Rube Watkins Comes to Town and Takes Several Into Camp
Valley City awoke to a liquor and cigarette law raid led by State Enforcement Officer F L Watkins and Assistant Attorney General E A Shears. Chief B Swanson participated inadvertently, and Watkins faced the press while fellow defendants faced charges, penalties, and fines totaling hundreds of dollars. Substantial cases against Art Stern and others for cigarette violations were pursued, with Moe’s court imposing fines and costs as officials coordinated efforts across Jamestown and other locales. The raid marked a broader crackdown by North Dakota authorities on illegal sales and consumption.
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Valley Cit
F. L. Watkins
E. A. Shears
B. Swanson
Wate
Amberton
Swagson
Mample
Boone
Kiane
Morth
Swanson
Ernie
Ant Tegen
Larry Bowen
George Bettis
Oriska
A. J Perkins
N. J. Clarens
Sanborn
Moe
L. W. Hubbard
Guillty
Ee Z
J. H. Phillips
Ritchie
Jamestown
Attorney General’s Office
Watkina
Sheets
Bismarck
Salvation Army Missing Persons Drive Responds Worldwide
A Salvation Army appeal details its missing person work with letters from worried families, including a Norway note seeking daughter Hilda. The article praises the army’s extensive lost and found department, urging public support to expand services.
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Norway
Salvation “Army
Salvation Army
Hilda
Até
Servics For Humanity
Association
Parriea On
Farewell party for pastor at West Fourth Street parsonage
Our Savior's Labe gation hosted a farewell for Rev and Mrs Naeseth at the parsonage on West Fourth Street. The event featured music and a bountiful supper, ending with a gift of $362 and expressions of appreciation for Rev Naeseth's years of service, prior work in Valley City.
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West Fourth Street
Jen Ae
Reve
Renation
Premation
Nacseth
Naeseth
Abeed
Valley
Gity
Great Race Meet at Barnes County Fair Grounds
County fair association met to decide on a real race meet in September with liberal prizes for auto, horse, mule and foot races plus flying exhibitions by Lieut. Axberg. Auto race prize, purse for a 100 yard dash, and other events promise a major statewide show with many cars and horses expected to compete.
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Thurt
Fair Association
Axberg
Barnes ‘County
Barnes County
Taim
Rand
Toma
E. J.pegg
J. H. Sampson
Dr. Ansonin
Martin
Guy
Guy ©. Martin, and If They Do Not Know the Game, Who Does. M. P. Krogh
C. A. Anderson
Barnes Co
Bank payroll figures and expenses noted in State funds
The Bank of North Dakota reports payrolls totaling 8,231.89 with an $1,000 monthly salary for General Cathro and a $212.70 expellee account. The entry references about 9,000 in the general fund and a naval order payment allocated to state departments, amid scattered notes on retirees and travel.
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Bank of North Dakota
Training School of the Valley Opens for 9th Grade Entry
The Training School of the Valley will open on Tuesday September 30 at nine in the morning for registration. Kindergarten through ninth grade admitted with emphasis on individual ability. Miss Emima Flinn to supervise kindergarten, new junior high for seventh to ninth, electives in preaching manual training domestic science and music. All children offered free piano or violin lessons, medical dental and mental exams, and books furnished with small or no tuition. Registration urged via telephone to the normal school.
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Emima’ Flinn
Normiat
Secur
Flinn
Gary
Indiana
Columbia University
New York
Ware
Suides
Scheol
N. Bebool
Redistricting Bill Delays Judge Hanley Hearing
Law notes restrained arguments as Justice Christianson orders show cause why a writ of prohibition should not prevent Judge Hanley from proceeding. William Lemke argues under the new redistricting law there are two presiding judges in the fourth district, leaving no authority for cross-district actions. State Auditor Kositaky seeks court access to Workmen's Compensation Board books after denial.
