North Dakota Legislature Considers 1920 Franchise Amendment
The concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 121 of Article 1 to extend voting rights by redefining eligibility. It calls for publication and submission to a future general election and outlines residency and qualification criteria for voters including United States citizens and civilized Indians who have severed tribal relations.
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Senate
North Dakota
House of Representatives
Legislative Assembly
United States
Ersons
Reform to State Training School Constitutional Change
A 1917 constitutional amendment proposal seeks to alter Section 215 of Article 19 by removing the word Reform and inserting the term Semi Chapter 86 relating to the state training school. The measure appears in session laws of 1917 with emphasis on restructuring terminology for the institution.
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Shanging
State Reform School
State Training School
North Dakota Constitution Amendment Referred for Vote
Text outlines amendments designating permanent state institutions and land grants. Key items name the seat of government at Bismarck, State University at Grand Forks, Agricultural College at Fargo, Normal School at Valley City with 50 000 acres, Deaf and Blind School at Devils Lake, State Teachers College at Mandan, Mayville Normal School 40 000 acres, hospital for the insane at Jamestown and a penitentiary plan near Grafton with endowment provisions and land allocations from Congress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of
Northakota
Senate
North Dakota
Legislative Assembly
State of
Dakota
United States
Bismarck
Burleigh
State University and School of Mines
Grand Forks
Grand Fork
Agricultural College
Fargo
Cass
Valley City
Barnes
Iton
Beverith
Mayville
Trail
Jamestown
Congress
Grafton
Interio
Keeping Butter Quality and Storage Tips
Butter can be kept longer by sealing in glazed cracks and filling jars to within half an inch from the top. Add a salt layer, fill with water, and cover. The keeping quality largely depends on the cream. butter made from sweet cream stores best, while poor cream yields butter that spoils faster.
North Dakota Constitution Amendment Proposal Text
The document details proposed amendments to the North Dakota Constitution and related sections. It outlines changes to tax assessment of land improvements, exemptions for farm property, and text regarding investments of school funds and farm land loans. It references Section 177, 179, Section 162 of Article 9, and Chapter 94 Session Laws 1917, No. 165 Lathrop.
Valley City Officials and Candidates Listed in County Ballot
County Judge Ceesns Valley City Reg r O M Roe Valley City County Surveyor Karl Schmidt Valley City County Commissioner 1st Dist Venry Re Meany Oriska 54 County Commissioner 2nd Dist Martin A Anderson Easerlge Assessor ith Districtp hee Colwell Valley City Justice of the Peace CA Zabel Valley i DEMOCRATIC Representative in Congress 2nd Dist N Torso Ragby Governor S J Doyle Fargo Lieutenant Governor J Smith Beach swice comstypparavelt State Treasurer M Pe Uexge Tatton Attorney General i 5 Wooledge Minot Commissioner of Insurance Hyde Schuteller Watlieton Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor 1 Davi Garman Grant Forks Commissioners of Railroads 1 Harvey Canto Sidtie Nindinate Alamo Leamerster Harvey Representative 15th District Howard Wilson Le FOR NON PARAM JUDICIARY Justice of Supreme Court Harry A Beans Grand Forks Charles J Wisk Minot FOR NON-PARTISAN SCHOOL BALLOT State Superintendent of Public Instruction N C Macdonald Wismard Miinie J Nielson Valley City FOR COUNTY otet Ne CNDENT Counts Superinterent e Schools Whalian Fines Nellie St Whitchers Valley City
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Ceeesns
Valley City
O. M. Roe
Kar) C. Schmidt
Venry Re Meany
Oriska
Martin A. Anderson
Easerlge
Asessor
Ith
P Hee Colwell
Justice of the Peace
Swice Comstypparavelt
M. Pe Uexge
Tatton
Wooledge
Minot
Hyde Schuteller
Watlieton
Agriculture and Labor
Davi Garman
Grant Forks
North Dakota Amendment on Cooperative Voting Privileges
A constitutional amendment proposed to Article VII Section 185 of the North Dakota Constitution relates to voting rights for cooperative corporation members. The measure, approved by the Senate and House, would allow each member to cast votes for directors with the total votes per share, including option to distribute among multiple candidates. The amendment awaits submission to voters at the next general election.
