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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
The Emmons County Record published in Linton North Dakota dates from 1884. It is the special paper of Emmons County and the official paper of the city of Linton. The notice provides rates for display inchage and advertising, with deadlines for copy submissions.
The obituary honors Paul C. Davis of Elk River Minnesota who died in France from disease while eager to join the Kaisers ranks and pays tribute to a fallen friend. The piece extends sympathy to his father and two brothers and urges readers to support the Red Cross drive starting May 20 with a county quota of 26000, urging double that amount.
The article depicts wartime suffering from No Man's Land to shattered homes and asks readers to donate to the Red Cross, stating a minimum goal of one hundred million dollars to relieve hunger thirst and ruin in military camps and cities.
A speaker asks for steadfast commitment to continue the task without pause and to keep pursuing the mission until exhaustion or a sense of completion signals to stop. The plea emphasizes resilience and dedication in sustained effort.
A call to real wartime sacrifice urges Americans to examine their true limits beyond money and taxes. The speaker challenges readers to match words with actions as soldiers endure trench warfare and families suffer, urging a deeper, fuller commitment to support the war.
Reported by the Spanish ambassador at Berlin the German war department specifies remittance rules for civilians and prisoners of war. Money goes to prisoners on credit at exchanges and is spent under weekly limits. officers and similar rank get 60 marks, NCOs 50, civilians 60 or 50 by status. Also noted: U Boat links period with British mine sweepers and a separate streetcar fare ruling in Jefferson City.
A call for full support of the American Red Cross highlighting its emblem of mercy and its expanded role in aiding wounded soldiers and civilians in Europe. The message urges adequate funding to sustain relief and medical aid as the nation backs the organization.
Aldermen John Bosch and Frank Meier Jr. are listed as ward representatives. The note appears in a local government roster detailing Second Ward leadership.
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