Americanization Through Elimination of Illiteracy
Discussion of illiteracy in North Dakota after World War I urges expanded evening schools to teach reading and language to adults, with state and federal aid. Emphasizes civic and industrial training, enforcement of compulsory attendance, and cooperative efforts among schools, communities, and national agencies.
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America
North Dakota
Department of Education
Bureau of Education and Naturalization and
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Emmons County School Superintendent Bids Farewell
The retiring county superintendent of Emmons County announces the end of four years in office. He praises officers and patrons and expresses pride in progress and educational improvements. He passes leadership to his successor Hanson and pledges continued support for students.
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Emmons County
Supt. Hanson
Emmons CO
Soldier Glen Peterman Describes Frontline France Experience
CORP. GLEN L. PETERMAN of Co. D 414 Telegraph Bn SA E F writes from Leffote La Grand France Dec 18 1918 about stormy seas and perilous convoy duty including a submarine chase near Liverpool and a near torpedo strike. He recounts lengthy treks from Kansas to Camp Upton then ship voyage via Halifax to France and vivid sights of battles and trenches.
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Peter C. van Soest
Strasburg
Leffote la Grand
France
Saleh
Orleans
Mage
Leavenworth
Kansas
Camp Upton
Emistacles
Halifax
Hoboken
United States
World State as Path to Permanent Peace
A reflective piece urging a universal world state to ensure permanent peace. It cites wartime sacrifice, argues nations and war are crimes, and urges support for a nations' nation calling for unity under a global political order led by the United States. The author invokes democracy, Christian brotherhood, and the 1914 wartime motive to justify a world-state solution.
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Germany
Existece
United States
Universal Brotherhood of Man
The Champion Grief by Walt Mason
A verse on loss and memory where a grieving suitor encounters an aging townswoman, mistaking her for his lost Lenore. The piece blends humor and pathos as the speaker reflects on youth, love, and the persistence of past affection in old age.
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Lenore
Angel Ace
Dad
Discount to Soldiers at Aberdeen Business College
The Aberdeen Business College offers a 10 percent discount on any course to men who wear or have worn the soldier's uniform. Enroll any Monday. 38-89 40.
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Aberdeen Business College
Newly Elected County Officials Take Oath of Office
The Board of County Commissioners held the first session of the year in the courthouse. Ben Matthews was sworn in as the new First District commissioner replacing T. J. Richardson. Others sworn in included T. P. Lee, F. J. McConville as chairman, G. W. Lynn, Don Tracy, C. F. Wagher, A. L. Geil, H. H. Hanson, T. B. Meinhover, and E. H. Brant in their respective offices.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Ben Matthews
T. J. Richardson
T. P. Lee
F. J. McConville
Scott Cameron
G. W. Lynn
Don Tracy
Chas. B. Carley
C. F. Wagher
E. D. Fogle
Reg. of Deeds
A. L. Geil
H. H. Hanson
Lester Briggls
T. B
Marek Letter From France Describes Return Hopeful
George E Marek writes from Am Expe Force in France to Fred Kist noting the war ending, hoping to return home by spring. He recalls trench service, gas exposure effects on Keith Cock, weather, prices, and mentions friends from Linton, Spanish influenza impact, and plans to share more on return.
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Fred Kist
George E. Marek
Mr. Marek
Kist
Am. Expe
Fred
Joe Miller
Keith Cockburn
Linton
O. K
Keith
Adam Thomas
Adam
Joe Glotzle
Gus
Asa
County Superintendent Notes Highlight Education Efforts
Word reached last Saturday that Lester Briggle has sailed for France to work with the Y M C A. Delinquents face strict enforcement of the Compulsory Attendance law while schools are urged to engage communities, improve reading matter, support libraries, and keep teachers planning ahead. Seventy five schools have been inspected recently.
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Lester Briggle
France
Theodore Roosevelt Dies At Oyster Bay Home
New York dispatch reports former president Theodore Roosevelt died at his Oyster Bay residence at 7 a.m. on January 6 after an illness described as inflammatory rheumatism. The secretary announced the death, noting Roosevelt had grown weaker since New Year’s noon and passed away early this morning.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
New York
N. Y
Welcome at the M. E. Church Sunday activities
The M. E. Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with the sermon on Conditions of Success. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The pastor 8. M. Swaney assures a friendly, welcoming church.
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Epworth League
M. Swaney
Incomplete Military Caption Sparks Local Interest
Fragment mentions George E Marek of Company D 189th Infantry Am E F, suggesting a World War II era military roster or ceremony reference. No full context or date provided. readable fragment notes individual service unit and name.
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Supt. OF
Glenn Peterman
Liverpool
South Hampton
England
Hampton
le Havre
Channel
Hick
Hell
Walt Mason
THE
M. E. Church
George E- Marek
Co. D
Inf
Am. E. F
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