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Fhi'k» N- I'., 25.—Anti-Non partisans of North Dakota will statfe recall flection aimed at "several state officers," they announced thru their headquarters here today. The lime of the election and the officers against whom it will be directed were not announced. The decision follows meeting of the committee of 21, an anti-Nonpartisan organization. A petition signed by one-third of the voters of the state is necessary for tho recall. The anti-Nonpartisans say they are confident of obtaining the necessary number of signatures. There will also be initiation of sev eral new laws, according to the state ment, which says: "Because of the serious conditions existing throughout the state and rev elations brought out by the investi gating committee of the house of rep resentatives, numerous demands from ill parts of the state have been com ing in constantly for weeks asking for a recall of several state officer* and the initiation of laws necessary to re lieve the situation and reinstate con fidence. The campaign committee of 21, composed of seven republicans, appointed by the chairman of the re publican state central committee, seven democrats, appointed by the chairman of the state committee, and seven members appointed by the sec retary of the Independent Voters as sociation, met in Fargo yesterday, and the independent members of the legis- operated bank, mills and elevators, lature and to figure out a plan for canvassing the voters of the state. "The committee was unanimously in favor of drafting men to fill the offices that will be vacated by the recall, A delegate convention will be called for that purpose.-The members of the com mittee were positive in their assertion that every person who started a cam paign of any kind for his nomination FIRST STEPS TAKEN FOR RECALL I. V. A. FORCES MUST GET 67,000 SIGNATURES to take the place of any of the men that are recalled, should promptly be frowned down and counted out of the race by all independent voters and newspapers of the State." Townley Insists That Recall I'lan is Doomed OPTOMETRIST How Much Nerve Energy is Waited in Over coming Bad Vision l"ud vision is "ftvn tclt tlironglioul tin* entire body, drainiii^ nerve vitality from otlier organ*, the efficiency of which in turn ir impaired Many cas"s of Ho-called stomach trouble, dizziness, ct\. are traceable to bad vision. If yonrVws •'strain" in the ellort to see, don't, for your health's sake, take a chance foi yoiir general health sake. Ask our MCKNSKI) optometrist. Lvle Hoasoa You Can Bake Better Bread 'and More Bread if you use OCCIDENT FLOUR It is Guaranteed by the Russell-Miller Milling Co. to make your bread cake, biscuit and pastry better, and make mare of it to every sack. if it fails, we pay back your money without argument. Will you try it this weekj RUSSELL-MILLER MILLING CO. Minot, N, D. AG Agx We agree to place one these instruments in your home free of charge for three days'. Play it as much as you choose. There will be absolotely no obligations on' your p§rt. We are doing th:s to show you the merits of the New Elison. Call at our store or telephone us at Number 97. MINOT DRUG CO. Rexall Store A. C. Townley, president of the I National Nonpartisan league,#predict- saiT'Um 'S "0t Mr. Townley declared that the inde pendents will not be able to get enough petitions to force a recall election, 07,00ft being necessary. Says Program Will Stand "1 am not interested in any way with the policies of the state govern ment," Mr. Townley said today. am only interested in getting the right men elected to office." There is no intention, he asserted, nnn nnftS some negotiations "There were along that line, asked whether Twin City and Chicago re.issue fuse1 to take up a $6,-1 000,000 bond of the Bank of •.!• North Dakota, unless governmental I "The bankers refused because thev I :A I said political conditions are too ASK OUR settled. I took no part in the nego tiations, but attended the conferences." Calls State llank Solvent "Conditions will settle down in North Dakota soon," he continued. "I expect the industrial commission will dispose of the bank bonds so that the s'afe. bank, which is really a reserve Hn" ed today that there will be no recall I b«lp out the private bankers. They election in North Dakota, and that the state will sell enough bonds to keep its industrial program going. The l° b° CUrtailel1, he While denying that there has been any split between himself and the North Dakota state officials, Mr. Townley asserted that he is "not in terfering in any way with the policies of the state government." He is in Minneapolis and has not been in North Dakota since his failure to put over the compromise program which was to have secured financial aid for that state. 