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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
4
The Pioneer Paper of Emmons County issues notices and rates in Linton North Dakota. Advertisers are urged to place copy by Tuesday noon for weekly publication. The paper serves the south half of the county and much of the north half.
The Record explains preparations for the draft army to Des Moines and urges community support for the war effort. Mrs. Streeter plans to stay near Camp Dodge with her children, while Arthur Kinney will manage the Record office. Ownership and policy will remain with the editors, and readers are urged to give to Y M C A war work without hesitation.
The piece contrasts daily insistence on frugality with how large business conferences in major cities seize dining rooms to host elegant banquets before business starts. It questions where conservation ideals meet real corporate excess.
The piece argues against luxury meals and social lunches as wasteful during wartime. It cites over 18 090 North Dakota families signed to a food pledge with 180 000 pledges available and urges cutting sugar use and lunch portions to aid shortages. It condemns socialist candidates and praises Harry Lauder for supporting the Y M C A and cheering troops despite personal loss.
Dennis Hannafin a longtime North Dakota settler and early resident of Bismarck died November 5 at Bis marck Hospital. He came to the city before the railroad and settled land near the river later chosen for the townsite.
A national appeal urges support for the million U S youths in training for war and those already serving in France. It calls for active home front aid through concrete forms including financial contributions to assist the sick and wounded and sustain our soldiers.
Wounded soldiers and leisure provisions, funds from private subscriptions, and constant effort are urged to support troops. The call insists thoughts prayers and money accompany forces overseas until they return or give their lives, stressing ongoing duty to the young men sent to war.
Lloyd George urged focus on victory and the forthcoming North Dakota Y M C A War Work drive. November 11 to 19 will raise 35 million nationally, with North Dakota allocated 125 000. A front line hut tale shows a drunken soldier’s prayer changing him and inspiring aid to the padre.
Johns Hopkins hospital bulletin reports on nine cases after tonsil removal. Only two showed improvement, two showed no change, and five worsened, though infection source was still possible. Researchers caution against tonsillectomy for rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions unless tonsils are the true source of infection.
The article explains kidney function, listing symptoms of kidney trouble and urging care to keep filters right. It promotes Deans Kidney Pills by Geo. G. Newman of Bismarck North Dakota, noting a testimonial of improved health after use and a renewed endorsement two years later. The ad states 60 cents at dealers.
A Youth's Companion essay argues humans can live a century if heredity and causes of aging are managed. It cites arteriosclerosis as a factor and calls excess, worry, overeating, and oversleeping main threats, urging moderation in all things for longer life.
The Museum of the Chateau de Ramezay adds a cabinet containing a portion of General James Wolfe's gar net sash worn when he became victor of Quebec in 1759. Included are original letters proving the relic's authenticity.
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