Valley City's Chautauqua Boosts North Dakota Youth
National magazines praise Valley City's method of shaping better citizens through a four year Chautauqua program for North Dakota boys and girls. Farmers and wives contribute generously to endow the work, seeking educational impact over profits, with continued support noted as the season opens.
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Valley City
N. Dakota
North
Poroughita
North Dakota
Ankie
Dol
West
Agricultural College
Manitoba Moves to Limit Liquor Sales During War
Premier Sir Rodmond Roblin announced drastic measures to curb liquor sales during the war. Legislation will allow municipalities to omit licenses by majority vote and grant the government powers to curtail hours, aiming for bars to close at 1 a.m. and wholesale outlets at 5 p.m., with general early closing expected province wide. Also noted is the death of J Borden Harriman of New York in Washington after a long illness.
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Winntipes
Dec. L
Rodmond Roblins
Manitoba
A. m
P.m
Editors to Open New Fargo Auditorium for State Convention
Plans for the North Dakota Press association convention set for January 8 and 9 in Fargo emphasize the editors as the first to use the new auditorium and armory. Local committees refine arrangements while promoting the opening as a milestone for public enterprise and the city’s landmark structure.
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North Dakota Press Association
Knights of the Pencil
Ster
Preas
Fargo
Rudolph Ganz Recital At First Baptist Church Tonight
Rudolph Ganz, renowned pianist, arrives from Bismarck and performs at Fargo First Baptist Church tonight under Fargo Conservatory of Music. He once served in the Swiss army but avoided combat due to neutrality. Ganz is familiar to Fargo audiences and will be greeted by local musical circles.
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Rudolph Ganz
Fargo
Bismarck
First Baptist Church
Fargo Conservatory of Music
Guny
Switzerland
Mr. Ganz
Improvement in North Dakota Banks Reported by State Examiner
State examiner Syvertson released a December report on banks and four trust companies noting they are in good shape. Deposits subject to check rose by over 6.5 million, time certificates climbed, savings deposits increased, and undivided profits grew while bills payable eased slightly. The abstract compares figures from September 12 and the current call, showing gains across multiple categories.
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Bismarck
N. D
Syvertson
Banks and Trust Companion
Thite
Calla
Daredevil stunt ends in fatal train collision
Jamestown N D Dec 1 Albert Mansbridge was instantly killed when struck by Northern Pacific passenger train No 1 at a crossing. Three companions had been nearby planning to cross the track. Mansbridge crossed ahead of the engine and was fatally crushed. The engineer and fireman failed to observe the crossing. No blame attached to the engine crew or railroad.
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Jamestown
Albert Mansbridge
Northern Pacific
Eam
Mansbridge
J. C
Jamontown
Windsor
Mir
Bond
Hidridge
Troops to Leave Colorado Strike Zone Soon
Washington reports President Wilson will withdraw federal troops from the Colorado strike zone once Governor Ammons signals the strike is ready to resume control. A committee named by Sunday would have no role in the settlement of issues affecting the strikers.
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Col. Washington
Wilson
Colorado
Ammons
Wilson Preparing Message for Congress
President Wilson reviewed his forthcoming annual address and prepared to present to Congress with cabinet. The agenda includes legislative program in general terms such as Congress bills, a government owned merchant marine bill, and regular appropriation measures.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Phila
Taft on Monroe Doctrine Abdication Sparks Debate
Melbourne's The Age reports Taft's remarks from Montclair New Jersey suggesting the United States would not be compelled to intervene if Canada is attacked by Germany. The piece argues such a stance would mark an event of first rate importance to the civilized world, implying the Wilson government may share this view and the doctrine’s traditional position could be abdicated after eighty years.
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United Es
Fargo Stamp Sales Show Substantial Increase
Post office report notes Fargo in November sold stamps worth 16458.08 dollars, rising over last year and 1918 figures. Postmaster Plumley cites nationwide effects of the European war on stamp receipts, with most offices showing gains or declines, while Fargo records a clear rise in this month’s stamp sales.
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Post
United States
Fargo
West
Nei Dakota
Plumley
H. C. Plumley
Ing
Fargo urged to send flour carload to Belgians
Chairman J P Hardy of the Belgian relief fund for Casa county reports about 600 raised for relief efforts. He urges Fargo to contribute at least one 39 000 pound carload of flour, aiming for 1000 or more. Donation points include First National Bank Nal Bank Beannavian American Bank Northern Savings Bank Northern Trust Co Preteens LRU EMME 8str Northwestern Mutual Savings & Loan association Waldorf hotel.
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J. P. Hardy
Casa County
Fargo
Hardy
Commercial Club
First National Bank
Nal Bank
Beannavian American Bank
Northern Savings Bank
Northern Trust Co
Lamar Is Placed On Trial In Federal Court
New York December District Attorney Marshall announced that L David Lamar would be tried on a single indictment for impersonating a United States officer. The charge alleges he feigned authority to defraud Wall Street bankers and railroad companies.
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New York
Dec
David Lamar
United States
Wall Street
Marshall
Lamar
Palmur
Health group warns against extremes in public health claims
Dr. Charles F. Chapin of Providence criticizes unscientific health bulletins and sensational air disease theories at the American Public Health Association meeting in Jacksonville. He argues that focus on dirt and decayed foods is overrated and stresses practical cleanliness and proper food handling.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Dulletine
State Departments of Health
Charles F. Chapin
Providence
American Public Health Association
Thoxa
Chapin
Jae Hoe
Jae - Rene
Chaplain
Daily Letter on Finance New York Bond Session Review
The first full session of bond dealings under institutional limits passed with broad activity and cautious trading. About eighty issues changed hands, with many substantial declines while a few local traction and industrials rose modestly. call money opened at six percent and ended around four and a half. total session sales reached 1,255,000 per value amid selective foreign offerings approved.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Mercantile’ Marine
New Haven
Jossen
Ni Southern
Southern
Battle in Poland Still Undecided
German forces retreat near Dixmudes amid heavy fighting in Belgium and shifting fronts in Russian Poland. Reports say 120,000 Germans mass for a last push toward the English channel while British and French dispatches note a contested balance with no clear victory. Official German releases claim quiet in East Prussia and southern Poland, with new prisoners and materiel captured.
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Poland
Dixmudes
Belgium
English Channel
Yser
River Lys
London
Russian
Lodz
Petrograd
Berlin
East
Prussia
Vistula
Villa Arrived in Mexico City With 25 000 Troops Now Awaiting Gutierrez
In Mexico City General Emiliano Zapata assures the United States that foreigners will be protected and order will be kept as Villa’s 25 000 troops enter the capital. Zapata, with forces occupying the city, restores tramcar properties and other seized assets as Villa’s army advances amid diplomatic chatter in Washington.
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Villa
Mexico City
Gutierrez
Deo
Hearstocs
Tse
Washington
Emiliano Zapata
United States
Silliman
Wilson
Mexico
Uae
Zapata
Americas
Hil
Angeles
Zapataros Pashia
Stillman
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Tae
Taft
U. S
LRU
EMME
Northwestern Mutual Savings & Joan Association
Waldorf Hotel
Dixmude
Daily Letter
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Flanders
George
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Argonne
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