North Dakota selects Minneapolis man as Industrial Commission secretary
In Bismarck on Oct 2 the state Industrial Commission chose W. N. Anderson of Minneapolis as executive secretary and attorney for the State Bank of North Dakota, despite a protest by Attorney General Langer that Anderson is a non-resident and unpaid North Dakota tax payer. Langer also warned of taking steps to supervise the State Bank of North Dakota and insisted on title validity checks for any bank loans.
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Bismarck
N. D
North, Dakota
North Dakota
State Socialistic Party of
Minnesota
W. N. Anderson
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Journal
Anderson
Minneapolis Park Board
Industrial Commission
State Bank of North Dakota
Frazier
Agriculture and Labor
Hagan
William Langer
Langer
Minnesota Socialist
Thendustrial Commission
State Bank of
Bank of North Dakota
Erickson and Jacobson Tie Wedding in Valley City
Thursday afternoon at the Jacobson home Myrtle Eleanor Jacobson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jacobson, became the bride of Henry C. Erickson. The ceremony featured pink and white decorations, Mendelssohn music, and forty guests. The bride wore white satin and georgette, attended by Miss Agnes Axelson. Henry Erickson served as best man. A four course dinner followed, with guests gifting cut glass and silverware as the couple plans to reside in Valley City after a brief honeymoon.
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Edward Jacobson
Myrtle Eleanor
Henry C. Erickson
Permes Ie Ber. C. B. Jacobson
Oldham
Mendlesshon
Rev. Jacobson
Briday
Georgette
Agnes Axelson
Harry Erickson
Erickson
C. F. Erickson
West First Street
Valley City
Valley ‘City
Commends Work of Rev W C Lyon for War Effort
New York September 27 1919 Reverent Willard Crosby Lyon of Valley City North Dakota has returned from nine months service with the Y M C A He served as a cantonment worker with the army of occupation and as a director of religious work with American forces in Coblenz and Germany The letter notes the high appreciation of his war work and confirms a prior reference from Earley and signed H Cowley Carroll
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Sds
Valley City
N. D
Earley
Willard Crosby Lyon
North Dakota
Army of Evcupation
Coblenz
Germany
H. Cowley Carroll
Moore Whipple wedding at Moore home in Sheyenne apartments
A Thursday evening ceremony united Samuel A. Moore and Myrtle Whipple of Flora in the Sheyenne apartments. Rev. W. C. Lyon officiated with Miss McLean of Eckelson and George Fox as groomsman. The couple, after a reception by Mrs. Moore, left for Minneapolis en route to Jamestown to start their new life. Moore works as a salesman for Gamble Robinson Company.
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William Moore
Sheyenne
Samuel A. Moore
Will Moore
Myrtle Whipple
Flora
Benson County
McLean
Eckelson
George Fox
Jamestown
W. C. Lyon
Froysan
CERTIFICATE SALE PRIZES OFFERED IN NINTH FEDERAL DISTRICT
Minneapolis Oct. 4 Prizes totaling between 3000 and 8000 dollars were announced as open to every county in the Ninth Federal Reserve District. Awards must be made by December 15 and counties have equal chances as per capita sales determine the awards, with October 6 sales included. The lineup includes a thousand dollar road grade, a bronze memorial tablet, a 100 foot steel flagstar, plus a grand memorial granite shaft hoped to reach 5000 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Federal Reserve District
M. E. Harrison
Ninth Federal District
Treasury
N D E A to Meet at Minot in November
The North Dakota Education Association will hold its annual meeting in Minot the week of November 5 to 7. Last year a mneza epidemic delayed the meeting. secretary W E Parsons of Bismarck has the current program copy printed. Hart Thoresen, an experienced linotype operator, is visiting Fargo before heading to Chicago for work.
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Minot
North Dakota Education Association
W. E. Parsons
Bismarck
Daily Press
Hart Thoresen
Times-Record Office
Fargo Courier-News
Chicago
Thoresen
Develonto
Insolvent Scandinavian American Bank at Fargo Closed
The Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo was ordered closed and placed in the hands of a receiver after the North Dakota banking board found it insolvent. The bank faces excessive loans to the National Nonpartisan League and related entities, inadequate collateral control, and no capable credit management. Depositors are protected by state guarantees, but the report charges mismanagement and states the bank cannot continue business.
