St Andrews Picnic and Community Notices Fill Local Page
A list of social events and notices from Grand Forks community life. Mentions St Andrew's Society events, a Thursday supper at the Colored Methodist church, picnics in Lincoln Park on June 19 with Finley’s orchestra, and various visits and travel notes from local residents. Includes crop condition reports, business visits, and requests for donations and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Beaks
Neén
St. Andrew's ‘Society Potenic
Colored Methodiat Church
Fitet Evenue
Washington—C. C
Ha Fen
Grand Forks Mercantile Company
Laaves
Washington
Quartermastera SorDs
Bowery Dashce
Andrew
Lincoln
Finley
Curnlah
Steen Campaign Talks Highlight North Dakota Race
John Steen, North Dakota gubernatorial hopeful, toured the city amid questions about campaign strategy and duties as state treasurer. Breen impressed locals as a quiet farmer type while Steen denied formal platform details, stressing loyalty and his trusted friends.
Loyalty and Royalty Dominate Rural Speech Says Farmer Leader
A farmer speaker praises loyalty to the crown and patriotic farmers while arguing royalty is the day’s vital issue. He notes no need for haste in settling matters and doubts Red Cross events should be used for political speeches, promising to practice what he preaches.
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Ptate
Corm
Rt. Andrew's Society
Steen
Red Cross
North Dakota Doctors Gather at Fargo Convention
Local physicians convene in Fargo for the thirty first annual meeting of the North Dakota State Medical Association. President Dr George M Williamson opens the event with a flag service noting 125 North Dakota physicians in service. Lectures feature Dr Edward Carl Rosenow and others with an aviation battlefield talk planned for the finance banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Williamson
North Dakota
Medicnian Sociation
Des. James Mrassick
J. M. Wheeler
J. D. Taylor
T. Mulligan
AL Hratrud
H. O. Woutat
J. “Ww
Ilyara
Wargo
Association
Speclas
J. W. Bowen
Dickinson
A. D. McCannel
Minot
G. J. Friesen
Ginvid Forks
Edward Carl Rosenow
Rochester
Minn
A. W. Ide
Brainerd
M. W. Roan
Bismarck
Willam Webster
Winniper
France
Clinkes
Hisevastona
Nila Tronnes
Fargo
Alexander Gilon
Winnipeg
J. Grassick
Grand Forks
H. 0G.wo
German Women Must Register Before June 26
German alien women in the city or community must register at the city police station or at the post office by June 26. Those in districts receiving mail through the city post office register at the postmaster’s office, George B. Duis. Unregistered women face restraint, imprisonment, and detention for the duration of the war. Four women have registered so far.
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Grand Parks
Cty
Chief of Police
George B. Duis
Rental Case Proceeds as Court Adjourns for Picnic
The wise of Hann Smilden sues Ludvig Berggrean over rental delivery failures. Proceedings halted midmorning due to the St. Andrew's Society picnic. attorneys McIntyre and others appear for plaintiff and defense as the case advances with no verdict yet reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hann Smilden
Ludvig Berggrean
St. Andrew's Society
McIntyre and
Eseema
J. al ‘Iertia
Defend
Rust reports in Walsh county turn out false
Reports of wheat rust reaching Walsh county prompted checks by County Farm Agent Willard and plant pathologist Faris. No rust was found in any field, despite a small area near Forest River where suspected damage occurred. Authorities in North Dakota have restrictions but no rust reports reached the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Faris
Bureau of Plant Industry
Walsh County
Forest River
North Dekota
General Ruling On Work Or Fight Plan Made
Fragmentary text outlines a general ruling on work or fight plans. Mentions Washington and military context with unclear date and names. Readable portions show references to an army and planning, but specifics are missing.
Picnic for Red Cross Fund Draws Grand Forks Crowd
Loyal St Andrews society members turn annual picnic into a large patriotic Red Cross fundraiser at Lincoln Park. Crowds from city and county attend as banners fly, Scottish dance and songs fill the program, and auction of farm produce boosts the county chapter treasury.
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St. Andrew's Society
Red Cross
Lincoln Park
Grand Forks County
Scotland
Grand Forks
Vienna Papers Admit A Shortage Of Food Among The Austrians
June 19 dispatches from Zurich quote the arbiter Zeitung noting worsening Vienna food scarcity. Comments tie shortages to the failed offensive on Limly and potential extra strain as January defeat on the Med Italian front becomes known. London reports Britain Medical Journal on suicide and mortality trends 1910 14 16.
