Hymn of the German Sword as War Propaganda Mirror
A German paper in Leipzig prints the Hymn of the German Sword praising aggressive nationalism. A U S historian cites it to contrast American resolve, warning of Kaiser power and urging democracy against imperial violence.
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Leipzig
Germany
Lewis I. Crawford
Seathel Butte
N. D
State Boards of Regents
Cyresses
Hanny
Peguet
Justice
Calvary
Kaiser
International
Servia
Torquemada
Nero
Calicula
Geronomia
How to Help Win the War Through Food Conservation
A message from Emmons County readers urging wheat conservation. The Federal Food Administrator explains that the 1917 wheat surplus is exported and only enough remains for Americans. to assist soldiers and allies, citizens should replace wheat with corn meal rye oats barley and rice. E F Ladd signs as Federal Food Administrator.
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Emmons
Federal
North Dakota
America
Food Administration
England
Trance
Italy
E. F. Ladd
Perishables Declared Free for U S Food Distribution
The United States Food Administration urges use of perishable foods freely to ensure nutrition and continued production and distribution. It states no restrictions are placed on milk and dairy, poultry and eggs, fish, fruits, potatoes, and vegetables.
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United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Only 2 Percent Seek Nonhazardous Army Positions
The selective service summaries show that among men called to colors, infantry remains most desired, followed by artillery, engineer divisions, and quartermasters. Investigations by the Army classifications committee confirm only about 2 percent seek nonhazardous roles.
Mrs Francisco Kraft Dies After Christmas Morning Illness
Mrs Francisco Kraft died at six o'clock Christmas morning from stomach cancer. Born in Russia she was 69. Survived by four children. She had just returned from Bis marck and stayed with her daughter Mrs Frank J Meier Jr before passing away. Body taken to Strasburg for interment in Strasburg cemetery.
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Francisco Kraft
Army and Navy entertain troops with large scale dances
War camps provide wholesome amusement for troops through dances under War and Navy Departments. The Four Minute Men promote defense messages to cinema audiences. Woman committee of the Council of National Defenses expands work to Porto Rico and other territories. Godmothering of soldiers and sailors is not officially sanctioned.
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Army
Navy
War and Navy
Council of Nationa
Porto Rico
United States
Advertise is the Record. Subscribe for the Record.
The notice promotes subscription to the Record newspaper, urging readers to sign up for regular delivery and access to local news and features. It emphasizes continuing service and community coverage through subscriptions.
Income Tax Help Visit in Linton by Revenue Officer
James Coffey of Aberdeen announces an income tax officer will arrive in Linton Monday morning January 21st at the courthouse to assist residents in making 1917 returns. The notice explains thresholds for married and unmarried filers, the March 1, 1918 deadline, and penalties for noncompliance while offering free help and tax blanks.
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James Coffey
Aberdeen
S. D
Internal Revenue
District of North and South Dakota
Linton
Court House
Congress
Faramtrs
Income Tax
Lightless Nights and War Era Measures Described
The Fuel Administration plans lightless nights to save coal while the army expands training with over 50 new radio and buzzer classes. Red Cross reaches 15 000 daily in France as casualties decline and naval officers return to service, a wartime panorama of policy and relief efforts.
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The
Fuel Administration
American Red Cross
France
United States
National Army
Belgium
United States Army
Saveraes
States
England
Camp Meade
Halifax
Woman’s Committee
Council of National Defense
Committee On Public Information
Red Cross service for volunteers drives wartime aid
The piece argues that government-led aid cannot match Red Cross work abroad and at home. It highlights rapid Italian relief, French village rebuilding, and support for wounded soldiers and families, stressing reliance on voluntary service over politics.
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Red Cross
Ufe
France
War Savings Stamps Drive Led by A N Junge
A N Junge is named chairman of Emmons county War Saving Committee to mobilize a campaign guiding every man woman and child to buy War Savings Stamps. The plan details two stamp denominations 25 cents and $5 with a Thrift Card and certificates, urging timely purchases to aid national war efforts and support the Red Cross.
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A.N. Junge
Emmons
June
United States
America
Brooklyn
New three cent envelope and two cent postal card issued
A new three cent stamped envelope and a two cent postal card debut under new postage rates. The envelope bears a purple Washington head design within a white bordered circle and the border text United States Postage cents flanks the side while a small white circle holds the three. The No 9 card matches No 8 size at 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, cream color, red ink, featuring a Jefferson portrait.
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Washington
United States
Thomas Jefferson
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Europe
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