Charities See Record Demand For Food And Clothing
War driven price hikes push families to seek aid from Mrs Pierce and Associated Charities. Many apply in spring, with food needs rising and clothing likely to become critical in fall. Families struggle to cover rent and essentials on low incomes, even with thrift. Wage gaps and unemployment expect wider aid needs as prices stay high and giveaways continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wss
Mra
Fela
Ansuociated Charities
Pierce
Wien
Court Convenes Tuesday Morning For June Term
Court convenes Tuesday morning with Judge Cooley presiding. Calendar to be called in morning session and cases fixed for trial. Judge to adjourn at noon for registration day. session resumes Wednesday morning. One criminal case to be considered at this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semler
J . M. Cooley
Plant contract let postponed to next Wednesday noon
The Northern Packlok plant contract to build a facility north of the city will not be let until next Wednesday noon after a postponement. H R Billett, Duluth general manager, will arrive in Gran Forks later this week to handle details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Packlok Company
H.R. Billett
Duluth
Gran Forks
Campaign Goes On for Bonds in Grand Forks
Liberty Loan campaign workers canvass Grand Forks as banks accept subscriptions until June 15. Kem Temple Shrine subscribes 2000 dollars for bonds, lifting local totals to 108000 not counting shrine. Railroad team crosses 12000 dollars amid widespread soliciting and rising voluntary subscriptions. Citizens respond to national crisis with patriotic duty and personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan Campaign Committee
Kem Temple
AWA O. N. M
Liberty Loan
Grand Forks
R. A. McCandless
Tribute to Dr Gallagher Arrives as New Pastor
Dr T H Gallagher, recently named to succeed Rev W H Thompson as pastor of the Methodist church, will arrive tonight with Mrs Gallagher and hold his first services Sunday. He comes from Eldora Iowa where the Hardin County Ledger praises his preaching, earnest zeal, and kindly tact, predicting a brilliant future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T H. Gallagher
W. H. ‘Thompson
Gallagher
Grand’Parks
Eldora
Iowa
Hardin County Ledger
Fifteen Nominees for Club Directors at Annual Election
Fifteen men have been nominated for the board of the Commercial club at the annual election Wednesday night June 6. Eight positions will be filled. The nominees include WN. J. Benner, Standh destena Hanson, M. G. Olson, and A. G. gorlie. Officers reports will also be presented.
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Dalrecetora
Commercial Clubt
WN. J. Benner
Ee Standhdestena Hanson
M. G. Olson
A. G. Gorlie
Registration Day Amid Global War Calls for Voters to Act
The article urges all citizens aged twenty one to thirty one to register by June 5 1917 as presidential proclamation calls for nationwide registration. It notes non citizens and absent or at sea shipboard persons must register within specified rules and to provide an affidavit detailing absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Meridian Road meeting holds session in city club
Delegates from nearly every North Dakota county except Cass gather at the Commercial club rooms for the Meridian Road association’s annual meeting. President Sarles presides as plans unfold to bolster Meridian routes with state aid and upgrades for a busy tourist season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Cass
Dakota
Meridian Road Association
Commercial Club Rooms
Sarles
Hillsboro
Association
Thomas J. Lough
Bismarck
North Dakota State Highway Commission
G. G. Thompson
Pembina
William Schuett
Hankinson
Alex McKinnon
Mooreton
Joseph Morrison
D. C. Moore
Grafton
M.waldren
Drayton
F. H. Sprague
Ole Hong
Meridian
Northwest
North da
Kota
Merldian Association
Sesslon
Musical Convocation Program at University of North Dakota
The convocation tomorrow at 11 will present the song cycle The Morning of the Year for four voices with Mrs HL Aden Enyeart and Mrs Arthur Bratrud sharing soprano and contralto parts. Prof Aden Enyeart and Prof Norton join the tenor, Mrs Harrington plays piano, and Mrs J Nevon Kelly reads the text. Mr Kelly’s prior readings have enriched previous recitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University’ of North
Arthur Bratrud
Grand Forks
H. Aden Enyeart
W. W. Norton
Mra. J. C. Harrington
J. Nevon Kelly
J. Nevon Kelly of This City. Mr. Kelly
Parade to feature big North Dakota campus section
The parade will be the largest patriot ic day event in the state with thousands in line over two miles long. The University of North Dakota under F L Thompson will provide major entries including faculty staff, liberal arts divisions, education, law, medicine, engineering, Model High, the glee club, and likely the university band. Additional groups include Kitties band, several banks, firms, and the Army M C A. The parade committee led by A P Clifford plans final sectional assignments tonight.
