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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
3
North Dakota story notes Gov Frasier and state officials backing patriotic mood amid war rally. Townley is criticized for socialistic rhetoric, calls for unity and national defense funding, with attendees pledging support to the governor after a heated speech.
Valley City North Dakota June meeting plans of the North Dakota Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Rebekahs and the Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows featured patriotic resolutions and a $10000 liberty loan bonds investment. Don McDonald of Grand Forks was installed secretary for the twenty third time with officers appointed and recessed.
North Dakota racing circuit unveils a season with total purses totaling 11,200. Events in cities including Oval City Cooperstown and Grand Forks run July entries closing in late June. Secretaries F W Roberts and Maore outline schedules with trotting and pacing races ranging from 300 to 900 dollars. BETTER BABY DAY observed in Napoleon with a televised theme and parents teachers campaign.
A letter from John T. Rogan criticizes J H Baer nomination in the town’s nonpartisan race and accuses Townley of deceit. Rogan claims Baer gains support while alleging Townley’s maneuvering and failing to secure receipts, urging clean governance and warning of political misrepresentation.
In Hebron North Dakota a German village with under 700 residents held a loyalty registration day presenting more young men than cards available. Total registration reached 104, signaling strong local support and civic participation despite limited population.
Park River North Dakota hosts the first agricultural high school graduation in the state this afternoon. Macdonald, state superintendent of public instruction, will deliver the commencement address. The Park River school is a county agricultural high school, partly state and partly county funded, training teachers for rural schools and offering practical farm work. The graduating class is notable as the first to complete the program. Only Maddock county agricultural school operates elsewhere in the state.
Kenmare N Dakota boys Alfred and Manfred Granlund homesteading in northern Saskatchewan faced long overland travel to meet a registration law requirement. Americans abroad must register with an American consul, prompting the trip despite distance and hardship.
Bottineau North Dakota expects twenty six students to receive diplomas from Bottineau High School this year. The bacalaureat ceremony will be conducted by Rev. H L Sunday, featuring the Glee club and the 1916 quartet.
At a Maddock meeting, Benson County Agricultural Association chose Minnewaukan North Dakota as the fair site. Matt Duffy was named president with H J Boyte as secretary and T Heggs as treasurer. First and second vice presidents were A J Kirkaldie Norminia and H C Westby. Directors elected include B Montgomery P J Jacobson A J Kirkaldie Paul Moen A A Taylor David Hunter C C Hasking Matt Duty Dr L Schulte H C Westby and N P Peterson.
Valley City North Dakota June 7 At the state encampment of Odd Fellows officers were elected Land representatives to sovereign lodge P B Rognile Eamond Cole Lisbon grand high priest G H Noyes Cogswell grand senior warden George Emalie Devils Lake grand junior warden Frank Fraser Walhalla grand treasurer J S Cole Lisbon grand scribe Chas H Les Walha its
Sidney, Mont June. The city unveils a fine public drinking fountain on the Yellowstone bank corner. Purchased by the W. C. T. U. the bronze double fountain features a large ornamental electric globe atop its design, signaling a rare amenity for a small Montana city.
A sweep of brief items reports on KenmareOd Fellows buying Liberty bonds, Knights of Pythian and other groups applying for bonds, Ambrose T Stuart active in organizing home defense, Fortuna meeting planning guard work, Washburn Oscar Thompson dying of heart failure, a moving pictures exhibit by Ashlie Booster club, Jamestown Gaz club hosting a clay pigeon tournament, Jow Hongr wool yield from 250 sheep, Crystal depot fire sparked by a passing train, Omemes planning to build a near future textile plant, Bismarck war bond collection reaching 1832.50 toward MCA aid, Fargo bankers to host state convention with July 10 11 entertainment planning, Bottineau forestry school exams and Lake Metigoshe trip, Divide county district court to begin June 12.
Seven four Finnish residents of this county were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday for failure to register and under a heavy guard were taken to Billings for safekeeping. Other arrests are expected to follow. Red Lodge, Mont. June.
London reports detail lively engagements between British trawlers and German submarines in the North Sea. A trawler named Bir Robert maid fought a sub, sustaining damage but continuing to steer. Another unarmed trawler forced a U boat to submerge. Admirals caution about gaps in submarine detection, hopeful for Allied antidotes with American aid.
Helena reports Sanders county attorney appeals to state authorities to drive off elk trampling crops around Thompson Falls. Officials argue state protection of elk clashes with farm interests and promise action. Also notes a June parliamentary snippet and a local election result with P. J. Hughes and H. Gravare leading the board votes.
Leonard North Dakota records a citywide effort as residents join to battle dandelions. A Montana conference notes the highway commission declares a six dollar daily cap for labor teams, saying current high wages and labor scarcity stifle procurement. An elaborate summer program is put on hold.
Tokyo, June 3. The subscription drive for bonds of the Tent railways yielded about 21 million dollars, with public records showing under 10 million from investors. Banks and General Investors expect entente loans to offer better terms, and thus there is apparent reluctance to commit now.
Mexico City June. Colonel Gonsalo de la Mata, chief of police, leads an aggressive drive against reckless chauffeurs. Traffic rules will be enforced strictly. speeders face heavy fines and compulsory examinations for efficiency. A motorcycle police squad is being organized to curb violations. Meanwhile in Montana a man named William Daly buys 1000 acres near Powell Creek Harvey, plans large scale farming.
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