Meditations Before a Grate Fire in a London Hotel
A London letter from wartime travels narrates a warm fire in a hotel room and musings on Germany's aggression. It urges America to stand firm, sacrifice, and lead to save civilization, with visions of conflict, liberty, and the Allied cause.
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London
France
America
Kendrick
Colonel Cody
Donald Mitchell
Ae Pater
Germany
England
Land of the
Free
Visitors from Dodge visit Camp Dodge and Linton men
Miss Ata Atha and Alton Junge visited Camp Dodge to see brother Floyd. They praised the clean city streets, saw the Lin ton boys, noted weight gain among the soldiers, and enjoyed a piano sing along after dinner at Co. F barracks. The visit left them happy to return home.
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Ata Atha
Alton Junge
Dodge
Atha
Floyd
Alton
Miss Atha
Camp Dodge
Sean
Linton
Two Bits a Day Clubs Begin in Phoenix War Savings Push
In Phoenix a movement starts for Two Bits a Day clubs where members buy a quarter’s worth of Thrift Stamps daily. Three men sold a full batch of Hundred Thrift cards after stamping each card in two blocks. The idea aims to expand across the country as part of the war-savings campaign.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Accidental death of Ludwig Meier in Lemmon South Dakota
Ludwig Meier, known in Emmons county, died instantly when struck by a train in the Lemmon railroad yards. His body was sent to Strasbourg for burial on Monday. He leaves a wife and children. the community extends sympathy to Mrs. Meier and family.
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Ludwig Meier
Emmons County
Lemmon
S. D
Meier
Srasbure
Local Board Finishes Questionnaires and Class Assignments
The local board completed mailing questionnaires and aims to place men in the right classes. Some forms remain to be acted on as the board continues its work and ensures proper handling of the process.
Wilson Sets Out World Peace Aims in Fourteen Points
President Wilson spoke to Congress outlining a fourteen point program for postwar peace. He called for open covenants, free seas, removal of trade barriers, armament reduction, self determination, and a league of nations to guarantee political independence and territorial integrity. He asserted the United States would pursue these aims to secure a just, stable peace.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
David Lloyd George
Russia
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Romania
Serbia
Montenegro
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Dardanelles
General Association of Nations
United States
Navy Seaman Recruitment Push In Minneapolis Area
Pro vost Marshal General Crowder announces no further calls for deferred draft quotas before February 15. The Navy seeks 80 apprentices in this district by February 22 and offers $32.60 starting pay. Enlistees train then serve where best suited, with furloughs possible as stations fill. Recruiting offices operate in Minneapolis at 304 Maronette Ave and at branches in Faribault, Grand Forks, Duluth, and St. Paul.
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Crowder
Minneapolis Sation
Maronette Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Navy
Farco
Grand Forks
Duluth
St. Paul
Taken Up Mare In Westfield Area
A one day mare about 1200 pounds is in critical condition and has a notice posted near Westfield first peb. Jan 13. Address WM. BF. CLEVELYCA miles No OW. of Westfield. January 2nd arrival reported.
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Weicht
Clevepyca
Westfield
Letter from Herman Bertheau on travel and war era views
Emmons County Record recipient H J Bertheau writes from U S Naval Station Reg 4 Co 4 Sec 2 about a Xmas trip via Great Lakes to Charleston Navy Yard. He notes cold weather and sparse timber towns in the South, mentions a detention camp and recent vaccinations, asks for the hometown paper to be sent, and sends goodwill to friends.
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Emmons County Record
Linton
N. Dak
Great Lakes
Charleston
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Birmingham
Ala
Charleston Navy Yard
H. J. Bertheau
U. 8
Naval Station
Reg. 4
Red Cross Members List Names Attendees and Volunteers
A long list of Red Cross members and volunteers is recorded with many full names including Mrs John Quashnick Mrs Jacob Walther Mrs H W Backhaus Mrs Frank Sternhagen Way Harding Mrs Jean Justice Mrs K C Dilly Alice Irvine L R Crowley and others. The roster includes adults and Misses Liversage Mewins McCulley Gallentine Haggard Traver Richardson Volk O'Donald Miller Krieg Heisler Burkhardt Senger Buck Rodrich Butchat among numerous others.
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John Quashnick
Jacob Walther
H. W. Backhaus
Frank Sternhagen Way Harding
Jean Justice
K. C. Dilly
Alice Irvine
L. R. Crowley
L. R. Crowley John Walter Arthur Pitts
V'S Johnson
Fd. Krurer
Harry DeFoe
Leona Mewins
Emil Hardters
Earl Fritschle
Fred Strring Ruel Strring
Clara Carley
Clara Sandidge
Earl Hustler
John Heisler
Pete Postle
Wendelin Burkhardt
Paul Senger
Charlie Buck Lawrence E. Rodrich
Wm. Butchat
Brother Bravely Brings English Officer From No Man's Land
A brother from the company earned permission to search No Man's Land and found the missing English officer in a shell hole. He carried him back to the lines but the officer had died. The com mander asked about his venture. the brother said the officer smiled and said he knew his brother would come. The piece ends urging support for war work and Y M C A efforts at the front.
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No Man’s Land
France
Recreation fund urged for soldiers at Camp Dodge
North Dakota officials push for broader support of the soldiers recreation fund at Camp Dodge, with Governor Frazier urging liberal contributions. Lieutenant Hunt er notes needed recreation gear and reading material to boost morale and soldier well being. Edgar Olson lists upcoming farmers institutes across the state and applications deadlines. Retired Army officer Lt Col Thomas H Thor son is honored as he retires after thirty years. North Dakota Railway Commission calls for maximum carload loading and clear shipping instructions to improve freight flow.
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Adjutant General of the State
Edgar L. Olson
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
Ross
Mountrail
Ray
Williams
Tioga
Willams
Plaza
Milner
Sargent
Havana
Thomas H. Thorson
Grafton
N. C
North Dakota
Camp Green
McCain
Pershing
France
Fraser
War Department
Tourasson
Mathew Duffy
Esmond
J. J Osterhaus
Wisconsin Agricultural College
Katherine Staley
Garrison
Valley City Normal
Stout Institute
Menomonie
Wis
Edgar Olson
Grand Forks
North Dakota Railway Commission
Red Cross Rooms Stir War Spirit With Knitting For Soldiers
An article urges support for the Red Cross in a local chapter, praising women knitters who provide warm clothing and bandages for soldiers. It contrasts home donations with frontline needs, appealing readers to give beyond their membership fees to ease conscience and aid injured troops.
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United States
Red Cross
U. S
No Man's Land
The
Clean Seed Grain Guide From North Dakota Agr. College
The article explains cleaning seed with a fanning mill to remove weed seed, chaff, light material, broken straw, and weak kernels. Repeated runs yield healthier plants and higher yields, often 2 to 5 bushels per acre. Do seed cleaning now to avoid spring rush and neglect.
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N. D. Agr. College
Temvik Youths Celebrate Miss Carboine’s Fifteenth Birthday
At the home of Mr and Mrs Math Reich in Temvik a group of local youths surprised Miss Carboine for her fifteenth birthday on New Year’s Day. They played old fashioned games, then enjoyed ice cream cake fruit and nuts before returning home pleased.
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Math Reich
Temvik
Carboine
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Hell
Kaiser Wilhelm
SAA
Herman Bertheau
D. C
Nevis
State House
Bismarck
Iohn N. Hagan
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