American Soldiers Letters Inspire Norway Readers
Norland editor Lara J Siljan reports from Norway that American soldiers abroad boost anti German sentiment and Allied support. He describes Norway Denmark Sweden cooperation, wartime grain and livestock shortages, inflation proofing, and high prices for food clothing and fuel under a government monopoly, with Sweden shifting pro Allied. He notes many Norwegian natives serve in the US Army and that his dispatches were partly lost at sea during submarine warfare.
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Reany Parte
Norway
Lara J. Siljan
Bf the
Normanden
Scandinavia
Siljan
Atlantic
Christiania
Nantucket
Walngne
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Toran
United States
Grand Forks
Siljan Jett
England
Bakers Plan Buy Liberty Bonds For National Institute
A Washington meeting of bakers studied conservation ahead of the next wheat crop. Nearly every state attended as plans formed to purchase 1 million dollars in Liberty bonds and place them in trust with 25 trustees to fund a research institute and laboratories. H R Gelat of this city participated and praised the conference, while a quip from Mr Bryan about needing more of everything ended the report.
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K. Geist
Washington
Bakers
United States
H. RK
Gelat
Bryan
William
Many Men Enlist in U S Army from Grand Forks County
Al McKee heads army recruiting in the city as local volunteers enlist in large numbers. A businessman notes lack of public send offs. A published list honors Grand Forks County men who joined the army of their own volition, naming dozens of individuals across towns including Grand Forks, Larimore, Inkster, and Johnstown.
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al. McKee
States Army
Mae
Grand Forks County
The
Herald
U C T Chooses Grand Forks For Next Annual Meet
At the Duluth convention of the Minnesota and North Dakota United Commercial Travelers the next annual meeting was awarded to Grand Forks after a close contest with St Paul. E C Mahle of St Paul was elected grand chancellor and John McGraw grand junior chancellor. New officers include J M Dremer St Paul grand secretary and J L George Bismarck grand post counsellor.
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Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota United Commercial Travelers
Grand Forks
Associated Press
St. Paul
E. R. Montgomery
A. Zamzan
A. N. Merrill
Jwestbiy
E. C. Mahle
John McGraw
J. M. Dremer
Picnic Event Highlights ACO Unit Test Of Teams
The Ancient Order of United Workers of America held a picnic Thursday at the Albert Area pavilion near Jonathan Watson, pastor of Beau’s Episcopal church. A featured program included a Petersburg versus Nia game ending with a score in the thirties and a six dollar prize.
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Order of United Worksmen of America
Albert Epee Pane
Jonathan Watson
Beau
Corporal Harold J Smith to Speak on War in Grand Forks
Corporal Harold J Smith, one of Pershing's fifty, will arrive from Niagara to address Grand Theatre Sunday evening. The event, under state defense council and Red Cross auspices, aims to share modern warfare insights from Smith's front-line experience. Tickets go on sale today at local stores, with a Red Cross collection at the door.
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General Pershing
Niagara
Grand Theatre
Smith
Oif
Grand Forks
State Council of Defense
American Red Cross
Anne Jan's
Anderson Sisters
Council Cigar Store
Dacotah Pharmacy
McNeil's
Wilton
Mandan
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N. C
Pershing
Palace Theatre
Ines
Sun Eclipse Report Warns of Total Darkness Across U S
Astronomers predict a total solar eclipse this afternoon the first in 18 years with the shadow traversing the United States from Aberdeen Washington to Orlando Florida Conditions are described as very favorable for viewing Begin time at 6 14 and end near 1 1 The public warned that a portion of the surface may darken and cautions about potential eye damage remain vital
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United States
Aberieee
Wash
Orlando
Fis
Yen
Lost in Big Flood Reveals 3080 Acre Area Loss
Disjointed notes describe a flood impact near Purtington with references to 3080 acres and affected lands. The fragmentary text names Purtington and mentions analysis of canyon terrain and a Jewish community element, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Judge J R Church Dies Sudden at 82 in North Dakota
Dr J R Church longtime city magistrate since 1804 died at his North Third street home after Civil War service and years as a veterinary surgeon. Born 1836 in Canada he moved to New York in 1864, served in Union cavalry, relocated to North Dakota in 1879. Funeral postponed awaiting W C Hazelbarth arrival. survivors include son Edwin, daughter Mia Edwards, and three stepsons. Corroborating details reflect obituary wording with local kin and residence.
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North Third Street
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North Dakota
W. C. Hazelbarth
International Fall
Minn
R. Church
Walford
Ranzie County
Canada
New York City
On- Matea
Go. C
New York Cavalry
Grand Te
Edwin Church
Youngston
Alberta
Mia
Ida Edwards
W. C
Hanelbarth
International Falls
Frank E
Bruce Jasenbarth
United States Navy
Cabbage Injury From Cutworms Prompts Complaint
County Agent Rex E. Willard reports numerous complaints about cabbage and other crops damaged by cutworms. Advice favors poison bran mash bait for gardens and fields, with caution to keep poultry away to prevent contamination and to deter rabbits, who trouble gardens too.
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Rex E. Willard
Fire at Winnipeg water plant causes heavy loss
The Winnipeg Telegram reports a June 3 fire at a five story building on MacDermot avenue near the high pressure water plant. The blaze began at 10:30 and burned until noon, with estimated losses around $100,000, fully insured.
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