Townley Backed Retail Stores Plan Baffles North Dakota
Reported plans reveal Consumers United Stores, run by Nonpartisan League figures, aiming to open 2 to 7 stores per county in North Dakota with $100 per farmer subscription. The scheme funds central buying and educational work, with about 30 stores already organized or in progress and 300 farmers signed in Kenmare.
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North Dakota
Consumers United States Corporation
Nonpartisan League
Cncoin
A. C. Townley
Consumers United Stores Company
National Nonpartisan League
Consumers’ United Stores Corporation
H. L. Elof Waney
League
Nor O'Leary
St. Paul
Charles Heck
Elliott
Minot
Bionesk
Fargo
Forum
Townley
Sliott
Kenmare
Devils Lake
Rrona
Ganda
Kintyre Red Cross Knitters Ship Many Articles
The Kintyre branch reports a strong turnout of local knitters who finished sweaters socks mufflers wristlets and wash rags for the Red Cross. Notable contributors include Mamie Sisco Ryan Reba and Eula Wurm Leone Sisco Yabel and many others with totals ranging from one to three sweaters and multiple small items.
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Kintyre
Red Cross
Mamie Sisco Ryan
Reba Wurm
Eula H. Wurm
Chas. Wurm
W. H. Yabel
Leone Sisco
H. ©. Gorder
Holsti
J. Lane
Y. B. Aaring
L. H. Sisco
Maude Davis
Carlson
Swenson
Smock
Sue
Margaret Sisco
Little Viola Aarvig
German Alien Enemies in United States Must Register
Regulation details for German alien enemies during February require all German males aged 14 and up to register. Notices will be published in newspapers. Registrants provide four unsigned photographs, fingerprints, and must obtain a registration card with name and left thumb print within 10 to 15 days.
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United States
Department of Justice
Worthy of Thought Quietly Prefers Mediocre Spirit
A reflective remark notes that a calm mediocrity is preferable to a troubled spirit, underscoring a cautious stance toward unrest and disturbance in daily life. The line emphasizes steadiness over upheaval in practical judgment.
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Eperitultus
State Bank Dept Cuts Costs Despite Higher Printing Bills
The North Dakota bank examiner’s department led by Major J. R. Waters of Beach posted a saving of 2400.86 in the first year of the new administration even as printing and postage costs rose. Examinations continued promptly, the bank count grew from 656 to 705, and the department collected 3200 in delinquent fees from 1516 railroads.
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Bismarck
State Bank Examiner's Department
J. R. Waters
Beach
State Banking Department
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
North Dakota
Soo Line
Northern Pacific
Heatless Monday disrupts rail traffic as nation conserves coal
Washington reports the first of five heatless Mondays. eastern states observe the holiday to curb coal use and ease railroad congestion. Officials warn severe winter weather delays benefits, gear up for amendments allowing department stores to open and limit lighting and elevator power use.
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Washington
United States
Director General of Railroads
German Editor Arrested in Aberdeen for Espionage Act Violation
F. W. Saflett, editor and proprietor, and J. F. Paul Gross associate editor of the Frei Presse and Neu Deutsche Presse were arrested for alleged seditious publication. Both are held without bond and await federal warrant with hearings to follow.
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Aberdeen
J. F. Paul Gross
Frei Presse
Neu Deutsche Presse
F. W. Saflett
Gross
R. D. Deacon
United States Postal Inspector
Saflett
Pay First War Insurance For Os mond Ingram Widow Receives Checks
Mrs. Betty Ingram of Pratt City Ala the widow mother of Gunner's Mate Os mond Kelly Ingram killed Oct 15 when the destroyer Cassin was attacked by a submarine has received the first payment from the soldiers and sailors insurance bureau Secretary McAdoo announced she received one check for 40 dollars covering two months to Dec 15 and another for 40 dollars representing automatic insurance for the same period
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Washington
Betty Ingram
Pratt Cy
Ala
Osmond Kelly Ingram
Cassin
McAdoo
Irazú Volcano Emits Smoke and Ash Near San Jose
The Irazu volcano in Costa Rica near San Jose remains highly active with heavy smoke and ash, alarming residents of the region as authorities monitor the situation.
