Speaker Praises Red Cross as Soldiers Describe Front
Corporal Harold J. Smith told of German brutalities against prisoners and praised American troops and the Red Cross in a Grand Theatre address. He noted a million Americans in France, described frontline courage, and urged homeland support as Pershing’s men share firsthand war insights. The talk, part of a state defense council tour, drew strong applause and raised 193.27 for Red Cross after expenses.
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France
Harold J. Smith
General Pershing
Grand Theatre
State Council of Defense
Masachusetts
America
Corporal Smith
United States
Don Moore
the Grand
Don V. Moore
Grand Forks
American Red Cross
Thomas A. Box
Smith
104Th Massachusetts Regiment
No Man's Land
Ife
Aix le Vane
Red Cross
Wet Navy
Iversboay
John J. Pershing
Pershing
Te Speaker
A. J. Kavanagh
Meeting at Minot Opеns on Tuesday
Local merchants head to Minot for the North Dakota Retail Merchants convention with 9 o clock opening. Notable speakers include Tracy R Bangs Grand Forks and Dr E F Ladd, North Dakota federal food administrator. Also reports on an airplane accident near Buffalo New York claiming two aviators.
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Minot
North Dakota Retail Merchants’ Association
Tracy R. Bangs
Grand Forks
E. F. Ladd
North Dakota
Minot Retail Merchants Credit Association
Fred P. Mann
North Dakota Retail Merchants Association
P. W. Erickson
N. D
Minot Asociation of Commerce
A. W. Patterson
Keith
Minnesota Retail Growers and General Merchants Association
George M. Peterson
Mann
Atarms
W. A. Donnelly
C. J. Stickney
Wann Rootes
Fred Mason
Shredded Wheat Company
Tracy FR. Bangs
National Food Administration
Elks’ Club
Home Guards May Organize In This City
A home guard organization may be formed in the city per temporary captain M. M. Merrill. The group would accept selective service classes 2 and 4 and others up to age 60, with members buying uniforms and drills to be held. The aims include exposing German atrocities, preventing sedition, and aiding U S defeat, with cooperation sought with existing patriotic bodies. A Sunday meeting may discuss the plan.
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M. M. Merrill
Merrill
Hf Guard
United States
Bismarck Home Guard
Atate’ “Home Guard
New Rates Take Effect on U S Rail Fares
The new railroad passenger rates ordered by William G McAdoo, director general of the railroads, became effective today. The measure aims to curb wage losses and adjust costs, with examples showing Minneapolis fares rising from 7.49 to 9.58.
City League Cue Game At Aaker's Field Postponed
A planned City League game at Aaker's field in the south end is postponed tonight at 7 15. New June 10 81 records show Lou New and Tom Nationale mentioned in the notice.
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Aaker’s Field
Axe
New
Lou New
Tom
Nationale
Rein
Funeral for Judge J R Church Held at Elks Hall
The funeral of Police Magistrate J R Church was held at 3:30 PM from the Elks’ club on Fifth street, with services using the Elks’ floral ritual. Ex Chief J W Lowe, Chief Odin W Alexander, and several pallbearers attended. The ceremony followed a two hour wake, drawing many friends and relatives. State leases eight, reported from St Paul, Minn. June 10.
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J. R. Church
Elks
Fifth Street
Mr. Church
Elky’ S
J. W. Lowe
Police
Odin
Ww. Alexander
John Eles
Arthur Fecures
A. J. Pheres
C. L Graber
D.D. Jones
St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
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Meh Doge Bens
of Retail Merchants’ Association
Buffalo
Phil Hader
Robert Conner
Detroit
Curtiss Aviation Field
State Bank
Ontario
Joost
Judge Church
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Dick Mips
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