Sinking of the Tuscania Sparks Corp. Sigvald Norman Letter
A letter from Corp. Sigvald Norman of Company E 20th Engineers recounts the sinking of the S S Tuscania on February 5 1918 after a torpedo strike. He describes orderly evacuations aboard the ship off Ireland and survival in an open boat with 50 men, later rescued by a trawler and impressed by Irish hospitality. He notes eight company casualties and mentions friends in the English navy and Minnesota connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Norman
France
Co. E
20Th Engineers
S. S. Tuscania
Corp
Sigvald Norman
Engineers Corps
Seattle
Washington
Ortonville
Harold Norman
Chemistry Department
The
Medical Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
American Expeditionary Force
England
Tuscania
Lord Kirchner
Clinton Dolph
Montana
Ireland
Minnesota
Gilbert Wiggin
Cloquet
Richard McGarth
Remer
Company E
6Th Bn
New York
Ortonville Journal
What Can I Do to Help Win the War Letter Calls Wheat Cut
A personal appeal from Mr Hoover urges a 50 percent wheat reduction nationwide. Households should limit to 1½ pounds per person weekly. public eateries to observe two weekly wheatless days Monday and Wednesday and restrict wheat items to two ounces per meal unless ordered. England France and Italy rely on U S wheat to support their war effort. North Dakotans urged to pitch in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
England
France
Italy
United States
North Dakota
Banquet for Draft Boys a Large Local Farewell Event
The Electric Theatre hosted a farewell banquet for drafted boys drawing a crowded turnout with standing room only. Rev. Buzzelle spoke memorably while Mr. Lambert and Red Cross volunteers organized the event smoothly. A six hundred strong crowd gathered at the depot next morning to wish the soldiers god speed and urged county residents to support Red Cross and Liberty Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Buzzelle
Bismrack
Lambert
Red Cross
Reason in Thought and Action Theory
A concise note argues that reasoning underpins understanding of events and causes. It presents reasoning as the path to explaining why things happen and how conclusions are reached.
Liberty Loan Honor Flag introduced for top quota towns
The Treasury announces an Honor Flag program for Third Liberty Loan success. Cities exceeding their quota receive a 36 by 54 inch white flag with red borders and three blue stripes, to be distributed by Liberty loan committees. A National Honor Flag for each state will fly at the capitol, with town names inscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Japan
Navy
Liberty Lanzn Committee
United States Treasury
Going Over the Top in North Dakota
A North Dakota Extension Division call urges farmers and townspeople to act now by planting gardens raising crops and livestock. It encourages youths to raise chickens and families to support farm work as the war in Europe continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Europe
N. Dak. Agri. College
Economy Tooth Powder Made From Simple Mix
Equal parts salt and soda sifted together create a tooth powder that preserves teeth and leaves them feeling smooth. The simple blend is promoted as a hygienic home remedy.
Commission to Decide Meat Policy Under Hoover Plan
President Wilson names a five member commission to determine a national meat policy during the war. The panel includes the Secretary of Agriculture the FTC chairman the Tariff Board chairman and Food Administrator Hoover or his delegates. They may pursue price fixing or direct government operation of packing plants to boost production and curb profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commission
United States Tariff Board
Daniels accuses police over VP training camp ties
Secretary Daniels forwards a report charging Philadelphia police with corruption and police-crime links in training camp activities. He urges the governor and mayor to cooperate with the navy and marine corps for a needed cleanup. Thousands of youths train for naval service in Philadelphia, seen as failing army and navy moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayre
Philadelphia
Camp
Washington
Commission On
Daniels
Pennsylvania
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Campaign to curb crooked business men begins
The National Association of Credit Men launches a drive against illegal trade practices. F Brown Snyder, chair, says the aim is to cut losses for legitimate traders reduce unfair competition and help lower the cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Investigation and Credit Department
The
National Association of Creditmen
F. Brown Snyder
Snyder
Indiana Dry Law Upheld by Michigan City Judge
In Michigan City Indiana on April 2 Judge Crom of the superior court held the Indiana prohibition law constitutional and refused to grant an injunction restraining its enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Michigan City
Ind
Crom, Packer
Superior Court
Subscribe for the Record
A notice urging readers to subscribe to the Record and buy War Savings Stamps to support wartime financing and civic support programs.
Vawter Chautauqua Coming to Linton
J H Rhode representing the Vawter Chautauqua attended a meeting about the summer event. The Chautauqua opens June 22 and runs five days. Officers elected include Leonard duHeaume president A N Junge vice president F J Pietz secretary S M Swaney treasurer and C O Smith W C Wolverton A S Kinney directors. Rhode says the program will be the best ever for a five day assembly. The committee is enthusiastic and plans for a successful summer event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rhode
Chautauqua
Leonard duHeaume
A. N. Junge
F. J. Pietz
S. M. Swaney
C. O. Smith
W. C. Wolverton
A. S. Kinney
Tuscania Survivor Letter From England 1918
John Barger writes from Somewhere in England aboard AEF ships after surviving the Tuscania sinking. He describes being thrown overboard and rescued by a British destroyer, drifting in an upturned lifeboat, and landing in Ireland before moving on to England to recover. He notes drills and football wins at camp and expresses longing for home the United States. He urges family to write and plans to sail to France soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barger
M. T. Barger
Barger
Tuscania
England
Mike
Mayte
Ireland
France
America
Company F
Company E
Order Restricts Mail Parcels to US Soldiers in France
Post Office Department issues Order No 1259 prohibiting parcel mailing to American Expeditionary Forces members in Europe unless sent by written request of the addressee approved by a regimental or higher commander or executive officer. The restriction takes effect April 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
Europe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gram
Mr. Hoo
Ver
Liberty Loan
Commission
Vawter Chautauqua
Linton
John
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