ELWYN B. ROBINSON DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
CHESTER FRITZ LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58202

INDEX TO SAMUEL TORGERSON CORRESPONDENCE, OGL #12

The index is arranged alphabetically. The index includes names of people with whom Torgerson corresponded frequently, or who were prominent political figures. Correspondence with each of these groups is listed under the person's name. Significant subjects covered in these letters will also appear under the relevant subject headings. Under each heading are entries consisting of the date, a content note, and the box and folder location of the correspondence.

 Date  Description  Box, Folder
 Agricultural Credit Corp.
 03-20-31  Funds used to aid credit companies.  B.2, f.2.
 Agriculture
 04-30-30  Current farming practices discussed.  B.1, f.25.
 08-14-30  Crops in Red River Valley look good; crops farther west look poor.  B.1, f.27.
 12-04-30  Surplus creates need for allotment program.  B.1, f.30.
 12-26-30  Trying to cut down wheat acreage.  B.1, f.30.
 12-28-30  Congressional bill would give farmers lower interest rates.  B.1, f.30.
 01-02-31  Farmers need to be able to borrow 100% of land values.  B.2, f.1.
 01-06-31  Demands made for farm relief.  B.2, f.1.
 02-03-31  Burtness chastised for relief vote.  B.2, f.1.
 02-09-31  Congress should provide aid only when Red Cross does not.  B.2, f.1.
 02-25-31  Hoover, Senate clash over relief.  B.2, f.1.
 03-16-31  Low farm prices make renting land preferable.  B.2, f.2.
 03-16-31  Banks want borrowers to own livestock.  B.2, f.2.
 03-27-31  Aid to farmers hurts land investors.  B.2, f.2.
 03-31-31  Direct tax on land hurts farmers.  B.2, f.2.
 04-14-31  Farmers told to cut acreage by 20%.  B.2, f.2.
 05-01-31  Farmers get used to being in debt and become lax about payments.  B.2, f.3.
 05-09-31  Farmers are hardest-hit group.  B.2, f.3.
 05-26-31  Farming affects all N.D. business.  B.2, f.3.
 06-08-31  No crop in western N.D. if no rain.  B.2, f.3.
 06-10-31  Wool prices low in N.D. but factories import from Australia.  B.2, f.3.
 06-12-31  Farmers unable to feed livestock.  B.2, f.3.
 06-24-31  Farmers will be dependent on Red Cross if they don't get a crop.  B.2, f.3.
 07-22-31  No net income from some crops.  B.2, f.4.
 07-22-31  Cattle shipped out due to lack of feed.  B.2, f.4.
 07-28-31  Combine allows four men to do the work of twenty.  B.2, f.4.
 07-30-31  Heat, grasshoppers damage crops.  B.2, f.4.
 08-01-31  Potatoes, sugar beets are best hope for cash crop.  B.2, f.4.
 08-04-31  Northwest N.D. won't have enough feed to support many livestock.  B.2, f.4.
 08-04-31  Red River Valley flax crop is gone.  B.2, f.4.
 08-05-31  Low prices add to problems.  B.2, f.4.
 08-12-31  Only Congress can set moratorium on farm loans.  B.2, f.4.
 08-14-31  Easterners would oppose moratorium.  B.2, f.4.
 08-22-31  Congress, President are petitioned for moratorium on farm loans.  B.2, f.4.
 09-01-31  Crop failures, poor prices mean farmers need loan extensions.  B.2, f.5.
 09-21-31  Minot area farmers will need feed by January or February.  B.2, f.5.
 09-29-31  Poor conditions throughout the state.  B.2, f.5.
 10-15-31  Red Cross is feeding over 3000 families in northwest North Dakota  B.2, f.5.
 10-28-31  13 N.D. counties have no cash crop.  B.2, f.5.
 11-04-31  When farmers get into debt they quit paying taxes.  B.2, f.6.
 11-24-31  Wheat drops again; other crops follow.  B.2, f.6.
 09-15-33  Red River Valley crops are better than expected; prices are up.  B.2, f.7.
 09-25-33  Western N.D. crops fail.  B.2, f.7.
 11-11-33  N.D. has moratorium on foreclosures.  B.2, f.7.
 03-29-34  No moisture; dust storms common.  B.2, f.8.
 04-06-34  Poor crop expected.  B.2, f.8.
 05-03-34  Crops likely to be poor again.  B.2, f.9.
 05-09-34  May not be worth planting seed.  B.2, f.9.
 05-18-34  Re-seeding needed in some areas.  B.2, f.9.
 05-28-34  Government buys surplus livestock to prevent it from starving.  B.2, f.9.
 08-11-34  Southern Red River Valley crops are good; others are a failure.  B.2, f.9.
 11-16-34  New Deal is helping farm prices.  B.2, f.9.
 09-03-35  Black rust destroys hard wheat crop.  B.3, f.1.
 09-09-35  Upham area crops are poor again.  B.3, f.1.
 09-26-35  U.S. farmers are under producing.  B.3, f.1.
 08-11-37  Crops, prices are best in ten years.  B.3, f.3.
 08-12-37  Eastern N.D. crops are good; western N.D. crops are poor.  B.3, f.3.
 10-04-37  Prices poor in Wisconsin.  B.3, f.3.
 10-05-37  Relief needed to prevent starvation.  B.3, f.3.
  Ambrose, F. Halsey
 09-04-18  Called as Presbyterian minister.  B.1, f.13.
 02-12-19  Is not impressive.  B.1, f.13.
 03-25-19  Is too conservative.  B.1, f.13.
 03-31-19  Discussion on handling his conceit.  B.1, f.13.
 04-05-19  Is intolerant of other views.  B.1, f.13.
 07-20-19  Propagandize in church.  B.1, f.13.
 07-21-19  Request for help in handling him.  B.1, f.13.
 07-25-19  His wild, political sermons are not his only fault.  B.1, f.13.
 07-29-19  Talking to him won't help.  B.1, f.13.
 07-31-19  Letter to President Wilson about Ambrose's criticism of him.  B.1, f.13.
 08-25-19  Correspondence on his faults.  B.1, f.13.
 10-28-19  Drives Democrats away from church.  B.1, f.13.
 03-16-20  Wants Torgerson out if he won't cooperate.  B.1, f.14.
 03-19-20  Can't expel Torgerson.  B.1, f.14.
 03-20-20  Torgerson will appeal to Presbytery if necessary.  B.1, f.14.
 03-21-20  Torgerson explains his position to the Session Clerk.  B.1, f.14.
 03-26-20  Advised of Torgerson's rights, reasons for avoiding church.  B.1, f.14.
 03-27-20  Discussion of his problems.  B.1, f.14.
 03-27-20  Claims he has powers of a Pope.  B.1, f.14.
 04-02-20  Financial records checked.  B.1, f.14.
 04-04-20  Discussion of financial history.  B.1, f.14.
 04-05-20  Torgerson case not brought before the Session.  B.1, f.14.
 04-06-20  Torgerson advised of his rights under church doctrine.  B.1, f.14.
 04-09-20  Misrepresented financial history.  B.1, f.14.
 04-09-20  Warned of consequences of his indiscretions.  B.1, f.14.
 04-10-20  Lashes out at the Irish.  B.1, f.14.
 10-06-21  Antagonizes Catholics, others.  B.1, f.14.
 10-26-21  Accuses predecessor of poor management.  B.1, f.14.
 11-05-21  Shouldn't be inflicted on another congregation.  B.1, f.14.
 10-22-22  Organizing Ku Klux Klan to fight J.F.T. O'Connor.  B.1, f.14.
 11-28-22  Drives a church elder away.  B.1, f.14.
 01-06-24  Involved with Ku Klux Klan.  B.1, f.15.
 04-30-24  Employment history checked.  B.1, f.15.
 04-29-24  Uses alcohol, profanity outside of church.  B.1, f.15.
 05-04-24  Involved with Ku Klux Klan.  B.1, f.15.
 05-06-24  May be hard to get information about him.  B.1, f.15.
 07-15-26  Torgerson advises against hiring him.  B.1, f.16.
 11-08-26  Misrepresented facts regarding job offer.  B.1, f.16.
 03-02-35  Investigation of his background.  B.3, f.1.
 03-04-35  Information on his background.  B.3, f.1.
 03-08-35  May hurt reputation of all ministers.  B.3, f.1.
 03-11-35  Information on his background.  B.3, f.1.
 05-01-35  Received degree from fake school.  B.3, f.1.
 05-02-35  Background investigated.  B.3, f.1.
 05-04-35  Background investigated.  B.3, f.1.
 05-29-35  Investigation of his unpaid debts.  B.3, f.1.
 03-22-37  Involved in the mortgage business.  B.3, f.3.
 04-08-37  Selling bonds in Chicago.  B.3, f.3.
 05-03-37  Offended many people in his previous residence.  B.3, f.3.
 09-08-39  Is an inmate in an asylum.  B.3, f.3.
 Amerika
 09-13-13  Shows Republican bias.  B.1, f.8.
 10-11-13  Editor criticizes W.J. Bryan.  B.1, f.8.
 10-14-13  Editor criticizes Bryan's performance as Secretary of State.  B.1, f.8.
 Bank Failures
 08-05-29  Mayville First National fails.  B.1, f.19.
 10-08-29  Albert Lea State Bank fails.  B.1, f.20.
 10-09-29  Bank closed to prevent a run after cashier misappropriates funds.  B.1, f.20.
 12-26-29  Farmers' problems mean small country banks are doomed.  B.1, f.21.
 12-26-29  If Lansford closes, others may also.  B.1, f.21.
 12-27-29  Costs stockholders a lot to keep rural banks open.  B.1, f.21.
 12-28-29  Lansford bank has problems.  B.1, f.21.
 02-06-30  Northwood First Nat., others close.  B.1, f.23.
 02-21-30  Depositors' withdrawals hard on banks.  B.1, f.23.
 02-25-30  Edmore bank closes.  B.1, f.23.
 03-20-30  Worst isn't over for banks.  B.1, f.24.
 03-25-30  3 close in N.D., Iowa, Minnesota.  B.1, f.24.
 04-02-30  Upham closes; others may be in trouble.  B.1, f.25.
 04-07-30  Lansford, Garrison in trouble; Trust Co. directors may be sued.  B.1, f.25.
 04-19-30  Mekinock bank in bad condition.  B.1, f.25.
 04-21-30  Mekinock bank to be sold to protect depositors.  B.1, f.25.
 04-23-30  Banks can't profit by selling property turned over by farmers.  B.1, f.25.
 04-29-30  Problems throughout the Midwest.  B.1, f.25.
 04-29-30  Upham and Garrison closed.  B.1, f.25.
 04-30-30  Grand Forks 1st Nat. should be safe.  B.1, f.25.
 04-30-30  Correspondence on Garrison closing.  B.1, f.25.
 05-08-30  Lansford bank closes.  B.1, f.26.
 05-08-30  Torgerson partly responsible for paying closed banks' debts.  B.1, f.26.
 05-09-30  Explanation of bank failures, Trust Company's involvement.  B.1, f.26.
 05-10-30  Torgerson can't pay any assessment.  B.1, f.26.
 05-20-30  P.S. Peterson writes about paying off liabilities.  B.1, f.26.
 05-21-30  Torgerson can't afford to contribute.  B.1, f.26.
 05-22-30  Peterson can't cover entire debt.  B.1, f.26.
 05-23-30  Upham's collateral should cover debts.  B.1, f.26.
 05-24-30  Peterson insists on Torgerson's help.  B.1, f.26.
 05-26-30  It may take 3 years to handle Upham's collections.  B.1, f.26.
 05-29-30  Garrison stockholders sued.  B.1, f.26.
 05-29-30  Torgerson explains the closings.  B.1, f.26.
 05-31-30  Correspondence on Garrison suit.  B.1, f.26.
 06-12-30  Shareholder can't pay assessment.  B.1, f.26.
 06-22-30  No way to avoid paying judgment.  B.1, f.26.
 07-03-30  Correspondence on assessments.  B.1, f.27.
 07-05-30  Hard to get stockholders to pay.  B.1, f.27.
 08-21-30  Peterson advises Torgerson to pay interest on debt.  B.1, f.27.
 08-22-30  Torgerson says he can't pay.  B.1, f.27.
 09-18-30  Peterson ends up paying most of debt.  B.1, f.28.
 10-09-30  Torgerson can't pay any more.  B.1, f.28.
 10-11-30  Many closings in Iowa.  B.1, f.28.
 06-24-31  Bottineau bank closes.  B.2, f.3.
 08-26-31  Failures in other farm states.  B.2, f.4.
 09-01-31  1 ½ bank failures per day.  B.2, f.5.
 09-10-31  Torgerson can't pay Mekinock debt.  B.2, f.5.
 10-16-31  Michigan banks are demanding increased deposits.  B.2, f.5.
 10-20-31  Banks can demand increased investment from stockholders.  B.2, f.5.
 08-12-33  Grand Forks 1st Nat. to be replaced.  B.2, f.7.
 08-30-33  Torgerson to compromise on his Upham, Lansford assessments.  B.2, f.7.
 10-19-33  Settling Upham, Lansford assessments.  B.2, f.7.
 10-23-33  Receiver wants Torgerson to pay more.  B.2, f.7.
 10-28-33  Torgerson agrees to receiver's offer.  B.2, f.7.
 11-09-33  Receiver increases Torgerson's assessment again.  B.2, f.7.
 12-07-33  Northwestern representative to handle Garrison collections.  B.2, f.7.
 12-27-33  Torgerson agrees to increased payment.  B.2, f.7.
