacific Times
Henry Coe
Fifth Avenue
Valley City
Times-Record
Barnes County Rd
Wis
Times- Record
Taken Up A Stray Inqalre W B Tamke Orisks N D
A stray animal was reported taken up by officers. The notice lists Inqalre W. B. Tamke and Orisks N. D as associated parties in the filing and notes the dog or animal in question was captured and is being processed under local animal control procedures.
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Inqalre
W. B. Tamke
Orisks N. D
Barnes County Fair opens with fine weather crowd improves
Jamestown broker L C LMoore attends business here as Barnes County Fair opens under clear skies. Yesterday drew a modest crowd due to the day prior celebrations. Officials anticipate attendance growth with continued good weather. Senator Frank Ployhar traveled to Bismarck for automobile events while news arrives of Miss Jennie Featherstone’s death. Street crews clear debris from main streets, improving the city’s appearance.
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L. C. L'Moore
Jamestown
N. D
Barnes County
Frank Ployhar
Bismarck
Community Feed Served 8000 Buns and 90 Gallons Coffee
Report notes that 8000 buns were consumed along with 1000 pounds of weinerwurst 800 pies and 90 gallons of coffee to feed visitors yesterday. The event drew many guests who enjoyed the meal while it lasted.
Darey residents visit Times-Record in racing mood
Editor Leo Ratcliff and Mr. T B Torgerson dropped by the Times-Record this morning. Torgerson has a horse in today’s races and believes he will win the money. Local hopes ride on the horse’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Ratcliff
T. B. Torgerson
Darey
Times-Record
Lee family to Battle Lake trip with Yellowstone detour
Melvin Lee and kin left by auto for Battle Lake Minnesota to enjoy fishing at lake resorts. A. T. Wilkins and family of Tabor Iowa travel from Iowa toward Yellowstone Park and are at Battle Lake awaiting Mrs. Lee. Wilkins are Mrs. Lee's parents.
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T. Melvin Lee
Battle Lake Minn
A. T. Wilkins
Tabor
Iowa
Yellowstone Park
Battle Lake
Lee
Mrs. Wilkins
Ex president John Quincy Adams remains steadfast in public service
The aging statesman, despite poverty and ailment, continues to work for his town and Congress. He faced critics and the Jackson era with independence, ending his long struggle against the gag rule. He stood in the House chambers until a fatal stroke and died at his post.
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Bration
Enery
United Geth Street
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Electoral College
House of Representatives
Henry Clay
Adams
White House
Quincy
Boston
Plymouth Rock
Congress
Hague
Berlin
St. Petersburg
London
Washington
Jackson
Biaife
Capitol
Valley City Defeats Fargo Athletic 7 1 In Local Ballgame
Valley City fans witnessed a strong 7 to 1 win as Angell pitched superbly for the locals striking out many. McGarry started for Fargo but received weak support at key moments, allowing Valley City to seize the opportunity in a well played, error-light game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Ball Park
Tim
Fargo
Angell
E. M. McGarry
Grangaard and Ployhar Triumph in Country Districts
After returns show M. O. Grangaard for the house of representatives and Frank E. Ployhar for the senate with large country district majorities, they would have secured nominations without city votes. The city’s ballots were unnecessary, a strong showing for both in the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Grangaard
Fouse of Representatives
Frank E. Ployhar
Senate
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Caill
San Francisco
J. M. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fargo Courier- News
Howard Will
Ice
Committee of Forty-El
United States
Williams
C. M. Brinton
Fessenden, N. D
Times-Record Office
Gladys Colman of
Rogers
H. C. Ramoth
Fargo, N. D
Will H. Wright
Woodworth, N. D
Sheldon
H.C. Hoff
Spokane
Lake Home
Parker L'Monte
Con. Fisan
George M. Young
Lee Combs
Dent
Wesley C. McDowell
Maron, D
Theo
Olsen
Korman
Hendrum
C. A. Olsen
C. A
B. L. Cheney
Minnesota Lakes
Willie Murphy
Will
Rudolf
A.B. Parsons
Irene Parsons
William P. Hammer
N. CT
Wardrobe Clothes
Marquisee
James Morgan
John Quincy Adama
Silvery
Adama
Fergus Falls
Jennie Featherstone
J. E. Featherstone
Featherstone
Pete Hanson
Right Price Merc. Co. Shoe Dep't
B. Bonde
Front St
Eley
Family Shoe Store
Grand
L, Sachs
Prop
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