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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23
LET'S COOPERATE

Work on the mill and elevator at
Grand Forks has been suspended.
First the home building association
Is compelled to stop work, then the
mill and elevator association. Both are
the result of the same cause: the in
itiated laws, which, according to the
/. V. A., were to protect" the farm
ers' program, and the systematic cam
paign of detraction conducted by the
l. V. A. against the state for months
past. And, Of course, there. is one 9TH
er. cause.-The general financial tight
ness.
But at last yesterday there came a
more definite indication than has yet
appeared that there will be coopera-
ton between farmers and bankers in
correcting the adverse publicity the
state has suffered, and in selling the
bonds that must be sold to carry the
farmers program into effect. The
bankers corporation being formed in
Fargo definitely decided to take up
the sale of state bonds. Two represen-
tatives of the bankers who have gone
east in connection with sale Of their
own securities will, it is said, canvass
the sale Of bonds also.
This is encouraging. Farmers have
been asked to sell their crops in or
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

der to help business. This is asking
much of the farmers. Congress is en-
gagged in enacting laws which are al
most certain to be Of some help to
farmers. Moreover, if there is to be
a shortage, and a rise in prices, that
fact will be making itself apparent
before many weeks. So farmers who
have held their crop thus far must
have some strong inducement for
parting with it now.
If the bankers will in good faith
help carry into effect the farmers
PROGRAMME they will help sell the
state bonds that will enable the home
building association and the mill and
elevator association to resume opera
tons then the farmers will be in
duty bound to sell their crop. But, in
u judgment, the bankers should act
first. The farmers program is now
held up. Perhaps the bankers are not
altogether to blame for that condition.
At least, however, they have not done
much in the past to help. It is the
bankers who now are asking coopera-
ton. They should take the first step.
The Courier News.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

Tenancy and farm laborers are the
outstanding feature Of agriculture un-
der p~lutocracy. The 1914 census re-
ported 12,690,000 as the number fol-
lowing agricultural pursuits. One half
of these are farm-laborers-mostly
migratory. The Industrial Relations
Commission reports that from two to
three million more are tenants. Fred
erick Howe, a foremost expert on land
problems, states that 81 percent of all
farms in 1910 were operated by others
than owners, and it is far worse to-
day. He adds. "In parts of the country
from 60 to 70 per cent of the farms
are cultivated by the tenants for non
resident owners" In Texas, one of the
youngest states in the Union there
are whole counties in which there is
not a single free-holding farmer.
Judging from these figures two-thirds
and o Of the farmers of this coun-
try are already reduced to tenancy
and wage labor, and more are falling
into this condition with every fore
closure. Is the America that assured
freedom to the ~frontiersmen to have
nothing but serfdom to offer to her
sons today? THAT is the question the
Non-Partisan League is asking the
Farmers, Workers and Liberals of
these United States to settle, once and
for all time. 49,.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

The Women's League Clubs were
never more active than they are to.
day. Not a week passes but what these
clubs report some good work finished
and another begun. In several towns
and counties the clubs are fast be-
coming social centers that are daily
attracting more and more people OF
all ages. Entertainments and dances
are often a feature of Clubs meet
ing and this together with short and
interesting talks by good speakers
brings out large crowds, especially Of
young people. Everybody has a good
time, all learn something, and every
one goes home better for the outing.
As these meetings cost little and pro-
mote unity and much pleasure, Lea
que women workers are teaching their
men folks something new in politics
and, be it said, the boys all like the
lesson. So. T.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

J. E. Phelan, Bowman Banker, says:
I did not go the meeting at Bismarck
because I did not desire to wear a ha-
10. I believe in the spirit Of Cancellation
when the spirit is reciprocal" And
then, Though smitten on one cheek
by the chiefs of the nomadic tribe,
they (the self-haloed bankers) now
turn the other cheek also." And : so
this meek as moses "conciliator"
wants the Garand Forks Mill and Ele-
vator shut down indefinitely because
the profiteering mills have been 70 in
efficiently managed they can't deilv-
er the goods. But, how do you Farmers
like being dubbed the "Nomadic tribe"
you whose labor feeds, clothes and
houses in palaces all these Weary
Willies Of High Finance?
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

