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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1921-02-17

Minneapolis Feb 6-Negotiations for sale of North Dakota
state bonds by Minneapolis and Chicago investment firms off
for the present learned today The sale Of $6000
bonds has been contemplated of putting NORTH
Dakota banks sound financial basis
Representatives of the North Dakota state have
left Minneapolis said to be convinced that they will be
unable to float the bonds.
Bank and investment officials according to apparently
authentic information today to the conclusion that under
conditions they did not want to undertake the sale OF
North bonds the investing public mainly for these
reasons
Doubts expressed to the validity of the bond issue
that already issued but usd have been offered
Chicago New York y irresponsible individuals and have
been discredited among investors.
Minneapolis bankers who sat in the conference would make
today They admitted that the transaction off for
the present at least while be reopened there is
Immediate prospect Of that
I'VE feel" one banker sad ha the public would not take
willingly North Dakota bonds under present governmental
conditions the state but unwilling to be placed in the
position Of trying the people Of North Dakota how
they shall be governed a
Another given by of the bankers the conflict
opinion the Nonparsan league and the independent
legislature at Bismarck indicating in the bankers
opinion that agreement between thm on kind Of
gram is almost, impossible" !" 5H # s 5.:.$.5$s
While it has been proposed market for the 900
Dakota legislature would to virtual
the state t was
by concluded
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1921-02-17
COMPROMISE PR0P0SEDBY
N0NPARTISAN COMMITTEE
AND TWIN CITY BANKERS

Lieutenant Governor Wood Senator Ledbach and Other
Nonpartisan Leaders Expected to Oppose Compromise
Pan-Acton of League Majority Is Taken Townley
Victory Within League-Plan Would Eliminate Undesir
able Features Of Present Conduct Of Stae0wned Indus
tries.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1921-02-17

Plan-Action of League Majority Is Taken as Townley
Victory Within Leaguc-PIan Would Eliminate Undesir-
able Features Of Present Conduct Of State Owned Indus
| tries.
Bismarck N D., Feb 14-(SpecaD Following receipt of
information nncapos to the effect that committee dee"
gated e Nonpasan league here had concluded an
agreement with bankers the twin cities to effect compromise
North Dakota situation opposition from league sources
TO the compromise
There is opposition among independents sort of
the proposition Of saeowned ateoperaed M
du$tres
The compromise plan embraces the following:
Enactment of legislation regarding the Bank of North
Dakota with the initiated law as the basis -
Acceptance Of the initiated law permitting public
deposits to be placed in private banks and enactment OF
Limiting the Bank of North Dakota to the functions
of rural credits institution and acting as fiscal agent
for the stateowned industries Liquidat'ng 1t as to
Legislation to meet bankers objections to the
in which bonds secured Passage of law protecting
Completion of the Forks MILL elimination Of the
Drake mill and restriction upon activities OF home build
Agreement by bankers Immediately affect the sale,
Immediately buy bonds Of the state to the extent
Lieutenant Governor Howard Leiderbach
expected be among leaders the Nonparsan
league forces to the compromise pored to them
League Leaders Differ
Governor Wood unhesitatngy declared that the
onpartsan the legislature would not accept the pan
The league MEMBERS he ad would in his opinion be willing to
changes to affect the sale OF bond but would
willing practically abandon the policy of the Bank OF
North Dakota outlined at it's organization.
Senator Church. leading Nonparsan, said that he be-
agreement would result in the clarifying of the sua
tion
Compromise Victory For Townley
The compromise plan big victory for A. e. Iowney IN the
Nonpartsan ranks 1t Townley who to Bismarck to
tell Nonparsans that they must change the policy of the
of North Dakota qudate it it now organized and
conne activities tc the marketing and milling OF the
league Towney failed in his first attempt He came back again
his arguments and converts At least SEN
ato vigorously opposed to his proposition at first
changed entirely and supported the proposal
Personnel Of Nonpartisan Committee
nhe Nonparisan league majority had been over
committee named Minneapolis John Hagan,
industrial commisson H. secretary under
represent Lemke and Governor Frazier A. c. Towne
P McAneney went to Minneapolis where the conferences
were Saturday. Sunday still in today
he North Da-
Mnnaanos Pad in Of North Da
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1921-02-17
NEGOTIATIONS FOR SALE
OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE
BONDS ARE DECLARED OFF

