Homeward Glory and War Time Debate Then Ford on Pershing
A wartime ode salutes returning veterans and fallen heroes then shifts to politics. It notes U S war aims while criticizing prohibition stance and court testimony. Henry Ford denounces Pershing as a murderer, claims Wilson backed his election, and predicts a dry movement influence on the next presidential race. The piece mocks Ford as a braggart and accuses him of political maneuvering.
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Congress
House
Henry Ford
Gen
Pershing
President Wilson
Ford
Wilson
United States Senate
Senate
Chicago
Gen. Pershing
Woodrow Wilson
Senator Borah Threatens Bolting Over League Pact
The piece labels Senator Borah of Idaho as childish for threatening to quit the Republican Party if the League of Nations is ratified. It questions where he would fit politically, suggests the nonpartisan league as a possibility, and notes mixed Democratic and Republican opposition to ratification. The author states support for the League but warns Borah’s stance is overblown. President Wilson plans a nationwide tour to sway opinion amid hesitancy.
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Borah
Idaho
Senate
League of Nations
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Nonpartisan League
Wilson
United States
Bank of North Dakota resists single-region concentration
The Bank of North Dakota declines to concentrate all resources in a drought region. It stresses it cannot create new wealth and must attract funds from the east, maintaining reserves with eastern banks to establish credit. Director General Cathro supports keeping eastern connections and warns against misleading league arguments.
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Bank OF North Dakota
League
North Dakota
Cathro
Bank of North Catheir
Awakening for Farmers Cited by Director General Cathro
Bis marck Tribune notes that Director General Cathro’s statement to Slope county agents will be a rude awakening for farmers. The piece argues the delay is over and the timing is appropriate, urging acceptance of the frank critique.
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Cathro
Slope County
Bismarck Tribune
Wiw
Daily ALL notes various Fair visitors and events at Valley City
Friday's Daily ALL records a parade of visitors in the city for the Barnes County Fair. Walen from Carring ies stays in town. Kensal residents Mr and Mrs H A Fredrickson attend with guests. Hillsboro visitors Mr and Mrs 0 A Kaldor arrive with Roger's contingent. Roy Kernkamp previews a Buick six from Barnes County Implement Company. Courtenay businessman Wm Reid attends to affairs. Rev A M Hewson and B E Berlin visit county seats. Luncheon hosted by Miss Lucile Messer at her parents home on Normal avenue. Mrs A W Lee leaves for McVitie for a month or two. Kenneth Helferty departs for Menango on No 8 to work on a farm during summer. F A Sinclair from Coopers town judges at the Barnes County Fair. Fred joins Griggs county runs daily. Ben Killoran from Coopers town assists at the fair. J H Sampa reportedly tames a fierce steer for tonight’s rodeo stunt. Rev C G Naeseth completes four weeks of summer school for older Sunday School members. 26 attend. class of five to be confirmed Sunday. picnic planned for next week. Tony Linn of Sanborn showcases a Delca light exhibit with a miniature farm setup attracting farmers.
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A. W. Lee
McVitie
N. D
A. W
Kenneth Helferty
Margaret Helferty
Episcopal Hall
Menango
C. G. Naeseth
Naeseth
Cora Exgee
Tony Linn
Sanborn
Chief Swanson Misses Gas At Valley City Fair Races
Chief Swanson recalls his gas lapse when his auto ran dry at the fair grounds yesterday, vowing to avoid a repeat. Valley City townwide plans set auto races tomorrow from 2 to 5 with $800 in purses as stores close for the event.
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Chief Swanson
Fair Grounds
Fair Management
Sampson
Dodge Car Proves Economical On Long Run
Mr E A Cartensen traveling from Fargo to Valley City pushed a Dodge at high speed to reach a wild wear show. Four miles east of Buffalo his gasoline tank dropped off yet the Dodge continued four more miles without it. Cartensen says the Dodge is economical and dependable.
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E. A. Cartensen
Fargo
Valley City
Buffalo
Dealers Return From Convention Strike Golf Fever in Detroit Minn
Bankers traveling back from a convention report four cases of "the bug" at Detrott Minn. Victims include Rev. Moultrie and Ray Ban of Rogers. All four were at Earley cottage on Lake Melissa near the golf links. Players describe driving as an almost continuous performance and some reportedly played the game in their sleep.