 12-29-33  Correspondence on Torgerson's settlement.  B.2, f.7.
 03-24-34  Grand Forks 1st National levies assessments on stockholders.  B.2, f.8.
 03-27-34  1st National stockholders are upset.  B.2, f.8.
 04-04-34  Some 1st National stockholders can't pay anything.  B.2, f.8.
 04-30-34  1st National stockholders forced to sell property to make payments.  B.2, f.8.
 01-02-35  1st National stockholders had to pay double assessments.  B.3, f.1.
 11-06-36  Banks need mutual bond insurance.  B.3, f.2.
 11-23-36  Banks favor insurance on deposits.  B.3, f.2.
 01-14-38  O'Connor outlines F.D.R.'s success in saving the banking industry.  B.3, f.3.
  Bank of North Dakota
 11-15-20  Will take needed funds from local banks.  B.1, f.14.
 01-04-21  Torgerson offered position.  B.1, f.14.
 01-06-21  Torgerson may be interested.  B.1, f.14.
 08-10-29  Farm loan business poor; appraisers are being laid off.  B.1, f.19.
 08-30-33  Federal Land Bank refuse appraiser who worked for Bank of N.D.  B.2, f.7.
 Beede, Aaron McGaffey
 10-28-18  Defines "pretense-progressive".  B.1, f.13.
  Birdzell, Luther E.
 04-15-14  Torgerson seeks advice on bribery case.  B.1, f.9.
 04-23-14  Writes regarding Bangs case.  B.1, f.9.
 07-11-14  Torgerson endorses him for office.  B.1, f.9.
 07-23-17  Torgerson writes on getting draft exemption for his son.  B.1, f.12.
 07-24-17  Advises Torgerson on exemption matter.  B.1, f.12.
 06-14-18  Writes on political situation in Minnesota, Nonpartisan League.  B.1, f.13.
 09-15-19  Writes on press' treatment of Wilson.  B.1, f.13.
 02-09-20  Is dissatisfied with N.D. delegate selection.  B.1, f.14.
 05-21-20  Torgerson says O'Connor has some chance for election.  B.1, f.14.
 07-27-20  Predicts Harding, Frazier will win.  B.1, f.14.
 08-02-20  Torgerson says Langer is too reckless.  B.1, f.14.
 08-21-20  Impressed with F.D. Roosevelt.  B.1, f.14.
 08-25-20  Torgerson writes on elections.  B.1, f.14.
 01-04-21  Asks if Torgerson wants to run the Bank of North Dakota.  B.1, f.14.
 01-06-21  Torgerson interested under certain conditions.  B.1, f.14.
 06-07-22  Torgerson writes on harassment of UND faculty members.  B.1, f.14.
 01-03-24  Writes on finding a job for Marion Torgerson.  B.1, f.15.
 09-20-28  Says Smith would promote temperance.  B.1, f.17.
 10-24-33  Appointed as counsel for F.D.I.C.  B.2, f.7.
 02-06-34  Torgerson writes on Leo Crowley's working for Birdzell.  B.2, f.8.
 02-17-34  Writes regarding Crowley appointment.  B.2, f.8.
 11-27-36  Those who should support him failed to attend his speech.  B.3, f.2.
 01-10-38  Torgerson suggests Birdzell be appointed to Supreme Court.  B. 3, f.3.
 "Birth of a Nation" play
 12-19-15  Not unjust to blacks.  B.1, f.10.
 12-19-15  Is a fair picture of the Civil War.  B.1, f.10.
 Books
 01-08-14  Book on Norwegians in North Dakota to be published.  B.1, f.9.
 01-07-30  "Life of Mrs. Eddy" bothers Christian Scientists.  B.1, f.22.
 03-04-30  Book by Daken inspires objection.  B.1, f.24.
 Borah, William
 02-03-31  Advocates relief for needy.  B.2, f.1.
  Bruce, Andrew A.
 04-14-14  Torgerson writes regarding Cooper bribery case.  B.1, f.9.
 04-27-14  Torgerson writes petitions sent to Supreme Court on Cooper case.  B.1, f.9.
 05-07-14  Advises on how to get a Supreme Court review of a case.  B.1, f.9.
 12-27-29  Correspondence on Torgerson's job,family.  B.1, f.21.
 Bryan, William Jennings
 05-17-99  Will speak in Chicago.  B.1, f.4.
 05-20-99  Correspondence on Chicago speech.  B.1, f.4.
 06-01-99  To speak in Mayville.  B.1, f.4.
 08-05-99  Nomination uncertain.  B.1, f.5.
 10-11-13  Criticism for lecturing for pay is unfair.  B.1, f.8.
 03-??-14  Torgerson defends Bryan's conduct.  B.1, f.9.
 07-05-15  Torgerson writes to Pres. Wilson on Bryan's resignation.  B.1, f.10.
 07-05-15  Torgerson regrets Bryan's resignation as Secretary of State.  B.1, f.10.
 10-21-16  Remains active in Democratic Party.  B.1, f.11.
 Burdick, Usher
 03-10-14  Progressives want him nominated for Governor.  B.1, f.9.
 Burke, John
 11-13-12  Writes regarding cabinet positions.  B.1, f.7.
 03-24-13  Named Secretary of the Treasury.  B.1, f.8.
 06-17-14  Torgerson writes on Regional Reserve Bank directorship.  B.1, f.9.
 06-19-14  Says Torgerson needs endorsements for directorship.  B.1, f.9.
 06-23-14  Has no information on salary, time commitment for job.  B.1, f.9.
 06-26-14  Torgerson writes on politics, UND.  B.1, f.9.
 07-12-16  Writes on rural credits bill.  B.1, f.11.
 07-18-16  Torgerson requests help in getting on Rural Credit Bank board.  B.1, f.11.
 07-21-16  Working to get Rural Credit Bank in North Dakota.  B.1, f.11.
 11-16-18  Torgerson writes Pres. Wilsonloss respect for Teddy Roosevelt.  B.1, f.13.
 Burr, Alexander G.
 06-04-34  Requests support in re-election bid.  B.2, f.9.
 06-06-34  Torgerson is confident Burr will win.  B.2, f.9.
 Burtness, Olger B.
 09-15-22  Torgerson seeks alternative to tariff.  B.1, f.14.
 04-16-24  Writes on tariff's effect on farmers.  B.1, f.15.
 05-07-24  Torgerson writes on tariff, crooked politicians.  B.1, f.15.
 05-17-24  Torgerson writes on wheat prices.  B.1, f.15.
 05-20-24  Says tariff is a benefit to all.  B.1, f.15.
 10-20-30  Writes Federal Land Bank in support of a loan applicant.  B.1, f.28.
 10-20-30  A.J. Ladd says he's ineffective.  B.1, f.28.
 10-22-30  Opponent has little recognition.  B.1, f.28.
 02-03-31  Votes against relief bill.  B.2, f.1.
 02-09-31  Congress should step in only when Red Cross can't handle things.  B.2, f.1.
 02-13-31  Torgerson writes on Red Cross relief, Hoover's disbelief of facts.  B.2, f.1.
 02-18-31  Writes regarding relief effort.  B.2, f.1.
 10-16-31  Writes Fed. Land Bank president about re-writing old loans.  B.2, f.5.
 10-30-31  Dislikes some of Fed. Land Bank's collection methods.  B.2, f.5.
 10-30-31  Fed. Land Bank president says doing all they can for farmers.  B.2, f.5.
 11-02-31  Advocates amortizing farm loans, gov't aid for Fed. Land Bank.  B.2, f.6.
 Carlson, E.
 09-29-98  Nominated for Minnesota legislature.  B.1, f.3.
 Carmody, John
 06-18-14  Doesn't think Hellstrom should be nominated for Governor.  B.1, f.9.
 Chicago Convention
 05-31-96  Torgerson is alternate delegate.  B.1, f.1.
 Church Attendance, Commission on
 12-20-30  Researching ways to increase church attendance.  B.1, f.30.
 12-28-30  Grand Forks attendance up.  B.1, f.30.
 Civil Service Act
 10-12-13  Wilson administration is upholding law.  B.1, f.8.
 Communists
 01-15-20  Rumor of War Department selling rifles to them.  B.1, f.14.
 01-14-31  Report of increasing numbers in U.S.  B.2, f.1.
 05-08-34  Report of entirely Communist county in North Dakota.  B.2, f.8.
 05-09-34  Report is wrong; small percentage of votes in ND Communist.  B.2, f.8.
 Congregational Church - Grand Forks
 05-13-30  Beard volunteers to preach.  B.1, f.26.
 05-19-30  Looking for a pastor.  B.1, f.26.
 07-29-30  Allan from Sioux Falls is called.  B.1, f.27.
 Coolidge, Calvin
 03-08-24  Too silent and cautious.  B.1, f.15.
 07-11-24  President's son dies.  B.1, f.15.
 Crowley, Leo
 02-06-34  Resigns as Farm Credit Administration General Agent.  B.2, f.8.
 Democratic Committee
 10-27-13  Charges subscription fees to raise money.  B.1, f.8.
 07-20-17  Plans for 1918 elections.  B.1, f.12.
  Depression see Economy, Agriculture, Bank Failures
 Disease
 03-01-00  Physicians fear small pox.  B.1, f.5.
 04-15-14  Some scarlet fever in area.  B.1, f.9.
 Economy
 05-20-98  Easterners hesitant to invest in N.D.  B.1, f.3.
 08-24-23  Farmers get low prices, pay high ones.  B.1, f.15.
 08-27-23  Problem is the high prices farmers must pay.  B.1, f.15.
 09-16-23  High prices due to companies' profits,not labor's wages.  B.1, f.15.
 01-06-24  Many North Dakota banks closing.  B.1, f.15.
 04-16-24  Lowering cost of goods farmers buy is not the solution.  B.1, f.15.
 02-06-28  Land overvaluation creates losses for banks.  B.1, f.17.
 04-26-28  Appraisers reduce farm loan values.  B.1, f.17.
 10-04-28  Crop prices way down.  B.1, f.17.
 12-03-28  Bank failures result from having too many banks.  B.1, f.17.
 12-11-28  Wisconsin property taxes too high.  B.1, f.17.
 01-12-29  May be best for farmers to go into other businesses.  B.1, f.18.
 07-29-29  N.D. needs to manufacture to avoid paying high prices.  B.1, f.18.
 11-16-29  Farm prices drop after Wall Street crash.  B.1, f.20.
 12-18-29  Farmers have had it worse than manufacturers.  B.1, f.21.
 12-26-29  Small country banks are doomed.  B.1, f.21.
 12-26-29  Farmers hold out for higher prices.  B.1, f.21.
 12-27-29  Stockholders pay a lot to keep rural banks open.  B.1, f.21.
 12-28-29  Problems when banks had to help farmers through 1919 drought.  B.1, f.21.
 02-06-30  Farm income doesn't cover production costs.  B.1, f.23.
 02-08-30  Mergers, branches are new trends in banking industry.  B.1, f.23.
 03-20-30  Worst is not over for banks.  B.1, f.24.
 03-25-30  People are oversensitive.  B.1, f.24.
 03-25-30  Wheat, butter prices down.  B.1, f.24.
 04-23-30  Country banks are poorest investment.  B.1, f.25.
 04-29-30  Banks close throughout the Midwest.  B.1, f.25.
 05-06-30  Prices way down for grains.  B.1, f.26.
 05-06-30  Farmers told prices would be increased but were decreased.  B.1, f.26.
 05-09-30  Bank failures started when farm prices dropped.  B.1, f.26.
 05-21-30  No one wants to buy land.  B.1, f.26.
 09-06-30  Request for info on interest rate variations.  B.1, f.28.
 09-18-30  Farmers earn nothing over expenses.  B.1, f.28.
 09-19-30  Farmers' interest rates are high because their collateral is poor.  B.1, f.28.
 10-20-30  Farm products are selling at lowest prices.  B.1, f.28.
 10-23-30  State should store grain for free.  B.1, f.28.
 10-31-30  Crops are better; prices are worse.  B.1, f.28.
 11-14-30  Farm product prices dropped to half of what they were last year.  B.1, f.29.
 12-04-30  Public service businesses are factor in depression.  B.1, f.30.
 12-31-30  Crop values are 36% below 1929.  B.1, f.30.
 01-06-31  Demands made for farm relief.  B.2, f.1.
 01-28-31  President, Congress disagree on who should provide relief.  B.2, f.1.
 02-03-31  Burtness criticized for voting against drought relief bill.  B.2, f.1.
 02-09-31  Government should step in only where Red Cross cannot.  B.2, f.1.
 02-13-31  Hoover tries to minimalize problems.  B.2, f.1.
 02-25-31  Hoover, Senate clash over aid amounts.  B.2, f.1.
 03-18-31  Farmers, factory workers can't afford each others' products.  B.2, f.2.
 03-27-31  Aid to farmers hurts private farm investors.  B.2, f.2.
 03-31-31  Land tax is destroying farmers.  B.2, f.2.
 04-02-31  Insurance business is good.  B.2, f.2.
 05-09-31  Need to eliminate economic extremes.  B.2, f.3.
 06-02-31  Reduction of wheat surplus help some but hurt local farmers.  B.2, f.3.
 06-10-31  Wool market is unbalanced.  B.2, f.3.
 07-08-31  Bottineau area banks can't survive.  B.2, f.4.
 07-28-31  A bankrupt Germany will hurt the U.S.  B.2, f.4.
 08-06-31  Unstable agriculture economy hurts everyone.  B.2, f.4.
 08-12-31  Only Congress can set a moratorium on loans.  B.2, f.4.
