North Dakota News Listings Highlights Local Wartime Events
North Dakota briefs from Bismarck Fargo Grand Forks and other towns report military service updates resignations promotions and local incidents. Entries note Induction deaths civilian awards and upcoming wartime nurse calls with details on individuals places and institutions.
Great National Wheat Reserve Plan of Hoover
The Food Administration led by Hoover urges nationwide wheat conservation to build great national reserves against possible lean years. Despite claims of ample harvests, the plan warns that exports and war needs limit domestic supply, and urges continued restrictions and substitutes until victory ends. The statement stresses a 56 million bushels total supply with about 30 million exported, leaving around 26 million for two months.
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Bismarck
Fargo
E. W. Hall
Wiliams County
Agricultural College
Grafton
Walter T. Dah
Ellington Field
Tex
Devils Lake
A. Maxon
U. S
W. C. Bacon
Cando
Fort Riley
Kaw
North Dakota University
Fessenden
Wells County Immigration and Development Association
James River Valley Region Association
Grand Forks
Arnold Seymour
B. O. Seymour
France
Williston
Williston Creamery Association
Sheldon
Jessie Erbstosser
Erbstosser
Capitol Building
McNeil
John H. Wishek
Ashley
N. C
Amidon
South Park Farm
S. F. Crabbe
Fargo Commercial Club
North Dakota
Council of Defense
Bisbee
Nik Bishop
Martin Sanders
Mekinock
Grand Forks County
Albert Sanders
Mekinock Lad
George S. Natwick
O. J. Nesheim
Lisbon
Ella Gummer
Mayville
Harold Pederson
David Steeve
Mr. Nesheim
Young People's League
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Langdon
Anton Klemish
Narure
Klemish
Dakota
E. F. Ladd
Caribi
iduniChie
Ils
Bagley
Minn
Northwood
Philip Mercer
Congregational
Berthold
Leon Cole
Dickinson
Raymond Hayes
Jerry Hayes
St. Paul
Jamestown
Granville
Minot
la Moure
McIntyre
Presbyterian Church
Laurinberg
North Carolina
Englevale
Valley City
John E. Nelson
Coffey
E. B. Stephenson
University of North Dakota
Camp Humphreys
Department of Sound
Engineer Corps
Epping
H. W. Lowe
Estella
Valley
Donnybrook
Calgary
Alta
Portland
O. W. Roberts
Trinity Hospital
Sisters of St. Joseph
Bathgate
Henry J. Miron
Scotland
Canada
Uncle Sam
Women’s Committee
National Council of Defense
N. D. Food Administration
Freibert Hoover
United States
Hoover
Food Administration
Europe
Federal
Washington
Egypt
The Function of the Food Administration By Herbert Hoover
Hoover outlines aims to guide trade in key commodities to curb speculation extortion and waste, stabilize prices, guard exports for wartime needs, and cooperate with Allies to prevent inflation. He urges maximizing production and saving to boost exports to the Allies for proper provisioning.
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Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Ford Car Delivers Afternoon Showers to Hopeful Children
A portable shower bath arrives by motor car to a Cyclist cottage as doctors and nurses deliver daily baths for Young France. Red Cross aid brings clothing, food, shelter, and moral support, transforming misery into relief amid hardship and war.
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Ford Car
France
Les Americains
Red Cross
Red Cross Canteen Restores Soldier Spirit in France
A mother shares her son's letter from France describing a Red Cross canteen visit. He recounts a muddy trench experience and details the canteen’s services including baths, clean clothes, meals, barber, cinema, and beds. He praises Red Cross workers for restoring dignity and morale as troops await their train.
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Red Cross
France
Red, Cross
New York
Canteen
Tims
American Red Cross
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