Langer Leads Joint Raid Arrests In North Dakota
Attorney General Langer and Watkins of the enforcement league led a raid starting in Linton and moving to Hague. They arrested L P Muenz on liquor selling charges and seized business and residence evidence. A boxcar load of evidence was sent to Linton as Muenz faces possible federal action for a second offense.
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Langer
Watkins
Enforcement League of
North Dakota
Linton
Hague
L. P. Muenz
Muenz
Mvenz
Lin ton Power & Light Proprietor Loses Left Hand
Adam Thomas, owner of Lin ton Power and Light, suffered the loss of his left hand Tuesday afternoon when a kerosene engine exploded while he was removing a piston. Dr Hogue attended him at the Stone Hotel where he is receiving care. Local sympathy is noted.
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Adam Thomas
Linton Power & Light
Adam
North Dakota Sunday School Convention at Grand Forks
The North Dakota Sunday School Association announces the convention at Grand Forks from June 4 to 7 with speaker W. C. Pearce, founder of the Adult Bible Class movement. Pearce has guided millions into fellowship and will urge renewed effort through the Organized Bible Class plan. the School of Methods will offer four simultaneous groups for instruction. Application for credentials available from James Garrison, state U W, Fargo, N D.
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W. C. Pearce
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Pearce
Kingdom
School of Methods
North Dakota Sunday School Association
James
Garrison
State
A. D
U. W. Bicr
Fargo
N. D
Timmcke and Kruse Wedding at St. Peter's Church
Herman Timmcke and Elyda Kruse united in marriage at St. Peter's in Loranville on April 28 1918 with Rev Schaulk hauser officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin marches, a cream georgette gown, and celebrations included a large dinner, serenade by the Logan ville band, and a festive charivari. The couple, soon to begin training camp duties, received many presents and warm wishes from friends.
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Herman Timmcke
Georgette Crepe
Ruth Kruse
Mildred Licht
Sadie Heistand
Miss Licht
Miss Heistand
Federal farm help specialist makes complete survey
John B Brown federal farm help specialist for North Dakota reports North Dakota's crop survey as the most complete yet received in Washington. Replies from 70 percent of farms show a 10 percent rise in wheat acres, a small flax drop, and a 40 percent rise in rye. A 10 percent wheat increase could add about 15.9 million bushels and roughly 30 million dollars in value to the 1915 harvest.
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Bismarck N. D
John B. Brown
North Dakota
Brown
Washington
Not Quite Father and Child on Gluttony Life Quote
A fragment from Life magazine features a dialogue where a father asks about a glutton and a boy responds with a cryptic comparison. The exchange hints at moral lessons and playful insight in a magazine panel.
Navy Recruit Appeal Urges Enlistments For 214435 Seamen
Lieut George A Treadwell Navy recruiting officer urges men to join the Navy in the district citing open enlistment options for many branches and high efficiency of service. Applicants aged 14 to 25 may enlist as seamen second class awaiting training completion and others will be assigned to training stations or placed on inactive duty subject to call.
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Navy
George A. Treadwell
Marine Corps Launches New Recruit Drive
The Marine Corps starts a fresh recruiting push to meet a recent authorized force increase. Recruitment surged last April with over 2,000 enlistments while reserves and volunteers total more than 40,000 personnel.
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Marine Corps
National Navy
Reason in Thought Shapes Understanding and Justice
A philosophical note argues that reasoning forms understanding of reality guiding ethics and law. It emphasizes logic as the path to knowledge and to fair judgments in public life.
Mrs Edward Hoff Passes Away After Gall Stone Operation
Mrs Katie Meier Hoff aged 30 died Monday evening at Bismarck hospital after gall stone surgery. Born March 18 1888 in McIntosh county she moved to Emmons county and married Edward Hoff of this city. Six daughters survive with her husband along with parents brothers and four sisters. Funeral set for two o clock Sunday at Evangelical church.
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Katie-Meier Hoff
Great
Bismarck Hospital
Hoff
Angel of Death
Katie Meier-Hoff
McIntosh County
Emmons County
Vincent Meier
Edward Hoff
Mrs Katherine Reiker Dies at 76 in Exmons County
Mrs Kathrine Reiker died Wednesday evening at her daughter Mrs Flegel's home. She was 76 years and 8 months old and had lived with her daughter in this city in recent years. A rural service was held at the Fyenzeal church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
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Kathrine Reiker
Flegel
Mrs Caroline Merkel Dies of Tuberculosis Near Temvik
Mrs Caroline Merkel aged 24 wife of Jacob Merkel living six miles northwest of Temvik died Friday May 10 from pulmonary tuberculosis. Survived by seven children and her bereaved husband. Remains shipped to Hebron North Dakota on May 14. Community offers sympathy to the family.
