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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
6
The piece argues for landscape gardeners tied to county surveyors to plan and maintain yards and public greens. It extols shade trees, vegetable plots, fruit trees behind houses, and expansive gardens as sources of fresh food, health, and freedom. It notes a Fargo fair and a June 26 ballot involving several legislative measures suspended for thirty days after the election.
The term war gardens is replaced with Liberty gardens reflecting a broader patriotic effort. The change emphasizes home front planting and self sufficiency in support of wartime goals.
In Paris on July 7 Marshal Foch and General Pershing received a soaring ovation at a joint French American Fourth of July celebration. An opera gala of Faust followed the morning review, with Foch and Pershing as honored guests and Foch requesting to address the gathering after a toast to the Victorious American Armies.
Washington reports a nationwide drive by the government to prove it illegal to make or sell beer containing more than one half of 1 percent alcohol. The Department of Justice sent general instructions to federal districts to bring test cases on 0.5 percent beer with plans to prosecute 2.75 percent beer if decisions favor the action. District court rulings are not binding across jurisdictions.
American ambassador Hugh C. Wallace laid a wreath on the tomb of the French hero and spoke at a luncheon of the American chamber of commerce. He praised the spirit of friendship between France and America and cited the 1776 example and 1919 progress.
Washington July 7 General P C March ordered demobilisation of the American army to a peace time strength of 383308 officers and men. Demobilisation to be completed by Sept 30 under the national defense act. Also reports a not guilty verdict for Bethle M Lundgren in the 1917 arsenic murder case in Lawrence Massachusetts.
The letter argues that equal citizen interest in home town enhances neighborhood development. It claims residents gain pride, keep homes in good condition, and raise healthier, responsible children. Real estate firms should favor community plans over quick allotments, despite extra costs.
After Monastir’s bombardment Serbia faced a major problem with orphans and fallen soldiers. Regent Prince Alexander gathered thousands of lads in Neel, forming them into boy companies. He praised their progress and gave new pointers to advance them in scout lore.
Richmond officials say 2225 soldiers from Camp Lee visited the city over a weekend. The Boy Scouts arranged city entrances and a close visitor check, with plans to increase transportation to accommodate the traffic.
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