 08-14-31  Easterners will oppose moratorium.  B.2, f.4.
 08-22-31  Congress, Hoover are petitioned for moratorium on farm loans.  B.2, f.4.
 09-04-31  Stock market crash and bank failures limit investment possibilities.  B.2, f.5.
 09-10-31  Bad laws caused the depression.  B.2, f.5.
 09-29-31  Banks close; farmers are failing.  B.2, f.5.
 10-15-31  Red Cross feeds over 3000 families in northwest North Dakota.  B.2, f.5.
 06-26-33  F.D.R. should have more money printed.  B.2, f.7.
 11-11-33  N.D. has moratorium on foreclosures.  B.2, f.7.
 05-15-34  Could help farmers by cutting out unneeded government officials.  B.2, f.9.
 05-18-34  N.D. cuts teachers' salaries, closes schools.  B.2, f.9.
 05-28-34  Government buys livestock to prevent its starvation.  B.2, f.9.
 11-16-34  New Deal helps boost farm prices, cut unemployment.  B.2, f.9.
 09-26-36  U.S. farmers are underproducing.  B.3, f.1.
 08-11-37  N.D. farm economy best in ten years.  B.3, f.3.
 10-05-37  Need relief to avoid starvation.  B.3, f.3.
 11-30-37  No news of graft, despite large amount relief funds distributed.  B.3, f.3.
 01-14-38  F.D.R. put banks on solid ground.  B.3, f.3.
 Election 1898
 09-27-98  Styles asked to run for States Attorney.  B.1, f.3.
 09-30-98  Ike Steen asked to run for office.  B.1, f.3.
 10-14-98  Little campaigning done.  B.1, f.3.
 10-21-98  Democrats should gain in eastern N.D.  B.1, f.3.
 10-24-98  Democrats doing well.  B.1, f.3.
 10-28-98  Carmody unhappy with press coverage.  B.1, f.3.
 11-01-98  William Barry supports Torgerson.  B.1, f.3.
 11-14-98  Democrats lose close election.  B.1, f.3.
 11-15-98  South Dakota votes for women's suffrage, direct legislation.  B.1, f.3.
 11-21-98  T.S. Hunt wins.  B.1, f.3.
 Election 1914
 11-15-14  Wilson received vote of confidence.  B.1, f.9.
 Election 1916
 10-18-16  Democrats work to stir up support.  B.1, f.11.
 10-21-16  Support for Wilson in Wisconsin.  B.1, f.11.
 11-16-16  Wilson successful in North Dakota.  B.1, f.11.
 11-18-16  Helgeson involved in slander against Wilson.  B.1, f.11.
 Election 1920
 02-09-20  Dissatisfaction over N.D. delegate selection.  B.1, f.14.
 02-12-20  Torgerson declines to be delegate.  B.1, f.14.
 05-21-20  O'Connor most likely to have support of Nonpartisan League.  B.1, f.14.
 07-06-20  O'Connor unlikely to defeat Frazier.  B.1, f.14.
 07-11-20  Nonpartisan League may succeed.  B.1, f.14.
 08-21-20  Independents may support Cox.  B.1, f.14.
 Election 1922
 11-28-22  O'Connor loses.  B.1, f.14.
 12-09-22  Disappointment over O'Connor loss.  B.1, f.14.
 Election 1928
 03-22-28  Torgerson thinks Smith is best choice.  B.1, f.17.
 10-04-28  Hard to predict outcome.  B.1, f.17.
 11-17-28  F.D.R. Gov. of New York;Hoover defeats Smith for Presidency.  B.1, f.17.
 Election 1930
 10-07-30  Wisconsin primary encouraging for Progressives.  B.1, f.28.
 10-20-30  F.D.R. should win in New York;Burtness has some opposition.  B.1, f.28.
 10-22-30  F.D.R. has tough race; Burtness opponent is not well-known.  B.1, f.28.
 11-14-30  Democrats do well.  B.1, f.29.
 11-17-30  Roosevelt wins in New York.  B.1, f.29.
 Election 1934
 11-16-34  Senate results show support for F.D.R.  B.2, f.9.
 Election 1936
 11-23-36  N.D. gives F.D.R. 2 to 1 majority.  B.3, f.2.
 11-25-36  G.F. Herald doesn't publish returns;Republicans need to reorganize.  B.3, f.2.
 12-02-36  All but one Grand Forks precinct vote for F.D.R.  B.3, f.2.
 05-31-37  Nonpartisan League candidates win.  B.3, f.3.
 Election 1938
 11-08-38  Nye defeats Langer; Moses elected Governor.  B.3, f.3.
 England
 06-13-17  Torgerson describes politics, history.  B.1, f.12.
 06-14-17  Description of politics and history.  B.1, f.12.
 02-20-37  Propagandizes about German treatment of Belgians.  B.3, f.3.
 Europe
 12-29-36  War unlikely because nations can't afford it.  B.3, f.2.
 09-30-38  Leaders hold peace conference.  B.3, f.3.
   See Also Specific Countries  
 Falley, Fred
 08-13-98  Few political supporters.  B.1, f.3.
 Farm Board
 01-05-30  Formed under Hoover administration.  B.1, f.22.
 01-07-30  Assists farmers in selling crops.  B.1, f.22.
 05-06-30  Told farmers prices would rise; then prices dropped.  B.1, f.26.
 05-15-30  Too early to blame them for problems.  B.1, f.26.
 10-23-30  Isn't doing much to help anyone.  B.1, f.28.
 04-14-31  Wants farmers to cut their acreage by 20 percent.  B.2, f.2.
 Farm Credit Administration
 01-25-37  Will resume business in North Dakota despite the hail tax.  B.3, f.3.
 01-28-37  Hail tax won't interfere with seed loans.  B.3, f.3.
   See Also Federal Land Bank  
 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
 11-06-36  Banks need mutual bond insurance.  B.3, f.2.
 11-23-36  Deposit insurance plan should be discussed.  B.3, f.2.
 Federal Farm Loan Relief Agency
 12-21-33  Loans cash to property owners; bonds with gov't-backed interest.  B.2, f.7.
 12-26-33  Loan, bond procedures explained.  B.2, f.7.
 Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
 01-07-30  Purpose is to give farmers short term credit on livestock or crops.  B.1, f.22.
 11-23-36  Employee complains about low pay.  B.3, f.2.
 Federal Land Bank
 07-12-16  Democratic board members may have been selected already.  B.1, f.11.
 07-18-16  Torgerson asks Burke's help in appointment to board.  B.1, f.11.
 07-27-16  McAdoo recommends Torgerson.  B.1, f.11.
 08-10-16  Appointments not yet being made.  B.1, f.11.
 06-05-23  Torgerson elected to board.  B.1, f.15.
 04-17-25  Replacing Quamme as director.  B.1, f.16.
 11-22-26  Torgerson elected local director.  B.1, f.16.
 01-22-28  A.R. Burr discusses getting bank back in good condition.  B.1, f.17.
 01-23-28  A.C. Erickson writes on board meeting.  B.1, f.17.
 01-25-28  Presidential candidate discussed.  B.1, f.17.
 01-27-28  Presidential candidates discussed.  B.1, f.17.
 01-28-28  F.H. Klawon discussed as candidate.  B.1, f.17.
 02-01-28  Klawon to meet with Torgerson.  B.1, f.17.
 02-03-28  Torgerson wants Klawon hired.  B.1, f.17.
 02-17-28  Klawon hired as F.L.B. president.  B.1, f.17.
 03-26-28  Paulger wants Burr to leave.  B.1, f.17.
 03-31-28  Replacing Burr.  B.1, f.17.
 04-03-28  Burr will fight for his position.  B.1, f.17.
 04-17-28  Burr resigns.  B.1, f.17.
 04-19-28  Many upset over Burr's resignation.  B.1, f.17.
 04-21-28  Burr receives letters of support.  B.1, f.17.
 04-21-28  National office is dictating too much.  B.1, f.17.
 04-25-28  Erickson writes on replacing Burr.  B.1, f.17.
 04-26-28  Appraisers reduce farm loan values.  B.1, f.17.
 04-30-28  Officer selection criteria discussed.  B.1, f.17.
 04-30-28  Martin, Specter, fired for illegal activities.  B.1, f.17.
 05-03-28  St. Paul lets national directors dictate too much.  B.1, f.17.
 05-04-28  Wanek offered secretary job.  B.1, f.17.
 05-11-28  Torgerson writes Martin, Specter on their questionable activities.  B.1, f.17.
 05-09-28   Martin and Specter explain their position.  B.1, f.17.
 05-11-28  Burr says Washington is trying to ruin the St. Paul land bank.  B.1, f.17.
 05-26-28  National board generally satisfied with St. Paul.  B.1, f.17.
 10-17-28  Discussion of meeting, dismissal of Burr's secretary.  B.1, f.17.
 01-04-29  Directors say all banks must be maintained to save the rest.  B.1, f.18.
 06-03-29  Klawon to meet with local officers.  B.1, f.18.
 07-17-29  Directors to inspect farms.  B.1, f.18.
 07-23-29  Moving toward centralization of power.  B.1, f.18.
 07-27-29  Entire system should be under one supervisor.  B.1, f.18.
 07-30-29  Land bank procedures explained.  B.1, f.18.
 08-02-29  Minutes of Executive Committee mtg. (cont. through 08-08-29).  B.1, f.19.
 08-03-29  Wall Street speculators have unfair leverage with loans.  B.1, f.19.
 08-16-29  Directors should discuss replacing Rickert.  B.1, f.19.
 08-20-29  Nye recommends E.G. Larson for job.  B.1, f.19.
 08-21-29  Minutes of Executive Committee meeting.  B.1, f.19.
 09-07-29  Torgerson runs for re-election.  B.1, f.19.
 09-09-29  Letter of support for Torgerson.  B.1, f.19.
 09-10-29  Letter of support for Torgerson.  B.1, f.19.
 09-17-29  Land bank should be aggressive about getting farm loans.  B.1, f.19.
 09-18-29  Bennett runs for director.  B.1, f.19.
 09-23-29  Letter of support for Torgerson.  B.1, f.19.
 09-25-29  Letter of support for Torgerson.  B.1, f.19.
 10-02-29  Report on conditions in Wahpeton area.  B.1, f.20.
 10-02-29  Sheridan Co. residents dissatisfied with bank policy.  B.1, f.20.
 10-17-29  Loan policy explained.  B.1, f.20.
 10-24-29  Bennett requests Torgerson's support.  B.1, f.20.
 10-25-29  Torgerson does well in primary.  B.1, f.20.
 10-25-29  Torgerson requests support against Bennett.  B.1, f.20.
 10-25-29  Freeman supports Torgerson.  B.1, f.20.
 10-26-29  Support for Torgerson.  B.1, f.20.
 10-26-29  Directors meet for vote.  B.1, f.20.
 10-28-29  Support for Torgerson.  B.1, f.20.
 11-29-29  Torgerson re-elected as director.  B.1, f.20.
 12-03-29  Torgerson wins by large majority.  B.1, f.20.
 12-07-29  Agreement with farm loan association needs revision.  B.1, f.21.
 12-10-29  Erickson (director) dies.  B.1, f.21.
 12-13-29  Burr writes on Erickson's death.  B.1, f.21.
 12-13-29  Can't lend to farm loan association to pay secretary-treasurer.  B.1, f.21.
 12-13-29  Torgerson writes on directors' meeting, Erickson's death.  B.1, f.21.
 12-16-29  Torgerson writes Burr on Erickson's indictment before his death.  B.1, f.21.
 12-18-29  Bank was organized to provide low-income credit to farmers.  B.1, f.21.
 12-20-29  Letter, news clips on Erickson's death.  B.1, f.21.
 12-22-29  Correspondence on director election.  B.1, f.21.
 12-23-29  Settling Erickson's affairs.  B.1, f.21.
 01-20-30  Miller seeks position.  B.1, f.22.
 02-07-30  Settling Erickson's affairs.  B.1, f.23.
 03-20-30  Should foreclose on installments and let farmers keep land.  B.1, f.24.
 03-21-30  Low crop prices hurt loan industry.  B.1, f.24.
 03-21-30  Full foreclosure policy instigated by lawsuit.  B.1, f.24.
 05-20-30  Burr writes on board's poor handling of bank affairs.  B.1, f.26.
 05-26-30  Investigation of management likely.  B.1, f.26.
 08-19-30  Foreclosures have made bank more conservative.  B.1, f.27.
 10-17-30  Inquiry on bank jobs.  B.1, f.28.
 10-23-30  Collectors being laid off.  B.1, f.28.
 12-03-30  Sam Rask elected director.  B.1, f.30.
 12-26-30  Gottfrid Johnson elected director.  B.1, f.30.
 05-09-31  Needs local help in selling land.  B.2, f.3.
 05-20-31  Goals for the year discussed.  B.2, f.3.
 07-06-31  Government should guarantee loans.  B.2, f.4.
 07-08-31  Government may provide funds.  B.2, f.4.
 08-04-31  Gives borrowers every chance to save their farms.  B.2, f.4.
 08-22-31  Parker seeks support in election.  B.2, f.4.
 08-22-31  Congress, President petitioned for moratorium on farm loans.  B.2, f.4.
 09-04-31  Wolf's candidacy announced too late.  B.2, f.5.
 09-28-31  Needs low-interest loan from Congress.  B.2, f.5.
 10-07-31  Hoover says they need $60 million.  B.2, f.5.
 10-16-31  Cooperstown appeals for deferment on foreclosures.  B.2, f.5.