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Pro- Bonito
Fargo Forum
H. J. Hagan
Guaranty Fund Commission
Frazier
P. E. Halldorson
Bellipcracy
Nonpartisan League
A. L. Sheets
Banking Board
William Langer
Fargo
Mey
Shéets
Consumers’ United States Company
National Nonpartisan League
League Exchange
Publishers
National Service Bureau
United States Sisal Trust
J. R. Waters
Bank of North Dakota
H. D. Haggerty
John Hastings
Thomas Allan Box
H. E B. Knack
Consumers’ Stores Company
Publishers’ National Service Bureau
League
Consumers’ Store Company
Consumers’ Store
North Dakota’s Hetty Green Compared Woman in Fargo Bank
North Dakota reports detail a Fargo bank scandal with Emma Clayton in charge of collateral for Consumers United Stores and National Nonpartisan loans. The bank examiner notes $291 435.55 of notes and post dated checks not in bank but with the debtors for collection. The North Dakota State Banking Board orders examiners to identify banks carrying notes secured only by post dated checks and to secure proper collateral or cease reporting such notes.
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Bismarck
N. D
Hetty Green
North Dakota
Bank of
Fargo
Consumers United Stores Company
Mrn
Emma Clayton
Consumers United [Stores Company
State Banking Board
State of
North Dakotans Make Good
A Liberty Bell report lists county by county war loan subscriptions in North Dakota. Barnes county ranks fourth with 2 967 200 subscribed, part of a state total of 65 476 000 subscribed against 62 867 700 allotted, cited as a record and a rebuttal to critics.
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Liberty Bell
Federal Reserve District
North Dakota
Barnes
Cass Ooss
Townley
Elks Lodge Social Opens Season With Duck Dinner
Monday night at Elke Hall the Elks held a social event as the season opener. A duck dinner drew a large crowd from the county and beyond with 150 ducks cooked to satisfy even fastidious epicures. A boxing exhibition between Young Wallace and Safro pleased attendees. The lodge is actively recruiting new members and reports strong success.
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Wallace
Safro
Elks
Ed Richter Visits City as Welcome Visitor to Local Shop
Ed Richter, former newspaper man and ex president of the old ress association, appears in the city today as a potential advocate for contacts in this area. He is described as a casual visitor who might drop by the shop at any time.
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Ed Richter
Old Ress Association
American Legion Organized Here Honors Veterans
A local American Legion post was formed at the Commercial Club rooms with many soldiers sailors and marines present. Officers elected include Commander D B Ritchie Vice Commander Frank Heal Adjutant Ronald McDonald Historian Fred Fredrickson Financier C R Simpson and Chaplain Palmer Emerson. Delegates Frank White D B Ritchie and Lee Ferguson were chosen to attend the Fargo state convention October 17 and 18. A constitution and by laws were adopted and honorary membership was extended to Spanish American War veterans. The post plans social events this winter to sustain interest.
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American Legion
Commercial Club
Ritchie
Frank Heal
Ronald McDonald
Fred Fredrickson
C. R. Simpson
Palmer Emerson
Fargo
Frank White
Lee Ferguson
Meeting of the Commercial Club outlines plans and projects
A special Commercial Club board meeting discussed aiding Clara Larson with a fall fair at City Hall and preparing a general program. Valley City aims to secure a landing field and air service advances. A $200,000 community building and Soldiers Memorial proposal will be reviewed at a special session next Wednesday, with other confidential matters to be disclosed later.
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Commercial Club
Clara Larson
Barnes County
Ond Soldiers Memorial
Educational News from Hamline and Aberdeen Schools
Dr C G Libby heads University of History preparing an article on educational institutions in the state during wartime. Hamline University St Paul projects 450 enrollment by week end with classes: 209 freshmen 110 sophomores 61 juniors 58 seniors. New faculty added as Hamline foresees its best year yet. H W Foght named president of Aberdeen South Dakota’s Northern Normal and Industrial School. noted expert on rural education. Exponent notes 1919 20 expected to be a banner year with enrollment rising.
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C. G. Libby
Hamline University
St. Paul
Hamline Oracle
Normal School
High School Notes and Class Elections
Miss Ruth Brown visits with Miss Lewis as homeroom class officers are named for next year. Junior officers include President Ralph Curren and Secretary Harriett Winter. Pep program featured by Florence Larson and Mary Jory Cale. Pledge of Allegiance led by Freshman Curren. Yells voted for each class. Janeateen vs Valley City football game scheduled Saturday October 4 at 6 p.m. Lidgerwood game resulted in a 14 to 6 win. Junior class issues challenge for football ticket sales.
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Ruth Brown
Lewis
Bob Russell
Edwin Irgens
Jim Griffiths
Adolf Soroos
Ralph Curren
Fred Luessen
Harriett Winter
Pearance
Ase Olson
Leo Brady
Archie DeLancey
Janeateen
Valley City
At & P.m
Ame
Lidgerwood
Clase
Eal
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Joe
H. F. Clark
Inlinois
Indiana
New York
Bank of Valley City
Nonpartisan Bank
Onsumers Store Company
A. C. Townley
Consumers’ Stores Company Loan
Clayton
United Stores Company
Consumers' United States Company
Sheets
North
Elks Lodge
the Commercial Club
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