Elsewhere in this issue of The Cour-
ant will be found the announcement
of the cut in the subscription rate of
The Courant effective Immediately
and until February LIST. During that
period of a years subscription to The
Courant will be only $1.OO, instead of
the regular rate of $500. This propo-
sition applies to old subscribers as
we'll as new, the old subscribers pay
ing up arrearages at the rate of $500
per year and receiving a year in ad-
vance at $1.0O. This inducement will
be in effect only for the period above
stated and but one years subscrip-
ton will be given for $1.00 as this
amount does not cover the cost of pa
per and ink. :
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

ISOLATION at Grand Forks can be Sc
cured from the sale Of mill and eleva-
tor binds that the work on said enter
prise should be discontinued, particu-
larly in view of the present cold
weather which interferes more or less
with the economical prosecution Of the
said enterprise, be it therefore,
, Resolved, That the construction
work on the said Grand Forks mill
and elevator be discontinued at the
close of the present week or as soon
thereafter as practicable, considering
the nature Of the enterprise, pending
the further order of the commission,
and that the secretary be and he is
hereby instructed to Immediately
communicate with the .Fegles Con-
struction company, the Charles l..
Pillsbury company and Mr.. H. O..
Paulson with a. view to a discontinue
ance Of this work at the earliest pos
sible moment, and that shippers of
material be instructed to discontinue
the making of further shipments until
further r"tice, and that the Charles l..
Pillsbury company be instructed to
take up with the various shippers the
matter of securing a delay of further
shipments, and that during the sus-
pension Of operations only such en-
p)eyes as are necessary to act as
watchmen to protect the property
both day and night, including the rep
resentative Of the commission be re-
tanned" -.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23
7. v. A. INITIATED LAW AGAIN
BLOCKS INDUSTRIAL PRO
GRAM

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 21.-(Special
Work on the state mill and elevator
at Grand Forks will be discontinued
by the end of this week as a result of
a resolution adopted by the industrial
commission today. Lack of funds is
given as the commissions order.
The large buildings for the mill and
the elevator are now practically in
closed. The commission feels conf
dent that work will be resumed in
time to have both the mill and eleva-
tor ready for operation by the time
the 1921 crop is harvested.
Initiated Law Cause.
AS in the Ease of the Home Build
ing association, work must be sus--
pended on the mill and elevator be-
cause the initiated law depriving the
Bank of North Dakota of a large
part of the public funds prevents that
institution from financing the pro-
iect, according to members of the ON
mission. But for the initiated law the
Bank Of North Dakota would have
been enabled to finance the home
building and the mill and elevator
construction until bonds had been sold,
officials stated today.
It was pointed out today that mon
ey with which to finance the indus
trial program cannot now be had ex-
cept thru the sale of bonds issued by
the state for that purpose. just as
soon as these bonds are sold work
will be resumed, both on the state
built homes and the mill and elevator
at Grand Forks. The commission is
now negotiating for the sale Of &c.
100000 Of bonds but owing to the
nationwide financial stringency buy
ers are scarce. /
May Finish Homes
Manager r. B. Blakemore of the
Home Building association is a
deavoring to keep work going on the
homes until those farthest advanced
may be completed by having the en-
ployes accept deferred paymentsy The
force employed on the homes in this
city have agreed to this plan and have
resumed work. Attempts will be made
to reach such agreements in the other
cities where the state is building
homes.
Following is the resolution adopted
by the industrial commission today IN
which work On the mill and elevator
is ordered suspended:
The Resolution
Whereas, The financial situation.
Is such that it appears that until fur-
Their funds to be used in the construc-
ton work Of the Mill and Elevator as
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

CONGRESS, confronted by un-
precedented public expenditures, is
preparing to repeal the tax on excess
profits and the sur-taxes on big in
comes and substitute therefor a 'sales
tax so as to transfer the burden of
government from the backs of the
rich to the bellies Of the poor" says
Labor, which also makes the further
"seditious" comment: "Having stabil-
lied the Indian rupee at a cost of more
than a hundred million American dol
lars may be another reason why there
is no money to assist hard-pressed
farmers" But why should workers
and farmers expect anything other
than a soaking from a Soviet of law
yers governing for a Soviet of Bank
ers?
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23
DRAVLAND-DRAVLAND

