North Dakota War Era Briefs From Fargo to Bismarck
North Dakota towns report wartime actions and losses from the flu era. Notes include nurses exams in Fargo, a state engineer appointment in Bismarck, theft of $100 in Sutton, and deaths of local leaders in Williston and Wahpeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Bank Elearings
Grand Forka
K. of P. Lodge
Fourth Liberty Loan
State Board of Nurses’ Examiners
Bismarck
William J. Robinson
Jay W. Bliss
Sutton
Sutton Mercantile Company
Williston
E. A. Palmer
Wahpeton
W. L. Ward
State Science School
Frank Milhollan
Harvey
Harvey Band
North Dakota Second Regiment
Atlantic Monthly
Minnesota
Duluth
Killdeer
Nord
Beach
Mandan
B. Fisk
J. Toman
Jamestown
Dann W. Trimbie
Soissons
Minot
Linton
Emmons County
H. ©. Sauer
War Resources Committee
John N. Hagan
Grand Forks
State Board of Health
North Dakota Federation of Woman's Clubs
Carrington
J. A. Graham
Kenneth
Army Training Corps
Samuel Torgerson
Walter Reed
Amenia
W. P. Macomber
Wilton
North Dakota
Liberty Town
W. J. Morrish
Compation Committee
Starkweather
James Treacy
Baker
Loen
A. W. McMasters
Donnybrook
Dell Patterson
Renville County
Floral Penitentiary
State Railway Commission
Maddock Farmers’ Elevator Co
W. E. Berner
Northern Pacific
Agricultural College
E. F. Ladd
Herbert C. Jloover
Vargo
Citzens
Uncle Sam's Advice on Flu Seeks Public Guard
Surgeon General Rupert Blue clarifies Spanish influenza origins and urges public caution. He states the illness resembles a contagious cold with fever and pains and warns against labeling it Spanish influenza. Authorities stress it is not tied to Spain and emphasize preventive measures to curb spread nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Alphonso
Spain
United States
Rupert Blue
U. S. Public Health Service
Spanish influenza facts and spread explained
A historical overview explains how influenza spreads from person to person through airborne droplets and dust. It describes symptoms severity, the role of doctors and labs in recognition, and cautions on home care and preventing transmission.
The Little House in the Wood Romance
Edwin Witham reads a classified ad for Little House in the Wood and travels to Yokum to meet Eunice Loveless. Sparks fly as he discovers her need for money after a race bet. He buys the house to win her heart, promising a life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Witham
Harvard
Yokum Daily
Burkce Loveless
Funice Loveless
Yokum
Miss Eunice Loveless
Miss Loveless
Giess
Mies Loveless
Jose Ron
Jore Ban
Janisz
Acoid
Mr. Witham
Couraze
Ded
Eunice Jennie
Editor Accepts Tolstoy and Balzac Pieces Over Zola
A famed author sent an article on Zola to a New York editor who rejected it as too pessimistic. He reworked the piece into two parts named Tolstoy and Balzac, substituting their work for Zola, and the editor accepted both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Zola
Tolstoy
Balzac
Canals in Sponges Clarify Water Flow System
Sponges largely lack a canal network yet maintain a constant unidirectional water current. A set of unique cells drives this flow, an arrangement not seen in higher animals, and the organisms rely entirely on this water current for life.
Use of Orange Oil in Perfumes and Confectionery
Unadulterated orange oil has a strong aroma and is used in perfumes, essences, soaps and beverage overs as well as cakes and confectionery. The principal use for Jamai ne orange oil is in the manufacture of fancy biscuits, notably wafer biscuits paired with ices and iced drinks.
No Mistaking His Meaning
Smith takes a friend for a drive as the car falters and buckles through a park road. A roadside sign warns motorists that the way is for pleasure cars only, prompting comic mischief and a quick lesson in interpretation.
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Smith
Best Workers Win By Doing More and Best Work
A short reflection on merit in work suggests the man who performs the most and best wins, whether professional or business. It notes the shift from horse drawn travel to the automobile, praising punctuality and the preference for arriving early over late.
Air Plants Cling To Wires Across Mexican Regions
In parts of Mexico air plants thrive without soil and rely on the atmosphere for moisture. The Spaniard's beard Tillandsia usneoides attaches to telephone wires and can become a nuisance, requiring workers to clear it away. The plant lacks proper leaves and appears as a mass of green gray threads.
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Mexico
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mandan Woman
Mrs W P Reynolds of Mandan North Dakota reports severe back pains headaches and kidney ailments improved after using Doans Kidney Pills. She praises the remedy after over a year and continues to recommend it. Price 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .P. Reynolds
Main St
Mandan
N. D
Doan
Dean
Housefly Speed Demonstrates Fast Travel
Researchers report that a housefly can move about 160 feet per second or roughly 110 miles per hour when driven to travel. The study notes the insect’s rapid motion occurs as it responds to stimulation.
Linen tracings boiled into shirts for boys in London
A civil engineer recalls a resident engineer asking draftsmen in a London office to send large linen tracings to their home. The tracings were boiled down into shirts for the engineer’s little boys, revealing a curious domestic use of technical drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drafsmen
London
Lone
Settlement of Orient Strike Ends Labor dispute
The labor and capital dispute concluded on Monday with all workers expected to resume full duties from today. Levow’s abstinence from food, urged by Mr. Gandhi, helped hasten the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levow
Mr. Gandhi
Times of India
Great Scientist's Error Discredited Earth Sun Motion Theory
A historic note recalls the shift from geocentric to heliocentric views as scholars and scientists challenged the ancient belief that Earth stood still while the Sun moved around it, signaling a pivotal turn in astronomical theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Josopher
Arisi Ue
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