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University of North Dakota
F. L. Thompson
University
Caledonian Athletic Association
Grand Forks
Kiltses
Kem Temple
Knigs Templar
Knights Templar
Tor
Met
First National Bank
Northern State Bank
Scandinavian- American Bank
Northwestern ‘Trust Company
Farmers’ and
Mechanics’ Bank
E. A. Arhart
Huesgen's
Olson’ Brothers
Black's
Ate
Skaug
Opsahi
S. J. Anderson and Son
Rand Show Company
E. J. Lande
Lily Insurance Company
Hatcher
W. H. Keloey
A. P. Clifford
East
Camp Lessons in Patriotism Feature at Training Camp
J C Bacon returns from visit to Fort Snelling observance of patriotism at the Officers Reserve Training Camp. He praises the cadets Myron and others as the nation’s future leaders, noting their earnest effort to assume responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Snelling
J. C. Bacon
Che
Myron
Shriner Ceremonial Opens With Arab Parade In City
Shriners gather for Kem Temple spring ceremonial tonight with about thirty five neophytes. Hi Zagal Arab patrol and band arrive from Fargo at 6 30 and meet at the depot for a parade. A Shrine program follows at 7 30 by Gaughtera of Shriners led by Carl Provence of Stone Piano Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kem Temple
Hi Zagal Arab Patrol
Fargo
Grand Yorks Arab
Gaughtera
Shriners
Carl Provence
Stone Piano Company
Jocal
Charles, Lavell
Ined
MM. Merrill
Murder Theory in Feud Case Sparks Slow Investigation
A fragmentary report outlines a murder theory tied to a local feud. Investigators pursue leads as uncertain clues and partial names surface, leaving the case dependent on forthcoming interviews and evidence.
Wortham Shows to Perform at North Dakota State Fair
Secretary D V Moore announced the engagement of the C A Wortham Shows to provide midway entertainment at the Pike during the North Dakota state fair in Grand Forks from July 17 to 21. The Wortham operation, well known across the Midwest, ferried attractions to fairs in Iowa Minnesota Texas and more, featuring a Ferris wheel merry go round and a new high demand mechanical ride for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A. Wortham
North Dakota
Grand Forks
D. V. Moore
Wortham
Middle West
Iowa
Minnesota
Texras
South Dakota
Omaha
Sioux City
A. Wortham
San Antonio
Northwest
Farmers Keep Laborers Ignorant of Registration Day
Fargo North Dakota June 1 The discovery that many farmers operated a campaign to hide registration rules from laborers to avoid drafts led Sheriff A M Ross to issue a proclamation targeting all men before next Tuesday. The notice will be posted on telephone poles and barns across the county to inform workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
A. M Ross
Senator Gronna Returns from Washington to North Dakota
Lakota North Dakota June 1 Senator Gronna is home from Washington with North Dakota one vote short of full representation in both the senate and the house. He notes the nation faces great issues to be considered and passed upon. A voter comments that he has again left his neighbor with Senator LaFollette amid the political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakota
N. D
Gronna
Washington
North Dakota
Senate
House
LaFollette
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Dacotah Cleaners and Dyers
Delters
Theatre Royal
DR. Gallagher
Methodist Church
Metropolitan Theatre
Greater Vitagraph
J. Stuart Blackton
Alice Joyce
Barry Morey
Posey
Hite Moorst
Joan Connally
Mary
Fae
Ene
Fe Sallaetee
Division of
Convocation
Cadman
Geist
Mirl
U. S. Army
Home Guard
Paul Jones
Basia
Carmenia
Marinello Beauty Shop
Pesan
Janet McKay
Kitties
North Pekers
F. Lynch
Murphy
G. H. Fingarson
Charles Pere Herman Senneceter
Duane
Ted Allen
Fred Mann
James Brophoneon
Will Elton
Bud
Muile Schl Dryden
Iera
Don V. Moore
Sen. LA Follette
FURS
S. Friedman
Fe Webster Agonoy
Reel Theatre
Eee & Westerrel
P. Girard & Son
Jewelers
Tats Merlin Bro’s
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