Tuesday December IA, at Fargo, &C.
Cured the marriage Of Miss Mable
Dravland, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ole Dravland, Of Carbury, to Mr.. Fred
Dravland, Of Rosalt, s. Oak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dravland arr spend
ing the holidays at the home of the
BRIDES parents. The young couple: will
make their home at Rosalt where Mr..
Dravland is engaged in the shoe bust
ness.
The Courant extends c%ongratula-
lions to the young couple.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23
HIGH SCHOOL AND FORESTRY
LOSE TO KENMARE HIGH

Last Thursday night at the high
school gymnasium Bottineau high
team went down to defeat at the hands
of Kenmare high school team to a
score Of Fl to II. The game was very
interesting from start to finish. Ken
mare showedA superior team work
throughout the game.
l.. Friday night the Forestry-N Normal
team tried conclusions with the Ken
mare team and met the same fate as
the high school, losing by a score of
ID to 81. This game was also very
interesting.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

l. V. A. Boss Matt Johnson was up
from Fargo on Saturday, his mission
being his own interests. in the Advo-
cate. It is rumored that Matt is any
thing but satisfied with the way the
Advocate is being run.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

CAS- Director Of information(? Of
the U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Harlan D. Smith, the new appointee,
(the farmers had nothing to say about
it) becomes Uncle Sans spokesman
to the 100000 ~ farmers of the
country"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

Foreclosure Laws passed by the
League Legislature in 1919 provide
that: ~ Foreclosed persons have the
right to redeem property within one
year; (2) Thirty days notice must be
given of foreclosure. Formerly there
was no notice; (3) Foreclosed farmers
have the right to all crops grown on
the land during the year of redemp-
ton. Formerly the banker could grab
everything; (4) Bankers cannot con
fiscate deposits to apply on liens.
Formerly they could; (5) Lawyers
r limited to 10 per cent of princi-
pal and not more than s25 in fees in
foreclosure proceedings. Formerly the
"sky was the limit" for Regarding
lawyers. We thought it might be we'll
to mention the provisions of these
laws as it is reported that, despite
their promises and resolutions, bank
ers and others are busy ~foreclosing
and trying to foreclose and we feared
they, the bankers and others, might
not know just what they could do to
the farmers, who are a little panicky
these days and who know that the
present North Dakota Administration
is NOT a Banker-Lawyer government.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23
LEE PROBABLY KNOWS.

There was enough Green River
whiskey floating around Botti-
neau Thanksgiving day and a few
days following to float a young
battle ship. Whittier it came from
or just what port it vas bound
for dependent saith not, but at
any rate tits said screen River"
is not yet dry.-Farmers Advo-
cate.
The above is only half of the story,
the usual way for the Advocate edi-
tor to report interesting news-the
battleship referred to was manned by
a r mostly recruited among the
I. V. A. naval forces. Steaming down
the "Green River" (or was it King
George River) was very pleasant that
day, when something happened which
might have marred the whole pro-
gram had not those on board read that
pigs is pigs" and had they not re-
membered that in a crew of a certain
class there is always a hog walking on
his hind feet who does not know eth
or where to stop or when enough is
enough
One long Lean, pale petty Of
ficer decided that the chow on board
was too dry and that drinks on deck
were scarce and far between, so he
jumped overheard and for two days
he lived under the Supplying waves
Of the Screen River" fatty refusing
to be rescued by his disguised neigh
bors as long as there was a drop in
the river bed. Who was the man Lee ?
We cling to the old Christian prin-
ciple that a public confession is good
for the soul. How is it with you Lee?
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23
N. d. ITEMS