 10-16-31  Burtness writes bank president on rewriting old loans.  B.2, f.5.
 10-19-31  Bank presidents, loan board meet to discuss foreclosures.  B.2, f.5.
 10-19-31  Hoover approves $60 million stock purchase by government.  B.2, f.5.
 10-30-31  Burtness doesn't like bank's methods.  B.2, f.5.
 10-30-31  F.L.B. president says they're doing what they can for farmers.  B.2, f.5.
 10-31-31  Burtness' and others' complaints will be main focus of meeting.  B.2, f.5.
 11-02-31  Burtness wants gov't aid to bank and amortization of farm loans.  B.2, f.6.
 11-03-31  Bank has trouble paying bond interest.  B.2, f.6.
 11-25-31  Burtness' comments affect F.L.B.'s attitude toward loans.  B.2, f.6.
 07-26-33  Hiring methods questioned.  B.2, f.7.
 08-16-33  Federal loan ban in N.D. lifted.  B.2, f.7.
 08-23-33  Associations may be affected if borrowers deal directly with F.L.B.  B.2, f.7.
 08-26-33  Training many new appraisers.  B.2, f.7.
 08-27-33  Laid off under Langer may have trouble getting appraising jobs.  B.2, f.7.
 08-30-33  Not hiring appraisers from Bank of North Dakota.  B.2, f.7.
 08-31-33  Direct loans made only in counties with no local associations.  B.2, f.7.
 09-13-33  Business is heavy under new laws.  B.2, f.7.
 09-15-33  Need 100 new appraisers in N.D.  B.2, f.7.
 09-19-33  Not following intent of farmer-assistance laws.  B.2, f.7.
 09-25-33  Supposed to be as liberal as possible.  B.2, f.7.
 09-25-33  Flooded with applications.  B.2, f.7.
 09-29-33  Government's plan not carried out.  B.2, f.7.
 10-16-33  Employee's policies questioned.  B.2, f.7.
 10-20-33  Caution still needed where crops have failed so often.  B.2, f.7.
 03-15-34  Appraisers accused of misconduct.  B.2, f.8.
 03-21-34  Anderson accepts bribes.  B.2, f.8.
 03-26-34  Bank doesn't need men of Anderson's character.  B.2, f.8.
 04-05-34  Investigation requested.  B.2, f.8.
 12-02-36  Rask re-elected to Board.  B.3, f.2.
 12-05-36  Torgerson is underpaid.  B.3, f.2.
 02-04-37  Still not making loans in N.D.  B.3, f.3.
 02-10-37  Should be seeking new business.  B.3, f.3.
 04-06-37  Won't lend in N.D. until laws change.  B.3, f.3.
 05-31-37  Cancels N.D. applications.  B.3, f.3.
 06-02-37  Governor forbids foreclosures in N.D.  B.3, f.3.
 06-22-37  Correspondence with Insurance Commissioner on Hail Tax laws.  B.3, f.3.
 08-11-37  Collections are up.  B.3, f.3.
 08-12-37  Grand Forks and Nelson county associations merge.  B.3, f.3.
 01-11-39  Law changes needed to get F.L.B. back doing business in N.D.  B.3, f.3.
 02-06-39  Many don't see benefits of F.L.B.  B.3, f.3.
 Federal Reserve Bank System
 12-18-29  Set up to stabilize currency system.  B.1, f.21.
 First National Bank - Grand Forks
 05-12-29  Merges with Northwestern National.  B.1, f.18.
 05-13-29  Torgerson sells stock and leaves.  B.1, f.18.
 12-05-29  Bank may join Twin Cities group.  B.1, f.21.
 12-31-29  Stockholder advised to keep stock.  B.1, f.21.
 04-30-30  Won't be affected by other failures.  B.1, f.25.
 05-08-30  Demands payment from Torgerson for other banks' debts.  B.1, f.26.
 05-17-30  Chairman of the Board resigns.  B.1, f.26.
 08-12-33  New bank to replace it.  B.2, f.7.
 09-15-33  New bank still not open.  B.2, f.7.
 10-09-33  New bank opens.  B.2, f.7.
 03-24-34  Stockholders must pay assessment.  B.2, f.8.
 03-27-34  Large stockholders upset about paying.  B.2, f.8.
 04-04-34  Some can't afford to pay anything.  B.2, f.8.
 04-23-34  Receiver should do anything, even suing, to collect assessment.  B.2, f.8.
 04-26-34  Stockholder can't afford to pay.  B.2, f.8.
 01-02-35  Had to pay double assessment.  B.3, f.1.
 Fortnightly Club
 09-12-16  Torgerson to speak on Norway's fight for liberty.  B.1, f.11.
 08-22-19  Torgerson to speak on church's relationship to labor.  B.1, f.13.
 12-08-38  Torgerson named honorary member.  B.3, f.3.
 Fosston, Minnesota
 06-28-97  May be county seat.  B.1, f.2.
 07-26-97  Can't win over McIntosh.  B.1, f.2.
 Frazier, Lynn
 06-14-18  Expected to win primary.  B.1, f.13.
 11-03-19  Torgerson defends Frazier's character.  B.1, f.13.
 07-15-20  Has good chance in Fall election.  B.1, f.14.
 12-28-30  Torgerson writes on bill to give farmers lower interest rates.  B.1, f.30.
 01-02-31  Defends his position on interest bill.  B.2, f.1.
 11-23-31  Torgerson writes on Hoover's attitude toward Congress.  B.2, f.6.
 Freeman, C. Vernon
 12-24-30  Candidate for N.D. House Speaker.  B.1, f.30.
 Germany
 06-13-17  Politics, history discussed.  B.1, f.12.
 06-14-17  Politics, history discussed.  B.1, f.12.
 09-29-19  Too weak to cause another war.  B.1, f.13.
 Grand Forks Library
 03-04-30  "Objectionable" book in great demand.  B.1, f.24.
 01-30-35  State wants list of necessary improvements.  B.3, f.1.
 02-01-35  City can't afford to add on now.  B.3, f.1.
 Gronna, Asle J.
 06-12-14  Torgerson writes on tariff, toll exemption, currency bills.  B.1, f.9.
 02-06-16  Torgerson writes on war preparedness.  B.1, f.11.
 02-10-16  Would favor munitions embargo, but doubts it is needed.  B.1, f.11.
 02-13-16  Torgerson writes on national defense.  B.1, f.11.
 10-03-19  Some dislike his opposition to the League of Nations.  B.1, f.13.
 10-03-19  Should represent N.D.'s interests on the Peace Treaty issue.  B.1, f.13.
 10-17-19  Torgerson writes on Lodge's partisanship, unprogressive attitude.  B.1, f.13.
 05-16-31  Estate is bankrupt since banks failed.  B.2, f.3.
 Haber Mortgage Company
 08-15-30  Used as a cover for bank's bad paper.  B.1, f.27.
 08-19-30  Hard to recover anything from them.  B.1, f.27.
 03-31-31  Worthless as an operating business.  B.2, f.2.
 04-07-31  Financial status described.  B.2, f.2.
 Hail Tax
 01-25-37  Land Bank will resume N.D. business despite laws.  B.3, f.3.
 01-28-37  Won't interfere with seed loans.  B.3, f.3.
 04-06-37  Land Bank won't make loans in N.D. unless laws are changed.  B.3, f.3.
 05-31-37  Land Bank cancels N.D. applications.  B.3, f.3.
 06-22-37  Insurance Commissioner, tax laws discussed.  B.3, f.3.
 Halland, John
 11-14-98  Elected by narrow margin.  B.1, f.3.
 11-21-98  Election still uncertain.  B.1, f.3.
 12-05-98  Results not reliable.  B.1, f.3.
 Hanna, Louis B.
 03-10-14  Hard to beat for Governor nomination.  B.1, f.9.
 Hanson, O.S.
 03-13-30  Hospitalized for nervous condition.  B.1, f.24.
 04-08-30  Unable to help finance Upham.  B.1, f.25.
 05-05-30  Mishandled affairs despite good intentions.  B.1, f.26.
 05-06-30  Treated people badly.  B.1, f.26.
 05-17-30  Resigns as Chairman at 1st National.  B.1, f.26.
 05-24-30  Has set himself up for embarassment.  B.1, f.26.
 05-29-30  Terrible disposition, offensive actions, and breakdown described.  B.1, f.26.
 06-01-30  Resignation, breakdown discussed.  B.1, f.26.
 07-25-30  Doctors see no hope for recovery.  B.1, f.27.
 07-26-30  Unwilling to pay his share of debts.  B.1, f.27.
 08-16-30  Tries to avoid liabilities.  B.1, f.27.
 05-31-37  Has gone into politics.  B.3, f.3.
 Harding, Warren G.
 07-27-20  Likely to defeat Cox.  B.1, f.14.
 Hawaii
 04-07-93  Wants to keep a duty on sugar.  B.1, f.8.
 Helgesen, H.T.
 07-16-13  Won't support tariff bill as written.  B.1, f.8.
 08-30-13  Torgerson writes on tariff bill.  B.1, f.8.
 10-12-13  Torgerson writes on tariff, Civil Service Act.  B.1, f.8.
 04-13-14  Is objective about Wilson's abilities.  B.1, f.9.
 11-18-16  Torgerson wants him to pay for slandering Wilson.  B.1, f.11.
 Herron, George D.
 03-16-99  Defends his preaching practices.  B.1, f.4.
 History of North Dakota
 10-18-30  Torgerson's biography to be included.  B.1, f.28.
 Hitler, Adolf
 09-30-38  Calls peace conference with leaders.  B.3, f.3.
 Holmes, David M.
 08-03-98  Running for Governor.  B.1, f.3.
 Hoover, Herbert
 11-22-28  Elected President; should do well in foreign relations.  B.1, f.17.
 03-02-29  Correspondence on inauguration.  B.1, f.18.
 03-00-29  Correspondence on inauguration.  B.1, f.18.
 03-25-30  Farmers have lost faith in him.  B.1, f.24.
 11-14-30  Discredited by economic conditions.  B.1, f.29.
 11-14-30  Is disappointing, poor leader.  B.1, f.29.
 11-17-30  Is unpopular.  B.1, f.29.
 11-27-30  Depressed economy, his unpopularity were predicted.  B.1, f.29.
 02-03-31  Helps needy from other countries and neglects those at home.  B.2, f.1.
 02-04-31  Most discredited President Torgerson remembers.  B.2, f.1.
 02-13-31  Tries to minimalize problems.  B.2, f.1.
 02-25-31  Clashed with Senate over relief funds.  B.2, f.1.
 03-19-31  Hoover not necessarily tied to power company interests.  B.2, f.2.
 08-03-31  First denied problems, then made futile efforts.  B.2, f.4.
 08-04-31  Michigan is the only state where he retains any popularity.  B.2, f.4.
 08-05-31  Raises false hopes; glosses over the unemployment problem.  B.2, f.4.
 08-08-31  Grain shortage may improve his image.  B.2, f.4.
 09-10-31  Made big promises he failed to keep.  B.2, f.5.
 09-28-31  Is afraid to face Congress.  B.2, f.5.
 10-19-31  Won't call Special Session of Congress to buy Land Bank stock.  B.2, f.5.
 11-23-31  If he would do what people want, he would have nothing to fear.  B.2, f.6.
 Illinois National Bank
 08-31-97  Commission stops operations.  B.1, f.2.
 Initiative and Referendum
 06-09-96  Will give voters real freedom.  B.1, f.1.
 Kane, Thomas
 02-11-20  Some want him to leave U.N.D.  B.1, f.14.
 02-12-20  Mistake to fire him in current political climate.  B.1, f.14.
 02-25-20  Allowed to stay on because much trouble over resigning.  B.1, f.14.
 07-15-22  Is unscrupulous, vindictive.  B.1, f.14.
 07-26-22  Is asked to resign.  B.1, f.14.
 11-28-22  May be allowed to stay on.  B.1, f.14.
 Labor
 04-10-20  Seeks more control in management.  B.1, f.14.
 07-27-20  Accepts Cox more than Harding.  B.1, f.14.
 10-11-37  Workers had to organize to get fair wages and conditions.  B.3, f.3.
 09-18-38  Safety reforms already in place in England.  B.3, f.3.
 Ladd, Adoniram J.
 05-21-23  Asked to resign.  B.1, f.15
 06-02-23  Torgerson writes Governor in Ladd's defense.  B.1, f.15.
 08-07-23  Torgerson writes Pres. of Board of Adm. in Ladd's defense.  B.1, f.15.
 12-14-25  Is glad he left U.N.D.  B.1, f.16.
 06-27-26  Writes on his job, illness, reunion.  B.1, f.16.
 05-12-29  Writes on his leaving U.N.D.,Torgerson's problems at the bank.  B.1, f.18.
 11-11-29  Writes on his job in publishing.  B.1, f.20.
 12-18-29  Edited the N.D. Quarterly at U.N.D.  B.1, f.21.
 01-05-30  Writes on the tariff, radio, speeches.  B.1, f.22.
 01-07-30  Torgerson writes on farm board, Intermediate Credit Bank.  B.1, f.22.
 02-02-30  Writes on cherry farming in Michigan.  B.1, f.23.
 04-23-30  Torgerson writes on banking.  B.1, f.25.
 05-10-30  Torgerson writes on bank closings.  B.1, f.26.
 05-15-30  Writes on financial problems.  B.1, f.26.
 05-24-30  Torgerson writes on O.S.Hanson, President Kane.  B.1, f.26.
 06-01-30  Writes on Hanson's bad treatment of subordinates.  B.1, f.27.
 07-03-30  Torgerson writes on Hanson, business.  B.1, f.27.