'an(* '08n bunk, will be able to are the ones who need help, "The Bank of North Dakota is solv ent. it has loaned something like $8,000,000 or $10,000,000 to the pri vate banks, which are unable to pay because farmers have lost money on tumbling grain prices. This money is not for the state bank, it is for the small banks. It seems strange that bankers here should turn down the bond issue when they have four or five times as much involved ih the small banks as the state institutions." Blames New Law Mr- Town,ey- talinS •omit OCCIDENT He blamed the law initiated by the farm machinery and I independent voters association at the November election for the present I financial stringency affecting banks throughout the state. This law auth orized treasurers of public funds to withdraw such funds from the state bank and deposit them in private in stitutions. "The state bank loaned this money back to the banks, and when they be gan to withdraw public fund deposits, it shut off aid to these small banks and necessitated calls for money," said "The bonds will enable he admitted, when 1 *be state bank to tide the small banks over untN conditions are settled. Ca„K Recall ln Impo89jn ordf ble to 'f't,a policies in the state were changed or! °PPonen^ of the league administra curtailed. It,on a recal Wl11 electlon- have to secure signatures to- one-third of the total vote cast I A .1-..*.: MU:_ for governor at the last election. This was a Nonpartisan league law. "That means about 67,000 signa tures," said Townley. "It would mean they would have to get the signatures of two out of every three of their vot ers. Personally, I don't believe they can do it." I). Bankers Call Ladd Statement False BDREID MS HI- cmnnwn Resolution Criticizes Manufacturers Kor Not Making Price Reduction in Farm Machinery. That the first week of March be set aside as Farm Machinery Repair Week is urged by the executive com-1 mittee of the North Dakota Farm Bureau federation in resolutions which have been sent to Governor Lynn J. Frazier asking him to issue a proclamation to that effect. The resolutions state that farm ma chinery manufacturers have appar ently shown no disposition to reduce their prices in any measure commen surate with the drop in the price of farm products and the farmers are urged to use all old machinery, pos sible, for the 1921 work. Following is the resolution: "Whereas, The farmers of North Dakota are being compelled, thru the lack of organization to sell their farm products at a .price much less than the cost of production and "Whereas, the farmers of North Da kota are great buyers and users of "Whereas, the International Har vester Company of America and other farm machinery manufacturers, thru organization, have shown and are showing a disposition to not take the same loss in their line of business in any percent commensurate with the loss the farmers are now taking and, "Whereas, the North Dakota Farm Bureau cannot see much likelihood of farm machinery being reduced in price for the coming season, owing to the reasons above stated and "Whereas, the North Dakota Farm Bureau has not yet considered and passed upon the collective buying and handling of farm machinery "Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the first week of March, 1921. be set aside and designated as Farm Machinery Repair Week for the state of North Dakota* and that during that said period the North Dakota Farm Bu reau urges its members and all oth ers interested in better agriculture for North Dakota earnestly and stud iously check up their farm machinery that they have now and secure re pairs for the same, place it in the best possible condition for the spring use and that they make an effort, as far as possible, to. use their old ma chinery for the season of 1921 "Be It Further Resolved, that the Secretary 'of the North Dakota Farm ,, .. ... ,, Bureau forward a copy of these reso iargo, N. D., I-eb. 25. W'. C. Mac- ]uti0ns to Honorable Lynn J. Fra fadden, secretary ol the North Dakota jzjer, governor of the State of North Bankers' association, has issued a Dakota, and ask his assistance, in statement denying the assertions of] calling attention to the Farm Ma Dr. E. F. Ladd, in a telegram to a chinery Repair Week for North Da New York paper, charging the bank- I kota and that a copy of these reso ing interests with fighting the farm-! lutions be also forwarded to all the ers' program and being behind ad- daily papers of North Dakota." verse advertising given the state. Mr., Macfadden's statement follows': Bad Boys Molesting Invalid Woman "I want to deny for the bankers of -Arrested North Dakota the statement madejby: Jhree Minot-boys, 13 or 14 years Senator-elect E. F. Ladd that priv! banking interests are fighting th& farmers' program and are-back of the present attack and adverse advertising being given the state. "The bankers' organization has of fered the only solution to present financial difficulties in the state and only asks that the public funds be pro tected for use for purposes for which they are raised. State bonds can be sold to rehabilitate the state finances when this very reasonable request is complied with. Dr. Ladd and other leaguers want unrestricted control of public funds by league officials." COUNTY LINE Miss Rose Lauber visited the great er part of last week with Mrs. Hebig. Mark Handy and Earl Ennis of Tagus were out joy riding last week Sunday calling on friends here. S. Gullbrandson was at Minot a week ago last Saturday on