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Caroline Merkel
Jacob Merkel
Temvik
Many Instruments Required to Equip Fighting Planes
The article notes a minimum of nine delicate aeronautic instruments per aircraft, including height and direction indicators, air speed, propeller speed, fuel and water temps, oiling system, banking guidance, and oxygen supply. For combat planes additional items like machine guns, bomb racks, bomb sights, radios, cameras, heated clothing, lights, and flares are needed, bringing costs to several thousand dollars per plane depending on type.
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Ano Air
Red Cross appeals for support to sustain relief work
A World War era appeal details the Red Cross as a national volunteer-led organization aiding military and civilian relief in war zones. It emphasizes aid to wounded soldiers families and victims, calls for funds, and highlights ongoing published expenditures and worldwide relief efforts.
County Defense Councils Urged to Help Drive
North Dakota official urges county defense councils to support the Red Cross drive. Secretary Thomas Allen Box asks chairmen to coordinate with Red Cross leaders and place district supervision under Red Cross executives to maximize effort and visibility. The appeal emphasizes state-wide cooperation and pride.
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Bismarck
Red Cross
Housewives Urged to Store Eggs May by Food Administration
The Food Administration urges households to store eggs in May using the water glass method or similar preservation to ensure wholesome winter food, reduce demand for other foods, and aid allied supply efforts. Egg prices are expected to rise next winter due to production trends, according to Food Administrator Lidd.
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Food Administration
Concrete Tic Shapes Italian Studio Rail Idea
Italian steam and street railroad researchers test a concrete tic device that rocks slightly to provide uniform elasticity and better track alignment. The experiment aims to improve stability and reduce wear on rails.
Borglum Charges War Secretary and Others in Aircraft Scandal
In a public letter to President Wilson Gutzon Borglum accuses Secretary Baker Major General Squires Howard Coffin Colonel Deeds and Colonel Montgomery of leading a broad aircraft program to mislead Congress and misuse resources. He claims the War Department blocked open inquiry and promises affidavits from Secretary Brandegee to counter the charges.
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Washington
Wilson
Gutzon Borglum
Storm Center
Borglum
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Baker
Senate
Brandevee
Connecticut
Marshall
Mr. Borglum
Germany
Squires
Howard F. Coffin
Deeds
Montgomery
Mr. Baker
Poland Hands Over To Germany Under Secret Treaty
Geneva reports Poland is ceded to Germany economically politically and militarily under a Brest Litovsk treaty between Trotzky’s government and German representatives. The Gazette of Lausanne prints seven clauses, including Russia’s pledge to back a peace conference stating the Polish question concerns Germany alone.
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Geneva
Poland
Germany
Brest-Litovsk
Leon Trotzky
Lauganne
Russia
Memorial Day Proclaimed as Day of Prayer and Fasting
President Wilson designates Memorial Day Thursday May 30 as a national day of public humiliation prayer and fasting urging worshipers to seek divine aid for victory and a peace founded on mercy justice and good will. The proclamation follows congressional resolution urging national supplication and guidance from Almighty God.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Congress of
United States
Senate
House of Representing
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
District of Columbia
Robert Lansing
One Voter In Village Heads Own Election
In Hopwas Hayes South Staffordshire the single elector acts as chairman and clerk, nominates and elects himself, presides over the town meeting and must audit his own accounts for approval Buy War Savings Stamps is urged.
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London
Eagland
Hopwas-Hayes
Staffordshire
White Given Change of Venue in Murder Case
Clarence White, charged with the murder of Sloan and Pyatt, was granted a change of venue at a term of court held Monday. The case will be tried in Bismarck Tuesday morning at ten o clock, May 21st, disappointing many who wished to hear the proceedings. Join the Red Cross.
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Clarence White
Sloan and Pyatt
Bismarck
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Joint
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Kruse
Timmcke
Federal Farm Help
Katherine Reiker
Mrs Caroline Merkel
Nessibe
Mercy
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Belgium
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Charles
MacFarland
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