Y. M. C. A. Red Cross and Army Welfare Efforts Grow
The Y M C A outlines its wartime social recreational and religious work for soldiers in the United States and abroad. It reports 2 200 workers with expeditionary forces in France and England and 3 000 in American camps. Plans to take over the entire canteen system in France require 3 000 volunteers, plus a goal of 1 000 professionals to go to France before July 1. Weekly film exposure reaches 8 000 000 feet, and recent equipment shipments include 79 680 baseballs 19 000 bats 10 000 gloves and mitts. Huts and dugouts are established along front lines in Lorraine, while Russian front huts were demolished and 150 secretaries evacuated to Siberia awaiting return.
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National Army
National War Work Council
United States
France
England
Pershing
Lorraine
Siberia
Russia
Russia Faces Huge Budget Gap After War
Moscow reports by Finance Minister M Gukovsky to the executive committee of Soldiers and Workmen's delegates show a semi yearly outlay of 40 billion rubles against an income of 3.3 billion rubles with no loan sources. He notes prewar vodka monopoly revenue was a third of national income, now abolished.
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Moscow
M. Gukovsky
Language Ethics in Personal Communications
A caution on speech and writing, urging restraint in discussing neighbors when absent and advising that if something cannot be said in person then it should not be published. The note emphasizes future harmony, ethical conduct, and careful authorship.
Allies Demand More Bread Stuffs Amid Argentine Shortfall
The Food Administration urges deeper cuts in bread consumption to support export needs as meat supplies rise. It notes improved hog weights and transport, easing restrictions on meat while focusing on cereal balance, and urges home preservation of pork to aid distribution. Official county proceedings follow, detailing road damages and land compensation in Emmons County, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Food Administration
Food Administration
United States
Atha Seeks Republican Support for County Treasurer Nomination
E. 7 Atha announces candidacy for re election to County Treasurer and asks Republican voters for support in the June 26 1918 primary.
Emmons County Register of Deeds Candidate Urges Primary Support
A candidate for re election to the Emmons County North Dakota Register of Deeds requests Republican voters to back him at the June 26 1918 primaries. The appeal emphasizes strict duty performance and seeks party endorsement.
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Register of Deeds
Emmons County
North Dakota
Charles B. Carley Declares Candidacy for County Judge
Charles B. Carley announces as a Republican candidate for County Judge of Emmons County North Dakota subject to the June 26 1918 primary election. He pledges strict attention to duties and exclusive dedication if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
North Dakota
Charles B. Carley
Wagher Seeks Emmons County Clerk Nomination
A candidate for Clerk of the District Court in Emmons County North Dakota, C. F. Wagher, announces progress for the Republican primary on June 26, 1918, urging voters to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
N. Dak
District Court
Cc. F. Wagher
Seing Ahead in a World of Labor and Vision
A quotation contrasts feeble and strong men, noting that a forceful person creates opportunity. The feeble perceive fenced farms and built houses, while the strong envision possible estates quickly, as if the sun yields clouds, attributing this view to Kimerson.
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Kimerson
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Emmons County
Notice is given that a mortgage dated December 16, 1912 from Bartha Kruse and Henry Kruse to John Van Bant Company was assigned over time and will be foreclosed by sale at 2:00 p.m. on April 27, 1918, at the courthouse front door in Linton North Dakota. The property includes the SE quarter of the NW quarter and lots 3 and 4 in section 4, township 136 north range 77 west totaling about 141.16 acres. Amount due is 1120.18 plus costs and attorney fees. taxes of 29.17 were paid March 16, 1918. Grant Van Sant is assignee. Flynn and Traynor handle the case. First publication March 21 1918. Last publication April 25 1918.
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Linton
North Dakota
Board of County Commissioners
Emmons County
E. H. Brant
T. P. Lee
T. J. Richardson
Ludwig Weber
L. du Heaume
F. J. McConville
Emmons
Jakob Schiele
Emimon
Schiele
Beaver Creek
C. E. Brooks
County of
E. H Brant
N. Dak
Bartha Kruse
Henry
Kruse
Johnson van Bant Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Office of the Register of Deeds
A. D
van Sant Investment Company
St. al
Kimmoner County
Said Vannt Investment Company
J. E. Young
Bettie L. Young
Grant van Sant
the Register of Deeds
N. D
Mort Gages
Amons
Flynn and
Traynor
Devils Lake
Probate Petition for Foreign Will in Emmons County
Frank F. Hanson files in county court a petition to probate a will of William H. Payne in North Dakota. The hearing is set for May 10 1918 in Linton ND with publication in the Linton Record and personal service on residents and the county treasurer.
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North Dakota
Emmons
William H. Payne
Frank F. Hanson
Byron
McCollum
Libbie McCollum
Willie McCollum
Sadie McCollum
Grace McCollum
Lillian McCollum
Lillian Long
Phillip McCollim
Lillian Wish
Clement Graham
Martin
Harry Cook
Clara Burnop
Geo
PR. McMurray
Mary Edna Payne
Mary J. McBride
Arnest
South Dakota
Sail
Linton
Emmons County
Charlies B. Carley
Said County Court
Seal
Ezra
Baker
Aberdeen
S. D
J. A. McKee
Orex
N. J
Said
Said Emmons County
Charles B. Carley
Said County
Emmons County invites bids on bridges and culverts
The Board of County Commissioners of Emmons County North Dakota invites sealed proposals by May 23 1918 for one 24 ft steel bridge two steel bridges and several concrete culverts with wings plans and specifications available after May 10 1918 at the county auditor’s office. Bids must include a certified check for a percentage of bid. bids labeled as Bridges or Concrete Culverts. county reserves right to reject any bids.
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Board of County Commissioners
Emmons County
N. Dak
Linton
Board of County, Commissioners
N. D
ER. H. Brant
Unfortunate Child Reflects Cousin Conflict
The report notes a family dispute between Margaret and Helen. Helen refuses to play with Margaret claiming a difference in status or timing. The dialogue implies a prejudiced remark about a disabled child being excluded from games.
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Margaret
Helen
Sid
Ret
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America
W. G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
Supolio
Linton, North Dakota
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Atha
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