Editorial on North Dakota recall and banking abuses
The piece attacks fraud in house building and banking as well as a recall movement in North Dakota. It details alleged illegal loans from the Bank of North Dakota and criticizes political leaders while urging farmers to back the recall and new constitutional changes. The essay cites figures, compares corn and wheat prospects, and invokes national opinion on the recall. The author warns of alleged industrial ruin and urges decisive action on October 28.
Last sad rites for Cahill's bank
Leith correspondent reports the Peoples State Bank of Leith dissolved and stored in a cold warehouse. The bank once profited from North Dakota deposits and loans, but closing left about 45 dollars cash and 30 thousand dollars owed to the Bank of North Dakota. The wreckage sits in storage as creditors weigh options and a formal memorial is avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson, N. D
Leith
Carson Press
Peoples State Bank, of
Gatill Bank
Bank of North Dakota
Cahill
Faculty Recital a Splendid Success at Conservatory
An unusually large audience attended the Conservatory faculty recital in the College Auditorium. Dorothy Waller opened with a Kelley Polonaise, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor was presented by Froysan, with Josephine Wright Rhoades on piano. Soprano Peckham impressed, Kemp debuted with Brahma Ballade and Gavotte in A flat minor, and Mrs Wright’s Liszt performance drew acclaim. The series promises continued important recitals for music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Auditorium
Conservatory
Valley City
Dorothy Waller
Kelley
Mr. Froysan
Mendelasohn
Josephine Wright Rhoades
Sgambati
Kemp
Wright
Chicago
Rudolph Ganz
Europe
Liszt
Jackie Coogan Stars in Peck's Bad Boy at Grand Theatre
Six year old Jackie Coogan, rising film favorite after The Kid, headlines the Associated First National feature Peck's Bad Boy. The Grand Theatre will show the film Friday and Saturday, reviving childhood memories with Coogan in the title role and Chaplin's early discovery story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Coogan
Charles Chaplin
Jackie
the Kid
Mr. Coogan
Peck
Grand Theatre
Green Township Couple Married in Zion Lutheran Church
A Green Township couple, Miss Clara Larsen and Mr. Andrew Modahl, wed Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church. The ceremony featured Mendelesohn’s Wedding March, and Rev Solheim officiated with Harold Larsen as best man and Eliza Meldahl as bridesmaid. The couple, graduates and teachers, plan to farm locally after the ceremony and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Green Township
Clara Larsen
Elias Leveen
Andrew Modahl
Mendelesohn
Vibekke Kjelland
Solheim
Pstvice
Harold Larsen
Eliza Meldahl
Miss Meldahl
Emy Ie Ee
Modahl
Royal Neighbors Supreme Oracle to Visit Valley City
Eva Childs of Janesville Wisconsin will be guest of seven camps in North Dakota during October. She travels from Wyndmere to Bismarck and passes through Valley City on October 18. Meeting night offers chance to hear the head officer of the world’s largest fraternal insurance society. Guests invited. talk on fraternalism from nine to ten, lunch and dancing afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City Royal Neletbare
Eva Childs
Janesville
Wis
Daily This Columbus Day Bank Holiday Notes Local Visitors
Wednesday notes mark Columbus Day as a bank holiday. George E Haggart returns from Faribo to manage business mail. Mr and Mrs Moran travel to Minneapolis to visit relatives. Frank Lannon arrives from Veal for a day of business. Mrs L B Ritchie departs for Minneapolis on No 8 for several days with friends. Mrs W E Covert of Dilworth Minn visiting city friends. Tom DeLancey arrives from St Paul for a two week visit with home folks. Miss Arabella Warren arrives from Mandan ND to spend a week with grandparents Moran and relatives. Rey and Mrs C F Bubble return from summer in Silent Lake and Minnesota. Cooperative Buyers Association request post office disclosure of identity to deliver mail properly. Valley City Lodge of Bike plans annual duck supper Oct 21, opening Elk social season. Thos E Nugent battling a cold, improving today. Wilbur Bublitz returns from Morgan Minn with Lemoine Tyrell. both to enroll at State Teachers College.
