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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
6
A call to support soldiers as neighbors’ sons prepare to enter front line trenches. Citizens urged to sacrifice luxuries and resources to feed, clothe, and equip troops defending the country against German threats.
The Hague April 2 The Dutch government states in the official Gazette that the seizure of Dutch merchantmen in American ports was an act of violence to be opposed with all its force and national feeling. Washington April 1 The American government says requisition of Dutch ships was within international law with protections for Holland’s commerce and shipowners. ships may be used during the war and returned afterward.
New York April 2 The third Liberty Loan campaign begins on April 6 and bond purchasers will have their names inscribed on the local community honor roll and may display an honor flag. The flag resembles a service flag with a red border white field and three blue bars signifying the Third Liberty Loan. Women drive nails for U S Liberty Hall construction in Hammond Indiana. the 5 000 seat building will be used for war purposes and was completed in one day. In Dawson Illinois a breach of promise case awards a broken heart value of 2.98 dollars. jurors awarded the Red Cross 80 50 from admitted public charges.
An article warns of a tiny root louse in corn that can devastate crops in a locality. It reproduces rapidly with 11 to 22 generations per season, producing massive descendant and egg counts by season's end. The piece urges readers to subscribe for The Record.
A Bureau of Ordnance statement says American troops use a faster firing more accurate rifle than the German Mauser. The U S modified Enfield is claimed to excel in bolt-handle design sighting bullet flight and chamber bore accuracy, enabling higher firing speed for skilled users.
Under the selective service act 3,082,949 men were called and 252,294 or 8.18 percent failed to appear for examination. The figure includes those already enlisted or commissioned and not notified, some deceased, and many transferred to other boards carried in error. Real slackers estimated at not more than 50,000.
A concise reflection on discipline and self denial from John Sterling. It contrasts austere schooling with expansive teaching that omits the virtue of self control. The quote contrasts extremes to advocate stoic restraint as superior to mere knowledge.
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