business. Mrs. Roy Christianson, who recent ly underwent an operation at the Northwood Hospital, is expected to return in a few days. Pete and Ed Schlecht and Martin Halgrimson spent Wednesday night at the Hebig home. John Hragrave also called one evening. There was no school last Wednes day on account of the blizzard. John Hargrave made a trip to Berthold last Friday for Bill Anspau, Bill being somewhat under the wea ther. Pouzar's orchestra furnished the music for a hard time dance at Tagus last Saturday night. A large crowd took in the club pro gram and dance last Friday nig^t, notwithstanding the cold weather, and all had a good time. A paper, "The Mundahl, Litsheim, was in our esti mation the best we have heard, and much appreciated by all, also a song by the same ladies, which was cheered and re-cheered. The treasurer's re port showed a net balance of $122, this amoui^ having been raised in just four weeks. Don't look so bad to us, especially considering that one entertainment out of the four, was free. The next meeting will be at school No. 3 or what is known as the Torgerson school, Friday evening, March 4th, when we expect to have a short program, and we are endeavor ing to secure a speaker on Consoli dated Schools and other matters of im portance. The balance of the time will likely be given over to dancing. Everybody invited to attend. Ladies bring lunch. John Shulky and family and Pete Schlecht spent Sunday afternoon and evening with the Hebigs. Bronchitis Caused Death of Win. Hetherton, Sr. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. C. Hunter this week received a letter from the son in-law of Wm. Hetherton, with whom Mr. and Mrs. Hetherton had been liv ing since returning to Dennistown," Scotland, stating that Mr. Hetherton was very ill with bronchitis and this is undoubtedly what caused his death. No letter has been received since his death, but one is expected this week. I old,' were arrested by officers Thurs day night for marking up the wincfows of the Apartment occupied by Mrs. Guthrie in the Virginia flats. They were taken to the police station until turned over to their parents. The boys are said to have thrown a fork thru the window striking Mrs. Guth rie, who is an invalid. The fathers of these lads could do a lot of good by holding one of those old fashioned conferences with their young hope fuls back in the woodshed, using a barrel stave to give their arguments emphasis. Unlawful to Smoke in Public Eating Places The anti-smoking bill, known as House Bill 51, has been passed by both houses, the Senate voting on the measure 29 to 15. If the governor i. R. E. BARRON, President. E. BYORUM. Cashier. signs the bill, it will be unlawful to smoke pipes, cigarettes or cigars in any public dining room, cafe, restau rant or eating house oi in railway couches or street cars, except in luces provided especially for smoking. A minimum fine of $5 is provided and the maximum fine ia $26. The pro prietor of the cafe or conductor of the Pk*ae RESOURCES Loans and Discounts...$1,386,155.20 Warrants, Bonds, etc... 143 324.99 Overdrafts 465.84 U. S. Bonds (at par) 80,000.00 U. S. Liberty Bonds... 62,500.00 War Savings Stamps 352.74 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 4,500.00 Banking House, Furni ture and Fixtures 62,000.00 Other Real Estate 9,472.94 Cash and Due From Banks 303,385 80 $2,052,157.51 E A O N ARCHIE D. MtCANNEL train is held equally responsible for knowingly allowing the violation. FOR SALE —Two 12-20 slightly used lleider tractors. You had bet ter see these machines if you intend to buy .1 tractor. C. H. Withers & Co. 2/24-2t SEEDS AT LESS COST TO THE FARMER Northern Grown Corn Scarified Sweet Clover Our policy of giving the farmer the advantage of lower prices is bringing us thousands of new customers. Our QUALITY SEEDS are tested by the state laboratory thus insuring our customers against poor seeds. Send for our new beautifully illustrated seed catalogue on garden and field seeds. Full of reliable information on newest and best varieties of acclimated seeds to grow. Tells all about best rust resistent wheats why SWEET CLOVER is the salvation crop of the Northwest. Much other reliable information. Send for your copy now. VALKER-GHRISTENSEN GO. THE MINOT SEED HOUSE Dept. D, Minot, N. D. on our easy payment plan. Grafonolas from $50.00, S75.00, $120.00 to $275.00 each. Any finish you de sire. We also have on sale over 600 Records at 59o each. ANDERSON DRUG CO. Arthur F. Anderson, Prop. —The Nval Store— BUY YOUR FORMALDEHYDE AND GOPHER POISON HERE STATEMENT The Second National Bank OF MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA At the Close of Business, February 21,1921 COMPTROLLER'S CALL Next door First !•(. Biik F. W. ROACH, Vice President W. E. TOOLEY, Ass't Cashier LIABILITIES Capital Stock $ 100,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits..--. 146,298.00 Circulation Bills Payable and Re-discounts, with Federal Reserve Bank Reserved for Taxes...... DIRECTORS 1 AMES JOHNSON, Chairman H. M. WILSON P. W. ROACH 73,700.00 81,080.00 12,330.19 Deposits 1,638,749.32 $2,052,157.51 A.A.ROBINSON H. E. BYORUM Hi