Reports from Bismarck indicate
that our never-was attorney general,
William LANCER, is now a candidate
for Jimtown. His latest stunt is his
estimate Of $4,000 as a sum suffi-
cient to III the Attorney Generals
office for the next two years. DeBull
told the State Budget Board that
Attorney General Lemke would need
no more than this sum as he, LANCER,
had already won all the suits tried,
pending and to be tried! DeBull "sho
reccommen's hissef highly, . alright,
but his innate modesty seems to have
gotten the best of him at the last mo-
ment, for he forgot to tell the Board
or any one else that the appropriation
for his department for the two years
past had been 500, 1858 and that he
had spent it all and $4,000 to boot,
or s119,935.53 in the two years term
and that, despite this lavish supply Of
funds, Governor Frazier could never
get any action worth while on any of
the great vital suits in which the
State was interested until he called
up Mr.. Lemke and put him on the job.
Poor old DeBull; we sure feel sorry
for him, but there's one consolation
in Jimtown he won't be allowed to
make a public exhibition of himself.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

A Paramount picture featuring
Chas. Ray in "Crooked Straight" to-
night, Grand Theatre.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23

The Courant wishes all it's many
readers a very Merry Christmas and
A Happy New Year.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-12
MRS. LUKE's LUNCHEON

Mrs John Luke was hostess Friday at luncheon at the Southern club in honor of Miss Elizabeth Massey. whose mar riage to MT. Robert E. Mccoy will be an event of Wednesday. Mrs. Lukes guests included Miss Mas sel Mrs. Richard Massey, Mrs. Arthur Gordy and Mrs Camp of Columbus, Ga.. Miss Adele Seidel and Miss Elsie Esty of Savannah. Mrs. George Bridges, Mrs Katherine Massey Mrs. Russell Hunt. Miss Marion Hicks and Miss Evelyn Hoke.
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M'COI- MASSEY
 WEDDING PLANS


 The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Mas sey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Richard w. Massey, and Mir Robert k. Mccoy will take place Wednesday evening at S o'clock at the home of the brides pa- rents on Beech street. Miss Katherine Massey, sister of the bride, will be the maid of honor. lsFi
 The bridesmaids will be Miss Evelyn Hoke, Miss Marion Hicks, Miss Edele Gordy Miss Elsie Espy, Miss Eleanor Sidell and Miss Eleanor Messer.
 Little Richardine Massey will be the flower girl.
 Mir. Mccoy will be attended by Mir. Daniel Bullard as best man and Mir John Kirchler. MT. Frank Jones, My. George Headley. Mir. Wilkes Lyndon, Mir. Alex J. Kelly and MT. Edwin s. Della plane will be the groomsmen.
 Preceding the ceremony the following recital of pre-nuptial music will be rem dered by Mir. and George Lee Hamrick at the organ:
 March Nuptial' DeKoven) Tn the Morning (Grieg), Venetian Love Song (Nevin), "Glow-Worm' (Lincke). Love Dreams LiszD. Spring Song" (Men- delssohn), Evening Bells" (MacFar- iane), Grand Chorus-Tannhauser (Wagner). Souvenir" (Drdla), Wedding March" (NeVin).
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TEA FOR MISS MASSEY
 Mrs J. G. Wyatt entertained at a tea dansant yesterday afternoon, compli- menting Miss Elizabeth Massey. popu- lar bride-elect of this week.
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COUNTRY CLUB

Among those entertaining at the Coun- try club last evening were MT. George Yancey, MT. and Mrs. Richard Massey, Dr. George Reese, MT. and Mrs. James R. Rice and Mr. J. l.. Brooks.
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SHOWER FOR MISS RICE

The young womens auxiliary of the Southsde Baptist church entertained yes- terday afternoon at a handkerchief shower at the home of Miss Nancy Doster on Hanover circle, in honor Of Miss Tina Rice, a lovely bride-eIect. who Is their president. The colors, yellow and white, were chosen for the afternoon and they were carried out in yellow and white chrysanthemums in tall vases ill the drawing room and in the dining room were used in big basket, which cen tered the table.
 The pretty handkerchiefs were brought in a decorated basket and presented to the bride by little Miss Ruffie Dixon Holloway
 An interesting programme was given in which Miss Maxine Hurley, Miss Lola Hoffman, Miss Lillian Nasty and Miss Virgie Goodman took part. v
 Miss Nancy Doster sang, T Love You Truly" and late in the afternoon de- licious ice course was served.
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PEGUES-RUSSELL WEDDING
 PLANS ANNOUNCED