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Valley City Lodge of Bike
Wilbur Bublitz
Morgan, Minn
Bublitz
Lemoine Tyrell
State Teachers College
Initiated laws and recall election candidates noted
The Daily and Weekly Times-Record urges study of initiated laws and amendments before voting yes on all. Obituaries mention J H Sampson returning from St Paul, attending nephew Selmer Resvold’s funeral. Resvold, an American Legion member, died after war gassing led to tuberculosis. Barnes County Pioneers Club held a meeting to organize the annual event on Oct 19 1921 at City Hall with an entertainment and supper planned. So G drill discussed uniform dance, hall and music logistics, with a recruitment incentive of one dollar per recruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
J. H. Sampson
St. Paul
Selmer Resvold
Mr. Resvold
American Legion
Barnes County Pioneer’s Club
So. G
Ree
Weather and community notes from Valley City balancing climate talk and regional updates
The piece highlights October weather quirks, local wildlife blooms, and a visit by George N. Keniston to discuss Red Trail upkeep. It covers the Mandan Bismarck bridge project, Rotary Club meetings, Devils Lake bond talks, and Rex Lewis’s cross country hike while reporting his NYC paper assignment and humorous note on red hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Keniston
Bismarck N. D
Valley City
E. J. Pegg
Keniston
Portland
Pegg
Mandan
Bismarck
Missouri
Valley Football Prepares for Fargo Clash Next Friday
After a week of hard practice the Valley High squad readies for the biggest game of the season against Fargo. Mulcair returns at fullback and Beleal heals to run the scoring machine while Briggs resumes at halfback. Griffith’s speed aims for long gains as a large crowd is expected to travel to Fargo for a district championship decider described as a battle royal from kickoff to final whistle.
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Fargo
Valley Boys
Mulcair
Blink” Beleal
Enderlin
Briggs
Griffith
Valley
Moultrie Visitor Roll Moves Through City Headlines
From Tuesday's Daily L-G Moultrie returned to the city last night and local residents note a steady stream of visitors. Senator and Mrs Frank E Ploy Shar are spending days at Bis marck this week. C P Stearns came from Rogers and visits the city. Mrs L C Moe of Ruaso N D is in the city today. Dr L B Platon came from Fargo to handle local matters. Mr and Mrs C F Atwood and Miss Ethel Atwood met Fargo visitors Mrs Ethel McVey. Rev Arabel of Spokane and Judge Zabel stopped over en route home after church conference in Pennsylvania. Lipa's Grand Cheater show drew laughs and another comedy was added for tonight. Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson have spent several days in town for the Methodist conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. L
Platon
Fargo
C. F. Atwood
Ethel Atwood
Ethel McVey
Valley City
Rev
Arabel
Spokane
Zabel
Rey
Pennsylvania
Local Notes and Travels Highlight North Dakota News
The article chronicles residents traveling to Detroit Minnesota and Tower City with updates on society visits. TV A attorney general candidate Sveinjborn Johnson plans a speech at Vala City City Hall. News comes of a successful operation for Mrs. Sarah Grant Coxe Jr. in Detroit. Potatoes ship from the city amid strong demand while Minnesota looks to curb potato exports. William Hert returns from Missouri to Valley City after wintering south.
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Sveinjborn Johnson
TV. A
Vala City
Coutser
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Charley Peterson
Detroit
Mich
Sarah Grant Coxe- Jr
Joh Hopkins Clinic
Cagehill
Peterson
Hermes brothers dig 7000 bushels on sixty acres
Potatoes bring strong returns as Hermes brothers expect 8000 more bushels to dig. Large fall crops promise solid profits with prices near a dollar. Margaret Hackbarth returns from Maple Lake. Lillian stays in Sisseton before city return.
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Hermes Brothers
Meeting of the Minister's Wives Association elects officers
The North Dakota Methodist Episcopal Conference minister's wives association held Friday afternoon elections naming Mrs. J. S. Wilda of Valley City as president, Mrs. T.A Olsen of Minot as vice president, Mrs. O. B. Tourtellotte of Wheatland as secretary, and Mrs. Harley Zellar of Fort Rice as treasurer. The year’s reading course is the Local Preachers Conference Course of Study. The group aims to support the work their husbands undertake.
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Minister's Wives Association
North Dakota Methodist Episcopal Conference
Wilda Valley City
T.A Olsen
Minot
O. B. Tourtellotte
Wheatland
Harley Zellar
Fort Rice
Preachers Conference
Rural Mailboxes Need Names Painted On
Postmaster Fred Jacobson reports rural routes in good condition but notes many mailboxes lack owner names as required by regulations. He urges patrons to add names, offering local sign painters a chance to earn extra money by painting the names on boxes.
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Fred Jacobson
Recall support grows on Kitchen Richter tour
Reports from the Joseph A. Kitchen and Lieut. Dan E. Richter tour through southern Barnes west say weather hindered but meetings at Fingal Kathryn drew sentiment in favor of recall. They note better reception and expect a big recall victory on the 28th.