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Vienna
Whshington
Vienna Preas
Zuricha
London
Goeorain Tormene
Wareup Visits Latimore Friend in Army Life
Wareup of Latimore, recently stationed at Campamar in South Sardine, is visiting friends in the city before returning to Tarimore. He served in the artillery, then joined a military band and spent months at Camp Smvar. Warcup expresses strong enthusiasm for military life and eagerness to "get over there" to help defeat the Hun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fioyd
Latimore
Campamar
Sardine
St. Andrew's
R. Warco
Mil
250000 Men to be Added to Class One
Washington reports indicate over 250000 men may be added to class one available for immediate military duty after Provost Marshal Crowder ordered revision of determinations by local draft boards. Indications suggest baseball players awaiting guidance and safeguards to avoid disrupting professional league schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Plass
Crowder
Marschal
Many Agents Seek Leniency in War-Contract Frauds
Washington reporters say numerous self admitted contingent fee agents visited the justice department to explain operations and seek leniency for actions involving defrauding contractors and the government of millions. Officials indicated leniency possible where agents did not use or pretend to use influence to secure contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department
Orora
Breed Headed G A R Wisconsin Leader Elected
Ashland June 15 George Breed of Chilton was elected head of the Grand Army of the Republic of Wisconsin defeating Lent of Superior. Oshkosh June 19 Hantern S Viscanain Electric seeks state rail commission approval to raise interurban fares between Fond du Lac Oshkosh Neenah and Oshkosh with Omro arguing returns are not reasonable.
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Ashland
Wis
Oshkosh
Hantern Sviscanain Electric Company
Maéa
Fond A Lac
State Railroad Commission
Ita
Fond du Lac
Osh- Kost
Neenah
Omro
Mrs Afolphus Busch Released From Florida Detention
Ad vicies from Key West report Mrs Afolphus Busch widow of the St Latia brewer detained in Jacksonville for exam by federal authorities on return from Germany. She has been released and will depart immediately for St Louis. In Falconer township the Better Farming Association schedules its annual picnic at the Plimlin farm tomorrow with programs.
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MBS
Busch
Jacksonville
Fla
Advicies Aday
Key West
Mra
Affolphus Busch
St. Latia
Long Atay
Germany
St. Louis
Pictic
Better Farming Association
Falconer Township
Ppimlin Farm
War Savings Day and how to buy War Bonds
A period notice explains War Savings Day on June 28 and outlines how to purchase War Savings Stamps and Certificates. It answers questions about starting the War Savings Plan, obtaining forms, and how certificates are a government obligation. It notes where to inquire and how the process works for new savers.
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Bank Or Law
City Band Concert Tomorrow Evening
The Grand Forks Municipal band plans a concert tomorrow evening at the auditorium under Director Bj A Mosse. A strong program is set with a dance by Chet Warner and his orchestra afterward. Tickets are on sale now from band members and proceeds fund band uniforms and a music fund.
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Grand Forks
Bj. A. Mosse
Chet Warner
Ameriseertereetereess
George Drumin
Eilen
W. Meacham
J. Rodewalt Lampa
Trovatore
Pci Alee Eralatsay
G. Veral
Mareh
Sousa
Ere
Legal Preceding Necessary When Adopting Children
State Board of Control warns that infants are being moved to foster homes without required legal steps. Under 1917 law, mothers cannot relinquish rights. only court orders transfer guardianship or adoption. Petitions can be filed in probate, juvenile, or district court, via authorized agencies or welfare boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Mann
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Thean
County Child Welfare Board
House Opposes Bonus Plan in War Material Pay
Washington June 19 The House voted 205 to 87 against a magnate amendment to the war materials appropriation bill that would permit bonuses for extraordinary service. The measure now goes back to conference.
