Lutherans Endorse War Effort in National Convention
The Norwegian Lutheran Church body in Fargo approves a royal war support resolution. Delegates, 712 laymen and 50 clergy, hear tributes, elect nominees, and pledge allegiance to President Wilson and national leaders as the church plans its wartime outreach and continued social welfare work.
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America
M L. Nesvig
V. Kore Ta
V. Koren
Ams
T. H. Dahl
The
United Church
J. N. Kildahl
H. Bjornson
C. J. Hantvold
Southern
Minnesota
A. Grindland
Warren
Mi Rey
Ta AL Viewignea
St Olaf College
Board of Education
Church Council
van Committes Secrenye
T. Cy
Jompeon
Chicago
Norlie Suthor
Statistickn
Waa
Rho Niforwonian Taitheran
Wilson
Senate
House of Representatives
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Norwegian Lutheran Church of Jumerica
Fargo
N. D
Ren
Baen
Rane
Jane Lary
Caren
Conor
Lutheran Commission
Failorn” Welfare
Boston
Sunilay
Lutheran Brotherhood of Scacani
Setreine
Tor
Rome
Red
United States
Lekes
Skelestyn
Wheat Outlook in North Dakota Good Says Crop Expert
Grand Forks N D June 8 The government crop report for June 1 shows North Dakota farmers increased spring wheat acreage to 7 68 million acres up 9 percent from last season and above the five year average. Early sowing and favorable conditions reduced rust risk while new wheat drive and ample supply boosted prospects for the state and other regions.
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Grand Forks
N. D
United States Bureau of Crop Estimates
North Dakota
Bell
Tye Moreage
North Dakota Proclamation Flags Day Observed by Governor
Governor Ivan J. Frasier proclaims Friday June 14 as Flag Day in North Dakota. He urges citizens to display flags on all structures to honor the symbol of American freedom and to observe the day with proper ceremony.
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North Dakota
Ivan. J. Frasier
Tonex
Faster
Church Holdings Near Five Million In Norwegian Lutheran Report
The treasurer reports total church holdings at 4.319 million dollars plus Decorah Iowa college property held by a corporate trustee. Aggregates exclude denominational academies and congregational assets, with 3,040 congregations contributing and 1,316 noncontributing. The English Association forms to continue work as English use grows in services.
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Erik Waldelagd
Tresaurer
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Lutheran College
Decorah
Iowa
Ctnxen
Namse
Nerarait Corporationa
Sport
Tech
General Treasury
English Association
Norwegian Lutheran ‘Church of America
Plot to Poison Cattle and Burn Crops in South Dakota Exposed
Chicago report details government testimony on a plan by the I W W to burn buildings and poison livestock in South Dakota last summer. Agents intercepted cyanide and phosphorus, arrested a Milbank official, and linked fires to sabotage campaigns after strikes. Warnings and telegrams show funds and orders for the plot, with trials proceeding for about 110 members.
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Associated Pros
Chicago
South Dakota
Milbank
Aberdeen
South
Dakota
Judge Landis Court
Sioux Falls
Des Moines
Martin
Milbank UN
Forest
Ea Sebeal
W. W
Brown and Gunderson
Gunderson
Minmee
Charles Knight
James Reene
Stdin
Fargoan Bays Ransom Tract Purchases 1915 Acre Ranch
Charles Bohnsack of 1123 Eighth Street South has bought a 1,915 acre tract in Ransom County owned by Northland College of Ashland Wisconsin. He plans a full ranch network and 500 high quality cattle. A J Bohnsack, son, will manage. Transfer mediated by C Spngus Moorhead and G R Froling Fargo, college agent.
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Charles Bohnsack
Eighth Street
Ransom County
Northland College
Ashland
Wis
A. J. Bohnsack
Germany warns over treatment of Americans amid Rintelen case
The German government threatens mistreatment of Americans over Franz Rintelen s imprisonment, prompting a US warning that such steps would trigger swift retaliation. A note via the Swiss minister reveals Berlin s proposal to exchange Rintelen for German American citizen Briegfried Paul London serving ten years as a Russian spy, with an answer awaited before any reprisals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Franz Rintensen
United States
Germany
State Department
Berlin
Rintelen
Briegfried
Paul London
Ordination of 33 graduates at Luthar seminary services
Thirty three graduates of Luthar seminary SS Paul will be ordained ministers at ordination services led by the Right Rev HG. and assisted by district presidents in the Wargo Auditorium at 10 o clock Sunday morning. The service will feature the needy pasture and widows fund. Names of the graduates include Melvin O Andrews Baulwon Selmer A Berge Clay John Govis John Martinus Haaland Elmer Neator Halvorson Pernell Belford Hott Rameon Kigvé Joseph E Lee Odd John Mithun Carl Johanni Tostad Anders Wm Ramstad Henry Kobart Romnese Frederick Ingvald Schmit Nordahl Brun Thorpe Berent Martinus Branford Olaf Carlson Fredrik Oscar Fredriksen Andreas Green Greas Johannes Gubberug Daniel Halverson Olaf Lind Jensen Hail vard Hansen Lie George C finosa C Theodore Moen Hans Mot qraba Andrena Nilson Sigurd Ingentic Ramatad Béwin Olaf Giving Ove Martin Bromlund Ursin Carl M Bevie Peder Adolph Nordstetten Bernhard Hansen Waster
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Luthar Seminary
SS Paul
Tnb
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Dingistrict
Wargo
Melvin O. Andrews
Ar Baulwon
Selmer A. Berge
Clay John Govis
John Martinus Haaland
Elmer Neator Halvorson
Pernell Belford Hott
Rameon Kigvé
Joseph E. Lee
Odd John Mithun
Carl Johanni Tostad
Anders
Ramstad
Henry. Kobart Romnese
Frederick Ingvald Schmit
Nordahl ‘Brun Thorpe
Berent Martinus Branford
Olaf Carlson
Fredrik Oscar Fredriksen
Grand Forks Wins U C T Convention Amid Tight Race
Grand Forks North Dakota was chosen for the next annual Unit ed Commercial Travelers convention after a close contest with St Paul Minnesota. Elected officers include grand chancellor B C Mahle St Paul and grand junior counsellor John McGraw Fargo with J M Dresser St Paul grand secretary and I L George Bismarck grand past counsellor among others. Several delegates were named to the grand executive committee for two years.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
B. C. Mahle
St. Paul
United Commercial Travelers of
Minnesota
North Dakota
John McGraw
Fargo
Rand
J. M. Dresser
Stt. Paul
I. Ll. George
Bismarck
Pon
Stillwater
Grand Page
W. Pinal
Crook
Sharp salient near St Mihiel may be scene of next drive
Reports say heavy German train movements from Metz toward the St Mihiel salient arouse American caution about a possible assault in the Woevre. The area northwest and north of Bar Le Duc could expose routes for a German strike, with Montdidier and Chateau Thierry sectors also seen as potential battle hotspots for American forces.