The following plans are announced for the wedding Of Miss Amy Fay Russell and the Rev. David King Pegues of Louisville, which will take place Wednes- day evening at 6 o'clock at the Walker Memorial church.
 Mrs Emmitt M. Russell, sister-in-Iaw of the bride, will be the matron of honor.
 Miss Irrna l.. Tapp of Kinston, N. C., will be the maid of honor Dr. Thomas A. Snow will serve as best man and the ushers will be MT. Robert D. Russell, brother of the bride; Prof. Ira Pegues, brother of the groom, and the Rev. w. Glenn Bartee.
 The flower girl will be little Robena Evins and the ringbearer Master Alec Montgomery.
 Mrs. David D. Crawford will have charge of the music and will be accom- panied by Professor Currie on the violin.
 Mrs. A. c. Montgomery will sing, "Un- til' and "All for You,' and the cere- mony will be. performed by the Rev. George Stuart.
 Following the marriage an informal re- ception and buffet supper will be held at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Oscar Lee Russell. for the members of the bridal party and the members of the immediate families.
 The Rev. Pegues and his bride will leave for a wedding trip to Cincinnati and other points before going to Louis vile, where they will make their home.
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Gudwig schytte), Julia walpole. Do rothy's Opinion Carolyn Wells), Mar jorie and Florence Nicholson. "A Fai.y Story (Frank Tynesl, Mary Frances Mc-
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Linn "'Jes Fore Christmas'' (Field), Helen Murphy. Under the Palms" (MaJ- lard), Nell Denson. Sunny Hours"
 Crank Tymes), Rosalind Swigart. (a)
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LOULIE COMPTON SEMINARY

HULL SOMI HUN
 The holiday season was ushered in by a beautiful evening party given on Fri day evening by Miss Morton to the sub- seniors, seniors and specials of this boarding department of the seminary.
 The parlors were bright with the Christmas colors. In the receiving line were Miss Morton and Misses Morris and Lee. An exciting feature of the recep- tion was the 'huge Christmas pie from which each guest drew his Santa Claus gifts.
 Delicious refreshments were served at Il o'clock.
 On Wednesday afternoon in the semi- nary chapel the departments of piano. voice. expression and Latin presented the following programme:
 Arpeggia waltz (CrawforD, Irene Smith. Song. My Bonnie Fair Maid (Berrdge), Elizabeth Crawford. (a) AL bumblatt, (b) I1lfintang (Grieg), Frances Cordray. Reading. 'The Passion of the Desert (Balzac), Margaret Hudson. Im- promptu in A flat Chopin, LeMerle Penn. Reading, The Fountain Low elD, Barbara Ladd. Hungarian dance No. (Brahms), Julia Moore. 'Life's Mirror" (Wooler), Catherine Colgan. Scene de Ballet (Krogman), Elizabeth Reid Dramatization of Horaces Ninth Satire, by the class in Horace, Misses Kennedy, Murray, Payne, Smith and Katherine Reese.
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DRAWING ROOM RECITAL

The first of series of drawing room recitals was given last evening at S:15 o'clock by the juvenile students of the piano and expression departments of the Margaret Allen school
 The following programme was rem dered: (a) "A Music Test" Cb) ''The River," Co "The Fairies" Ruth Dona- hoo. The Little Dutch Garden" Hattie Whitney and Mary Virginia Brabston. taJ Greetings to the Zoo,' (b) Miss Gi- raffes Neck" Co ''The Lazy Buffalo," Mildred Weston and Martha Henderson.
 Miss Ti-To-Tee'' (Z. Cocke). Mary Col den Bonnyman The Frightened Squir rel' (Emery), Harriet Smith, Our Hired Girl' (Riley), Ellis Watts. The Mill," Jes- sic Gaynor and Frances Hickman. The Cats Tea Party" (Weatherley).. Betty and Sylvia Gerson. Woodland Echoes" CNewton), Jennie Hood Hunt. Violin solo, "A German Air" Watt Brown. "A Little Maid of Three" G. Cocke), Kathryn Ramsey. Hide and Seek
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Society News and Activities of City and Suburbs

Turkish Rondo" (Kreintzlia). Cb) ''rhe Little Dancer GT. Tymes) Elizabeth Wiley. "Pomponette" (DuranD. Lila Morris