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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
4
The Pioneer Paper of Emmons County announces display rates for advertising and composition. Insertion charges are listed as 15 cents per column inch for single insertions and 12.5 cents for contract space. Line charges are ten cents for one insertion and five cents for subsequent insertions.
The paper notes its enlistment with the government to support America during the war period, signaling editorial backing and mobilization of resources for the national conflict.
An urging call to support the Red Cross during the May drive, praising sacrifice for soldiers in France. The column celebrates Francis B. Streeter of Linton for earning an officer’s commission at Camp Dodge after persevering through two training camps and a tough Curp Dodge course, showing national service devotion.
A fragment voices the grim onset of conflict as the speaker notes universal sadness and horror. The text hints at French involvement, suggesting national peril and a collective emotional response to the war’s early revelations.
A Minneapolis Journal reflection contrasts German and American war ethics, recalling Spanish American War scenes where civilians were shielded and fed by U S forces, with German actions that killed refugees and abducted women and children, arguing such memories endure beyond decades.
A tiny root louse in corn reproduces rapidly, with 11 to 22 generations in a season. Each spring hatch can yield 319 billion descendants and 3 trillion eggs by season end. The note urges readers to join the Red Cross.
A Red Cross unit in France showcases advanced surgery aided by fluoroscopy and nitrous oxide to improve survival for wounded soldiers. An attending interne explains how the X ray guided procedure exposes shell fragments and reduces anesthesia risk, promising quicker recovery at Red Cross convalescent camps.
Poultry specialist Mr. Peterson of North Dakota Agricultural College notes May hatching aligns with natural breeding and sunshine. April hatching can work for some breeds, but May and June offer best weather and lower work, making purchasing a few setting eggs now advantageous for a year's work.
Emmons county farmers are urged to grow more flax to boost linseed oil supplies for the army and navy. Linseed oil coats tents and slickers, waterproofs canvas and ships, treats gunstocks, and supports various war needs. Higher prices make this a patriotic and profitable farming move.
A short fragment references a proverb Mas sini likely urging to judge timing by actions. No definite event, date, or named entities available.
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