Treasurers Meet in Valley City 1919
The annual session of the County Treasurers Association was held in Valley City on July 10 and 11. E C Eddy of Fargo served as temporary chairman and H A Olsberg extended the welcome. L S B Ritchie spoke on new laws, with discussions on tax collection and Bank of North Dakota cooperation. E C Eddy was elected president and Charles Allen secretary treasurer. Resolutions praised cooperation with state officers and thanked local officials for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coin Treasurers Association
Valley City
A. M. Powell
Devils Lake
E. C
L. 5. B. Ritchie
Bank of North Dakota
Henry E. Nelson
Grand
E. C. Eddy
Fargo
Charles Allen
Gral Forks
Allen
Grand Forks
Commercial Club
Barnes County
Joe
Valley Ci . D
County Treasurer’s Association
N. D
Grand Fork
Fred Gehner
McLain, Co
Henry F. Speiser
Well Co
Russell Miller to Pay Big Premium
In Bismarck on July 10 Assistant Attorney General Albert E Sheets stated that workmen's compensation premiums must be paid in full at the start of the fiscal year and cannot be installments. He noted the Russell Mill Co expects a large annual premium and rejected monthly payments as allowed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Workmen's Compensation Bureau
Albert E. Sheets
Russell- Filler Milling Co
Sheets
State board of equalization lets taxpayers bypass counties
In amending the act establishing the state board of equalization the legislature last winter provided that taxpayers who have claims to be adjusted may go over the heads of their county boards and carry their grievances direct to the state board.
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State Board of Equalization
Races At Barnes County Fair Show Fine Racing
The Barnes County Fair third day produced solid racing with no records. Five in the 2:10 pace saw Minnie Ann first Major Ong second and Vera Stern third after a close finish. In the 2:25 trot Walnut Boy led, Mistica second, Black Pepper third with times around 2.26 to 2.27. King Jr. won the special half mile heats, Robert C. took second and Lady Kellar third amid side shows and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County Fair
Minnie Ann
J. T. Smith
Fargo
Major Ong
Eli Bearse
Flying Patchen
Susie Gentry
Fred Fried
Wimbledon
Vera Stern
Brendon
Black Pepper
Walnut Boy
Robert C
Fred Carlson
Lady Kellar
C. A. Anderson
Valley City
King Jr
Robert
Diamond Bar
Sampson
North Dakota to designate official state newspapers
The Brinton newspaper bill would reduce to one official organ per county and crown a state printing commission with sole rights over all legal notices and advertising. It claims 29 papers have changed hands or disappeared since April 1, affecting county and state publications and revenue.
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North Dakota
Secretary of State
North Dakota News Diol
Brinton
State Printing Commission
State Printing and Publication Commission
State Printing Petition Commission
America
Re Learn
State Publication and Printing Committee
Brinton Bill
Kendo Neta
Ate County Commission
Valua
Shipbuilders Plan Victory Gardens As War Effort Grows
Attentive workers at Liberty Shipbuilding and Carolina Shipbuilding in Wilmington NC urged to cultivate victory gardens this year. The article highlights differences between merchant marine apprentice uniforms and naval attire, noting the merchant sailor’s dry, seamanlike appearance in best clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Shipbuilding Company
Carolina Shipbuilding Company
Wilmington, N. C
Victory Gardens
United States Shipping Board
Navy
J. J. Earley Heads State Bankers
North Dakota Bankers Association closed its seventeenth annual convention in Detroit Minnesota with resolutions urging quick government return to farming for war workers and wise policy during reconstructions. J Valley City president elected president. H P Beckwith vice president. James Hayne treasurer. W C Macfadden re elected secretary.
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Detroit
Minn
North Dakota
J. Valley City
Bank of Valley City
L. Bell
Realh National Bank of Bismarck
North Dakota Bankers’ Association
State Bankers’association
Taxed to Doubling Burden Under New North Dakota Plan
In Bismarck and towns across North Dakota voters face higher taxes as state auditor Karl Kositzky predicts at least a two thirds rise from last year. City officials admit uncertainty under the League tax plan. Exemptions and 50 percent assessment apply to owner occupied homes, while tenants face higher rates. State and city levies may total around four to ten mills, with overall property tax burden rising for homeowners and renters alike.
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Bismarck
North Dacta
Karl Kositzky
E. F. Morris
Cecil Burton
League
Kositzky Behares
Bism
Trine
Live Stock at County Fair Highlights Shorthorns and Guernseys
Barnes county stock exhibitors showed limited effort this year yet presented prize winning animals. C. S. Brown from Springdale farm displayed a fine Shorthorn herd and earned several first prizes. James G Thoresen of Fingal exhibited Guernseys and claimed a rib. A Shorthorn Hereford group from Grand Meadow farm earned top show notes. A breeder from Isbon, North Dakota, also posted a strong Shorthorn herd with many prizes. The Indies pavilion featured quality exhibits and various displays.
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Barnes County
C. S. Brown
Springdale
Jas. G Thoresen
Fingal
Grand Meadow
Isbon
N. D
Indies
Valley City Fibre Company Elects Officers
The first annual stockholders meeting was held at the Commercial Club with about twenty five stockholders present from St Paul and Me na. Karl Wessel, a St Paul fibre expert, predicted stock would reach 500 per share in two years and urged buying more stock. Dr Edward Brown pledged another thousand and warned home capital is needed to keep profits local. Manager Gray reported low organization expenses and upcoming hemp harvesting and milling machinery. Directors elected: J Moe president, Mat T Miller VP, Geo W Bowen treasurer, John D Gray secretary, with A B Cox Edward I Brown W F Stege as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City Fibre Company
Commercil Club Rooms
St. Paul
Mena
Karl Wessel
Wessel
Edward [. Brown
Gray
Mil
J. Moe
Mat T. Miller
Geo. W. Bowen
John D. Gray
A. B. Cox
Edward I. Brown
W. F. Stege
County papers remain official until year end under AG ruling
Official county newspapers retain contract rights to publish county proceedings and notices despite state designation, delaying changes until 1920. The ruling may affect city papers and the state league’s publication plans, with Brinton rules cited and implications for municipal contracts. A France letter to N A Johnson and a widow’s envelope with a K P lodge receipt add a domestic subthread.
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Brinton
State Printing and Publication Commission
Langer
Ingram Swinland
Nelson County
League
New State Publication and Printing Commission
League Board
Board of County Commissioners
Municipal Commission
City Newspeerh
N. A. Johnson
France
Johns Conn
N. A
Mils Healy
Belgium
Mr. Johnson
K. P. Lodge
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Valley
Russell-Miller
Prince OF Wales
Papa
Billie
Bille
Lord Parmoor
Privy Council
Merchant
Wun
J. J. Earley
Fibre Company
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