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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
8
North Dakota items report school construction plans in McVitle and Cavalier, drafts, political and war measures, and local events across towns. Notable notes include professors changing posts, Red Cross drives, federal indictments, and hospital dedications in Minot and Fargo.
A promotional note invites families to join the crowd under a large brown top for a Chautauqua event. It promises sweet soulful music and lively entertainment with informative lectures designed to inform and inspire courage, with a folder available from business contacts.
Geneva Bridges head of a U S military mission in Washington, says American troops are now a vital factor in the battle in France and may hold the balance between defeat and victory. He outlines German aims including Paris capture and a plan to split Allied lines, noting factors aiding a surprise attack and the need for Allies to conserve reserves as the fight drags on.
Surgeon General Braisted advised in a letter to the American Red Cross that several thousand nurses are needed for the large naval hospitals in the United States and base hospitals in European waters. He warned that without adequate medical and nursing personnel, naval sea control could be impaired as the campaign to enroll nurses begins this week.
Edwardsville Illinois June 4 11 men charged with murder in the lynching of Robert Paul Prager an enemy alien were acquitted by a jury after 45 minutes of deliberation Two ballots were taken In closing defense attorney Thomas Williamson argued the war had produced a new unwritten law cited by the lynchers to justify hanging Prager a suspected German spy
In New York on June 4 the national war labor board ruled 7 to 5 that workers at Western Union and Postal Telegraph may organize. The decision cites President Wilson’s proclamation affirming the right to unionize and bargain through representatives. Bismarck, N D. May 29. Agriculture and Labor Commissioner John Hagan campaigns to eradicate barberry bushes as a key factor in pest-related crop losses. He urges surveys and destruction, with instructions to report or send specimens for identification.
June 4 report notes German efforts limited to the Oise Oureq and Marne valleys between Nepon and Chateau-Thierry. Allied resistance rises hourly as High Command reveals intentions, while French forces hold the Marne line and slow the advance of forces southwestward.
The Expeditionary Forces carry 200 rounds in light canvas webb belts and bandoleers, while German soldiers carry 120 rounds with 30 in knapsacks. U S belts resist rain and heat, are cotton built, and weigh about 12 pounds for 220 rounds. Springfield rifle yields 23 aimed shots per minute, hip fire reaches 40, and the Model 1917 Enfield offers improved performance.
An automatic change calculator pays the difference between one dollar and the purchase amount. Used in banks and stores, the device saves time and reduces errors by having the cashier press a key with the purchase amount, delivering change directly to the customer.
Mrs. F. M. DuBois of Dickinson North Dakota testifies that Doan s Kidney Pills relieved back pain headaches dizziness and lassitude after using several boxes in England years ago She reports enduring relief for over two years and endorses the remedy price is 60 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Buffalo NY advertisemen t
The article notes that eye and toe movements reveal deceit while facial muscles stay controlled. It cites Sir Henry Maine on Indian judges detecting lies by watching toe wiggle as the face remains expressionless. Also urges readers to join the Red Cross.
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