Prohibition Upheld by Supreme Court Bismarck Protest
Citizens of Bismarck denounce President Wilson's release of Kate Richards O’Hare after her sedition conviction. A telegram from local groups including the Commercial Club and American Legion condemns the act, arguing the crime was treason and the release disheartens loyal citizens.
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Bismarck
Wilson
Kate Richards O'Hare
Commercial Club
L. Young
American War Mothers
The
American Legion
Washington, D. C
Embertson Olson Ford dealers change as West takes over
H J Olson longtime Barnes County Ford dealer retires after selling his interests to Emerson who then sells to W West of Fargo West brings Ford and Fordson Tractor experience to Valley City and Barnes County with plans to improve service The Times-Record notes Olson’s health prompted retirement and welcomes West to the local business community
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H. J. Olson
North Dakota
Embertson & Olson
Ford
Emerson
W. West
Fargo
Olson
Barnes County
West
Ford Motor Company
Fordson Tractor Company
Fordson
Times-Record
Valley City
Jamestown College Glee Club Delights Valley City Audience
The Jamestown College Woman's Glee Club performed at the Normal auditorium before a small appreciative crowd. Fifteen members featured a varied program including solos by Marion Johnson and Thelma Swergel, readings by Amy Hastings and Viola Alver, and a final Agnus Die with Mrs Stuckenbuck and Dean Knute Froysan.
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Valley City
Jamestown College
Jamestown Collage
Fisher
Parker
Glee Club
Viola Alver
Jim Fenton
Misa Eldora Ellsworth
Fern Thomas
Agnus Die
Hoverson Resigns Post at Edgar A. Fisher American Legion
The Edgar A. Fisher Post of the American Legion in Valley City reports C. T. Hoverson has resigned as post commander due to business duties. A committee will select a new commander as the post considers forming a Legion baseball team. Membership sits at 251 with ongoing efforts to boost attendance at meetings and activities.
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Edgar A. Fisher
American Legion
Legion
Valley City
Cc. T. Hoverson
Hoverson
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Prohibition
Washington June 7 The United States supreme court today upheld constitutional prohibition declaring the prohibition amendment valid and the Volstead act constitutional The decision means the Volstead law prohibiting sale of beverages containing one half of one percent or more of alcohol must be enforced in every state and nullifies higher local contents laws Such a sweeping ruling reinforces national prohibition and sets a long lasting federal supremacy over state measures Justice McKeen spoke for the court while Justice Clark dissented in part Vanderventer read the opinion granting 60 days for rehearing petitions
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Congress
Marshall
McKeen
Clark
Vanderventer
Leadership theme to energize North Dakota Sunday School
The 31st Annual North Dakota Sunday School Association convention centers on leadership development across divisions. John L Alexander and others from Chicago and across the country outline programs for youth, children, and small town churches, with sessions at Lake Geneva and Lake Winnipesaukee and two-city meeting June 13 18. A railroad fare discount applies. Fargo office details provided.
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North Dakota Sunday School Association
lLadership
John L. Alexander
Chicago
Sunday School Association
Young People’s
Young People’s Council
Conference Point
Lake Geneva
Pheebe L. Curtis
Lake Winnipesaukee
Peter Jacobs
Randolph
Jacobs
H. F. Humbert
Portland
Ore
Wm. H. Walker
Fargo College
Minot
Valley City
Association
Fargo
N. Dak
Extravagant spending by North Dakota Home Builders leaders
Fargo reports accuse Rogert D. Blake and deputy W. J. Prater of excessive expenditures in Home Builders Association activities under the Frazier administration. The piece details land purchases in Fargo with prices far above assessed value, including lots in Huntington's addition and surrounding transactions, citing compare figures from county records and private sales.
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Fargo
Rogert D. Blakemore
W. J. Prater
North Dakota Home Builders Association
Frazier
The
Home Builders Association
David C. Andrews
Huntington
Th Forum
Eighth Avenue
State Home Builders Association
Frazier Administration
Alex Stern
Ole Landmark
Twichell
Cass County
Clark C. Dalxymle
L. L. Twichell
Blakemore and Prater
Bismarck
Visit to Retail Merchants show by former North Dakota newspaper man
Harry M. Case long associated with North Dakota journalism and former state press association treasurer attends the convention. Now with McClellan Paper Co of Minneapolis, he returns as an old-time co-worker in the newspaper field in this state, hoping for a pleasant and profitable visit.
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Retail Merchants Convention
Harry M. Case
North Dakota Press Association
Harry
McClellan Paper Company
Minneapolis
Purity
Surprise birthday party at Springdale Farm Rogers
At the Springdale Farm home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Brown near Rogers a surprise party for Mrs. Brown drew about forty neighbors. Guests enjoyed cards dancing and music before midnight refreshments were served. Hon. M. O. Grangaard gave a praised speech presenting a cut glass water pitcher and tumblers as a birthday token.
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Mrs. Brown
M. ©. Grangaard
M. O. Grangaard
Politician Box Promotes Equity Coop Elevator Stock
Fargo sixth June report notes Thomas Allen Box Jr entering Republican HQ with a stock book for the Equity Cooperative Elevator Association he backs. He declares cooperation the only plan and opposes state ownership of public utilities, signaling a party shift in stance.
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Thomas Allen Box
Retailers Association Treasurer Attends Meetings
C. J. Stickney of New Rockford, renowned for his fine record as treasurer of the Retailers Association, is present at the ongoing meetings.
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C. J. Stickney
New Rockford
Retailers Association
Miss Schultze Resigns Position at Middlewest Trust
Elsie A Schultze resigns after six and a half years at Middlewest Trust Company. Edwin N Johnson of Salina Kansas will replace her as paying teller. Johnson previously led the commercial department at Valley City High School and served in vocational schools for injured veterans. The move highlights the bank’s preference for local talent and community continuity.
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Middlewest Trust Company
Elsie A
Schultze
Frank White
White
T. Melvin Lee
Edwin N. Johnson
Salina
Kansas
Johnson
Valley City
Plattsmouth
Camp Sheridan
Chicago
Gracia Amundson
Leonard Beal
Magne Mikkelson
Mr. Johnson
Yours Truly The Hello Girl Behind the Storm Rush
After a daytime storm the central telephone office handled 180 to 240 calls per hour as operators kept working through outages and high demand. Subscribers praised the service, though the operators faced a grueling pace and thanked callers for not complaining.
Trubshaw Heads to Fargo for Business
P. R. Trubshaw left this morning for Fargo to attend to business matters and expects to return this evening.
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P._R. Trubshaw
Fargo
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Bismarc
Jamestown Girls
C. T. Hoverson
Bank of Valley City
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Fire Department
W. F. DuVall
Hilly
Miss Schultze
Yours Truly
First National Bank
Valley City, N. Dak
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