Letter from Lester Schlangen in U S Navy camp Pensacola
Lester G Schlangen writes from Pensacola 1918 detailing enlistment in the U S Navy training at Aeronautic Station He recalls crowd growth from three thousand to over five thousand in camp and his experiences in a measles ward and hospital later starting machinist training and hoping to serve overseas in Europe He asks about friends in Linton and longs for a final meeting before possible departure.
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Linton
Ladies Aid Entreats For Church Piano Fund
Members of the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church entertained husbands and friends in the church basement on Tuesday evening. After games and a midnight lunch, proceeds will fund a piano for the church.
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Ladies’ Aid
Methodist Church
Team Drowns as Wagon and Grain Go Over Missouri River
Charles Crownecklace lost a fine team while crossing the Missouri river from Germany with a grain load. He nearly lost the wagon and cargo. The mild spell may break the river within a week. Jerry Hart is confined to his home near Winona with rheumatism per Sioux County Pioneer.
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Chas
Crownecklace
Missouri River
Germany
Missouri
Jerry Hart
Winona
Sioux County
New thermometer scales from freezing point to human body
A Kentucky physician invented a thermometer scale that starts at zero at the freezing point and is divided into 100 parts to indicate the normal human body temperature. The device proposed a refined method for precise temperature readings.
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Kentucky
Home Guard to Attend North Dakota War Conference
Capt. E G Warner of the Bismarck Home Guard accepted appointment as chairman of the Home Guard division for the state war conference in Bismarck on February 25 and 26. He aims to bring at least 1,000 guardsmen from every county, with 1,500 to 2,000 total attendees expected in the Capital City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Warner
Bismarck
F. Hellstrom
North Dakota Defense Council
Warner
North Dakota Home Guard
Wanner
Helstrom
Council] of National Defense
Home Guard
Council of National Defense
Washington, D. C
George F. Porter
National Council of Defense
Crawford Vaughan
South Australia
Paul Perigord
Thomas Moran
Purdue University
F. C. Helstrom
North Dakota
Bismarck Tribune
Miss Ida Coon Weds Harold Barney at Camp Dodge
Miss Ida Coon, a prominent Linton young woman, married Harold Barney in Camp Dodge last week. Barney, in training with the U S Army, and Coon have set up a home in Des Moines at the Brown Hotel and will reside there for now.
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Ida Coon
Linton
Camp Dodge
Harold Barney
Uncle Sam
Des Moines
Explanatory letter from Mrs Braddock to Mrs Irvine
A 1918 Minneapolis note describes packing for a Red Cross shipment to soldiers in France. Mrs Braddock explains how the cards with names and addresses were tucked inside sweaters, mentioning swift packing and removal of pins and the appeal of white socks.
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Minneapolis
F. B. Irvine
Linton Red Cross
E. Braddock
Subscriber's Notice on Record Delivery Delays
Notice to readers explaining delays in Record magazine delivery due to congested mails and trains from government road projects. Requesting patience while seeking relief and stating they strive to deliver on time.
War time food rules for wheatless and meatless days
A wartime notice from Federal Food Administrator E. F. Ladd outlines a national food program. It prescribes Monday Wheatless Tuesday Meatless Wednesday Wheatless Saturday Porkless days and one Wheatless and one Meatless meal daily. It urges substitution with fish poultry and mutton while avoiding wheat and pork products to aid the war effort.
Insurance and Compensation for Soldiers Lost on Torpedoed Transport
Automatic insurance provides $25 monthly for 240 months to spouses or dependents of lost soldiers. Applied claims reach up to $57.50 monthly for 240 months. Government compensation for death ranges $20 to $75 monthly based on dependents, with specific scales for widow, children, and widowed mother. Automatic insurance ended February 12, while compensation remains separate.
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United States
Military and Naval Insurance Act
Hazelton Farmer Jos Lear Dies at 36
Prominent Hazelton farmer Jos Lear died suddenly at a local hospital from Bright's disease. He leaves a wife, his parents, and eight children. The body will be taken to Hazelton tomorrow morning.
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Jos. Lear
Hazelton
Bright
Bismarck Tribune
Surprise birthday party for Miss Anna Norman
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Norman on February 16 a surprise party honored Miss Anna on her sixteenth birthday. About fifteen young people attended, games were played, a nice line was presented, and at midnight a delicious lunch was served before guests departed contented.
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Mrs. Z. Norman
Miss Anna
Miss Norman
Food Means Life Says U S Food Administration
A quote emphasizes that food represents life and imposes responsibility on everyone, attributed to the U S Food Administration.
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U. S. Food Administration
Farmers Warn Against Taxing Farm Loan Schemes
The Federal Farm Loan Board warns farmers and business readers about a fraudulent organizer claiming to set up national farm loan associations for 500 dollars and to teach the method for a fee. The board notes such promotion is illegal and will not be chartered. farmers should organize cooperative local associations to borrow under the farm loan act and avoid paid promoters.