Bankers Do Not Care to Undertake Sale Of State Bonds Under
Present Political Conditions in North Dakota-Represen-
tatives Of State Government Leave Minneapolis Bankers
Believe Agreement Between Rival Factions on Any Sort Of
Program Is almost impossible
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1921-02-17

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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1921-02-17
Compromise Victory For Townley
Personnel of Nonpartisan Committee

Nonpartisan league majority had been
committee named to Minneapolis John Hagan
ber industrial commsson H. under
represent Lemke Governor Frazier A. Towny
and McAneney Minneapolis where the conferences
were held Saturday Sunday still progress today
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
RED GLOVER CAN
/. Be S0WN EARLY
Many Farmers Plant as Early as
February, Even While Snow
Is On Ground.
SEED SELECTION IMPORTANT
Plant Is Hardy and Not Injured by
Ordinary Cold, and Sowing May Be
Done While Other Farm Work
~ 10 Comparatively Slack.

prepared by the United States Depart
f,'o ment OF Agriculture)
Red clover has been styled the cor
AerI stone of agriculture in the North
Central and Eastern states.
Ss Many farmers will begin laying the
corner stone as early as February,
when It is customary In many sections
to sow red clover on the surface of the
smow, so that II will sink into the soil
with the first thaw in the spring. Red
clover is hardy, and is not injured by
ordinary cold; and the fact that 1t can
b sown at a season when work on the
farm Is comparatively light adds to
the economy of it's cultivation.
The first important point to be OBJ
served is the selection of good seed,
say specialists of the United States
Department of Agriculture. Consider
able care should be used In this ne
spect well In advance of the time of
seeding. This is particularly true at
present, when a large proportion Of
the red clover seed used in the United
States comes from abroad. If poor
seed is used the expected crop may be
"A partial or total failure.
Good Seed Is Plump.
Good red clover seed is plump or
well filled, bright with a slight luster,
the color OF individual seeds ranging
from violet to light yellow. The indi-
vidual seeds should be at least me-
dunn sized and fairly uniform, free of
adulterants of any kind and from
seeds of noxious weeds.
Homegrown seed is desirable, espe-
cially In the North, because 1t Is al
most certain to be adapted to local
conditions. If II Is not available. SAM
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
FARM SELECTION PERPLExING
Study Of Several intricate Points
Called For-Knowiedoe OF Basic
Principles Needed. 49,

prepared by the United States Depart.
..s =, ment OF Agricuiture.l BIZ rt9J .a
In choosing q farm one has the op-
tons Of buying with the intention Of
operating the place as his entire bust
ness, buying a small farm and renting
enough additional land to meet his
needs, or renting a farm either on the
share or cash basis. Ones choice in
the matter Is usually determined by
the funds available.
If one has only a small amount Of
capital and wishes to undertake farm
ing as business from which to de-
rive his entire income, he should, In
nearly all cases, begin as a renter.
However, II he wishes to buy a farm
on which to live, deriving part of his
income from other sources, then, pos
sibly, purchasing Is desirable, even II
capital is limited.
Whatever course Is followed, It is
highly desirable that one thoroughly
understand the basic principles gov
erning the farm business before de-
Gliding some of the finer points. A dis
regard of these basic principles Is re-
sponsible for a large proportion of
farm failures.
A man may unconsciously work all
his life against some economic barrier
when success would have been COM
paratively easy II he had selected
farm where the economic principle
would aid him instead of working
against him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25


inches from each gatepost. inside the
lot where the hogs were confined, a
shert post was driven. Long boards
nailed from one to the other Of these
posts made another panel of board
fence. IS inches high and parallel with
the boarded-up gate, with an 1S-inch
space between the two low walls.
When a hog comes to this detached
panel, 1t will go to the end and pass
round into the narrow passage be-
tween the two board walls, continuing
on through and out ut the other end
till 1t tires Of the performance. One
that is short enough to turn In the 49,
inch passage Is too small to jump or
climb over the boards before it, and
one that eannet turn il unable to face
the wall and make the attempt to
climb.
All other stock, except small calves
or colts, will step over the low walls.
No wide cracks, Offering footholds,
should be left between the boards
III. f. Grinstead, Columbia, No.. In
Popular Mechanics Magazine. ..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

