Minot Democrats Rally Endorses Woman Suffrage at Banquet
In Minot North Dakota 600 Democrats attended a pow wow banquet led by John Burke with broad support for woman suffrage. Burke declined a US Senate nomination but pledged to back party unity and work for any nominee. Possible endorsements for US Marshall and other state offices floated amid lively discussions.
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Minot
N. C
United States
Burke
North Dakota
Democratic Party
Union of State Democrats
Commercial Club
Devils Lake
Minot Armory
John Burke
Amidon
E. M. Darrow
Fargo
Joe Doyle
Carrington
Marshall
Jim Shea
Prison reform at state pen praised by inmates
North Dakota prison reforms praised by The Reflector highlight merit pay from 10 to 25 cents per day, overtime at 10 cents an hour, and earnings up to 50 dollars in two months. The facility features a well equipped cell house, dining room with cloths, and free inmate speech except during chapel. Activities include a moving picture machine, a baseball team playing nearby, and inmates traveling beyond the institution for games. The article notes a life term cattle herder and a life term driver to the warden.
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Board of Control
Talcott
Reflector
North Dakota
United States
Prison Reform And Luxury At Bismarck Prison
A local article claims the gorse machine delays and a privilege system in Bismarck prison improve discipline. Warden Talcott is credited with offering better medical and indulgent comforts, resulting in fewer inmate assaults, steadier factory output, and clearer officer ranks.
Father and Son banquet delights town gathering
Friday night at the Library hall drew about 150 attendees including fathers with sons and others, with a fine dinner served by attractive young ladies. The program featured talks and musical selections centered on Help the Boy, highlighting future college presidents and boys ideals, followed by a debate challenge from local residents in Tyrone Missouri Ridge and Pherrin townships.
Travel lecturer Chas A Payne Enchants Milwaukee Audience
Chas A Payne of Milwaukee, world traveler, spoke on Beautiful Hawaii to University Extension in Library Hall last Thursday. His stage presence, delivery, slides, and lanterns created a fine evening’s entertainment. Payne likely to be in demand for next year’s course. He was hosted by Superintendent and Mrs Forster.
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Milwaukee
Hawaii
Library Hall
University Extension
Payne
Supt
Mrs. Forster
Dairy excursion to Wisconsin leaves Sunday for farmers and bankers
Arrangements are complete for a dairy excursion from Williston to Wisconsin. About forty eight farmers plus business leaders will travel in two special sleepers on number four. The party includes F R Crane and LaRue of the Great Northern, guided by the Better Farming Association and Williston Commercial Club. Wisconsin dairy leaders cite its large output of butter and cheese, with Madison College researchers aiding the trip.
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Wisconsin
Commercial Club
Williston
F. R. Crane
Great Northern
Mr. LaRue
Better Farming Association
C. A. Lee
Wisconsin Agricultural College
Lee
Agricultural College At
Madison
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Hill
Williston Commercial Club
Looking for Cheaper Land Inspires Farmers Visit
Alvin E. Weidauer from Marshall Minnesota led a farmers club delegation to inspect land in the area. They seek cheap parcels to run young stock and buy land for their children amid expectations Western North Dakota values will rise over the next eight to ten years. Weidauer praised the outlook and plans to bring more farmers up later.
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Alvin E. Weidauer
Marshall, Minn
Farmers Club
North Dakota
Weidauer
Denny
Supper Big Success At Lutheran Church Event
The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church hosted a Wednesday supper judged excellent with about 100 dollars in proceeds. The event benefited from generous donations by church youth. Over 36000 in prizes are to be awarded in the voting contest.
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Ladies Aid of the
Lutheran Church
United States Fortifies Canal at Corozal
Coyoral Panama February 1. Despite protests from peace advocates the United States moves to fortify the Panama Canal with artillery encampments at Corozal. Naval officers warn that failure to fortify could invite trouble with England, as Britain controls Atlantic approaches. planners argue canal control is essential to U S security and warn against any other power holding it during war.
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Panama
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Panama Canal
Corozal
Canal
United States
England
Atlantic
Cuba
Trinidad
Suez Canal
Motto to Hit First in War as Gatun Locks Lie in Path
The speaker argues that politeness vanishes at the moment of war and that nations will seize critical routes like the canal without waiting for a formal declaration. If England needed to blow up the Gatun locks, it would do so and apologize afterward.
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The
Hague
England
Gatun
Misses Crow and Oveson Host Heart Themed Valentine Party
The Misses Lena and Ethel Crow and Helen Oveson entertained their lady friends with a St Valentine gathering Saturday at the Crow residence. Invitations and luncheon followed the heart theme, featuring a heart hunt and a pinned heart to the sole man present. Anna Petterson read a Cupid piece, and the guests, after receiving fortunes in rhyme, left praising their gracious hosts.
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Lena
Ethel Crow
Helen Oveson
Crow
Anna Petterson
Lutheran Church Services and Round Prairie Norwegian Meeting
Haugues Lutheran Church under Pastor A E Distad presents Sunday school at 7 p.m. and English service at 8 p.m. Round Prairie hosts Norwegian service at 1 p.m. at A Lundgreen's. Moom Creek Tacion Aid Society meets with Mrs Peter Syverson on Friday the 27th at 2 p.m.
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Hauges
Twenty Year Period Sought for Williston Project Payments
G M Thomas of Williston Water Users Association received a letter from T J O Donnell of Billings discussing relief on payments for project participants. Donnell notes awaiting Congress action on a twenty year payment period for the Reclamation Fund and hopes to visit Williston in the spring to meet Thomas.
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G. M. Thomas
Williston Water Users Association
T. J
Reclamation Service
North Dakota
Congress
Reclamation Fund
Williston
T.D
Donnell
Cutting-Hildreth wedding in Williston and travel plans
Joe Cutting left Saturday for Minneapolis to marry Miss Luceile Hildreth. They plan to return to Williston around March 2 and settle at the Sunderland residence purchased recently by Cutting. Luceile is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wikbeth Head, a popular Williston family. she is a gifted musician. Cutting runs a drug business and owns an interest in the Williston Drug Store. Calico Ball by the Ladies Guild is set for next Monday evening with promises of a cordial reception.
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Tucelle
Cuttine
Williston
Graphic
Tifa
Commercial Club Saturday meeting at Elks rooms
A Commercial Club session is planned for Saturday night in the Elks rooms with expected large turnout. Discussions will cover the Dairy excursion to Wisconsin and the proposal to enlarge the club by adding farmers as active members to advance farmer cooperation.
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Elks Rooms
Wisconsin
Supreme Court Rules on Court Fees in North Dakota
The North Dakota Supreme Court reversed a 1909 provision declaring county court filing and probate fees unconstitutional. A substituted opinion now requires a $5 filing fee for letters testamentary or administration and taxes all costs for publishing and serving notices. It also aligns county court fees with district court in civil and criminal actions, affecting about 500 probate cases annually. The decision followed a petition by the state tax commission for a rehearing.
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Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Court
LaMoure County
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Good Letters to Students at Williston High
A 1914 Williston High School note urges students to grow through effort and practice. It stresses self study over cramming, the value of toil per Ruskin, and loyalty to self, peers, teachers, and the school. The letter frames growth as earned through daily work and preparation.
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