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Joseph A. Kitchen
Dan. E. Richter
Barnes West
Fingal
Hays
Kathryn
Mr. Richter
Courtenay
Mr. Kitchen
Patrons Bemoan Late Arrivals at Valley City Show
A Valley City reader criticizes See Sesateg management for allowing latecomers to wander during a film, obscuring the view of seated patrons. The writer urges remedies to prevent disruptions and notes late arrivals have become a local custom hindering show enjoyment.
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Sesateg
Folkring
Tim
Valley City
City Post Urges Proper Mail Receptacles and House Numbers
Postmaster urges all homes to install suitable mail boxes or receptacles and place house numbers. Clear numbering and accessible boxes will speed deliveries, reduce errors, and curb theft from vestibules or under doors. Citizens are urged to cooperate for prompt, accurate service.
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Smith
Cartiers
Getchell Prairie Items Recap of Local Visits and Church Notes
Mrs J H Whitcher visits her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Ed Blackwell of Cooperate. Several residents attend valley city conference. Sunday school at 2 and church at 3 led by Rev Nugent.
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J. H. Whitcher
Ed. Blackwell
Cooperate
Harris Wilson
Valley City
Ben Wilson
J. H
Jay Rogers
Chas
Whitcher
Levi Getehell
Esther Christianson
Valley Ae
Fred Getchell
W. W. Harper
Grube
Chas. Whitcher
Nellie Whitcher
Jopperstown
Ed Blackwell
Blackwell
Donna
Theo. Grube
Tower
Wells and contact at Matt Mason's office in Valley City
A brief note lists bore wells and directs interested parties to leave word at Matt Mason's office, Valley City, with WP Wilcox and a contact line. The fragment mentions address details and a personnel name for inquiries.
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Matt Mason
Valley City
D. WP. Wilcox
Live Beets Prompt Mrs Youngbride At Market
A comic exchange at the market shows Mrs Youngbride requesting live beets while a clerk confirms availability. She jokes that her husband has none for dead beats, illustrating light local humor from a doorstep trade.
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Mrs. Youngbride
Did You Wake Wind Creeps Home in Quiet Night
A fragmentary verse snippet recalls a late hour when wind slips home quietly. The speaker desires discretion yet stumbles in a wary, comical scene amid dim surroundings.
Do You Think Grateful Constituents Build My Monument
The exchange features a senator contemplating a monument after death. He muses he would prefer a congressional funeral guaranteed by grateful constituents, rather than a lasting statue, prompting reflection on legacy and honor.
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Senator Snortsworthy
Plain People Dialogue Between Mattress and Cook
The mattress asks about people the cook has worked for and the newly engaged cook replies that those employers owned five provably extravagant lifestyles and a beautiful home life. He hints that scandals and figures do not go together.
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Fivvers
Ted
The Judges Little Joke
A court hearing features a humorous exchange as a wife accuses her husband of shameful actions including gambling and market bets. The judge interjects with a pun about the husband being a diver by profession. The exchange showcases light legal theater rather than a formal ruling.
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Teer
Too Valuable Clerk Diamonds Mystery
A landlord explains the clerk with the big diamonds was fired because he became too valuable and aroused suspicion. The story hints at a rising mistrust as the clerk’s notoriety prompts paranoia among locals and potential criminals.
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Courier-News
North Dakota
Twin City
United States Bureau of Markets
Iowa
Jannette
Leaguers
Consumers
Aisal
Florida
Frederick C. Howe
Wilson
Faree
Seeislam
Cahill’s Bank
George E. Haggart
Mrs. Wm. Moran
Minneapolis
Frank Lannon
Veal
Mra
B. Ritchie
Will
Twin Cities
W. E. Covert
Dilworth, Minn
Tom DeLancey
St Paul
Tom
United States
Arabella Warren
Mandani N. D
Co-Opertive Buyers Association
Rotary Club
Gray
Thos. E. Nugent
Fred D. Mann
Devils
Lake
Devils Lake
George W. Hanna
Rotary
Duluth
EB. A. Pray
Rex Lewis
N. ¥. Record-Herald
New York City
Mr. Lewis
N. Y. Pax Per
New York
Lewis
L-G
Moultrie
Frank E. Ployshar
C. P. Stearns
Rogers
City
L. C. Moe
Ruaso
N. D
Howard Anderson
Nce
Minn
Elizabeth Preetoh Anderson
Tower City
Auto
Anderson
Minnesota
William Hert
Billy
Old North Dakota
Margaret Hackbarth
Maple Lake
Mim
Lillian
Sisseton
3. D
Teachers College
Lisbon
Gunderson
the Oval High School
Getchell Prairie
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