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United States
Federal Farm Loan Board
Cooperative National Farm-Loan Associations
National Farm-Loan Association
Federal Farm Loan Act
War Service Exchange to Aid Enlistment Inquiries
The newly established war service exchange will answer questions from those wishing to serve in the Army. It will track service needs across branches, direct applicants, and cooperate with the Department of Labor and other agencies to locate and supply personnel for special purposes. Inquiries should be sent to room 52 State, War and Navy Building, Washington, D. C.
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War Service Exchange
Army
Department of Labor
War Service Aebeitanet
State, War and Navy Bailiing
Warington
D. C
Carrier Pigeons Targeted by Hunters in War Effort
Complaints reach the Signal Corps pigeon section that racing homer pigeons trained for Army communication are being shot on hunting expeditions. The War Department expands the Signal Corps pigeon division as homing pigeons remain crucial for military messaging. Report any possession of pigeons labeled U S A 18 to the Chief Signal Officer in Washington D C.
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Signal Corps
United States
War Department
Land Division
Washington, D. C
Deaths in British Forces 7 Percent Losses
The Secretary of War estimated that by June 1, 1917 British expeditionary forces suffered deaths in action and from wounds amounting to about 7 percent of all men sent to France since the war began. Improved tactics have reduced losses to well below 7 per 1000 men today.
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Secretary of War
France
Red Cross Drives Health Aid Awareness
The Red Cross promotes aid and emergency response efforts inviting readers to join, volunteer, or support through subscriptions and donations to bolster community health services.
Liberty Loan Drive Plans Outlined by Emmons County Leaders
Minneapolis official H. F. Kidder met State's Attorney Cameron and the Emmons County Liberty Loan committee to discuss third drive plans. A working executive panel led by A. N. Junge and others will convene to appoint township chairmen. Gathered support stresses that bonds are government funded and free of private gain. Citizens urged to buy bonds, with suggested minimums of $50, viewing investments as aiding the war effort without personal profit.
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H. F. Kidder
Minneapolis
Cameron
Emmons County Liberty Loan Committee
A. N. Junge
Linton
Geo. Lenhart
Hazelton
John J. Baumgartner
Strasburg
DeWitt Baer
Braddock
M. B. Folgatter
Kintyre
Wm. Cleveringa
Westfield
A. R. Rogers
Publc
Smokes for Soldiers Campaign Reaches Local Receptacles
Local drive for tobacco for soldiers in France reports strong participation. Collectors at Barber Shop Petrie's Leuwer's Seeley's Beck's Hogue's and Linton Bazar gathered Bull Durham Duke's Pearl and various tobaccos with gum. Officials urge doubling contributions during Smokes Week to help troops overseas.
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France
Petrie’s
Leuver’s
Seeley’s
Beck's
Hogue’s Drug Store
Linton Bazar
Barber Shop
Bull Durham
Excelsior
Climax
Bull Durham Bc
Duke's
Prince Albert
Velvet
Leuwer’s
Beck’s
Hogue's
Bazar
Bull Durham Se
Union Leader
Uncle Sam's
Sammy
Estray Notice Two Bay Horses Strayed From Farm
Two bay horses about 12 years old and weighing 1200 each strayed from Anton B. Volk's property. The loss was observed December 15, 1917. Finder should notify Anton B. Volk in Winona North Dakota at Stasburr post office. March 7 payment noted.
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My Place
Finder Pease
Anton B. Volk
Winona
N. D. Postoffice
Stasburr
Jury Dismissed After Short Session In North Dakota Court
District court sat two days last week with many cases settled or carried. The jury was dismissed Friday night after a session that saw several outcomes including a not guilty verdict for Wm Buck in a grand larceny case. Other files saw dismissals, suspensions, or continuances.
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State of
North Dakota
Guy Howard
Matt Keller
Strasburg
State of North Dakota
R. R. Hogue
John Dorscher
O. O. Adams
Burleigh
Adams
Emmons
William Hart
Mandan
Fred Kaiser
Phillip Grenz
Justice Court
Fred Stirling
Fred Kelsch
Wm. Lerche
Fred Davis
Geo. W. Lynn
F. B. Streeter
A. Fischer
Mike Baumgartner
Iurry Zuehlsdorff
Frederick Wohl
Wm. Buck
Beck
H. Tuben
Kaiser Pictures Burned By Vigilantes Near McLaughlin
A vigilante committee burned the pictures of the Kaiser and von Hindenberg in a Germ home eleven miles south of McLaughlin after removing them from the walls. Residents earlier reported disloyal remarks by the German in question. two patrols searched for him without success. Church services were postponed briefly for the ceremony.
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McLaughlin
Bruce
Kaiser
von Hindenberg
Shields Enterprise
No Collapse Risk in Germany Over Food Says Leader
The speaker warns critics who doubt Germany's resilience on food supply, arguing that Germany is not near collapse and dismissing fears as unfounded, comparing the situation to potential domestic outcomes.
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Germany
U. S. Food Administration
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Dr. Wolverton
U.S. Navy
Pensacola
Florida
Lester G Schlangen
U. 8S. N. Aeronautic Station
Pensacola, Florida
M. M. Co
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Federal Food
Red Cross
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