Better Babies Contest Promises Healthier Citizens
Valley City Chautauqua hosts a Better Babies Contest with medical exams for children under five. Judges assess physical and mental development, focusing on sturdy limbs and digestion rather than looks. Winners receive prizes or certificates, plus free care literature and a health exhibit for all parents.
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New York
Italy
Chautauqua
R. Acher
Better Gables
Chautauqua Oficials
Making Hanna Votes Editorial Attacks Hanna in North Dakota Race
The Mandan Pioneer accuses Burdick of unfair tactics in urging voters by insinuation about Hanna and press control. The Bismarck Tribune notes bogus mail roorbacks against Hanna, but argues they strengthen his bid for a second term. Forum asserts such attacks boost Hanna as silent voters ignore noisy campaigns.
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Mandan Pioneer
Burdick
Botten
Hanna
Williston
Burdick Frst
Bismarck Tribune
North Dakota
Arbitration on Panama tolls seen as dangerous trap
The piece argues against Senate plans to submit Panama canal tolls exemption to arbitration. It warns a world audience already divided, risks an adverse verdict, and could force a policy under pressure rather than right and justice. The author condemns delay and favoring the shipping trust through existing unequal law.
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Senate
United States
England
Adeyance
al Canal
Shipping Trust
Pageant on Northwest History Impresses Grand Forks Audience
Mississippi Valley Historical Association notes highlighted a Northwest History Pageant by the University Lock and Buskin Society at Bankside Theatre. The production featured 300 cast members, drew praise for historical accuracy, and showcased the Lewis and Clark expedition under Sakakawea.
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Mississippi Valley Historical Association
Grand Forks
Northwest
University Lock and Buskin Society
Bankside Theatre
University
Radisson
LaSalle
Verendrye
Lewis and Clarke
Sakakawea
Libby
Koch
Valley City Chautauqua
Platform
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Fred High
North Dakota
Alexander Karr
Valley City
Daily Grind
Great Plains
East
T “Yea
Clarabel
Jess Kenning
Wishek Candidacy and Liquor Issue Hurled in North Dakota
Courier-News analyzes Mr. Wishek’s gubernatorial bid aiming at Governor Hanna. It notes resubmission debates and the politics of liquor laws, with the Personal Liberty league alleged to represent German American voters. It also cites temperance support and opposition, and hints at Hanna’s enemies mobilizing in state political maneuvering.
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Courier-News
Wishek
Hanna
North Dakota
German American Alliance
Personal Liberty League
America
Overnor
Zuger Campaign Attends Times Record Office in Busy Battle
The Times Record reports Alfred Zuger campaigns actively for Attorney General and expects strong support in Barnes County. It notes that Lindé could benefit if Zuger and Heffron share similar platforms while praising George M. Young as a faithful, progressive congressman likely to win Truman County.
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Alfred Zuger
the Times Record
Zuger
Barnes County
Heffron
Henry J. Lindé
Young
Tyne
George M. Young
McHenry County
Speed Mania Drives Ship Disasters and Safety Call
A Times Record opinion argues new ship designs with height and length boost danger at sea. It blames hurried practices and public demand for fast, cheap travel, urging adoption of stricter safety and mindful operation to curb deep water accidents.
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Marinery
Times
Times Record
Maiden's heart intrigue on window and garden plot
Walter Burne and his artist cousin plot to win a girl across the street. Mrs Turner disguises as a man to send roses, causing a comic chain of mistaken signals and a cautious courtship that ends with a quiet introduction and a hopeful romance.
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Walter
Bertho Turner
Bertha
Borscha Turner
Mra. Turner
Sbe
Burne
Utep India
Doug
Hersell
Bourne
Free Spearment Gum Necklace Offer Sparks Urban Craze
United Sales Company Promises a free Tango necklace and Evelyn Thaw bracelet with a box of Spearment Gum. Readers must mail 50 cents and five stamps to cover shipping for a limited time. Dealers barred from order.
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New York
United Sales Company
Byten
Ohio
P.O
Holmes and Thompson Grand Opening Souvenir Program
A Valley City memento from Holmes and Thompson’s May 20 1880 salesrooms opening. The program lists social events and dances including Grand March Waltz Quadrille Polka Schottische and Ladies Choice, with floor managers and printers noted.
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Valley City
John Holmes
Holmes & Thompson
Grand Theatre
Fifth Avenue
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MR. Wishek
Farmer's Clube
Eldes
Ft. Fe
Raine
Albert Holland
Valley Cuy
Dakota
Uadrille
Schottische
Ciellian Cirele Schottische
Benson
Geo
Getehell Valley City
A. M. Pease
Sanborn
B. 1
Whittlesey
Tower City
Chapman
Quadente
G. B. Vallandigham
Bual
Neks
International Harvester Oil and Gas Engines
Payne
Sateen
International Harvester Company of America
Fargo
N. D. Beeth Givnks
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