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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
2
Army doctors on the French front report dramatic gains in wound care and evacuation. Prompt antiseptic treatment, rapid classification of injuries, and specialized hospitals have reduced death and disability, with amputations and severe wounds treated more swiftly than at war’s start.
A fragmentary report describes a hospital at a distal location where an Anchor specialist and an advanced ambulance crew provide care for extended hours. The text credits their teamwork for remarkable results in patient recovery.
Italian and British troops halt Austrian offensive across a 100 mile northern Italy front with gains near Asiago Brenta Montello and Monte Grappa. French and American units repel German attacks along the Mars river and at Xivray. Two Norwegian ships sunk off Virginia Capes. total vessels lost rises to twenty.
London June 17 The Botha government may be remembered for the Natives' Land Act the greatest experiment in governing a mixed population The land act commission found whites have undue share natives about 3 5 million population 40 million acres set apart for natives out of 190 million remaining to whites under 1 6 million The act aimed to develop natives but the commission urged a larger native share Parliament must confirm and reforms including native councils paid labor schooling and extending the franchise and education.
A wartime reminiscence describes the destruction of the Rataminet of the White Rose estaminet in Frėsy as German guns advance and the village is evacuated. British soldiers sing inside the cellar which becomes an aid post and later an M C A station rises above the ruins with the old signboard restored.
London reports thieves in uniform of British soldiers increasing crime as war alters checks and theft patterns. Scotland Yard battles pickpockets and forgers using officer disguises, while widespread deception thrives among adversaries and civilians.
Market notes large scale buying driven by record heat across fields. July corn rose to the top of the day’s range as crushers and commission houses boosted activity. Cattle hogs and produce also moved, with prices firm on corn fed beef and steady butter and cheese in Chicago and Minneapolis markets.
ISSTRONGER reports a strong mid day turn in New York trading with United States Steel and related issues rallying while Liberty bonds dip. Rail and shipping stocks weaken as market activity dulls. early gains fade and profit taking appears. Nearby produce and grain values shift with mixed results across butter eggs and milk prices.
A dense batch of Herald want ads listing salesmen needed for various firms, from Chicago to Minneapolis. Recruiters seek experienced and inexperienced salesmen, store staff, and farm product reps, with details on positions, locations, pay, and contact methods. Names include McNally & Co Chicago and 603 Great Northern Chicago, plus addresses in Minneapolis and Grand Forks for corresponding postings.
Government sets prices on hides wool and pelts for three months. Hides vary from 1 to 30 per pound depending on quality with quotations advancing as quality improves. Wool pelts strong demand for full wool pelts with firm prices and licenses for dealers to handle consignments. Growers receive government price according to grade. buyers restricted this season.
Wanted Con. We have a man, tram and wagon for Bee day to do teaming work. Jas. Turner &
A legal notice lists candidate names across offices in Grand Forks County North Dakota for the June 28 1918 primary. It covers Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General Railroad Commissioner and others with Democratic party line details and district allocations.
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