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Newspaper

Willmar Tribune

Location

Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

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Vale Our Next Congressman Campaign Spark in Seventy District

The text reports a heated, partisan push in the Seventy District urging the election of Kryale over rival J Videread. It cites districtwide auditors and counties like Kyale Walstead Grane and Saco Lac, noting Kryale’s predicted 1600 majority and a response about Liquor interests after a World wire inquiry.

Robert Marion la Volvoy Andriew Videread Kvale Kvaig Disteter Kyale Walstead Lac Quitele Lous Lyon

Nominations and Prohibition Theme Dominates Campaign

The article argues Phar was nominated amid a clash over whether the people should rule the nation. It notes that a prohibition issue was not central to the campaign but the opposition tried to inject it. Kyale is described as a strong prohibitionist pledged to uphold tar policy and Rev. Kvale’s leadership is hailed as a triumph for the people’s movement.

Poply Eseh-Cummins Railroad Ih Kyale Vinnewr Rev Kvale People's

Co-Operators Annual Meeting Highlights Board Re-elections

The Willmar Varniers Co-Operative Elevator held its annual meeting this afternoon with a festive gathering. N G Laenes chaired. several board members were re-elected and working capital plans approved. A 3 percent cash discount for 60 day payments was decided. Remarks by Harry Edmonds and Kay Todd praised the cooperative’s progress. A proposed state auditing board was discussed and a free lunch followed, courtesy of Northern Rock Island Railroad.

Willmar Varniers Co-Operative Elerator Company N. GB. Laenes Diverted B. Lienes A. Malverson Ole Kk. Olson BP. N. Olson Awan Nelson Harry Edmonds Farmers’ Co-Operative Packing Plant South St. Paul Kay Todd Hoth Marchogi Sluts Auditing Board State Department of Agriculture Rock Island G. Sanderholm Nenacer

Regal Faces Priam at Rouse Diamond Next Sunday

Regal and Priam square off at the lat ters rouse diamond next Sunday with a 2 o'clock start. Before the main game there will be foot races and other events including a war between Edgards and St Johns. Refreshments will be served on the mounds and a new hiree celebration is planned for July.

Regal Priam Edgards St. Johns

Fidelis The Widelis Society Meeting at Miss Nelson Home

The Fidelis The Widelis Society of Bethel church meets at Miss Minnie Nelson 411 W Becker Ave on Monday June 28. Miss Nelson and Edith Nel entertain guests.

Fidelis the Widelis Society of the Bethel Church Minnie Nelson W. Becker Avenue Miss Nelson Edith Nel

Hemming Nelson Wins Nomination in Three-Cornered Race

In Lake Elizabeth Hemming S Nelson won the party nomination with 1970 votes, over John Veig 1446 and John Swenson 470. Swenson opposed the Nonpartisan League and faced elimination as county old-line forces backed Veig. The fall contest will pit Nelson against Veig after Monday’s Debril vote.

Hemning S. Nelson Lake Elizabeth John Feig Atwater John Swenson Nonpartisan League Nelson League Veig Debril

Obituary highlights of Victor T Peterson of East Lake Lillian

The obituary records the death of Victor T Peterson of East Lake Lillian at Swedish Hospital Minneapolis after a brief illness. Born February 11, 1872 near Acton Meeker County, he married Christine in 1896 and leaves two children, Christine Nelson and Leila Peterson, plus a sister and a half brother. He held roles as Atwater Grain Co president, East Lake Lillian supervisor, and Luce Electric Railway director, with past ownership of the Peterson Elevator Co and a Kandiyohi store. Funeral was June 20 at the Frank Danielson place and Atwater Methodist Church, Rev. Stromberg officiating, burial in Union Cemetery.

Vitcuna Eracnoj Victor T. Peterson East Lake Lillian Minneapolis Acton Meeker County Christine Peterson Ernest Nelson Lake Elizabeth Leila Peterson Atwater Saskatchewan Canada Morlach Atwater Grain Company Luce Electric Railway Charles Youngquist Horace J. Peterson S. Peterson F. Lawrenz Center City Frank Danielson Place Methodist Church Stromberg N. E. Nelson Nelson Johnson Messrs. Hemming Nelson A. W. Johnson E. J. Strom Sumner Glader Charles Swenson John Knudson Union Cemetery

DEDICATION OF SIBLEY STATE PARK NEXT SATURDAY

The dedication of Sibley State Park at Lake Andrew Kandiyohi county occurs next Saturday with the Kandiyohi County Old Settlers Association annual outing. The ceremony moves to Mount Tom from Cedar Hill. Belgrade Brooten and Murdock bands provide music and state dedicatory address will be given by Carlos Avery executive agent of the Game and Fish Commission. Senators Sullivan Jackson Benson and Representative Christianson will speak, with all last Legislature members invited. Field glasses urged for summit views. picnic lunch encouraged. program follows.