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HOUSE
Washington
Holiar Today
Oval
East Side Briefs and Local Visitor Notes
East Side briefs report Mrs J Kopps of Big Woods North Dakota returning from a week in town with daughter Mrs Ketter. Miss Benedicta Ketter will stay with aunt Mrs James Cardicke in Areyle for a month. Earl Buckley has arrived overseas and is stationed in Italy. Mr and Mrs Pat Dougherty of Fordville with two sons Leo and ink visited Mrs J Kane’s family. Clarence Gies, now at Winnipeg, visits sister Verda at White Bed Lake St Paul. Fred Meliralth of Minnesota visits Mrs George Dally. George Downham and George M Redick return from a trip to Swenson Lake. John Brieg r of Cavalier left for Camp Hodge. Miss Nite Jarvis of Fincer visits V Murray. East Grand Forks vets vote 4 to 1. supporters pleased with outcome.
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J. Kopps
Big. Woods
N. D
Ketter
North Fourth Street
Benedicta Ketter
Areyle
James Cardlcke
Earl Buckley
Italy
Clarence Giés
Winnipeg
Miss Verda
White Bed Lake
St. Paul
George Downham
George M. Redick
Swensea Lake
Pantie
John Brlegpr
Cavalier
Featenaay Ne
Ugving
Misa Nite Jarvis
Fincer
North
Meh
East Side Child Fatally Trampled In Accident
A sad accident yesterday afternoon left Erling Anderson six, son of Mr and Mrs JoWe Anderson, fatally hurt when a neighbor drove up and his horses trampled him before they could be stopped. The child died en route to the hospital. The family recently moved four miles from town. the Andersons had lived on the farm two months and Erling was an only child.
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Boraen
Dingilies
Tina
Niccardidacy
Steen
Blkmarck
Atte
Tak
Mr. Breen
Inauras Corporation
Steéh
Langer
Orell
Courier-News
Fargo
Mander
Faiden
Frazer
Nonpartisan League
Repene
Bismarck
Role
Beneft
Jan
Stewn
Erling Anderson
JoWe Anderson
Civil Service Examinations Scheduled By Commission
The United States Civil Service Commission announces several examinations. A competitive test for assistant positions will be held July 16 for men only, an inspector of motive powers exam will also be offered for men, and a Wool maintenance post is listed. Theresa Thorson in the county Civil Service Office will oversee exams and provide further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Theresa Thorson
Saura
Masonic Order Holds Impressive Red River Chapter Chartering
The Masonic hall hosted a ceremony as the Order of the Eastern Star formed Red River Chapter No. 226 with four charter members. Officers were elected and installed by Mrs. Laurm B. Stevens of Minneapolis, aided by Mrs. J. A. Braley of Crookston. About twenty visitors from Crookston and Grand Forks attended. A reception followed the chartering program.
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Masonic Hall
Order of We Eastern Star
Red River
Laurm B. Stevens
Minneapolis
Worthy
J. A. Braley
Crookston
Tahira
Grand Forks
Bank
Local people back from fishing trip
James Kane of Grand Forks Biter Thorson and Mim Theres Thorson of this city enjoyed a very successful fishing trip to Lake Itasca returning to the city yesterday. They made the trip by car and stops were made at over points of interest on the way home.
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James Kane
Grand Forks
Biter Thorson
Mim
Thorson
Lake Itasca
Ome
Maguire Pair Set for Two Week Pleasure Drive
Mr and Mrs Maguire plan a two week motor trip visiting cities and relatives. Accompanying them are Martin Logan of Fisher Mise Zulaie Shelloak of the city. They will depart tomorrow morning, stop at Bank Center St Cloud and other points, and return by car along the same route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Ire
Martin Logan
Fisher
Mise Zulaie Shelloak
Thie City
Ivein Citiae
Bank Cente
St. Cloud
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Lloyd Robbie
Frieds
Kenneth Winsow
Hamilton
Wilson
Pembina
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Aw Echool
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First National
Northern State Bank
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St. Andrew's Plania
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Marvey G. Moore
Atate Univer
Feary
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Wronia
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Minnesota
John Steen
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J. B. Matter la
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William Adame
Nid Reid
Aner Abbey
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Peter
Jobe
Rome
Willie
Andrew's Society
Priehun
James A. Dinnie
At Andréw's Society
A. G. Burr
Rugby
Duatiee
Andrew A. Bract
Hu M Wheeler
Walcome
Dinnle
Am Cwealdont
Bt. Andrew's Society
W. C.) Wilson
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James Bain
R. Montgomery
Cranna
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Leon Brown
Butte Front
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Liberty Bread
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Army Life
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Wisconsin
G.A. R
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East Side Briefs
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Fordville
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Ink
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Miles
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