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Navi
Dakota
Senate
Orth Dakota
House of Representatives
North Dakota
Tath
Legislative Assembly
1Th
North, Dakota
State of
North Nukgla
Cnvploration
North Dakota House Deliberates School Fund Investment Amendment
The North Dakota House and Senate consider amending the state constitution to govern school fund investments. The proposal would direct the state to invest in designated bonds or first mortgages on farm lands, with value and appraisal details set by the board of appraisal of school lands.
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North Dakota
House of Representatives
Senate
Northakota
Legislative Assembly
State of
United States
Ovanter
Tate Insurance
House of Representr
Rees Courwrring
North
Ani Niele
Nuerii
Dakota
Faye Yiraviite
Lawak
Weiter
North Dakota Secretary Certifies Proposed State Amendments
Thomas Hall secretary of state certifies that the foregoings are full true copies of all proposed amendments to the North Dakota Constitution passed by the Fifteenth Legislative Assembly and referred to the Sixteenth Assembly. Dated at the Capitol in Bismarck on the seventeenth day of July 1918 with the Great Seal.
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North Dakota
Sixteenth Assembly
Thomas HA
Burleigh
Thomas Hall
de Heresby
Legislativ Assembly
Legislative Assembly
Bismarck
Proposed Amendment 10 Spite Constitution of North Dakota
Fragmented text outlines a proposed amendment to the North Dakota constitution regarding taxation on lands for state insurance funds, detailing legislative approval, submission to voters, and potential tax rates and districts. The OCR yields garbled phrasing but centers on amending the constitution to authorize specific land taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Nomination Certificate Lists Basues Thies Nominees
Certificate of Nomination from Barnes County outlines Republican candidates for various state and local offices. Names include M Young Valley City for representative and J Frazier Howard Wood Wood, with officials W Nelson auditor and L S B Ritchie states attorney. Location shown as Valley City North Dakota with dated October 1918.
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Basues
Doaborty
Terete
Muyatti
Nate Woeherr
Seiterhe Cayeny, Caying
Uuntiners
Doredac Valley
W. Nelson
Barnes County
N. Dak
North Dakota Proposes Constitutional Amendment on Unconstitutional Law
A proposed amendment to the North Dakota Constitution seeks to modify Supreme Court quorum rules and require a majority of judges to deem a law unconstitutional. The plan, sponsored by the House and Senate, would let the last assembly refer the measure for voter approval, with timing and approval per Section 202. Hendrickson.
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l—Mendlckeon
North Dakota
House of Representatives
Senate
Fifteenth
Legislative Assembly
Supreme Court
Hendrickson
North Dakota Constitution Amendment Referendum Text Fragment
Amendment proposal appears to modify sections in Article 2 and Article 15, aiming to alter legislative and referendum provisions. The readable portion includes references to Section 25 and Section 2% in Article 2 as amended. The fragmentary source limits clearer specifics.
North Dakota Constitution Initiative and Referendum Provisions
Article 15 outlines that the legislature holds ordinary power while the people reserve initiative and referendum rights. Ten thousand electors can propose measures, filed ninety days before elections. Seven thousand electors can suspend enacted measures by referendum, with deadlines after adjournment. The secretary of state handles petitions, ballots, and certification. Courts review sufficiency. measures pass by majority, with special elections if required. The veto does not apply to elector initiated measures, and rulings remain in effect until repealed or amended by electors.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Fide
Rovernior
Pristioners
Supreme Court
Secretary
Shah
North Dakota
Propose Amendment to North Dakota Emergency Powers
An OCR corrupted notice proposes amendments to the North Dakota constitution concerning emergency measures. It outlines section changes requiring two thirds legislative approval and Governor with after-session timing, with limits on growth franchises special privileges and vested interests.
Constitutional Amendment Process Text From State Constitution
The document outlines how amendments may be proposed either by the legislature or by initiative petition signed by twenty thousand electors at large and filed with the secretary of state. It details voting requirements, roll call majorities, and submission to electors for approval, with amendments becoming part of the constitution upon a affirmative majority. The provisions cover initiative and referendum mechanisms and their application to constitutional changes.
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Secretary of State
Wich
Proposed North Dakota constitutional taxation amendment text
Proposed amendment to Section 176 in Article VI alters taxation rules. It discusses uniform taxation on property classes including franchises and fixtures and permits exemptions for US and state entities and property used for public purposes. It preserves existing taxes and exemptions until changed by statute.
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United States
State hail indemnity tax amendment proposed
The draft proposes Section 177 of Article 12 to authorize by law a levy or tax on land within the state limited by Article 11. Proceeds would indemnify owners of growing claims against hail damage, with exemptions for land used for roads rights of way mining manufacturing or pasture.