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San Juan
del Sur
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
San Jose
Local Board Classifies Emmons County Registrants
The Emmons County local board reviews registered men, investigating deferred classifications when needed. Many cases involve claimed dependents or recent marriages differing from the May 18 selectives law date, prompting appeals and inquiries at the District Board in Bismarck.
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Emmons County
Bismarck
Red Cross Pony Ticket Sale To Benefit Emmons County
Jacob Green of Hull donated a three year old Shetland pony to the Emmons County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Tickets to win the pony will be sold now with proceeds aiding chapter funds. See the pony at Sautter's barn.
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Jacob Green
Hull
Emmons County Chanter
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Mr. Green
J J. Fenelon
Sautter
German paper details soldier wife hardships in wartime
The Committee on Public Information translates a Leipziger Volkszeitung piece about a bailiff evicting a field worker’s wife from their farm cottage in Silesia. With eight children at home and winter coming, she pleads for help as the front-line husband serves abroad and the estate seeks to rehouse the cottage.
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Committee On Public Information
Leipziger Volkszeitung
Upper Langenau
Silesia
Mueller
Equipment list for French front infantry shows full field kit
Details of a typical infantryman’s load in France include bedsack wool blankets coats drawers shirts stockings and outerwear plus shelter tent items and personal gear. Eating utensils and mess kit accompany the haversack with a separate fighting set comprising rifle bayonet cartridge belt 100 rounds steel helmet gag mask trench tool and bayonet scabbard.
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France
Spring Plowing in France to Be Done by American Tractors
One thousand five hundred farm tractors will be sent from the United States to France to aid spring plowing and crop growth. The first hundred ships are already en route on naval transports and a school of instruction will be organized for French workers.
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State Board of Auditors
Thomas Hall
Guaranty Fund
France
America
United States
Local names list notes missing James Herr
A fragmented notice lists Anselm Sihn Peter Jochim Erik Nathaniel Ferm Frank Poblish William Butschat Anton Felle Don Lemue Tracy Nicholaus Schindler Anton Masait Fred Wolfer Biagio Smirarella and marks James Herr as missing. The sparse text suggests a missing persons context with several individuals named.
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Anselm Sihn
Peter Jochim Erik Nathaniel Ferm
Frank Poblish
William Butschat
Anton Felle
Don Lemue
Tracy Nicholaus Schindler
Anton Masait
Fred Wolfer
Biagio Smirarella Missing
James Herr
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Strasburg
Cornelia Greve
Linton
A. Vander Sande, Sr
R. Bris
W.H. Swan
Mr. Schweeman
A Jaumgartner
M. Brickner
M. van Soest
John Dyk
J. J. Poort
Srer Verhoven
John Schmaltz
Reina
Mr. M-Meizer
J. Kraft
Ms. P. L. Mosier
C. Moerman
Mr. Wald
J. Doneily
Bauman
Alex. Bernhovelt
Joe Roehrich
Albert Huehn
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News OF State House
Hoverstad
T. A. Hoverstad
Farmers’ Institute
Agricultural College
Agriculture and Labor
John N. Hagan
State Board of University and School Lands
Anderson
W. J. Prater
A. S. Anderson
Charles Leissan
Leissman
State Board of Regents
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John Fred Tenander
John Reidlinger
Joe Baumgartner
Thomas Wuitschie
Michael J. Johner
Joseph
Bauman Joseph, Hagele
James F. Farrell Delbert
Roy Bassart
Albert LeRoy- Paine
Oscar S. Olson
John D. Meier
Benajah
Orthmeyer Beer and Veltkamp
Frank J. Fiest
Peter Ndeboer
Anton Volk Clark J. Brindle
Paul Berkner
Kurtz
John Florel
George Huber
Adam M. Fischer
Edwin E. Gentz
Joseph Glatt
Martin Roth
James Delber
Richmond
Oscer
A. Nordstrom Cashur Brown Felix 7Zecher
Jay William Brown Cerr't Terrest
Joseph Geffre Wrank Holzer
Ludwig Sanrer
Gerrit van B Ven
John Ochsner. Jr
Frank John Sahli Georzge W. Anderson
Bert Vander Vorsteevril S. Haag
Harry Visser Adam Gabriel John Scheirmeister
Mike K. Ru
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