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ST. Mihiel
Associated Press
France
Metz
Woevre
Ealient
Bar- Duc
Verdun
Marne
Bar-Le-Duc
St. Mibie
Montdidier
Canbien
Chateau Thierry
North Dakota counties short of draft-age men
North Dakota counties show varied draft manpower, with many regions under 15 percent and some above 20 but below 23.7 national overseas average. Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered reclassification to move men into class 1, aiming to free registrants with partial dependents for service. agricultural classifications remain unchanged.
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Associated Press
Bismarck
N. D
Dickey
Emmons
Eady
and Adams
Barn Inge
Busleien
Cass
Divide
Oeiden Valley
Forks
Grant
Lor
Ebt
Jenry
Jorton
Oliver
Pierce
Buried Alive Under the Sand on Farm
A 12-year-old boy, Elmer Anderson, son of Alfred Anderson, was buried by sand on his father’s farm in Illinois while helping with a badger trap. He was trapped under a sand pile but was rescued with minor injuries after authorities were alerted.
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Elmer
Alfred Andereon
Illinois
Wren
Minor Singers Present St Paul in Fargo Event
A small choir from Fargo offers a performance titled St Paul with informal program notes. The recital features phrasing and harmony by the Lutheran choir, inviting local attendance and friendly reception from the audience.
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St. Paul
Allied Push Near Chateau Thierry Gains Ground
Allied forces press the German line northwest of Chateau Thierry with rapid gains along a three mile front from hill 204 to Damard. American marines and French troops seize Bouresches Veuilly La Poterie and Vinly as fighting intensifies with substantial German losses and prisoner captures.
Sun Eclipse Visible Across States This Afternoon
The Sun will eclipse at 5 p m today, with Fargo skies clearing offering a partial shadow across parts of the sun. Observers are urged to view safely as total eclipses are rare, and nearly every state may catch a view along a line from Washington to Florida.
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Union
Washington
Florida
Dr Ladd Awards Diplomas at North Agricultural College
Dr Ladd, president of the North Padicane Agricultural college, awarded diplomas to 21 graduates at a largely attended commencement in The Little County Theater Friday evening. Prof J Smith, superintendent, presented the graduates with Dr H H Frost giving the opening prayer and C Macdonald as state praesident of Deiloitual education.
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Ladd
Padicane Agricultural
President Speaks Sunday at First Prebrecion Meeting
The report notes that Ilan Ganocatl mm of Fu en jon and Thorsun F. Kane, president, will address attendees at a Sunday afternoon event. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text but center on a leadership speech at the First Prebrecion gathering.
Pressure Upon New German Line Maintained By Allies
Allied forces press the German line in France with renewed activity at Chateau Thierry and Chezy. French troops push through Chezy to the western edge of Dammardwil ge while seizing villages and targets along the Ourcq region. British reports note trench raids and patrol actions with limited gains as German counterattacks are repulsed. The American report mentions a cross-Atlantic development related to a French soldier.
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France
Lacre
Cristal
Locre
Mont Juoure
Bila
Lycre Aml
Ehemy
Lecrn
Iit
Paris
Marne
Ourc
Clarens Thierry
War Office
Frinch
Chézy
Oulikiris
Bove
Dammardwilge
Veuilly
Ta-Peterin
Houreeches-Le-Thiclet
Aisne
Paverolles
Ambleny
Oureg
Dammard
Chesy
Veuilly-La-Poterie
Agulmet
le ‘Thiolet
Audubon Society Elects Officers at Mall Vote
Audubon Society names officers after a mall election led by President Prof. Daniel Preeman of Fargo. Vice President Mrs. Waller 3B Head, Armenia. Secretary Treasurer SRut A Stevens. Directors Mrs. 2. ahs Ad esacs, FM Bie al Tra, F. Fark, and 3. M. Elwarda. Aubon club in the periodical clipping notes new leadership and ongoing activities.
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North Dakota
Air Nouneed Tetay
Om Toljind
Daniel Preeman
Fargo
Mre
Waller
Heed
Armenia
Srut
A. Stevens
Ahs. Adesacs
FM Bie al Tra
F. Fark
M. Elwarda
War effort in New Jersey City highlights Fargo native
George Mower, formerly of Fargo, now resides in Camfett SB, participates in patriotic events. He attends church gatherings and public displays like Old Glory. The war effort focus includes organizing community support and local activities to boost national morale.
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Fargo
New Jereny City
George Mower
Fario
Camfett SB
Tiena
Koor
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