piles should be obtained from reliable
dealers. These should be examined
for adulterants, weed seeds and shriy-
se&ed seeds. They should also be test
ed for termination before purchasing
In quantity.
In the absence Of more accurate
methods an estimate should. be made
sof the proportion of true red clover
seed and of weed seeds and other i'm
separated from all impurities, a count
~sasl number, as 100, should be taken
Just as they come. These seeds should
sbe placed between layers Of moistened
cloth or paper or merely covered in a
bed Of sand or light soil. A dinner
platc. covered with another, is suit
able terminating receptacle. IT can
be kept in the living room, at tenn
peratlre between So and So degrees
between the third and sixth days the
sprouting ability Of the seeds should
Ase shown.
1T should be borne In mind that the
sowing value Of the seed is represent
ed by the amount Of true clover which
will terminate with reasonable
zpromptness. Thus, IL fOur-fifths Of
sample is pure clover. and only three
8ourths will sprout, then only three
rAfths, or 60 per cent, of the original
seed as offered will grow. Thus, the
terminating test has an important
Ibearing on the worth Of seed offered
no the farmer.
Protects American Farmers.
A seed-testing service is maintained
by the United States Department Of
Agriculture. where 29,638 samples of
various seeds we're examined and
tested In the last fiscal year-16, Az In
washington and 13,196 In the five
Sbhanch seed-testing stations. Similar
service is offered by the various state
experiment stations. The department
also exercises a strict inspection serv-
Ice over field seeds brought from for
seign countries, and last year 5,0O0,O0O
pounds Of various seeds were rejected
or held for cleaning before being al
slowed to be offered to American farm
aers.
It IL important that the testing Of
seed be done early enough that q suf-
flcient supply OF pure seed can be pur-
chased I'm time for use; and II seed Is
TO be sent to one of the government
or state testing laboratories, at least
Two weeks should be allowed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
Resolution No. 1856.

Resolved. by the Commission of the City
OF Owosso that whereas, a certain note given
by said city to the Owosso Savings Bank
city to be placed to the credit of the
Pine ST. Curb Fund. falls due on the list day OF
March, 1921. and there are not In said fund
Sufficient monies to pay the same
Now. therefore. the Mayor is hereby auth
orized and directed to execute and deliver to
sald Owosso Savirgs Bank note for One Hun
dred Dollars (Si00O0), In partial renewal OF
principal OF said note so falling due, and said
new note to be dated the LIST day OF March, 1921
and TO become due and payable Sept. LIST, 1921,
ana u bear interest at q rate not greater tn an
to) six per cent per annum,
Said renewal note is declared to be made
In anticipation OF special assessment taxes
assessed against the various property owners
benefited by said improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
RESOLUTIONS


The following resolution was presented
read to the Commission, and on motion of Com
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes,
Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. 1852. ~
Resolved, by the Commission Of the City
of Owosso that whereas. a certain note given
by said City to the Owosso savings Bank in
evidence OF loan OF that date to said City, to
be placed to the credit of Hickory Street Curb
Fund.- falls due on the 10Th day of February,
1921. and there are not in said fund sufficient
monies 10 pay the same.
Now, therefore, the Mayor Is authorized and
directed to execute and deliver to said Owosso
Savings Bank note for Three Hundred and
Fifty Dollars (S350.00), in partial renewal OF
principal OF said note so falling due, and said
new note to be dated the Goth day OF February
1921, and to become due aud payable the Goth
day of August, 1921, and to bear interest at a
rate not greater than six (6) per cent per annum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made in
anticipation of special assessment taxes ASSESS
en- against the various property owners bene-
fitted by said Improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