Proposed Amendment to the State Constitution on Debt Limits
A garbled proposal seeks to amend Section ARB of Article 1 to require first mortgages on state property and real estate to secure up to two million dollars, with guarantees based on state-value limits. It plans to authorize bonds for defense, public works, and public debt payment, with funds dedicated for principal and interest and a thirty year limit, while prohibiting debt beyond listed purposes except in invasion or insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayiuil
Fayrthion Hadebye
Henait
North Dakota Public Ownership and Internal Improvements Amendment
Fragmented OCR text references amending Article 1 Section 149 and Article 18 of Amendment 18, detailing state, county, or city power to undertake internal improvements and industrial ventures, with prohibitions on extending credit or special favors to individuals. unclear surrounding context includes misread phrases about ownership and enterprise.
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Tom
Eny
Cape
Appreciate Support for Fourth Liberty Loan Display
Washington October 17 1918 publisher of Times-Record Valley City North Ca expresses deep gratitude for excellent support given to the Fourth Liberty Loan. regrets asking for further aid but urges a prominent display on the Friday issue with a brief statement of about 275 words to be wired directly. Thursday afternoon.
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Washington
Times-Record
Valley City
N. Ca
Help Jewish Relief Drive Aimed At Valley City
The committee on collection of money for the Jewish War Sufferers led by Mr. Herman Stern plans a drive on Wednesday October 28 to raise Valley City’s quota of 15000. Contributions by mail or in person are accepted at Straus Clothing Co. or Stern Bros confectionery store as part of a worthy relief effort.
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Herman Stern
Valley City
Straus Clothing Co
Stern Bros. Sonfectionery Store
How to Protect Yourself from the Spanish Flu
Guidelines urge physical trim and regular habits to guard against influenza. The text cautions avoiding close contact with those who are ill, steering clear of coughing and sneezing individuals, not sharing towels or cups, and refraining from handshakes. It emphasizes isolating household members showing symptoms until coughing ceases.
Public Health Reminder on Sneezing Etiquette
Advice emphasizes sterilizing handkerchiefs and towels, avoiding spitting in public, and using clean tissues when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of illness.
Funeral of Mrs Belle Spurr
The funeral services for Mrs. Belle Stewart Spurr were held at the Episcopal church on Saturday afternoon in private observance per health rules. A pioneer Barnes county resident, she was longtime active in community life, with many friends and a son Lt. Arthur Clinton Spurr serving in France. The ceremony featured music from Delphia Shar, Lydia Nelson, Miss Bassett, and a eulogy by Mr. Mamethy, ending with a poem about roses beyond death.
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Belle Stewart Spurr
Episcopal Church
Board of Health
Delphia Shar
Moorhead
Ray W. Bassett
Lydia Nelson
Mamethy
J. J. Earley
O. Irgens
W. W. Smith
Mart Mason
E. A. Pray
C. A. Langhtir
Mme Spurr
Unclear fragment hints at pride and labor debate
Readable lines show a speaker arguing about pride and work and another person claiming no work is needed. The crude dialogue hints at social or cultural rites and expectations without clear event or names.
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Lind
Irri
Lathrop
N. Torso
Ragby
S.J. Doyle
J. Smith
Beach
Harry A. Beans
Charles J. Wisk
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
N.C. Macdonald
Wismard Miinie
Otet
Whalian
Nellie St. Whitchers Valley City
Department of State
TLS
Privile Cooper
Concurriny Resom
State OF North Dakota
Smnurre M. Young
Valley Cry
Tony J. Frazier
Moople
Howard R. Wood
Eerie
Themen Hell
Carl R. Kositeky
Jet Ry
Oesee
Poway
Witem Langer
Wanitan
S.A. Oleness
Shoyenne
Agriculture
Li — Taha N. Wagan
Dse-tw
Ste Aaulald
Litchville Cle
Thintise Teele
Frank Milbolian
Atte
Cy. Son
A . W. Nelson
Denes Be Nelean
Enecbret Larson
Nork
Harry N. Oliby
N. O. Holberg
L. S. B. Ritchie
Nortil
Akures
Ives
Hove
Baste
Darotn
Dakoa
Indem
Norte Dakota
Help Jewish Relief Fund
Belle Spurr
C. E. Allen
State Normal School
Coarbonddage
Allen
Contine
Northwest
Secon
Uncle Ehen
Virginia
Peyton Brand
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