Sibley State Park Lake Andrew Kandiyohi County Old Settlers’ Association Mount Tom Cedar Hill Belgrade Brooten Murdock Carlos Avery Game and Fish Commission The Legisla Old Settlers

Old Settlers Program Highlights

Old Settlers Association hosts 9:00 to 11:00 dues collection and membership enrollment. Morning session includes officer reports, election, and Memorial Address. Park dedication followed by social. Afternoon program features music by band, multiple addresses including Welcome by John Wicklund and remarks by Theo Christianson and Senator Gandrud. Multiple U S Senators and officials attend with a final "America" song.

Old Settlers Swan Mattson John Wicklund Theo. Christianson Dawson P. A. Gandrud Carlos Avery J. D. Bullivan St. Cloud Henry N. Benson St. Peter J. A. Jackson St. Paul America

Young Peoples Convention district gathers delegates

The Willmar District Norwegian Free Church youth convention meets this week from June 25 to Sunday, with delegates from eight charges. Rev L Peterson opens with a welcome sermon, followed by talks on Luke 10. A Lake Lillian life sketch and music from Lake Lillian Band highlight plans as hundreds of delegates arrive.

Young Peoples Convention Willmar Norwegian Free Church L. Peterson Montevideo E. 0. Larson Park Auditorium A. Olson of Morris Claus Morgan Eiel Eielsen A. Arntzen Lake Lillian Peter Nelson Erick Holt E. M. Hanson New London E. O. Larson Eagle Lake Eagle Lake, Vice Chairman; Rev. A. Arntzen Rev. A. Olson

Vote FC for Governor district results show Shipstead edge

Shipstead carried eleven counties in the Seventh District with a combined majority of 6,144. Preus won Lac Qui Parle Lyon and Stevens counties with combined 583, leaving Shipstead’s net district majority at 5,561.

Shipstead Preus Lac Qui Parle Lyon Stevens County Shipstead Press Big Stonet Chippewa Douglas Grant Meeker Pope Renyille Swift Traverse Yellow Medicine

Preus Leads as GOP Governor Primary Votes Reported

Early returns show Dr. Henrik Preus leading with about 11 315 votes and 371 precincts yet to hear from, followed by Shipstead and Frankson. Kandiyohi County gives Shipstead strong support as totals suggest a lighter primary turnout than two years ago.

Preus Shipstead Frankson Kandiyohi Henrik Shipstead

Results on state ticket Kandigohi county unofficial totals

Kandigohi county reports unofficial totals for state ticket candidates not detailed in this week's paper. Republican ballot figures include Associate Justice Supreme Court Dibell 53 Johnson 1278 Siegel 1487 Vanderbergh 926 State Treasurer Rinehart 1372 and related tallies for other offices shown in partial form.

Kandigohi Supreme Court Dibell Johnson Siegel Vanderbergh Land Rineg

Dowling Likely to Run as Independent for Congress

The report says M. J. Dowling of Olivia plans a fall bid as an independent against O. J. Kyale of Benson in the Seventh District race. This would mark Dowling’s third congressional campaign in this district after being mentioned for governor last spring but eliminated by the convention.

Dowling M. J. Dowling Olivia O. J. Kyale Benson Congress Mike Dowling

Ladies Aid Free Church outing and labor meeting notice

The Ladies Aid of the Free Church held its annual outing at the C. T Birkeland grove in Dovre township with afternoon programs, an auction raising about two hundred dollars, and an evening talk by Rev. A Rykken of Chippewa Falls. A labor organizations meeting at Carlson's Hall in Willmar on Monday night June 25 aims to form a central labor group. A big dance at Bowery two miles west of Willmar on Saturday night June 26 features prizes and music.

Ladies’ Aid of the Free Church C. T A. Rykken Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Messrs. Dahle Nash Augsburg Seminary Willmar Church Walter Rykken Willmar Carlson’s Hall Anton Peterson Bowery Andy

Graduation Exercises for Kan diyoHi County Pupils Will Be Held

Graduation exercises for the Kan diyohi County common schools take place at Park Auditorium Willmar Friday at 3 p m with a 1 30 p m rehearsal. The program includes instrumental music by Prof. Hobble s Orchestra an invocation a class song and diplomas by Supt Alvin and a vocal solo. The graduating class will not have names published this week due to state exam delays. A wedding also occurred at St Mary s Catholic church Atwater Miss Isabelle B Dow dell and Mr Hugh J Tait were united in marriage with fuller details to come next issue.

Sth Street Masonic Temple Farmers State Bank Magnet Inn Sun Parlor Kandiyohi Park Auditorium Willmar the Tribune Hobble Tev Arne Vasier Minnesota Erato Abelli W. Hackett P. Hedin Lillie Noren Myrtle Johnson Edith Nelson Ida Sanderson Minnie Nelso

City Hall hosts meeting to form baseball association

A meeting at City Hall last Friday noon chaired by Attorney H. G. Young appointed a committee of O Niel Grace and Leroy Christian to plan a baseball association and coordinate with the Fair Association on grounds. An evening session was planned to discuss the matter. East Litchfield Avenue construction diverts heavy traffic over Becker avenue. Sperryville road remains impassable. city township cooperation on road improv was declined. township plans work along the section line toward Becker avenue.

Baseball Association H. G. Young Messrs. O'Niel, Grace Leroy Christian Fair Association Litchfield Avenue Becker Avenue Sperry Old Field Sperryville

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