Savings Bank q note for Fourteen Hundred
Dollars (si40000,) In partial renewal OF princi-
pal Of said note so falling due, aud said new
note to be dated the LIST day of March, 1921, and
to become que and payable Sept LIST, 1921, and
to bear interest at o rate not greater than (6)
six per cent per annum.
Said renewal note Is declared to be made In
anticipation OF special assessment taxes ASSESS
ed against toe various property owners bene-
fitted by said improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
PROCEEDINGS or The CITY COMMISSION
loFFICIAL.l

Owosso, Mich, Feb. 81, 1921.
Regular meeting of the Commission, Mayor
Wright presiding.
Members present-Rosevear, Stebbins and
Wright.
The minutes of the regular meeting Of Feb
IA. 1921. were read and approved.
Commissioner Rosevear moved the corrected
report OF the City Treasurer for the month of
December be received and filed. Ayes, Rose
wear. Stebbins and Wright.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
APPLICATIONS

The application Of Jay Elliott for license to
operate u hve-pa -senger touring car In the City
OF Owosso for hire was presented, and on mo-
ton OF Commissioners Rosevear the application
was received. sureties approved, and license
granted. Ayes, Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright
The application OF Myron Nye for license to
operate u fve-passenger Buick in the City Of
Owosso Tor hire, was presented, and on motion
OF Commissioner Rosevear the application was
received sureties approved. and license granted
Ayes. Roseveor, otebbins and Wright.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

street would pass n so projected westerly
necessary deeds therefor. at an expense IL
exceeding Three Hundred Dollars (o3O0O6
with release OF all damages from said owned
and the exemption OF said owners from a.
special assessments by the City for any porti0l
OF the expense OF such street opening.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following resolution was presented, and
on motion OF Commissioner Rosevear same W as
adopted ayes, Rosevear. Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. 1874
Resolved, by the Commission of the City
of Owosso that whereas. a certain note given
by saidueity to the Owosso Saving Bank
in evide3ce Of loan of that date to said
city to be placed to the credit of the
John st. Curb Fund, fails due on the LIST day OF
March, 1921, and there are not in said fund sam
cient monies to pay the same.
Now. therefore. the Mayor is hereby auth
orized and directed to execute and deliver to
said Owosso Savings Bank note for One Hun
dred and Seventy five Dollars Nl75.00), In par
ttal renewal OF principal OF said note so falling
due. and said new note to be dated the list day
OF March, 1921. and TO become due and payable
sept list, 1921, and to bear interest at rate not
greater than t6) six per cent per annum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made
in anticipation Of special assessment taxes
assessed against the various property owners
benefited by said Improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
HOG PROOF GATE IS
HANDY ARRANGEMENT
Cattle and Horses Permitted to
Pass at viii.
Two Low Fences, About 10 Inches
High, Serve to Keep Swine In
Their Own Pasture - Other
Animals Can Step Over.

A farmer uses this arrangement to
keep the hogs in one lot. while allow
Ing his cattle and horses to pass I'M
restrained into another pasture. The
gate was removed from the hinges.
and the space from post to post was
boarded up solldly to height Of Is
inches from the ground. About IS
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
Petition No. 40.

Owosso, Mich, Feb. IL. 1921.
To the Commission Of the City Of Owosso,
Gentlemen;
We, the undersigned. end owners In and
around the Terbush addition. do hereby petit
tion the City Commission OF the City OF Owosso
10 have the waste, dumped by the American
Malleables Co. along South Park street, leveled
down, as the present condition Is damage to
the sale OF property in said vicinity.
Signed, w. Hall aud 10 others
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
COMMUNICATIONS

