German Intrigue Shaped World Conflicts and Prospects
The Minneapolis Journal argues that German conspiracies influenced global tensions from the Boer War to Caribbean politics. It claims Germany sought dominance, sowing unrest to profit, while colonies failed and diverse peoples resisted Prussian rule. Promote peace and democracy over Prussian influence.
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Kruger
Europe
Aguinaldo
Germany
Haiti
Africa
Botha
Smuts
England
Australasia
South Africa
Caribbean
Mexico
Western Hemisphere
Minneapolis Journal
Help Win the War Eat Fish and Save Meat
Dr. R L Wilbur urges substitute foods to feed soldiers and families. Fish is a key substitute with recipes like Salmon and Macaroni, Fish Loaf, and Fish rice casseroles. tips from the Food Administration encourage using fish to aid victory. Italian attack on Monte Tomba fronts breaks down, officials report.
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R. L. Wilbur
Hoover
West
North Dakota
Food Administration
A . F. Ladd
Federal Foods Administrator
Berlin
Monte Tomba
Red Cross urged to stop gossip and boost support
The article condemns rumors harming Red Cross aid and emphasizes minimal overhead costs, arguing the organization sustains essential war relief. It highlights Minnesota division efforts, a relocating supply house, growing operations, and urgent need for more surgical dressings sent to France.
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France
Cora S. Fridley
Womens Bureau
E. E. Nicholson
Minneapolis
Miss. Erb
Miss Erb
Mrs. Nicholson
Government taxes over railroads end of war seizure outlined
President Wilson assumed control of all railroads and related infrastructure under war powers. Secretary McAdoo becomes director general of railways while retaining his cabinet post. Private operation continues for transport of troops and materials with government guaranteed earnings for prewar periods.
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Wilson
United States
Tronsury
W. G. McAdoo T O
McAdoo
J.cldoo
Pullman Company
Congress
Save or Produce Wool War Memo Urges Conservation
A wartime note from the Aer. Ext. Dept. at North Dakota Agricultural College warns of wool shortages. It urges raising more sheen and longer use of existing garments to clothe and equip the army, due to shipping constraints.
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United States
Aer
N. D
Bread prices set for North Dakota at 8 cents a pound
A Food Administration official states bread should not exceed 10 cents per pound, with 8 cents deemed appropriate for North Dakota. He notes eastern cities charge 7 to 8 cents and cites recent 8 cent pricing in San Francisco after controversy.
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North Dakota
United States Administration
The
Food Administration
Porand
Oregon
San Francisco
United States Food Administration
Reasonable Profit Rule for Food Dealers During War
The United States Food Administration outlines that feeding stuffs dealers may charge only a reasonable profit over the average cost of stock on hand or controlled. For corner oats, include gains or losses from hedging on a grain exchange in determining cost.
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United States Food Administration
Gaus Bride for Caroline Hoellworth to Ferdinand C Gan
Announced marriage of Caroline Hoellworth to Ferdinand C Gan on December 24 1917 at Bowdle South Dakota. Couple to reside in Linton after March first. Record extends congratulations and welcomes them to Linton.
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Caroline Hoellworth
Ferdinand C. Gan
Bowdle
S. D
Stricter Food Rules Ordered by North Dakota Official
Fargo reports tighter provisions on sugar and flour distribution as federal guidelines tighten purchase quantities for households and rural customers. Rail dining cars show notable savings in meats flour sugar despite higher passenger numbers in Oct-Nov 1917.
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Fargo
N. Dak
Fomar
EB. F. Ladd
North Dakota
United States
Advertising Keeps Prices Down in Business Debate
A business writer argues advertising lowers selling costs and prices. He asserts two unavoidable costs exist: manufacturing and selling, and only two ways to reduce prices are cutting manufacturing or selling costs through advertising. Advertising creates demand, speeds sales, and lowers unit costs by higher volumes. He links strong advertising to staying prices down amid rising costs. Northwest Farmstead, Join the Red Cross.
Steen Refuses $300 Warrant Transfer in ND Funds Fight
North Dakota official John Steen state treasurer refuses to honor a $300 warrant drawn by Karl Kostzky to move funds for the state auditor’s office. Steen argues no emergency justifies the transfer and that it violates the budget law.
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Bismarck
John Steen
Karl R. Kostzky
Steen
Emergency Commission
Kostzky
Carl O. Jorgenson
State Auditor's Office
State Auditor
Highway Board
State Highway Commission
Kositzky
Bliss
Ford
I. P. Baker
North Dakota
Consignee
Captain Baker
Linton Home Guard Drills Begin Under John Blore
The Linton Home Guard held its first drill meeting at the Northwestern Garage Sunday with John Blore leading. Members are new recruits. drills occur Wednesdays at eight and Sundays at two. Petrie and Blore supervise. The unit has no uniforms yet and plans to buy soon.
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John Blore
Linton Home Guard
Northwestern
Blore
Feed Petrie
Tr. Blore
Linton Guard
Red Cross Branch Leads With Knitting Efforts
The Dale branch of the American Red Cross reports 158 members and six finished sweaters with three more started. They raised $98.25 for the Red Cross and quilt raffle earnings of $19.75 are noted. Members applaud for aiding soldier boys.
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Dale Brench Chanter
Sre Mychine
Jake Loutzenheizer
Dale
Soldier Boys
North Dakota Rye Sees Tremendous Fall Acreage Increase
Government crop report notes a marked rise in winter rye planted across North Dakota with spread into central and western regions. Factors include labor shortages, high prices, seed concerns, and a move away from summer fallowing. Moisture variance and late seeding affect germination and condition.
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North Dakota
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Mrs. Z
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Laurence E. Horton
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Fleur
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News OF State House
Thomas Hall
State House
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Linton Ome
Dale Pranch
RED Cross Mars
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