 07-06-30  Torgerson writes on Hanson, Dr. Squires' illness.  B.1, f.27.
 07-29-30  Torgerson writes about Dr. Squires.  B.1, f.27.
 08-11-30  Writes on cherry harvest, Dr. Squires.  B.1, f.27.
 08-16-30  Torgerson writes of Squires' death.  B.1, f.27.
 09-01-30  Writes on Squires' death, harvesting.  B.1, f.28.
 10-20-30  Writes on Illinois elections, F.D.R.'s campaign in New York.  B.1, f.28.
 10-22-30  Torgerson writes on Illinois politics, Roosevelt, Burtness.  B.1, f.28.
 11-17-30  Torgerson writes on politics.  B.1, f.29.
 11-27-30  Writes on Illinois election, economy.  B.1, f.29.
 12-31-30  Torgerson writes of sister's death.  B.1, f.30.
 02-01-31  Writes on book he's writing, deaths.  B.2, f.1.
 02-25-31  Torgerson writes on Hoover's relief efforts, Congress' productivity.  B.2, f.1.
 03-19-31  Questions Torgerson's attack on Hoover.  B.2, f.2.
 05-23-31  Torgerson writes on son's visit, economy, Risteigen estate.  B.2, f.3.
 08-02-31  Depression hurts cherry sales.  B.2, f.4.
 08-04-31  Torgerson writes on disasterous conditions in the northwest.  B.2, f.4.
 08-05-31  Torgerson writes on Hoover's speech.  B.2, f.4.
 10-16-31  Publishing business slow, prices down.  B.2, f.5.
 10-20-31  Torgerson writes on bank failures.  B.2, f.5.
 LaFollette, Philip
 09-17-30  Congratulated on primary election win.  B.1, f.28.
 10-07-30  Progressives do well in election.  B.1, f.28.
 LaFollette, Robert M.
 11-15-14  Has become more supportive of Wilson.  B.1, f.9.
 05-17-23  Controls Wisconsin's Governor, University Board.  B.1, f.15.
 06-05-24  Has state of Wisconsin in his pocket.  B.1, f.15.
 06-28-24  Uses party, people for his own ends.  B.1, f.15.
 07-11-24  Uses people for his own gain.  B.1, f.15.
 09-19-24  Has fought government abuses, stood up to big corporations.  B.1, f.15.
 12-23-24  Proposes Constitutional changes regarding the Supreme Court.  B.1, f.15.
 LaFollette, Robert M. (Junior)
 03-04-31  Torgerson writes of R.M. Senior, and cooperation of Progressives.  B.2, f.2.
 Lander, E.J.
 07-15-22  Working to get rid of liberal faculty.  B.1, f.14.
 Langer, William
 07-06-20  Torgerson is glad he lost the primary.  B.1, f.14.
 08-02-20  Seen as a reckless person.  B.1, f.14.
 04-06-37  Asked for Special Session enable Land Bank to make loans in ND  B.3, f.3.
 06-02-37  Forbids Land Bank foreclosures in N.D.  B.3, f.3.
 League of Nations Treaty
 09-08-19  Not everyone is happy with it.  B.1, f.13.
 09-19-19  Clause causes dispute.  B.1, f.13.
 09-29-19  Most are pleased with it.  B.1, f.13.
 10-03-19  Gronna chastised for his opposition.  B.1, f.13.
 10-03-19  Only people opposed are closed-minded Republicans.  B.1, f.13.
 10-04-19  Sen. McCumber supports it.  B.1, f.13.
 11-25-19  Wilson tried to involve the Senate.  B.1, f.13.
 Lignite
 06-04-31  Information requested on Dickinson briquetting plant.  B.2, f.3.
 06-13-31  Dickinson plant is poorly run.  B.2, f.3.
 Lindbergh, Charles
 02-18-28  Is an impressive aviator.  B.1, f.17.
 Lodge, Henry Cabot
 10-17-19  Is unprogressive, partisan, insincere.  B.1, f.13.
 Marner, A.J.
 07-15-97  Speaks at Silver Republican meeting.  B.1, f.2.
 Mason Lodge
 06-27-99  Charter for Mayville group.  B.1, f.4.
 Mayville
 10-06-99  Correspondence on bonds.  B.1, f.5.
 10-24-99  Correspondence on bonds.  B.1, f.5.
 Mayville Congregational Church
 01-06-99  Curtiss retires from ministry.  B.1, f.4.
 02-16-99  R.J. Kyle recommended for job.  B.1, f.4.
 02-17-99  Day recommended for job.  B.1, f.4.
 02-22-99  Kyle interested in being minister.  B.1, f.4.
 02-24-99  Watt writes about revival meeting.  B.1, f.4.
 03-17-99  Day not interested in position.  B.1, f.4.
 03-20-99  Collier interested in being pastor.  B.1, f.4.
 03-20-99  Correspondence from R.J. Kyle.  B.1, f.4.
 03-22-99  V.H. Rusing offers to preach.  B.1, f.4.
 03-29-99  Recommendations for R.J. Kyle.  B.1, f.4.
 03-30-99  Correspondence from Collier.  B.1, f.4.
 04-02-99  Correspondence from Collier.  B.1, f.4.
 04-05-99  Application from E.G. Zellars.  B.1, f.4.
 04-20-99  Correspondence from Zellars.  B.1, f.4.
 04-26-99  Correspondence from Jenkins.  B.1, f.4.
 04-30-99  Correspondence from Kyle.  B.1, f.4.
 05-03-99  On status of search for pastor.  B.1, f.4.
 05-03-99  Collier, Rusing evaluated.  B.1, f.4.
 05-03-99  J.A. Jenkins evaluated.  B.1, f.4.
 05-10-99  J.C. Watt is impressive candidate.  B.1, f.4.
 05-24-99  Zellars is interested in position.  B.1, f.4.
 05-25-99  Evaluation of Collier.  B.1, f.4.
 05-27-99  Correspondence from Zellars.  B.1, f.4.
 06-01-99  Jenkins impressive; Collier less so.  B.1, f.4.
 06-06-99  Collier is a solid, able candidate.  B.1, f.4.
 06-08-99  Watt denies "questionable amusements".  B.1, f.4.
 06-13-99  Favorable correspondence on Zellars.  B.1, f.4.
 06-14-99  Unfavorable comments about Collier.  B.1, f.4.
 06-14-99  Good recommendation of Collier.  B.1, f.4.
 06-18-99  Jenkins offers original sermons.  B.1, f.4.
 06-22-99  Church divided over pastor selection.  B.1, f.4.
 07-03-99  Establishing church council.  B.1, f.5.
 07-26-99  Zellars to be ordained.  B.1, f.5.
 07-29-99  Correspondence on Zellars selection.  B.1, f.5
 08-03-99  On Zellars' ordination.  B.1, f.5.
 08-25-99  Ordination goes well.  B.1, f.5.
 09-07-99  Zellars discusses plans for church.  B.1, f.5.
 09-07-99  Zellars writes about sermon subjects.  B.1, f.5.
 Mayville Library
 10-16-99  Ordering books for new library.  B.1, f.5.
 12-09-99  Ordering books.  B.1, f.5.
 12-19-99  Ordering books.  B.1, f.5.
 12-22-99  Beebe would be good architect.  B.1, f.5.
 01-04-00  Ordering books.  B.1, f.5.
 01-30-00  Ordering Books.  B.1, f.5.
 07-06-38  Request for information on history of.  B.3, f.3.
 07-06-38  Early history described.  B.3, f.3.
 Mayville Savings and Loan Association
 08-08-99  List of original stockholders.  B.1, f.5.
 09-20-99  Correspondence on collection process.  B.1, f.5.
 10-02-99  Officers, directors list submitted.  B.1, f.5.
 10-10-99  Officers, directors list approved.  B.1, f.5.
 12-12-99  On semi-annual report.  B.1, f.5.
 Mayville State Teachers College
 09-29-39  50th Anniversary celebration set.  B.3, f.3.
 McCormick, Vance
 10-11-16  Writes on slanderous campaign against Wilson.  B.1, f.11.
 11-18-16  On Helgesen's slanders against Wilson.  B.1, f.11.
 12-01-16  Will consider options for handling the slanderous comments.  B.1, f.11.
 McCumber, Porter J.
 10-29-19  Torgerson writes on Peace Treaty.  B.1, f.13.
 McIntosh, Minnesota
 06-28-97  May be named the county seat.  B.1, f.2.
 07-26-97  On being named county seat.  B.1, f.2.
 09-03-97  Petition to locate county seat there.  B.1, f.2.
 Mekinock State Bank
 04-19-30  In bad condition.  B.1, f.25.
 04-21-30  Will be sold to protect depositors' interests.  B.1, f.25.
 04-25-30  May borrow from Midland National.  B.1, f.25.
 04-30-30  Has been refinanced.  B.1, f.25.
 Mexico
 10-27-13  Should be dealt with harshly.  B.1, f.8.
 10-31-13  U.S. shouldn't interfere with them.  B.1, f.8.
 Mill and Elevator - North Dakota State
 Ca. 1917  Needed to combat unjust practices by elevator companies.  B.1, f.12.
 02-18-20  Not a sign of socialism.  B.1, f.14.
 05-26-31  Is good for N.D.'s economy.  B.2, f.3.
 06-04-31  Shows a net loss.  B.2, f.3.
 Moses, John
 01-11-39  Torgerson writes him about laws that affect Federal Land Bank.  B.3, f.3.
 01-13-39  Can get laws passed to get the Land Bank to operate in N.D. again.  B.3, f.3.
 02-06-39  On Land Bank business in N.D.  B.3, f.3.
 03-18-39  Expected to win three terms.  B.3, f.3.
 Nelson, George
 10-01-30  Appointed to Wisconsin Supreme Court.  B.1, f.28.
 Nestos, Ragnvold A.
 05-21-23  Wants Ladd to resign U.N.D. position.  B.1, f.15.
 06-02-23  Torgerson writes in Ladd's defense.  B.1, f.15.
 06-05-23  Defends his decision in Ladd case.  B.1, f.15.
 New Deal
 11-12-34  Uncertainty about its effects.  B.2, f.9.
 11-16-34  Farm prices up, unemployment down.  B.2, f.9.
 11-08-38  Programs involve too much spending.  B.3, f.3.
 New Haven bank    
 05-23-14  Funds mishandled.  B.1, f.9.
 Nonpartisan League    
 04-15-99  Magnusson suggests forming group.  B.1, f.4.
 ca. 1917  Summary history of its beginnings.  B.1, f.12.
 06-14-18  Strong in N.D.; Frazier likely to win.  B.1, f.13.
 11-03-19  Struggle keeps getting more bitter.  B.1, f.13.
 12-30-19  Minister denounces League.  B.1, f.13.
 02-20-20  Leadership's merits questioned.  B.1, f.14.
 02-25-20  True leaders have merit; Townley is not one of the real leaders.  B.1, f.14.
 07-11-20  Likely to win Fall elections.  B.1, f.14.
 05-31-37  Wins Congress seats, state offices.  B.3, f.3.
 Norris, George W.    
 08-14-30  Torgerson writes regarding primary election win.  B.1, f.27.
 Northwest Trust Company
 07-30-30  May have to liquidate.  B.1, f.27.
 12-27-30  Must reduce costs to stay in business.  B.1, f.30.
 01-19-31  Will try to keep going for 6 months.  B.2, f.1.
 04-18-31  In process of liquidation.  B.2, f.2.
 04-20-31  Trust income used for expenses,bonding business been disposed of.  B.2, f.2.
 05-16-31  Stockholders will have nothing after liquidation.  B.2, f.3.
 Northwestern National Bank - Grand Forks
 05-12-29  Merger may cost Torgerson his job.  B.1, f.18.
 05-13-29  Torgerson sells stock and leaves.  B.1, f.18.
 04-02-30  Torgerson describes his forced resignation.  B.1, f.25.
 04-06-30  Torgerson explains his resignation.  B.1, f.25.
 04-21-30  Hanson financed Upham bank exchange for Torgerson's resign.  B.1, f.25.
   See also First National Bank - Grand Forks  
 Norway
 09-26-99  Lifestyle, climate described.  B.1, f.5.
 Nuessle, William L.
 06-14-34  Asks Torgerson's support in election.  B.2, f.9.
 Nye, Gerald P.
 08-20-29  Recommends Larson for Credit Bank job.  B.1, f.19.
 02-03-31  Justified in spending to support cause of popular rights.  B.2, f.1.
 03-03-31  Defends expenditures, salaries.  B.2, f.2.
 03-13-31  Committee drops opposition to Davis.  B.2, f.2.
 06-10-31  Should check into low wool prices.  B.2, f.3.
 08-06-31  Intervenes in federal law dispute.  B.2, f.4.
 09-28-31  Torgerson suggests Congress lend to Federal Land Bank.  B.2, f.5.
 10-04-31  Nye wants to meet Torgerson to discuss setting up a loan fund.  B.2, f.5.
 10-05-31  Committee has done well in exposing corruption.  B.2, f.5.
 10-07-31  On meeting to discuss loan fund.  B.2, f.5.
 10-19-31  Will meet with Land Bank president.  B.2, f.5.
 11-09-31  Expects Congress will provide aid.  B.2, f.6.
 09-08-34  Endorses James Sinclair for Congress.  B.2, f.9.
 01-25-37  Torgerson writes on Farm Credit Admin. resuming business in ND  B.3, f.3.
 01-28-37  Concerned about conflict between hail tax laws and seed loans.  B.3, f.3.