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Hanfey
Mandan
Dasge
Nuasse
Livia Jy Ab Mint
Audifor Komatzky
Lef
A. M. Christianson
Supreme Court
William Lemke
Women’s Compensation ‘Commission
Hanley
Lemke
Coffey
Workmen’s Compensation Commission
Kositaky
President Wilson to tour Pacific coast in 25 days
Washington Aug 27 President Wilson will start the Pacific coast tour within ten days or two weeks to review the fleet at San Francisco around November 15. Secretary Tumulty announced the trip may last about 25 days and should include stops at Sioux City Minneapolis or St Paul and Bismarck North Dakota. Miss Josephine Wright of Lawton North Dakota returned home last night.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Tumulty
Elthe
Pacific
San Francisco
Ju Pe
Sioux City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Bismarck
N. D
Strange donation to Salvation Army sale in Minneapolis
A damaged report describes a Salvation Army shop sale in Minneapolis where a well dressed donor, once down and out, gave gowns and shoes to raise funds for home service work aiding thousands. The sale mixed bright dresses with somber pieces, supporting the army’s efforts despite the uncertain origin of the items.
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Salvation Army
Minneapolis
Fifth Avenue
Paris& Eatel
Bnd
Bank of North Dakota tied to Nonpartisan League loan scheme
Banks in North Dakota report receiving a friendly note from National Nonpartisan League treasurer Thomas Keys offering a $1,000 unsecured loan repaid with postdated farmers notes and checks. The Bank of North Dakota redeposited public funds with local banks, fueling concern over coordination and legality while banks assess the risk of Keystone’s scheme and potential withdrawals.
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Bank of North Dakota
National Nonpartisan League
Slope
Thomas Keys
League
Townley
Fargo
Key
North Dakota
16Th Assembly
Keys
Nonpartisan League
Pan Motor Co Stockholders Attend Annual Meeting
Valley City stockholders from several states gathered in the city for Pan Motor Company’s annual meeting. The visitors viewed the well built plant and the cars produced, expressing faith in the company despite external opposition and prosecution claims.
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Valley City
Pan Motor Company
St. Cloud Journal Press
Pan Motor
Quiet Ellingson Flint Wedding at Home in Aug
A quiet wedding united Josephine Ellingson and Rev. John Flint of Bismarck North Dakota on Tuesday August 26 at 8 o'clock at the Ellingson home. The bride wore white satin draped in chiffon with spangled net bodice and a veil. Bridesmaids were sisters Ida Luella and Minnie. brother Edward Ellingson attended the groom. Decorations featured vines sunflowers and Susans. Mrs Alfred Holmes of Minneapolis played Mendelssohn’s march as guests offered congratulations followed by solos and duets by Ellington sisters. A luncheon was served at 5 o'clock.
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Thor Ellinson
Josephine
John Flint
Bismarck
N. D
Ida
Luella
Minnie
Edward Ellingson
Alfred Holmes
Minneapolis
Mendelssohn
Ellington
Sweet cider crackdown targets large casks and drought relief
North Dakota officials warned pool hall and saloon operators to stop ordering sweet cider in oversized 60 and 45 gallon casks. Earle H. Tos t evin of the attorney general's licensing department urged sellers to keep quantities small to preserve sweetness and prevent hard cider from taking over. Deputy Val Koch reported 45 gallons of hard cider found in a scaling shed, while De gler and others reportedly raked in profits selling sweet cider at ten cents a glass. A statewide drive aims to curb cider with a kick under the dry law.
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Earle H.toatcvm
Attorney General’s Office
Tostevin
Val Koch
Bacchus
Recruiting to Be Resumed for White Applicants in Europe
The Premise telegram requests publication announcing that recruiting of white applicants for expeditionary forces in Europe will resume immediately for infantry and signal corps under War Department circular 224 of 1919. Enlistments may be for one or three years, with one year only for those with prior service under circular 18. Recruits will not remain at current stations and will be sent to overseas replacement depots such as Camp Meade upon enlistment or expiration. Telephone operators see.
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Uncan
Europe
Infantry and Signal'corps
War Department
Camp Meade
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Bank OF Dakota
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N. Dakota
Josephine Wright
Lawton
Bank of Valley Guy St
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Line
Loin
Strange
Minnesota
Hjalmer Neilson
Joaky
Townleyites
PAN Motor CO
Ellingson
Flint
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