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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
3
Correspondent records Hague community events. Easter showers and seeding progress, travel to Aberdeen, local business like Fischer and Sinner, Miss Martha Volk’s return, teachers Mary Joest and Theresia Hennes, and sympathy for the Hennes family after the death of their infant.
Hartford notes a chilly spell as Mr. and Mrs. Noyes visited Earl Noyes and family, neighbors attended Laura Buck’s entertainment, and a Red Cross sale netted over 42 with funds split between Temvik and Linton. Mrs. Fred Schermeister died April 16 after blood poisoning from a leg infection. she left a husband and six sons.
Westfield branch sent 165 comfort pillows 45 pajamas 46 hospital bed shirts 45 bed sock pairs 19 wristlets 29 bath robes 39 sweaters 386 knitted socks 88 wash cloths. Dale Red Cross notes 24 hospital bed shirts 16 sweaters 1 scarf 5 pajamas 8 wash cloths 6 sock pairs 5 wristlets 3 refugee dresses 7 towels returned.
The Fuel Administration urges consumers to apply in writing for annual coal needs and asks dealers to advance deliveries. Applications require current on hand stock, existing orders, coal used last year, and estimated needs for 1919. Deliveries: two thirds of normal for more than six tons, one third after others receive their share. six tons or less filled in full.
The United States Navy offers a new drive allowing men to enroll in the Naval Reserve Force and remain on inactive duty. Recruits may stay at home or in their jobs for months before being called, with a likely call after fall. Draft registrants meeting local board certificates remain eligible, except aviation mechanics remain barred.
It has been found that gum lumber aged in pure spirits of turpentine lasts longer when exposed to open air. The lumber is treated by three soakings with thorough drying after each, a method that extends durability.
Mrs H Steinmetz of 117 Second St Bismarck North Dakota reports severe back pain kidney soreness and fatigue. After trying remedies she found Doans Kidney Pills cured her and she has had no kidney trouble since using them for years. She notes she still uses the pills occasionally to keep kidneys in good condition and recommends them. 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
A California college professor reports the discovery of a new mineral at Crestmore. The Providence Bulletin notes crestmoreite as a hydrous basic orthosilicate with small oxide substitutions. The article humorously questions potential uses from stovepipe material to jewelry.
A walrus near Point Barrow was slain by whalers. The head weighed nine pounds, skin and flippers weighed 500 pounds, blubber 500 pounds, girth measured 14 feet, skin thickness ranged from half an inch to three inches.
Sunday School at 10 30 a m invites all to study the Bible. Epworth League at 7 15 pm invites young people to attend next Sunday. Evening worship at 8 pm features Shadows as the sermon topic with music promised. Wednesday prayer service at 8 pm for uplift and inspiration. Everyone is welcome and treated as friends by S M Swaney tor.
Amsterdam reports German sources say American transports are well convoyed making submarine attacks nearly impossible or highly hazardous. Captain Kuhlsvetter, in the Lokal Anzeiger, nearly admits the safety of the convoys.
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