 09-27-39  Criticized for views on neutrality, hostility toward Roosevelt.  B.3, f.3.
 O'Connor, J.F.T.
 05-21-20  Could get Nonpartisan League support.  B.1, f.14.
 07-06-20  Unlikely to defeat Frazier.  B.1, f.14.
 11-28-22  Loses labor's support, loses election.  B.1, f.14.
 07-23-31  Encouraged to run for Vice President.  B.2, f.4.
 07-31-31  Chances would be better if he had served in Congress.  B.2, f.4.
 08-26-31  Would have N.D.'s support if he ran.  B.2, f.4.
 09-02-31  Doesn't have any political plans.  B.2, f.5.
 11-06-31  Should run for Congress.  B.2, f.6.
 01-11-34  Offers Torgerson receivership.  B.2, f.8.
 01-18-34  Torgerson can't accept job now.  B.2, f.8.
 01-18-34  Position can't be held open.  B.2, f.8.
 05-23-34  To be U.N.D. commencement speaker.  B.2, f.9.
 05-28-34  Honored at testimonial dinner.  B.2, f.9.
 11-25-36  Torgerson requests job recommendation.  B.3, f.2.
 09-03-37  Invites Roosevelt to Grand Forks.  B.3, f.3.
 01-14-38  Resigns as Comptroller of Currency.  B.3, f.3.
 01-21-38  Plans to run for Governor of California.  B.3, f.3.
 01-25-38  Roosevelt asked him to run.  B.3, f.3.
 Outlook
 01-08-16  Treats Pres. Wilson unfairly.  B.1, f.11.
 Panama Canal
 05-19-14  Public undecided on potential benefit.  B.1, f.9.
 Paulson, Henrietta
 10-01-96  Seeks Superintendent nomination.  B.1, f.1.
 Phillipines
 04-15-99  Should have treaty with U.S.  B.1, f.4.
 07-27-99  U.S. should avoid going to war.  B.1, f.5.
 Politics
 08-01-99  "Spoils Method" draws criticism.  B.1, f.5.
 01-13-00  Moorhead Democrats prepare for races.  B.1, f.5.
 10-28-18  "Pretense-Progressive" defined.  B.1, f.13.
 10-06-19  Abuses, mudslinging in N. Dakota.  B.1, f.13.
 12-18-19  Liberals push for pre-war freedoms.  B.1, f.13.
 02-20-20  N.D. not dominated by socialists.  B.1, f.14.
 03-22-20  Post Office, schools called socialist.  B.1, f.14.
 08-24-23  Democrats not responsible for every economic crisis.  B.1, f.15.
 04-30-24  In 1852 Democrats were pro-slavery.  B.1, f.15.
 03-22-28  Republicans involved in corruption.  B.1, f.17.
 10-07-30  Wisconsin results are encouraging for Progressives.  B.1, f.28.
 11-14-30  Leaders care about Party, not country.  B.1, f.29.
 03-13-31  On Nye committee, Wisconsin Governor.  B.2, f.2.
 04-23-31  Dishonesty, fraud ignored by public.  B.2, f.2.
 03-25-38  Pure democracy vs. rich democracy.  B.3, f.3.
   See also Elections  
 Polk County, Minnesota
 12-27-97  Needs some political leadership.  B.1, f.2.
 Port of Entry
 12-21-15  May move from Pembina to Grand Forks.  B.1, f.10.
 12-31-15  Collections officer recommended.  B.1, f.10.
 Post Office
 04-23-31  Scandal over financing of St. Paul building.  B.2, f.2.
 Prejudice
 11-23-29  Rabbi criticizes other religious, ethnic groups.  B.1, f.20.
 Price, Paul
 06-06-29  Federal Land Bank directors asked to testify at his trial.  B.1, f.18.
 Prohibition
 09-20-28  Given more attention than it deserves.  B.1, f.17.
 03-01-31  Should be repealed.  B.2, f.2.
 07-23-31  Has been a colossal failure.  B.2, f.4.
 Public Instruction - N.D. State Department of
 10-01-96  Paulson may run for superintendent.  B.1, f.1.
 07-11-98  Torgerson asked to run for office.  B.1, f.3.
 07-15-98  Torgerson asked to run.  B.1, f.3.
 07-26-98  Qualifications for candidacy.  B.1, f.3.
 07-26-98  Torgerson refuses office.  B.1, f.3.
 Racial Segregation
 10-26-13  Torgerson writes Pres. Wilson about.  B.1, f.8.
 Radio
 12-02-29  New technology described.  B.1, f.21.
 12-03-29  Available programs discussed.  B.1, f.21.
 12-21-20  Byrd in Antarctica can hear people from home.  B.1, f.21.
 01-05-30  Comments on its merits.  B.1, f.22.
 Religion
 01-06-24  Fundamentalists, liberals disagree.  B.1, f.15.
 01-07-24  Professor publishes American version of the New Testament.  B.1, f.15.
 06-09-26  Lutherans are immoral, unintellectual.  B.1, f.16.
 06-19-26  Ex-Lutherans join Congregationalists.  B.1, f.16.
 12-11-28  Christianity is an effort to be like Christ.  B.1, f.17.
 01-29-31  Lutherans ignore changes around them.  B.2, f.1.
 02-11-31  Barthian school of theology described.  B.2, f.1.
 Roosevelt, Franklin D.
 07-15-20  Would make a good candidate.  B.1, f.14.
 08-21-20  Gives impressive speeches in N.D.  B.1, f.14.
 08-21-20  Letter on Nonpartisan League.  B.1, f.14.
 10-13-28  Writes in support of Smith.  B.1, f.17.
 10-16-28  Letter in support of Smith.  B.1, f.17.
 11-17-28  Disappointed in Smith's defeat.  B.1, f.17.
 10-20-30  Expected to win in New York.  B.1, f.28.
 10-22-30  May have difficulty being re-elected.  B.1, f.28.
 11-17-30  Wins easily; may be next President.  B.1, f.29.
 05-23-31  Likely to be next President.  B.2, f.3.
 07-31-31  Even Republicans support him.  B.2, f.4.
 08-03-31  Success as Governor inspires faith in his ability to run the country.  B.2, f.4.
 02-00-34  Recovery plan is slow and steady.  B.2, f.8.
 11-16-34  New Deal helps prices, unemployment.  B.2, f.9.
 11-23-36  Wins 2 to 1 majority in N.D.  B.3, f.2.
 11-25-36  Election leaves Republicans stunned.  B.3, f.2.
 12-02-36  Wins all but one Gr. Forks precinct.  B.3, f.2.
 09-03-37  Invited to visit Grand Forks.  B.3, f.3.
 10-05-37  Draws a huge crowd in Grand Forks.  B.3, f.3.
 01-14-38  Programs put banking on solid ground.  B.3, f.3.
 01-19-38  Writes on O'Connor, bank recovery.  B.3, f.3.
 09-30-38  Leaders to hold peace conference.  B.3, f.3.
 11-08-38  Too anxious for power.  B.3, f.3.
 09-08-39  Inspired a revolution in political and social thought.  B.3, f.3.
 09-27-39  Wants to avoid war, has helped labor.  B.3, f.3.
 Roosevelt, Theodore
 02-12-16  Torgerson dislikes his criticism of Wilson.  B.1, f.11.
 04-06-16  Called extremist.  B.1, f.11.
 11-16-18  Has lost supporters.  B.1, f.13.
 Russia
 10-09-19  Socialism led to disordered military.  B.1, f.13.
 Security State Bank - Upham, North Dakota
 06-07-29  State Examiner wants it closed.  B.1, f.18.
 06-27-29  Examiner will meet with Banking Board.  B.1, f.18.
 07-06-29  On getting statements to examiner.  B.1, f.18.
 07-06-29  Negotiating to keep bank open.  B.1, f.18.
 07-08-29  Examiner thinks they're stalling.  B.1, f.18.
 07-11-29  Hard to meet all conditions at once.  B.1, f.18.
 07-27-29  Discussion on how to save the bank.  B.1, f.18.
 08-06-29  May hire new collector.  B.1, f.19.
 08-08-29  On hiring new collector.  B.1, f.19.
 10-25-29  Problems with State Examiner.  B.1, f.20.
 10-26-29  Settling up notes with Lankin bank.  B.1, f.20.
 11-15-29  Lankin bank needs debt paid.  B.1, f.20.
 11-20-29  Making arrangements with Lankin bank.  B.1, f.20.
 11-23-29  Lankin can't take Upham's bad paper.  B.1, f.20.
 11-29-29  On getting rid of bad loans.  B.1, f.20.
 12-04-29  Paying off Upham's debts.  B.1, f.21.
 12-05-29  Paying off Upham's debts.  B.1, f.21.
 12-07-29  On paying Midland notes.  B.1, f.21.
 12-15-29  Getting the bank back in good shape.  B.1, f.21.
 12-15-29  On Midland notes.  B.1, f.21.
 12-16-29  Meeting planned to discuss problems.  B.1, f.21.
 12-18-29  Can't expect much business in its current condition.  B.1, f.21.
 12-20-29  Should hold on to deposits, send statement on what funds needed.  B.1, f.21.
 12-21-29  Correspondence on loans.  B.1, f.21.
 12-21-29  Trying to placate loan carrier.  B.1, f.21.
 12-23-29  Cashier's statement of bank's needs.  B.1, f.21.
 12-26-29  Other banks may help carry Upham's bad loans.  B.1, f.21.
 12-30-29  Correspondence on loans.  B.1, f.21.
 12-31-29  Mortgage holders will foreclose if they don't get interest payments.  B.1, f.21.
 01-01-30  Stockholder says bank is hopeless.  B.1, f.22.
 01-03-30  Concern about paying Midland note.  B.1, f.22.
 01-04-30  Banks not to blame for bad conditions.  B.1, f.22.
 01-07-30  Loan holders won't get everything owed to them immediately.  B.1, f.22.
 01-13-30  On efforts to keep bank running.  B.1, f.22.
 01-14-30  Letter to Minneapolis banker on Upham.  B.1, f.22.
 01-15-30  Minneapolis banks want personal collateral.  B.1, f.22.
 01-16-30  Arranging to renew Midland note.  B.1, f.22.
 01-21-30  Midland wants better collateral.  B.1, f.22.
 01-21-30  Midland wants stockholders to endorse the note.  B.1, f.22.
 01-22-30  On assembling collateral for Midland.  B.1, f.22.
 01-22-30  On assembling collateral for Midland.  B.1, f.22.
 01-25-30  Arranging for collateral to get larger loan from Midland.  B.1, f.22.
 01-27-30  Larger loan won't help bank stay open.  B.1, f.22.
 01-27-30  Midland wants more endorsers for a larger note.  B.1, f.22.
 01-31-30  Trying to get more endorsers.  B.1, f.22.
 02-01-30  Have to explain why all Upham stockholders didn't endorse note.  B.1, f.22.
 02-03-30  Collateral is ready; trying to get endorsements.  B.1, f.22.
 02-03-30  Collateral, endorsements sent.  B.1, f.22.
 02-03-30  Explaining missing endorsements.  B.1, f.23.
 02-15-30  Banking Board won't approve loan.  B.1, f.23.
 02-17-30  Loan has to be divided.  B.1, f.23.
 02-18-30  Collecting on notes owed to Upham.  B.1, f.23.
 02-20-30  Correspondence on various loans.  B.1, f.23.
 02-21-30  Uncertain about how long Upham can stay open.  B.1, f.23.
 02-26-30  Loan from Minneapolis goes through.  B.1, f.23.
 03-03-30  Bank needs more money.  B.1, f.24.
 03-06-30  Bank's condition is desperate.  B.1, f.24.
 03-12-30  Slump in deposits is main problem.  B.1, f.24.
 03-13-30  On report to State Examiner, and O.S. Hanson's breakdown.  B.1, f.24.
 03-14-30  On materials for Examiner.  B.1, f.24.
 03-20-30  Bank is still short of cash.  B.1, f.24.
 03-20-30  Customer threatens to sue for not being paid interest.  B.1, f.24.
 03-21-30  Stockholder sends $1,500 to help.  B.1, f.24.
 03-23-30  On financing operations.  B.1, f.24.
 03-24-30  Try to get loan from Fargo Trust Co.  B.1, f.24.
 03-24-30  If Upham fails, others will also.  B.1, f.24.
 03-25-30  Question on liability.  B.1, f.24.
 03-25-30  People's confidence is shaky.  B.1, f.24.
 03-26-30  Trust Co. can't afford to let Upham and others fail.  B.1, f.24.
 03-27-30  Concern about old guarantees.  B.1, f.24.
 03-28-30  Large loan is needed.  B.1, f.24.
 03-28-30  Too slow with remitting cash letters.  B.1, f.24.
 04-01-30  Discussing collateral with Midland.  B.1, f.25.
 04-02-30  Will let Upham bank close.  B.1, f.25.
 04-03-30  Cashier feels criminally liable for accepting deposits.  B.1, f.25.
 04-06-30  Correspondence on closing the bank.  B.1, f.25.
 04-07-30  On status of loans, settling affairs.  B.1, f.25.
 04-08-30  Midland wants to know how closing will affect Mekinock bank.  B.1, f.25.
 04-08-30  On how closing will affect others.  B.1, f.25.
 04-09-30  Correspondence from Minneapolis bank vice pres. about closing.  B.1, f.25.
 04-25-30  Cashier can't afford liability; new bank charter is applied for.  B.1, f.25.
 04-29-30  Upham cashier not to blame.  B.1, f.25.
 04-30-30  On settling debts.  B.1, f.25.
