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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
4
A North Dakota political piece argues that independents gain ground against the league. It touts Nestos Johnson and Kitchen as victors, criticizes lawmakers and recall opponents, cites state financial strains, railroad issues, and voter mobilization as pivotal to the October 28 election, with strong emphasis on anti League sentiment and economic concerns.
The piece argues independents must mobilize to impact the recall election. It notes few votes will shift between now and election day and that most North Dakotans have formed opinions. It concludes a strong turnout on October 28 could produce a decisive majority, recalling how conditions compare to three years ago and a 2,500 vote swing could overturn results.
Laurence Clarke, producer, plans to bring the Traveling Theater to the State Teachers College Auditorium. He criticizes conventional American drama and urges higher standards with plays that have wings and life. The troupe features Madame Borgny Hammer and Rolf Fjell, both with extensive European training.
Nellie and Harriet Whitcher Mrs Fred Getchell and Wines plaid toed to ee in J H Whiteer. Ack back visiting relatives. Wha mee Bes a.
Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Pegg enjoyed dinner with Mrs. Martin Sunday evening. Families including the Borchers and Getchells spent Sunday with relatives. Teachers attending an institute in Valley City this week. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Martin Just. Various visits and church attendance noted. A baby girl arrived at Clyde Stull Och’s home. Week-end calls and social calls among neighbors continuing through Saturday afternoon.
Prominent Democrats statewide issue a statement backing the Independent cause in the recall campaign. They urge Democrats and friends of good government to support Nestos, John Gn, Kitchen, and to vote yes on the constitutional amendment and six initiated laws. The group refutes claims that Independent candidates are Republicans.
Students are urged to attend the first campus meeting in the Auditorium on Friday October 21 as the Student Council explains its role and elects precedence. The council revises the honor point system restricting outside activities and lists positions with point values and staff members including Ruth Meldahl and Mabel Morte.
A statement by Theo G. Nelson of the Independent Voters Association denounces the Bank of North Dakota as a costly middleman and urges voters to shut it down. The piece criticizes Liederbach and the Nonpartisan League plan for debates and urges disclosure of public funds used in the bank’s first year.
In a statewide review voters in North Dakota scrutinize the Bank of North Dakota, arguing it is a costly middleman and a political distraction. They favor direct moves by the state treasurer and question the bank’s value, warning of taxpayer risk and political graft.
Dr. Winfield Scott Hall former dean of the Medical School at Northwestern University spoke on the Law of Life or Man's Upward Struggle during chapel. He argued that living beings repeat ancestral stages and urged teachers to understand this for child training. He traced racial history from savagery to barbarism to chivalry to modern times and foresees a world wide Christian democracy led by America.
Treasury decision allows corporations with pre 1913 errors claiming Red Cross deductions to file supplemental sworn statements within thirty days rather than amended returns. Report net income, corrected figures, and additional tax due. pay within thirty days. If audits already reveal donations for 1918, no supplemental filing needed. Failure incurs penalties under Section 3176.
Governor J A O Preus of Minnesota will campaign for independent recall supporters next week. He opens in LaMoure Monday morning then Lisbon Enderlin and Valley City in the afternoon and evening, with further stops in Kidder and Stutsman counties Tuesday and Golden Valley Billings Stark Wednesday. He finishes Thursday in Stark then Morton, with a full itinerary to be released later.
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