Editorial notes Ford profits and gasoline tax impact
The piece comments Ford Motor Company earnings for May at about eighteen million dollars, urging lower car prices. It also criticizes the gasoline tax, arguing it raises costs for North Dakota consumers compared with Minnesota, and notes the tax is paid at purchase rather than via the county tax bill.
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Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
North Dakota
Fargo
Minnesota
Laws move to end beer sales to the sick in house vote
In Washington the House passed an anti beer bill by 250 to 93 to prevent beer sales to the ill as the Senate may act this week. The piece also notes petitions for recall elections and campaign funding contrasts between independents and nonpartisans.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
Lemke Accused of Violating Law Over Home Project
The Fargo Forum claims Attorney General Lemke misused state funds to build his home via the Homebuilders department, arguing the law caps home costs at five thousand dollars for regular homes and ten thousand for farm homes. The piece asserts money raised by taxation was diverted from soldiers and state wards, damaging state credit.
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Fargo Forum
Lemke
Homebuilding Association
William Lemke
IT NEEDS FRIENDS NOT ENEMIES IN LABOR ARENA
In North Dakota and nationwide organized labor faces a critical period and needs friends not foes. Leaders are urged to build alliances within rather than antagonize sympathetic groups while avoiding political entanglements and harmful alignments.
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North Dakota
Organized Labor
Nonpartisan League
Kansas
Bancomb
Eckelson Defeats Tower City 8 to 6 on Tower City Grounds
Eckelson upset Tower City 8 to 6 in a Sunday game on Tower City field. Williams starred with four hits allowed and strong pluching while Tower City struggled with errors enabling most of their runs. Batteries Williams and Apple for Eckelson, Ecbert for Tower City.
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Eckelson
Tower City
Williams
Plenty Jobs On North Dakota Farms Now
The U S labor bureau in Fargo reports a strong harvest season with many farm jobs unfilled but abundant work in homes for domestic help. While farms need workers, Fargo sees high demand for urban and nonfarm employment as men seek city jobs.
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North Dakota
United States Labor Bureau
Fargo
Nebraska
Kansas
Labor Bureau
Federal Labor Bureau
Valley City Triumphs Over Lisbon In High-Scoring Showdown
Valley City beat Lisbon 12 to 9 on the local diamond in a game highlighted by strong hitting and flashy plays. Wyatt belted a first inning home run driving in four, while Lisbon rallied with five runs in the middle innings before Goldie shut them down. Dean and the new second baseman contributed heavy hitting and stellar field work as Valley City promotes support for the team.
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Operacalae
Pirit
Ransom County
Busick
Gun Club to Host July 5 Tournament at Fair Grounds
The Gun Club will host a tournament at the Fair Grounds under the Fair Association on July 5 with 10 to 15 events and $10 added money per event plus a silver loving cup for high score. About 60 to 75 contestants are expected from nearby cities including Fargo likely entering 15 top marksmen. Sunday gun shoot results show Cheney and Foster tied at 65 of 75 birds, with other scores listed for various events.
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Becker
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MEMORY TREES TO SOLDIERS ON GREAT AMERICAN HIGHWAYS
The plan would plant a tree for every U S solider sailor and marine from World War I with a marker naming the veteran and his organization. A second inscription honors the dead. The project aims to shade the Lincoln and Dixie highways from New York to San Francisco and Chicago to Florida. President Harding approves and the forestry bureau backs the effort.
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Amercan Legion
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Gold Star Mothers
Monk
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Florife
Harding Haw
United States Forestry
Legion recruits for spring cleaning in Louisville
In Louisville Kentucky housewives face a cleaning backlog as spring chores loom. The American Legion offers returning service members cash paid work cleaning homes, with a supervising housewife in charge. The plan spreads to nearby cities, pleasing both employers and workers.
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Goba
Gyrenes
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Captain Griffith Seeks U S Navy Commission After War Service
Captain Griffith, a former British air force officer with nine German planes and two balloons shot down, seeks U S Navy service. He holds the British Distinguished Flying Cross and four Russian decorations and aided Bolshevik forces in Archangel. a price was set on his head by Bolsheviks. He hopes Congress will allow him to fly with American squadrons.
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Griffith
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Sam
Archangel
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Seattle
American Legion
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Legion Auxiliary Effort Persuades Pratt Women to Join
In Pratt Kansas the wives and sisters of legion members urged women to join the Legion's Women’s Auxiliary. Mia Myron Glasser, captain, led the drive promising support and community service. A charter was formed with initial members cited.
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Kensay Auxiliary
American Legion
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Legion
Pratt
Kan
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Elstera
Taitane
Valley City News Highlights Big Tractor Show and Local Events
Wednesday readers report many locals traveling to the Fargo area for the large tractor demonstration near the Hagegart farm and other fairs. In Valley City, band performances, Rotary luncheon, park board court action, and baseball games against Lisbon are noted along with civic updates and upcoming meetings.
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W. W. West
Fargo
Lee Cowell
Frank Heimer
Tony Passmer
Tom Cooper
Hugh McDonald
Hagegart Farm
Prairie Social Roundup at Getchell and Nearby Homes
Mr and Mrs 8 E Harper Miss Robertson Miss Kapusciassi Mr and Mrs John Nackel hosted guests at the Chas Whitcher home Wednesday evening. Mrs Lane Miss Kern Mrs Walker dined with Mrs Martin. Society at Mrs Lloyd Sampson’s with refreshments later. J H Rogers enjoy camping at Chau tauqua. Prairie residents rode to Spiritwood Sunday. Mr and Mrs Martin and Sampsons visited J H White Sunday. Harriet Whitcher Clara Christiangan picnic with Jean Getchell Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Grube Tower City surprised Chas Griebe with a noon dinner on return from haying.
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Prairie
Spiritwood
Martin
For Sale Fresh Milch Cow in Valley City
Advertises a good fresh milch cow for sale at 60 dollars with delivery offered. Contact Ed Kou at roaky box 21 R4 Valley City North Dakota for details.
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Kou
Valley City
N.D
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