 05-01-30  Upham's collateral won't go far.  B.1, f.26.
 05-03-30  Trying to pay interest to creditors.  B.1, f.26.
 05-03-30  Arranging papers for the receiver.  B.1, f.26.
 05-05-30  On O.S. Hanson, Upham problems.  B.1, f.26.
 05-06-30  Hanson treated everyone badly.  B.1, f.26.
 05-21-30  Collateral should cover Midland note.  B.1, f.26.
 05-22-30  One person can't cover everyone's liability.  B.1, f 26.
 05-23-30  Collateral expected to cover debt.  B.1, f.26.
 05-24-30  Torgerson told to help pay if needed.  B.1, f.26.
 05-26-30  Collections will take 3 years.  B.1, f.26.
 07-08-30  Should work harder at collecting on loans held by Upham.  B.1, f.27.
 07-09-30  On finding a debt collector.  B.1, f.27.
 07-26-30  Hanson won't pay his share of debt.  B.1, f.27.
 07-28-30  On paying off stockholders'guarantees.  B.1, f.27.
 07-30-30  On settling affairs.  B.1, f.27.
 07-31-30  Cashier doesn't feel obliged to pay assessment.  B.1, f.27.
 08-04-30  Cashier given credit despite failure.  B.1, f.27.
 08-04-30  Settlement relieves stockholders of further responsibility.  B.1, f.27.
 08-13-30  Torgerson may be liable for cashier's stock.  B.1, f.27.
 08-14-30  Poor crops mean small collections.  B.1, f.27.
 08-16-30  Torgerson will accept cashier's liability.  B.1, f.27.
 08-19-30  Cashier sees slim chance making many coll. on Upham paper.  B.1, f.27.
 08-21-30  Torgerson told to help pay interest.  B.1, f.27.
 08-22-30  Torgerson can't afford to pay.  B.1, f.27.
 10-01-30  Cashier can't put enough time into handling Upham collections.  B.1, f.28.
 10-07-30  Shouldn't need receiver's help.  B.1, f.28.
 12-09-30  On settling affairs.  B.1, f.30.
 12-16-30  On settling affairs.  B.1, f.30.
 01-12-30  On settling affairs.  B.2, f.1.
 01-15-30  May use some old notes to repay directors.  B.2, f.1.
 01-29-31  On mortgage on bank's land.  B.2, f.1.
 01-31-31  Deeding mortgaged bank land.  B.2, f.1.
 02-03-31  Settling mortgages.  B.2, f.1.
 02-11-31  Settling mortgages.  B.2, f.1.
 03-11-31  Peterson is handling the Midland note; others need to sign releases.  B.2, f.2.
 03-12-31  Getting needed signatures for note.  B.2, f.2.
 03-14-31  Getting needed signatures for note.  B.2, f.2.
 03-19-31  Peterson took responsibility for note so he is entitled to collateral.  B.2, f.2.
 03-21-31  Peterson shouldn't lose anything.  B.2, f.2.
 08-30-33  Settling Torgerson's assessment.  B.2, f.7.
 10-19-33  Settling Torgerson's assessment.  B.2, f.7.
 10-23-33  Receiver wants more money.  B.2, f.7.
 10-28-33  Torgerson agrees to receiver's offer.  B.2, f.7.
 10-28-33  Peterson has cause to resent other stockholders.  B.2, f.7.
 11-09-33  Receiver increases Torgerson's settlement again.  B.2, f.7.
 12-27-33  Torgerson accepts increased offer.  B.2, f.7.
 12-29-33  On Torgerson's settlement.  B.2, f.7.
 Seed Loan Office
 04-02-30  To decide which counties are eligible for relief.  B.1, f.25.
 03-27-31  Program hurts private farm investors.  B.2, f.2.
 03-31-31  Is operating within the law.  B.2, f.2.
 Sinclair, James H.
 09-08-34  Has Gerald Nye's endorsement.  B.2, f.9.
 09-14-34  Torgerson is in support of.  B.2, f.9.
 Smith, Al
 03-22-28  May be best Presidential candidate.  B.1, f.17.
 09-01-28  Would not be a good President.  B.1, f.17.
 10-02-28  Chances do not look promising.  B.1, f.17.
 10-13-28  F.D. Roosevelt writes in support of.  B.1, f.17.
 10-16-28  Torgerson supports him.  B.1, f.17.
 Social Security Act
 11-23-36  Inquiry on job openings if a local association is established.  B.3, f.2.
 11-27-36  Federal gov't will supplement state-provided old-age pensions.  B.3, f.2.
 Spalding, Burleigh F.
 04-18-14  Torgerson writes on bribery case.  B.1, f.9.
 05-09-14  Doesn't think case merits Supreme Court review.  B.1, f.9.
 05-00-15  Petition for review of bribery case.  B.1, f.10.
 Squires, Vernon P.
 02-18-30  Has Bright's Disease.  B.1, f.23.
 02-27-30  Correspondence about his illness.  B.1, f.23.
 07-06-30  Has shown some improvement.  B.1, f.27.
 07-29-30  Condition has improved greatly.  B.1, f.27.
 08-16-30  Dies of heart failure.  B.1, f.27.
 09-01-30  Death was a surprise.  B.1, f.28.
 Strikes
 07-06-98  Strikes, riots in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  B.1, f.3.
 08-24-16  Railroad companies' methods are unscrupulous.  B.1, f.11.
 09-12-16  Railroad companies have induced others to write on their behalf.  B.1, f.11.
 09-13-16  Northern Pacific agent criticizes President Wilson's actions.  B.1, f.11.
 09-14-16  Torgerson defends Wilson.  B.1, f.11.
 10-06-16  Employers have made many concessions.  B.1, f.11.
 03-30-37  Minneapolis sit-down gives Labor hope.  B.3, f.3.
 Sugar Beet Industry
 06-12-30  Hiring practices investigated.  B.1, f.26.
 06-28-30  Factory brings workers up from Mexico every Spring.  B.1, f.26.
 07-19-30  Request for details of costs, yields.  B.1, f.27.
 07-19-30  Request for details of contracts.  B.1, f.27.
 07-25-30  Information on number employed, costs.  B.1, f.27.
 Sulu Islands
 09-13-99  U.S. chose between war and slavery.  B.1, f.5.
 Taft, William Howard
 01-25-14  Compared to Woodrow Wilson.  B.1, f.9.
 10-13-18  Would be good delegate to send to international peace conference.  B.1, f.13.
 Tariffs
 06-17-96  Letter against free silver.  B.1, f.1.
 10-01-96  Production winning over trusts.  B.1, f.1.
 10-03-96  Free silver is biggest election issue.  B.1, f.1.
 10-05-96  Free silver coinage likely.  B.1, f.1.
 10-05-96  Free silver supporters threatened.  B.1, f.1.
 12-23-97  Supporter loses Boston mayoral race.  B.1, f.2.
 05-27-13  Wilson asked to retain wheat tariff.  B.1, f.8.
 07-16-13  Rep. Helgesen won't support tariff bill as it is written now.  B.1, f.8.
 08-28-13  Torgerson disagrees with Mayville Tribune editor.  B.1, f.8.
 08-30-13  Bill represents people's wishes.  B.1, f.8.
 06-12-14  Bill has not hurt the farmers.  B.1, f.9.
 09-15-22  Tariff doesn't really help farmers.  B.1, f.14.
 04-16-24  Most goods farmers buy are not subject to the tariff.  B.1, f.15.
 05-07-24  Manufacturers are deciding on amount.  B.1, f.15.
 05-20-24  Burtness: tariff is a benefit.  B.1, f.15.
 01-05-30  Tariff both helps and hurts farmers.  B.1, f.22.
 Taxes
 02-14-35  Very high in Grand Forks County.  B.3, f.1.
 02-23-35  School taxes keep entire burden high.  B.3, f.1.
 Torgerson, Marion
 08-28-20  Law School job should improve.  B.1, f.14.
 09-03-20  Older person may be better for job.  B.1, f.14.
 07-15-22  Inquiry on job openings at U.C.L.A.  B.1, f.14.
 01-03-24  Inquiry on job possibilities.  B.1, f.15.
 06-07-25  Seeking job in Los Angeles.  B.1, f.16.
 02-17-31  Writes about church, her job.  B.2, f.1.
 12-29-36  Marries George Richards.  B.3, f.2.
 11-08-38  Expecting a baby.  B.3, f.3.
 06-20-39  Has a daughter March 3.  B.3, f.3.
 Torgerson, Samuel
 07-11-98  Asked to run for Superintendent of State Dept. of Pub Instruction.  B.1, f.3.
 07-26-98  Refuses office.  B.1, f.3.
 08-13-98  Nominated for State Treasurer.  B.1, f.3.
 08-13-98  Letter in support of candidacy.  B.1, f.3.
 09-06-98  Letter in support of candidacy.  B.1, f.3.
 10-17-98  Nominated for State Auditor.  B.1, f.3.
 10-12-13  May run for Regional Reserve Bank directorship.  B.1, f.8.
 06-15-14  May run for bank directorship.  B.1, f.9.
 06-19-14  Needs to get endorsements.  B.1, f.9.
 06-20-14  Bruegger will endorse him.  B.1, f.9.
 06-22-14  Lining up support.  B.1, f.9.
 06-26-14  Turns down candidacy.  B.1, f.9.
 01-04-21  Offered Bank of North Dakota position.  B.1, f.14.
 06-05-23  Elected to Federal Land Bank Board.  B.1, f.15.
 05-13-29  Resigns from Grand Forks bank.  B.1, f.18.
 01-09-30  Resumes law practice.  B.1, f.22.
 07-28-30  Describes his financial status.  B.1, f.27.
 10-18-30  Biography to be included in Am Historical Society publication.  B.1, f.28.
 12-03-30  Sister dies.  B.1, f.30.
 01-11-34  Offered Pennsylvania receivership.  B.2, f.8.
 01-15-34  Declines offer.  B.2, f.8.
 02-04-37  Has little work without Land Bank business.  B.3, f.3.
 02-10-37  Extra employment may be available.  B.3, f.3.
 02-11-37  Bank failures took most of his income and savings.  B.3, f.3.
 08-12-37  Elected secretary of several Land Bank associations.  B.3, f.3.
 08-29-38  Sister-in-law dies.  B.3, f.3.
 09-12-38  Having health problems.  B.3, f.3.
 09-17-38  Problems with rheumatism.  B.3, f.3.
 10-19-38  May need surgery.  B.3, f.3.
 11-25-38  Seeking treatment for health problems.  B.3, f.3.
 06-20-39  Plans to retire September 1.  B.3, f.3.
 10-31-39  Letter from Farm Loan Assoc. Pres. on Torgerson's retirement.  B.3, f.3.
 Torgerson, William
 08-30-13  Writes on his job at Garrison bank.  B.1, f.8.
 09-13-13  On banking business, poor crops.  B.1, f.8.
 09-21-13  On employment possibilities.  B.1, f.8.
 09-27-13  New cashier job in McKenzie County.  B.1, f.8.
 09-30-13  Bank job is good opportunity.  B.1, f.8.
 10-07-13  Will remain at Garrison.  B.1, f.8.
 10-11-13  On banking jobs.  B.1, f.8.
 10-14-13  May get charter for bank in Everett.  B.1, f.8.
 10-27-13  On politics, banking.  B.1, f.8.
 10-29-13  Profitability of land near Garrison.  B.1, f.8.
 10-31-13  Politics, land investment, mortgages.  B.1, f.8.
 11-16-13  On bank position in Ray, N.D.  B.1, f.8.
 12-24-13  On bank positions.  B.1, f.8.
 12-27-13  On future in law, banking.  B.1, f.8.
 12-31-13  On banking.  B.1, f.8.
 01-05-14  Good business locations in Montana.  B.1, f.9.
 01-28-14  Bank job in Ray, investing in Canada.  B.1, f.9.
 02-11-14  Business prospects in Montana.  B.1, f.9.
 02-14-14  Establishing a business in Montana.  B.1, f.9.
 02-20-14  Sales job opportunities.  B.1, f.9.
 02-21-14  Sales is not a good field to get into.  B.1, f.9.
 02-26-14  Should consider Upham bank job.  B.1, f.9.
 03-26-14  Consider railroads in location choice.  B.1, f.9.
 03-30-14  Help in obtaining a loan.  B.1, f.9.
 04-09-14  Correspondence on loans.  B.1, f.9.
 04-11-14  On railroads.  B.1, f.9.
 04-14-14  Needs advice on selecting insurance.  B.1, f.9.
 04-15-14  Railroads not anxious to build.  B.1, f.9.
 04-24-14  Farm loans in Montana.  B.1, f.9.
 04-27-14  On issuing loans.  B.1, f.9.
 04-29-14  Condition of Blaisdale, N.D. bank.  B.1, f.9.
 06-15-14  On new business in Devils Lake, land in Montana.  B.1, f.9.
 06-16-14  Bank opening in Great Falls, Montana.  B.1, f.9.
 06-17-14  On Regional Reserve directorship.  B.1, f.9.
 06-22-14  May go into machinery business.  B.1, f.9.
 06-25-14  Primary election, banking business.  B.1, f.9.
 06-27-14  Machinery business, U.N.D. events.  B.1, f.9.
 06-29-14  May go into law, land business in Montana.  B.1, f.9.
 06-30-14  Partnership looks promising.  B.1, f.9.
 07-08-14  Partnership falls through.  B.1, f.9.
 07-10-14  Asked to invest in Devils Lake bank.  B.1, f.9.
 07-11-14  On Devils Lake job, Montana trip.  B.1, f.9.
