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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
4
The editorial mounts a warning on state finances and taxes, condemns the current leadership, and urges recall ahead of next Friday’s election. It cites hail losses, bank mismanagement, and calls out Gov. Frazier’s administration while naming public figures and local concerns.
The piece accuses Teague leaders of trying to keep independent voters away by threatening to bar recall petition signers. It argues every citizen’s right to vote and instructs poll workers to record challenges and refusals, while condemning leaders tied to big business and defection from farmer interests.
Dr Shipstead faced 400 to 800 listeners as Brinton aired charges against the state administration. He presented documents alleging Bank of North Dakota misinvestments, loans to insolvent banks, and favored insiders, claiming millions in state funds were lost and some leaders faced civil scrutiny. The speech aimed to rouse farmers and expose official guilt with documented proof.
A speaker urged farmers to oppose league supporters after outlining how taxes, loans, and salaries favored urban interests while farmers received skim milk. He cited evidence from letters and checks to argue state officials are in the hole and urged voters to oust them.
The American College of Surgeons third annual report cites a significant improvement in hospital service across the United States and Canada. North Dakota gains a proved list including Bismarck Evangelical Deaconess and St. Alexius in Bismarck, Grand Forks Deaconess, St. John's and St. Luke's in Fargo, with officials praising the progress and forward looking medical leadership.
Saturday evening the College faculty were hosted at the Allen home for a moving picture program featuring faculty as actors in Main Street The Courtship of Miles Standish and William Tell An orchestra led by Registrar A Lee provided music Elegant refreshments followed the show with brick ice cream cake coffee and wafers The event offered wholesome entertainment and a cordial meet with the stars of the night
The notice explains that eligible voters must appear at the polls, request to have their vote sworn in, and vote. Two witnesses must swear the voter is legal, a simple requirement under law to ensure valid ballots.
North Dakota Farm Bureau leaders announce a one billion dollar fund through the War Finance Corporation to back farm loans via local banks and the Cooperative Agricultural Associations. Farmers facing loan payments urged to apply through their banks for renewals supported by the fund.
Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, famed founder of Kentucky Moonlight Schools, spoke at Barnes County Institute and State Teachers College. She recounted the schools’ 1911 launch, noting 1200 attendees in one night and a statewide push to eradicate illiteracy, with North Dakota reporting 9987 illiterates and Barnes County 93. The address highlighted human interest, strong voice, and broad educational impact.
At the last Student Council meeting a new rule allows a third year member to be elected in winter term and serve three terms through to the next fall as fourth year representative. A Senior College representative will be elected each fall for three quarters. Friday class meeting time should be used for class meetings only unless urgent.
Washington reports real beer may be sold only in seven states Illinois New York New Jersey Pennsylvania California Louisiana and Wisconsin. Medicinal beer rules set limits on prescriptions and quantities with pharmacists authorized to dispense.
Fargo special report says league leaders spread misinfo to sway votes. Claims Johnson Nelson Spaulding asked Clark of Union Central Life to halt farm loans and trigger closures, which is denied by all. Also false claim that 21 year olds cannot vote. Precinct workers urged to educate voters and report electioneering at polling places to sheriffs and police. Special election officers may be appointed under section 684 if needed.
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