Postoffice Missive Attacks Burl Carr in North Dakota Race
A broadside letter sent to league members in Valley City denounces Burl Carr and questions his backers while defending Howard Willson. It labels rival Townleyites as disloyal and defends free press amid boycott threats, urging voters to back candidate supportes.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Burl Carr
Howard William
Willson
Howard Willson
Mr. Carr
Nonpartisan League
League
Cepa
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Townley
Carr
Editorial critique of a local boycott and its supporters
The piece denounces those attempting a boycott of the Times-Record, accusing them of seditious, self important rhetoric and double standards. It questions fairness, urges republication of a prior editorial, and uses sharp, satirical language to defend open opinion despite local tensions.
Bankrupt Tramp Farmer Criticized by Bishop Busch
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Busch of St. Cloud attacked Pratt nonpartisan league head Townley in Melrose on May 7, denouncing him as a “bankrupt tramp farmer” and asserting Lincoln’s government is for the people. In Barnes County Minnie Nielsen is urged for state superintendent. Democratic endorsement noted, with strong local backing and active campaigning.
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State Penitentiary
North Dakota
Minnesota
Bismarck
Dakota
Bishop Busch
St. Cloud
Pratt
Melrose
Abraham Lincoln
Townley
Townles
Wahenn Journal
Nellie Whitcher for Barnes County Superintendent of Schools
Nellie Whitcher of Bell Prairie is a candidate for county superintendent of schools. The piece notes she is well known in Barnes County and deemed competent in every way to serve in the role.
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Barnes County
Nellie Whitcher
Ell Prairie
Miss Whitcher
Miss Whitcher Seeks Office With Strong Local Support
The candidate emphasizes credit to the people and herself, noting extensive school work experience and required qualifications. Friends in Barnes county back her bid, predicting bright chances of success. If elected, the public would receive good and efficient service. Separately, reports say our forces retook frontline trenches after counterattacks, pushing forward a small distance on a new salient.
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Barnes County
Minnie Nielson
Democratic Party
Ledlepemient Political Association
Miss Nielson
North Dakota
Stat
Miss Whitcher
Mise Whitcher
Barnes County political notices announce candidacies
A candidate for re election to County Commissioner First District and a Republican nomination for Register of Deeds of Barnes County solicit support. Primary June 26, 1918. H N Walker. Poli Adv.
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Pol
Office of Register of Deeds
Barnes County
H. N. Walker
Adv
Rence Palit Yar
M. Roe
Itdewit
Tam
Ics
B.tf Thos. Gudmestad
County Officials Seek Voters in Barnes County Primaries
Multiple campaign notices from Barnes County Republicans announce candidates for County Auditor Register of Deeds States Attorney and County Commissioner. Candidates include W Neeson Thos A Collins O M Roe L S B Ritchie and Thos Gudmestad urging support at the June 26, 1918 primary election.
Barnes County political filings reach voters for June 1918 primaries
A set of candidate notices from Barnes County announces runs for sheriff, school superintendent, and state's attorney. Names include H A Olsberg, Nellie B Whitcher, and others. Narratives describe farming roots, county work, and pledge to enforce laws and serve properly ahead of the June 1918 elections.
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Barnes County
Cuba Township
P. O
Valley City
Marah
H. C. Stenshoel
Tepeblican Teak
H. A. Olsberg
Local Candidate Ad Notices 1918 Primary
A fragmented political notice announces candidacy for a public office in a 1918 primary. The ad is signed by a candidate identification and references county reporting and earnest public interest in the election.
Primary Election Notice Issued for North Dakota June 26
T Thomas Hall certifies officers to be nominated at the June 26 1918 primary election for congressional judiciary state and county offices. The notice lists officials to be nominated by Republican Democratic and Socialist parties with non partisan ballots for certain districts and districts school officers and county posts. The document records the official seal and date and lists numerous school district sites and polling locations around Valley City and Barnes County.
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Bismarck N. D
T. Thomas Hall
Stote
North Dakota
A. D
Congress
Acorn Generalttorney
Gaborasioner
Agriculture
Superintendent of Public Instruction County Superintendent of Schools
Seach
County Auditor Register of Deeds
Sues Atime
Exch
PaCac
Nto
Bismarck
Adhe Pane Phe Ai Ic
Anid
Baines
Ellsbury Consolidated School
Baldwin Consolidated School
S—Welland
D. Oppegaard & Co
Darey Village
New
Hemp
Themeame Valley City
N. D
North Dakota Rep George M. Young Deemed Worthy
The National Tribune lauds George M. Young for a third term in Congress. It highlights his broad view, steadfast attendance, steady leadership in House and committee work, and strong support for Civil War veterans.
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George M. Young
North Dakota
United States
Ing
National Tribune
Praise and Endorsement for B Ritchie in Barnes County
The Times-Record urges Barnes County voters to nominate B Ritchie at next week’s primaries. Appointed to fill a vacancy after his brother left for France, Ritchie is described as competent and diligent and is endorsed for election.
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B. Ritchie
Richie
France
Ritchie
Times-Record Beleves
Barnes County
Loyal Americans Wanted on Our List Not Pro-German
The Times-Record acknowledges that some readers are pro-German while others are loyal Americans. It calls for loyal American citizens to be on the paper’s list and states it does not blame those with grievances or differing opinions.
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