Ten Squad Bank Stock Drive in Fargo Sparks Controversy
The Nonpartisan League push for 168 shares raising 25000 for the Scandinavian American bank in Fargo faces scrutiny as leaders promote a $210 per share price while actual value sits near 120. O. E. Lofthus the state bank examiner and town hall efforts reveal critics question the scheme amid commissions and “come on” farmers.
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Fargo
Nonpartisan League
League
Wm. Lemke
O. E. Lofthus
H. L. Richardson
O. K
A. C. Townley
Pine Fair
League Exchange, Inc
Lofthus
Supreme Court
State Banking Board
O. EB. Lofthus
First Artist Course Recital Praises Kreidler at State Normal
Louis Kreidler of the Chicago Opera Company performed in Valley City at the first Artist Course recital. The audience appreciated the Department of Music's effort to bring top artists, while urging greater local attendance. Kreidler’s interpretations of Toreador Song and Danny Deever impressed, with American songs highlighted as a strength for new compositions. Ernest Davis of the Boston Grand Opera Company is announced for the December 9 second recital.
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Department of Music
State Normal School
Louis Kreidler
Chicago Opera Company
Kreidler
Valley City
Danny Deever
Damrosch
Froysan
Ernest Davis
Boston Grand Opera Company
Eckelson Home Festival Sets November 15 Gathering
Eckelson hosts a community Home Festival on November 15 with an afternoon and evening program. Exhibits limited to Eckelson township will be displayed, prizes awarded, and a supper served. Speakers include Wesley McDowell and Katherine Jensen.
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Eckelson
Eckelson Township
Wesley McDowell
Marion
Katherine Jensen
The
Agricultural College
McDowell
Emma E. de Witt
Pk E. Knudson
Devereux Company Brings School of Scandal to Normal Auditorium
The Devereux theatrical troupe led by Mr. Chord Devereux and Miss Zinita Graf presents The School of Scandal at the Normal Auditorium Tuesday October 28. The company emphasizes educational and community theater, avoiding commercial excess and syndicate domination.
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Chord Devereux
Sterling Dramatic Organization
Devereux
Zinita Graf
Fletcher Suffering From Gall Stones Needs Quick Recovery
The Times-Record notices a friend named Fletcher is ill with gall stones and hopes for his swift relief and recovery. The item conveys concern and a wish for improvement without detailing medical specifics.
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Times-Record
Fletcher
Valley City to Install ULC T Council
The Valley City ULC T council is to be installed November 8 with 65 members expected. John McGraw from Fargo will lead a degree team. Elke lodge hall hosts the event as traveling men and their families join for social ties and city promotion.
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Mr. Dresser
St. Paul
Knights of the Grip
John McGraw
Fargo
Elke Lodge
Elks
Valley City
U C. T. Council
North Dakota letter praises Mellenthin treatment
Mias fiva Miller of Dawson requests Dr. Mellenthin inform North Dakota citizens about his therapy. She says four family members were treated for various ailments and are now well. He will visit Valley City at the Kindred Hotel on Monday November 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Mias Fiva Miller
Dawson, N. D
Mellenthin
North Dakota
Melleathin
Valley City
Kindred
Mondlay
Dp. mi
Linn Cowell Hurt After Car Struck by Engine
Linn Cowell was badly injured when his car was hit by a Northern Pacific switch engine backing down a city track near Front Street. Both legs broken and slight head bruises. he is expected to recover at Riverside hospital with treatment by Drs. Macdonald and Pray.
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Barnes County Implement Company
Linn Cowell
Northern Pacific
Old Peoples Fuel Company
Front Street
Cowell
Riverside Hospital
Macdonald
Pray
Linn
Langer seeks modification of restraints in Scandinavian American case
Attorney General Lawger asks the supreme court to modify its October 15 1919 order to permit oral testimony before a designated court. He cites six witnesses who refuse or defer affidavits and argues new testimony could bolster prosecutions related to the Scandinavian American bank.
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Lawger
Supreme Court
State Banking Board
Not Certain of Impeaching Trio in North Dakota Politics
The piece discusses speculation that the Nonpartisan league may seek impeachment of Attorney General Langer, Secretary of State Hall, State Auditor Kositzky, and possibly State Treasurer Olsen when the state assembly meets in December. It cites editorials doubting the move and notes potential opposition from bank interests and political factions.
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Langer
Hall
Kositzky
Obert. Olsen
State Assembly
Courier-News
A.C. Townley
Valley City Times-Record
Comeque
North Dakota
Senate
League
Cadell Faces Charges Seemingly Dropped After House Arraignment
The Sioux county representative Cadell was arraigned before the house on charges tied to a bribery probe. He refused to name the alleged briber citing personal bonds, and the matter was dropped. The piece notes potential Senate shifts could affect the state league and impeachment maneuvers remain debated.
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Cadell
Sioux County
Senate
League
Bismarck Tribune
Governor attacks bonds plan at Fargo meeting
Governor Lynn J. asserts a mass turnout at the auditorium heard claims that Scandinavian-American bank closure would hurt state bond sales. He notes a receiver was placed under $100000 bond and questions state books, saying a balance could have existed if books matched last year. Telegrams and hostile chants accompanied remarks.
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Fargo
Get
Lynn J
Credit O the Bank
Frazier
Kositzky
Corytion
United States Railroad Administration
William Lemke
Langer
Grant Youmans
Anthony Walton
Minot
Idaho
North Dakota
Burleigh County
Hall
N. D
Bismarck
Hiram Rube
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A. S. Sigurdson
J. EB. Jones
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Bank of Valley City
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ULC. T. Council
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