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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
8
Norman departs for Minneapolis to handle business while local notices announce a navy enlistment, a law school move, Maccabees meeting, a theater showing, and an Encampment visitation. The Commercial Club plans its annual meeting with director elections and officer reports to follow.
An old poem-like piece contrasts Uncle Sam as a giant nation with wealth and neglect, urging unity to defend treaties and stand against modern war. It riffs on political power, neutrality, and national duty, followed by a science note on snake locomotion and a cynical line about blaming the dead.
Dispatches from Washington report a great loss of life among the Tentons as Mazamoth Drive nears Cantigny. British observers note American forces stabilizing the line between the Merne and the Qureq rivers, with German momentum slowing. Analysts expect another major push by the Germans and anticipate a forthcoming Austrian offensive in the near term. The action near Villers Cotterets and Retz Forest is costly for both sides, while American reserves increasingly influence the battle.
Sinking of the Mengel occurred at 6 30 p m after a German U boat surfaced and fired. Captain Hansen described how the sub signaled in English then hoisted the German flag and demanded the ship be sunk. Crew abandoned ship as bombs exploded. they were picked up at dawn by a pursuing vessel.
The text compiles anecdotes about new army recruits and discipline. It cites tensions between private soldiers and officers, with remarks from a British officer and an Australian arrival. The anecdotes illustrate rigid drill, misunderstandings, and friction within service life.
Local men aged 21 and over filed for government service as part of a wartime registration day. Most registrants were native-born, with only one physically unfit entry. Louis Bounders shared wartime experiences from France and Naples, including a ship loss and relief work, while awaiting a new assignment in Virginia amid submarine activity.
Seniors held a reception at the firm home of Davidson after their Central High School graduation. The event included photos on the lawn, then games and amusements that made the evening pleasant. Ladies Aid To Meet Tomorrow Afternoon at the Mendenhall Memorial Presbyterian Church hall at 3. All members are invited.
Frank Mayer, son of Mr and Mrs The Store Mayer, received his army commission at Camp Dodge after completing training. He served as a third lieutenant and had prepared for the officer role while playing football for the University of Minnesota. Details on the duration of his stay at Camp Dodge and timing of active service were not specified.
Sergeant Lurton, serving about a year with Camp Dodge ties, enjoys a three day furlough with parents and friends along this route. He expects to rejoin service soon as he serves in France, currently in the Army ambulance corps.
Miss Marie Dunlevy completed the prescribed course at St Catherine's College in St Paul Minnesota. Graduation exercises included a sermon by Bishop Lawler and the presentation of clasps. She has been appointed to teach history and bookkeeping in the local high school.
Fragmentary East Side items mention Mrs. Harry V. Walker age eleven at home after an attack, Vivian Brady returning home for the year at the College of St Catherine, and Superintendent Habbenburg among local points. Names James Baker and Sara appear with illness notes and travel to Lake Park Minnesota for a visit.
Corporal Prichett in charge of the local training station says two more men enlisted today. They will go to Jefferson Barracks for preliminary training. Enlistees are Ernest G. Peterson of Ere, Minn and John Smedbers of River Falls, Minn. Herald Wants Bring Reports.
President Wilson declared opposition to further prohibition measures until food administration determinations justify conserve efforts. The stance was communicated to Senator Sheppard of Texas amid discussion of an agricultural appropriation bill tying $6,000,000 to grain production controls. Jacoby heads Shrine council ranks in Atlantic City.
In Missoula Montana a minuscule railroad of only 100 feet links the Northern Pacific with the O M and St P. This fringe line has no equipment or stations yet earns 50 cents per car that passes. About sixteen thousand cars have used it so far.
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