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Detrott Minn
Rev. Moultrie
Ray Ban
Rogers
Sett
Jake Grest
M. O. Grangaard
Earley Cottage
Lake Melissa
Delightful Surprise Party Honors Somdahls Before Move
A surprise gathering at Mr and Mrs O N Guldlin home in Fairfield avenue celebrated Mr and Mrs Carl O Somdahl of West Washington boulevard as they prepare to leave for Antigo Wisconsin where Somdahl has bought a gas plant. Guests included Western Gas Construction Co officials and spouses, presenting a silver service. Somdahl, an longtime gas engineer, helped erect Valley Citys gas plant and met his wife there. his brother in law is company founder C N Guldlin.
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O. N. Guldlin
Fairfield Avenue
Carl 0
Ft. Wayneette
Tya Carli
Martin ‘Somdahl
Somdahl
Valley City
Gabriel Berg
State Normal
Western Gas Construction Co
C. N. Guldlin
O. Simonsen
Martin Somdahl
Local folk travel to town for oneday visits
Davidson from Sutton North Dakota was in the city yesterday. E J Whalian and family came up from Fingal yesterday. E S Archer of Finley North Dakota drove to the city yesterday.
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E. J. Whalian
Fingal
E. S. Archer
Finley, N. D
Valley City News Briefs From The Past
Local notes report piano tuning in Dazey and visits by Miss Mary Sherlock and Mrs. Clark. W R C to meet Tuesday at 3 with initiation. Residents and travelers, including Harms, Briggs, Harper, and Chester families, travel to nearby towns. telegrams bring news of overseas arrivals. Storms strike Wimbledon and Spiritwood Lake area with damage. residents attend lectures and events at the Normal School.
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Mary Sherlock
City
Mrs. Clark
Weather and baseball notes from Valley City and Wimbledon
Damage to crops seems overestimated though storms brought heavy wind and lightning. Valley City saw a damaged smoke stack and a struck chimney with uprooted trees. Wimbledon reported many trees felled. Boston Bloomer lost 4 to 3 at home amid rain and crowd disruption. Umpire faced pressure yet finished the game. Burke’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co. to perform in Valley City July 17 with a large cast and elaborate staging including vaudeville acts and Siberian Blood horses in a grand spectacle.
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Valley City
Valley City Gas Mpaay
Rudolf
Wimbledon
Burke
Big Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
America
Pavillion Theater
Uncle Tom
Topsy
Ophelia
Marks
Legree
Eliza
St. Claire
Little On
Jubilee Fingers
Buck
Ublic
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Barnes County
North Dakotas
Land of the Free
Flanders Fields
France
J. E. Featherstone
All. Walen
H. A. Fredrickson
Kensal
Normal Avenue
0. A. Kaldor
Hillsboro, N. D
Roy Kernkamp
Barnes County Implement Company
Wm. Reid
Courtenay
A. M. Hewson
B. E. Berlin
Lucile Messer
Mrs. W. H. Messer
F. A. Sinclair
Cooperstown
Fred
Griggs County
Ben Killoran
Ben
Min
J. H. Sampa
HL. Davidson
Suttton
Howard Clark
Dazey
Marie Savage
P. A. Pickett
Leal
Yesterdy
Kindred Hotel
Herman Stern
Detroit
the Lake
E. H. Briggs
Wisconsin
Watertown
al. Harper
Enderlin
Ransom County
T. E. Chester and Family
Kalispel Mont
Jennie McDonald
New York
C. F. Mudgett
D. 8
Ritchie
J.S. Wilds
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Taxman
Devils Lake
C. F. Luessen
H. H. Kingsley
Beaton
Carl
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Somdah
Antigone
Mr. Somdahl
T. G. Thompson
Weed
H. P. Hammer
C. E. Spicer
Alwoys
Spiritwood Lake
Oscar
Jamily
John Fredrickson
Anton Christianson
Esther Hagen
Edna Nelson
Fred Jacobson
Fred J Jacobson
Neal Tracy
Tracy
Washburn
Batiste
Georgette
Peoples Co-Operative Trading Company
Boston Bloomer
Ball Park
Uapmneyer
Palm Beach
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