 08-06-14  Selecting Montana bank location.  B.1, f.9.
 08-11-14  May take Devils Lake position.  B.1, f.9.
 08-11-14  Could start in January.  B.1, f.9.
 10-28-14  Purcell's Senate candidacy.  B.1, f.9.
 02-19-15  Setting up a bank in Parshall.  B.1, f.10.
 02-24-15  Land business, law.  B.1, f.10.
 02-26-15  Shouldn't try to compete with banks in loan business.  B.1, f.10.
 03-23-15  Correspondence on mortgages.  B.1, f.10.
 05-06-15  School Board problems in Grand Forks.  B.1, f.10.
 05-12-15  Advice on handling a mortgage.  B.1, f.10.
 06-05-15  On mortgages.  B.1, f.10.
 07-03-15  On banking.  B.1, f.10.
 11-11-15  On banking.  B.1, f.10.
 11-23-15  Loan business is heavy.  B.1, f.10.
 12-11-15  Seeks advice on handling mortgage.  B.1, f.10.
 12-12-15  Advice on mortgage, foreclosure.  B.1, f.10.
 12-15-15  Will stay in Garrison.  B.1, f.10.
 12-19-15  On "Birth of a Nation" play.  B.1, f.10.
 02-14-16  May buy stock in a mercantile.  B.1, f.11.
 02-18-16  Advised against buying stock.  B.1, f.11.
 03-11-16  Wants in on a land purchase.  B.1, f.11.
 03-23-16  May buy into a bank.  B.1, f.11.
 03-25-16  Advice on foreclosure procedure.  B.1, f.11.
 04-06-16  May purchase land.  B.1, f.11.
 07-17-16  Shouldn't sell out at Garrison.  B.1, f.11.
 09-05-16  Wants to leave Garrison position.  B.1, f.11.
 11-13-16  Questions about getting a loan.  B.1, f.11.
 02-13-17  On relocating in Washington State.  B.1, f.12.
 02-15-17  On banking business.  B.1, f.12.
 02-18-17  Should wait to leave Garrison bank.  B.1, f.12.
 02-18-17  Correspondence on Garrison problems.  B.1, f.12.
 02-15-17  Partner wants him to resign.  B.1, f.12.
 02-16-17  Correspondence with partner.  B.1, f.12.
 02-18-17  Problems should be discussed with Peterson.  B.1, f.12.
 02-24-17  Problem is issuance of C.D.s before dividends are paid.  B.1, f.12.
 02-26-17  Priess has a bad disposition.  B.1, f.12.
 02-28-17  Plans to marry and take new job.  B.1, f.12.
 03-02-17  Is blamed for Garrison bank problems.  B.1, f.12.
 03-18-17  Selling his Garrison interests.  B.1, f.12.
 03-20-17  On his business plans.  B.1, f.12.
 03-22-17  Starting a new business.  B.1, f.12.
 03-23-17  Peterson writes about Priess.  B.1, f.12.
 03-24-17  On scrap metal business.  B.1, f.12.
 03-24-17  Business, religion, going to Montana.  B.1, f.12.
 03-00-17  On selling out Garrison interests.  B.1, f.12.
 04-02-17  May move to Montana or Washington.  B.1, f.12.
 04-07-17  Peterson says both William and his partner handled things badly.  B.1, f.12.
 04-13-17  On selling out Garrison interests.  B.1, f.12.
 04-15-17  On religion, prospects out west.  B.1, f.12.
 04-18-17  Montana town looks promising.  B.1, f.12.
 04-18-17  Discusses leaving Garrison, other prospects.  B.1, f.12.
 04-19-17  May have buyer for his bank interest.  B.1, f.12.
 04-23-17  Partner refuses to cooperate.  B.1, f.12.
 04-24-17  Finds another promising Montana site.  B.1, f.12.
 04-29-17  Dispute with Garrison partner.  B.1, f.12.
 05-03-17  Partner buys him out; he considers enlisting in the service.  B.1, f.12.
 06-30-17  Goes to medical school.  B.1, f.12.
 07-23-17  Is drafted but may be exempt.  B.1, f.12.
 03-12-18  German teachers at medical school are losing their jobs.  B.1, f.13.
 04-26-18  Preparing his thesis.  B.1, f.13.
 04-27-18  Preparing his thesis.  B.1, f.13.
 05-20-18  Hears news from Europe.  B.1, f.13.
 05-00-18  May enlist in Medical Reserve.  B.1, f.13.
 06-08-18  Volunteering for active duty versus Medical Reserves compared.  B.1, f.13.
 11-27-18  Writes about medical school, buying a house.  B.1, f.13.
 02-12-19  On church, ministers.  B.1, f.13.
 08-13-21  Doing well at medical school.  B.1, f.14.
 01-06-24  Practicing medicine in Illinois.  B.1, f.14.
 10-10-29  Runs a hospital and teaches in Puerto Rico.  B.1, f.20.
 12-26-29  On his job in Puerto Rico.  B.1, f.21.
 12-31-29  Letter about N.D. bank problems.  B.1, f.21.
 03-23-30  On business opportunities for Samuel.  B.1, f.24.
 03-24-30  Upham bank problems.  B.1, f.24.
 04-07-30  On closing the bank at Upham.  B.1, f.25.
 04-19-30  On efforts to save Langdon bank.  B.1, f.25.
 05-08-30  On closing the bank at Lansford.  B.1, f.26.
 10-02-30  Mother-in-law dies.  B.1, f.28.
 03-02-31  Son is hurt in accident.  B.2, f.2.
 05-09-31  Moving back to the United States.  B.2, f.3.
 05-18-31  May move to Grand Rapids, Michigan.  B.2, f.3.
 06-08-31  Visiting North Dakota.  B.2, f.3.
 06-18-31  Will move to Grand Rapids.  B.2, f.3.
 09-01-31  Specializing in surgery, gynecology.  B.2, f.5.
 11-13-31  On Federal Land Bank business.  B.2, f.6.
 11-24-31  Turns down Washington job offer.  B.2, f.6.
 03-30-37  On Minneapolis strike, Samuel's work.  B.3, f.3.
 08-11-37  Samuel writes on his Land Bank job.  B.3, f.3.
 09-20-37  On Land Bank work, crops in N.D.  B.3, f.3.
 09-22-37  On Samuel's health problems.  B.3, f.3.
 10-05-37  Roosevelt's visit to Grand Forks, relief programs.  B.3, f.3.
 10-11-37  On labor disputes.  B.3, f.3.
 10-13-37  On Roosevelt, wage laws.  B.3, f.3.
 10-19-37  On Samuel's financial situation.  B.3, f.3.
 11-30-37  Administration of relief funds.  B.3, f.3.
 12-22-37  Elected president of County Medical Association.  B.3, f.3.
 09-12-38  On William's new partnership, Samuel's health problems.  B.3, f.3.
 09-17-38  On Samuel's health problems.  B.3, f.3.
 09-28-38  F.D.R.'s efforts toward peace.  B.3, f.3.
 10-19-38  Samuel's health problems.  B.3, f.3.
 11-08-38  On New Deal, elections.  B.3, f.3.
 08-24-39  Possibility of another war.  B.3, f.3.
 Torson, Thomas
 01-13-00  Unlikely to run for election.  B.1, f.5.
 Towne, Charles A.
 07-15-97  Addresses Silver Republican convention.  B.1, f.2.
 12-27-97  Unable to come to Mayville to speak.  B.1, f.2.
 12-10-98  Loses election.  B.1, f.3.
 Townley, Arthur C.
 02-20-20  Is a party Socialist.  B.1, f.14.
 Trade Balance
 03-00-16  Germany is an asset.  B.1, f.11.
 03-11-16  Profit computations disputed.  B.1, f.11.
 Trust Estates
 09-26-31  New rules proposed for administration.  B.2, f.5.
 University of North Dakota
 02-14-14  Lewinsohn asked to leave Law School.  B.1, f.9.
 06-25-14  Prof. Carpenter fired from Law School.  B.1, f.9.
 06-26-14  Board, President losing popularity.  B.1, f.9.
 06-27-14  Actions discredit university.  B.1, f.9.
 12-29-20  Liberal faculty called Socialists.  B.1, f.14.
 06-07-22  Faculty accused of atheism.  B.1, f.14.
 07-15-22  Certain people hostile toward faculty.  B.1, f.14.
 07-26-22  Pres. Kane asked to resign.  B.1, f.14.
 12-09-22  Losing Kane, retaining Ladd and Libby, going too far for some.  B.1, f.14.
 05-14-23  Libby reinstated; Ladd case unsure.  B.1, f.15.
 05-21-23  Ladd asked to resign.  B.1, f.15.
 06-04-31  Inquiry on School of Mines' lignite coal operations.  B.2, f.3.
 08-10-31  Extension Division to sponsor debates.  B.2, f.4.
 08-12-31  Correspondence with Beatrice Johnstone on debate ideas.  B.2, f.4.
 02-18-36  Professor Fred Koch to be honored.  B.3, f.2.
 03-05-36  Correspondence on book about Koch.  B.3, f.2.
 Utilities
 01-03-99  Mayville studies plan for waterworks.  B.1, f.4.
 05-24-99  Hillsboro may get city water, lights.  B.1, f.4.
 03-11-00  Park River may get city water, lights.  B.1, f.5.
 02-18-30  Problems between Grand Forks, power company.  B.1, f.23.
 03-15-30  Public utilities must be public-owned.  B.1, f.24.
 War
 02-06-16  Wilson is following safe course.  B.1, f.11.
 02-10-16  Gronna favors munitions embargo if invasion seems likely.  B.1, f.11.
 02-13-16  East coast residents are worried.  B.1, f.11.
 12-29-36  European countries can't afford it.  B.3, f.2.
 08-24-39  Chamberlain says war is imminent.  B.3, f.3.
 09-27-39  F.D.R. tries to keep U.S. out of it.  B.3, f.3.
 Wheat Growers Association
 05-07-31  May go into receivership.  B.2, f.3.
 05-09-31  Unlikely to go into receivership.  B.2, f.3.
 Willis, Hugh E.
 08-17-19  Encouraged to return to Grand Forks.  B.1, f.13.
 08-13-19  Will return to Grand Forks.  B.1, f.13.
 12-04-22  Falsely accused of socialism, forced to resign.  B.1, f.14.
 01-15-34  Working at Indiana University School of Law.  B.2, f.8.
 Wilson, Woodrow
 05-27-13  Should retain wheat tariff.  B.1, f.8.
 10-25-13  Concern about racial segregation in government departments.  B.1, f.8.
 01-25-14  Is an improvement over Taft.  B.1, f.9.
 04-13-14  Too early to assess his performance.  B.1, f.9.
 11-15-14  Most people are impressed with him.  B.1, f.9.
 11-20-14  Antipathetic toward big business.  B.1, f.9.
 01-01-15  Has avoided a war with Mexico.  B.1, f.10.
 07-05-15  Torgerson writes him regarding Bryan resignation.  B.1, f.10.
 09-23-15  His stance toward W. Germany defended.  B.1, f.10.
 10-24-15  Doesn't have time for frivolity when so much world tension.  B.1, f.10.
 11-18-15  Parties, ball games are excessive.  B.1, f.10.
 02-12-16  Policies toward Mexico, Germany are reasonable.  B.1, f.11.
 04-06-16  Is maintaining neutrality.  B.1, f.11.
 07-22-16  Deserves support in coming election.  B.1, f.11.
 07-24-16  Robins withholds judgment.  B.1, f.11.
 08-24-16  Rail officials induce others to write favoring arbitration.  B.1, f.11.
 09-12-16  Railroad companies induce others to write on companies' behalf.  B.1, f.11.
 09-13-16  Rail agent dislikes Wilson's methods.  B.1, f.11.
 09-14-16  Handled railroad problems well.  B.1, f.11.
 10-06-16  Northern Pacific agent says he gave the unions everything.  B.1, f.11.
 10-07-16  Opponents attack his moral character.  B.1, f.11.
 10-07-16  Many reasons to support him.  B.1, f.11.
 10-11-16  Ford, Edison should advertise their support.  B.1, f.11.
 10-11-16  Slanderous campaign against him.  B.1, f.11.
 11-03-16  Should be replaced.  B.1, f.11.
 11-07-16  Torgerson is qualified to discuss him.  B.1, f.11.
 11-13-16  Congratulated on his re-election.  B.1, f.11.
 08-07-17  Should negotiate with Germany.  B.1, f.12.
 04-24-18  Opponents do anything to discredit.  B.1, f.13.
 10-13-18  Taft could help promote a League to Form Peace.  B.1, f.13.
 11-16-18  Support comes from various groups.  B.1, f.13.
 07-31-19  Torgerson writes about preacher's criticisms of Wilson.  B.1, f.13.
 09-15-19  To speak in Bismarck.  B.1, f.13.
 10-06-19  Is seriously ill.  B.1, f.13.
 10-30-19  Morgan is not a supporter.  B.1, f.13.
 Women's Suffrage    
 01-01-15  Likely to happen.  B.1, f.10.
 04-08-24  Some dissatisfaction with it.  B.1, f.15.
 World War I    
 03-20-16  England has gone too far.  B.1, f.11.
 04-07-17  Issue is monarchy versus democracy.  B.1, f.12.
 08-07-17  Leaders should negotiate.  B.1, f.12.
 08-29-19  Wilson criticized for his role in ending it too soon.  B.1, f.13.
 09-08-19  Should have lasted until all autocracies were ended.  B.1, f.13.
 10-09-19  Ambassador writes on attempts to help Russia against Germany.  B.1, f.13.

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