Communication was receiv -~om John O.
Abel, supervisor OF the third vard o. the City
OF Owosso, read to the COL Ion and on
motion was received and fled.
Communication was received from Leo Bal
lou, In reference to damages for broken wind
shield, and on advice OF City Attorney Pond
was rejected by the Commission.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following resolution was presented and
on motion Of Commi, sioner Rosevear same was
adopted; ayes, Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. 1853.
Resolved. by the Commission of the City
of Owosso that whereas, a certain note given
by said city to the State Savings Bank
in evidence of a loan Of that date to said
city to be placed to the credit of the
State st. Curb Fund falls due on the LIST day of
March. 1921 and there are not in said fund sum-
cient monies to pay the same
Now. therefore, the Mayor is hereby auth
orized and directed to execute and deliver to
said State Savings b snk a note for Four Hun
dred Dollars (s4O0.O0), In partial renewal of
principal OF said note so falling due, and said
new note to be dated the LIST dav OF March, 1921,
and to become due and payable Sept. lst 1921,
and to bear interest at a rate not greater than
(6) six per cent per annum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made
in anticipation OF special assessment taxes
assessed against the various property owners
benefited by said improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following resolution was presented and
on motion OF Commissioner Rosevear same was
adopted; ayes, Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. i6J.
Resolved. by the Commission Of the City
OF Owosso. that whereas, a certain note given
by said city to the Citizens Savings Bank ia
evidence of loan of that date to said CITY, to be
placed to the creoit of Comstock ST. Pavement
Fund, falls due on the lSt day of March, 1927 a.,
and there are not in said fund sufficient monies
to pay the same,
Now. therefore, the Mayor Is authorized and
directed to execute and deliver to said Citizens
Savings Bank note for Thirteen Hundred
Dollars Sl3OOOO). in partial renewal OF princi-
pal OF said note so falling due, and said new
note TO be dated the list day OF March, 1921, and
to become due and payable Sept LIST. 1921. and
TO bear interest at a rate not greater than (6)
six per cent per annum.
Said renewal note Is declared to be made in
anticipation of special assessment taxes assess
ed against the various property owners bene-
fitted by said improvement
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following resolution was presented, and
on motion OF Commissioner Rosevear same was
adopted: ayes, Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following petition was presented
read to the Commission, and on motion was re-
ceived and fled
Petition No. AZ.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
The following resolution was presented

The following resolution was presented
read to the Commission, and on motion of Com
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes
Roseyear. Stebbins ana Wright.
Resolution No 1871.
Resolved. by the Commission Of the City
OF Owosso, that whereas, a certain note given
by the City to the State savage Bank In evil
dence OF a loan OF that date to said City to
be placed TO the credit of II. r., Lingle and
broadway Sewer Fund, falls due on the list day
OF March, 1921, d nd there are not In said fund
sufhoient monies 70 pay the same.
Now. therefore the Mayor Is authorized aud
directed TO execute and deliver to said State
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following Resolution was presented Ar
Mr.. Rosevear moved the adoption Of the res0-:
luton which motion prevailed; ayes Rosevear'
Stebbns and Wright; ~ " ~ a,
February 81, 1871 4
Resolved by the Commission of the City or
Owosso, that the claims and accounts hereto
attached be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
are hereby instructed to issue warrants on the
City Treasurer against the various funds for
the amounts shown: - ~
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25
Getting Down to Earth"


ton Increasing
numb insist
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following Petition was presented and
read to the Commission, and referred to the
Commissioner OF Public improvements:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

Owosso Mich, Feb IL, 1921
We, the undersigned. and owners on and
around South Park street, do hereby petition
the City Commission of Owosso to not change
the name of South Park street.
Signed, w. j. Hall and IA others.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following Resolution was presented ana
aud on motion o. Commissioner Rosevear same
was adopted; ayes, Rosevear, Stebbins aud
Wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-02-25

The following resolution was presented and
on motion OF Commissioner Rosevear same was
adopted; ayes, Roseyear, Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. 1876.
Resolved. by the Commissi sion of the City
OF Owosso that whereas. a certain note given
by said city to the State Savings Bank
in evidence of a loan Of that date to said
city to be placed to the credit of the
Cedar st Curb Fund falls due ON the ,st dav ~
March, 1921, and there are not In said fund sum
cient monies to pay the same.
Now. therefore, the Mayor is hereby auth
orized and directed to execute and deliver to
said State Savings Bank note for Six Hundred
ana Seventy-hve Dollars (8675OO), In partial
renewal of principal OF said note so falling due.
ana said new note to be dated the Ist dav OF
March, 1921, and TO become due and payable
sept list, 1891 and to bear inte rest at rate not
greater than (6) per cent per annum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made
in anticipation of special assessment taxes
assessed against the various property owners
Denehtted by said improvement.