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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
4
The Record serves Emmons County with circulation across the south half and broadly in the north half. Advertising rates are listed and copy deadlines state ads must reach the printer by Tuesday noon each week. The paper accepts English and German text and is printed in Linton North Dakota.
Figures compiled by Nelson A. Mason show that enrolling each drafted man from North Dakota into the national army cost 2.72, totaling about 15000 dollars. The data, certified to Provost Marshal General E H Crowder, will support a comparison of selective draft versus volunteer recruiting methods.
The piece urges every citizen to save small amounts through five dollar war savings certificates to support liberty bonds. It notes about 10 percent saved with liberty bonds, aims to include the other 90 percent via small denominations sold at post offices factories and stores, with returns after five years or sooner.
The article discusses public curiosity about Edison’s wartime devices or rays, urging disclosure to reassure citizens. It reflects on Thanksgiving, wartime resolve, and national effort, praising men leaving peaceful work for service and urging continued support and sacrifice for victory.
The $35,000,000 YMCA war fund drive closed on Monday November 19 with the quota over-subscribed by a large margin. The success marks strong American backing for war efforts against the Kaiser and supports the nation’s mobilization at home.
Grand Forks reports Sparrow Pie tested by the Food Administration. English sparrows, captured near Philadelphia by James Hunt, are cooked into a pie celebrated by Washington home economics experts. North Dakota urged to catch sparrows for meat as a pest control measure.
North Dakota's 1917 wheat crop was worth about 117.846 million dollars with 58.63 million bushels produced at 2.01 a bushel, approaching the 1915 record of 130 million dollars and 153 million bushels. Government estimates show rye remain high, corn down, and flax, oats, barley all declined.
Executors of F Wohl deceased announce a public auction on November 26 1917 at Section 20 133 78 eight miles northwest of Linton ND. Sale includes livestock two roan mares seven and eleven years old four geldings a stallion colts two sorrel driving ponies twenty cattle and calves farm equipment tools and household goods. Terms cash under 10 dollars others on bankable paper with 3 percent cash discount and 10 percent interest on extended payments. Free lunch at noon.
Mrs. F M Dubois of Dickinson North Dakota testifies after using Doan's Kidney Pills in London years ago that they cured back pain headaches dizziness and kidney symptoms. She later confirms no longer needing a remedy and praises the same product. Price 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the remedy. Wintering Strawberry Vines in Grand Forks outlines using four to six inches of straw or hay to protect plants over winter with careful removal in spring to prevent chilling.
Reframing the idea of labor from a medieval curse to a modern boon, the piece argues that work empowers individuals, builds society, and fosters growth beyond mere survival.
The Reform Church of Strasburg announces weekly worship at 10 A M and 2 P M with Sunday School at 3 30 P M Christian Endeavor at 8 P M and a Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30. Rev J Hydanus serves as pastor.
Dr. W. C. Wolverton is listed as resident surgeon with an office in the New Post Office Building. The notice anchors a medical professional to the federal building complex, indicating clinic or office hours and location for patients seeking surgical services.
The document lists district leaders including Fifth Dist. chairman F. J. McConville and First Dist. eS WNeRees 300d aleve sta, Second Dist. Ludwig Weber, Third Dist. L. DuHeaume, and Fourth Dist. unnamed, indicating regional appointments.
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