North Dakota Magazine urged migration and river development
The January issue highlights Commissioner Galbreth for Agriculture and Labor and a goal of one hundred thousand new settlers. It argues North Dakota’s share of US crop value supports state growth and urges funding for waterway development, irrigation, and navigation projects tied to the Missouri, Milk River, and St Marys Lake.
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North Dakota
Agriculture and Labor
Galbreth
United States
Williams County
Missouri River
Montana
Milk River
Washington
St. Mary’s Lake
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Mississippi
Gulf
Minnesota tax official elected president of North Dakota University
Hon Frank P McVey former Minnesota tax commissioner is elected president of the University of North Dakota to succeed Merrifield who resigned last fall and will depart at the end of the current school year.
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Frank P. McVey
Minnesota
University of North Dakota
Merrifield
Regents appoint McVey for key university post
The Board of Regents, after a thorough search, selected Mr. McVey for a major university leadership role reflecting his executive skill and educational background. He has lectured before the legislature and city groups, garnering strong support from diverse audiences. Senator Overson of Williams and McKenzie counties receives assignments on nine committees including as chair of the woman suffrage panel.
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Board of Regents
University
McVey
Senate
W. B. Overson
Williams
McKenzie
Overson
County Seat Fight Escalates in McKenzie County
The Schafer report notes a Saturday night incident near the county seat with attempts to move records to Alexander. Teams arrived to seize files but their plan was uncovered. Reports claim vault locks were tampered with and the county fight remains bitter.
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Schafer
McKenzie
McKenzie County
Alexander
Advertising Theology and the End of the World Debate
The piece notes ongoing public speculation about apocalyptic destruction with experts debating methods. It suggests a provocative stance that discourse itself may saturate and finish the argument, while offering a concise private opinion on the matter.
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Ant
London
Folly to Be Wise
A quoted local observer argues against funding eight years of college for his son to accelerate his career. He recalls losing his first job after attempting to correct an employer's grammar. The remarks reflect attitudes on higher education and practical priorities.
Dissipation and fleeting roses of pleasure
A fragment quotes Hannah More noting that pleasures fade quickly for those who seek them. The saying compares roses of pleasure to beauty that withers, leaving no lasting sweetness for the individual who plucks them.
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Hannah More
Aerolith new liquid air device aids miners in Austria
Washington reports Joseph I. Brittain American consul at Prague describes engineer Otto Suess invention aerolith to carry liquid air in a knapsack reservoir worn by miners. Two hour supply via tubes to a mouth mask with alarm signals when time is up, claiming safer mining and ready squids air facilities at some mines.
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Washington
Joseph I. Brittain
Prague
Stockings at $210 a pair from a Paris hand loom
An authority explains Parisian stockings cost 210 dollars a pair, representing a year of labor from a hand loom weaver. The exquisite items feature lace panels from near the toe to above the ankle and are woven with lace types needle point and Chantilly.
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Paris
Chantilly
Paris to Bury Tetrazini Voice in 100 Year Vault
A ceremony will seal Mme Tetrazini s phonographic record in an underground Paris opera house passage to remain undisturbed for a century The project credits Alfred Clark of Paris with preserving the singer s notes and gifts more phonographic records to the government and opera house officials were accepted with thanks.
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Paris
Mme
Tetrazsini
Ple
Tetrassini
Alfred Clark
Thas
Clark
Night Blooming Sopranos in Dow Chariaters
A fragment notes a night blooming soprano in Dow Chariaters who disturbs the early night as residents seek to secure rent for their real night work. The line evokes a mood of nocturnal performers and economic pressure in a small locale.
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Dow Chariaters
Bad Habits and Cautionary Talk on Drug Use
The dialogue portrays concern between two speakers about a man likely spiraling into drug use. One warns that he is going out to get a little homegrown and may ruin himself with drugs, urging caution.
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John
Jane
Old Cush Lands in New Country Footsteps to Millions
A crude saying claims Old Cush arrived barefoot a decade ago and now earns millions. The remark notes a supposed fortune and references a centipede skinned to death stirred by gossip.
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Cush
Wealth and superiority critiqued in absurd social snobbery
A pointed critique from a Puck voice mocks excess wealth and feminine social climbing, arguing that those not fit by birth and breeding should not presume to roll in such luxury. The quip reflects early 20th century satire on class and gender expectations.
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Reiling
Puck
Thele Handicap Point of View Commentary
A satirical note compares viewpoints to a handicap, suggesting some people lack sharp perception and should reconsider their stance. The piece uses opinion framing to question clarity and judgment in public discourse.
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Thele
Questioning men who threaten to coerce success for love
A provocative query asks if any man can win a woman by threats to force her to accept his attempts at achievement. The tone echoes social reform debates on autonomy and respect in relationships.
In the matter of drinking mused the philosopher
A fragmentary quip frames a satirical reflection on drinking. The speaker’s “impression istic nose” and a punny line about getting a head appear, suggesting a humorous aside rather than a full event. The text leans into witty wordplay and social commentary.
Fortune in Trunk Found in Newark Estate
In Newark New Jersey an old trunk in the East Orange home of the late John W Russell held bonds worth a large fortune. Executrix Mary Calvin said she found the bonds in the trunk after years. Orphans court heard an application to sell land to satisfy judgments. decision reserved. Real estate valued at 100000 dollars.
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Newark
N. J
East Orange
John W. Russell
Mary Calvin
Orphans’ Court
Weight of Load of Grapes and Orange Tree Yield
A discussion notes that a load of grapes weighs nearly a ton and yields under 200 gallons of wine. It adds that the average life yield of an orange tree is about 20,000 oranges.
Letter From the Dead Reaches New Jersey Sister
Mrs. Frank Coble of Asbury Park says a letter mailed from Carey North Dakota came after her brother Clayton Beauffer’s death. The note ends with a farewell line and hints he was interrupted mid sentence. The cause of his bleeding death remains unknown.
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New York
Frank Coble
Asbury Park
N. J
Clayton Beauffer
Carey
N. D
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