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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

Page

9

Graduation Exercises To Open This Week At Grand Ford Central

Local events begin with the annual Junior senior banquet at the Presbyterian church this evening. The graduation program for Grand Ford Central High will open and continue through Thursday June 26 with commencement exercises. The banquet is hosted by the Junior class. a Knights of Columbus hall dance follows. The valedictory address will be at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening with Rev F Halacy Ambrose as speaker. Tuesday flag ceremony names class day with a program in the high school auditorium in the evening. Six seniors will deliver orations on Thursday for diplomas. Sadie Fisher and Elizabeth Gaulke chosen as honorary scholarship speakers. others are Helen Lehman, Katherine Tutte, Esther Satern, Bernice Aldrich.

Presbyterian Church Grand Ford Central High School Knights of Columbus F. Halacy Ambrose Sadie Fisher Elizabeth Gaulke Helen Lehman Katherine Tutte Esther Satern Bernice Aldrich

Good Bill At Orpheum Theater Promises Variety

A vaudeville bill of unusual merit plays the Orpheum today and Saturday. Acts include the Church sisters in songs and dances Logan Donn and Hazel a trio of fan makers John Geiger and his talking violin and the three Theodoras in acrobatic stunts. The entire program is refreshing and entertaining.

The Orpheum Logan Donn Hazel John Geiger Theodoras

Army Trucks Arrive for County Road Work

Four three ton Army trucks have arrived in the county for use in road projects under a government loan. Twelve more are expected per the Commercial Club, totaling 16 trucks though eight were requested by the county commissioners. The federal government loaned the vehicles as they are no longer needed for army duties.

Welle United States Commercial Club Board of County Commissioners

Bank Clearings Of City Rise Steadily In Week

Bank clearings for the city show a steady rise with the current week totaling 1 517 000 dollars. Compared with the same week in 1918 the amount is 400 000 dollars higher, indicating continued growth in financial activity at the city clearing house.

Focal Clearing-House Apfocis White

Flyers Return After Langdon Exhibition Flight

The international flyers Lieutenant A Forsyth and Lieutenant Myron Bacon returned to the city Thursday night from Langdon where they staged an aerial exhibition for thousands during the homecoming. The 208 mile round trip completed without incident featured stunts, an aerial duel, and formation flying. They dropped copies of the Cavalier County Republican on the Herald building for distribution. Upon landing Bacon flew again with his father J D Bacon, the first passenger to ride in the planes.

A. Forsyth Myron Bacon Langdon Cavalier County Republican Herald Bacon J. D. Bacon

Advertisement to Remove Signs of Old Age by Saxolite

An ad features Mme Carl Allee promoting a beauty regimen to combat aging facial muscles. It claims Saxolite mixed in a lotion tightens sagging muscles, improves circulation, and firms skin. Saxolite is advertised as a tonic and astringent available at drug stores.

Mme Carl Allee

Unclear ad claims on oatmeal for beauty

An advertisement fragment touts oatmeal as a beauty aid for the complexion. Mae Edna Whitler is referenced regarding the idea that time's wheels may be reversed with proper care, implying facial care routines centered on oatmeal.

York Mae Edna Whitler

Open Paving Bids Tonight At City Hall

Bids on paving in districts 18 and 16 will be opened at a special meeting of the council at City Hall this evening. The districts lie in the northeast of the city, with paving planned by the council. Giles prepares plans for Chestnut Walnut and Cottonwood streets in the south end. bids received already.

Ute Ay Council Tha’ Grea Giles

Traffic closure opens to music by July fourth

A fragmented notice suggests a traffic project will reopen with music by July 4. The readable text hints at public access expanding and a celebratory event, though specifics and dates are unclear.

Community Park Opening Set for Next Friday

The dedication of Badhator's Grove Community Park in Agnesip, four miles northwest of McCanna, will be held Friday morning. The ninth Niagara-Shawnes Agricultural club picnic follows with program, dancing pavilion, rest room, booths, and music by Finley's Kitchen band. Hans Georgeson presides, with David Kirk as secretary treasurer and William McLaren as manager. Superintendent F B Lurton will deliver the principal address. a baseball game and speeches are planned. visitors should bring lunches with Hecht refreshments available.

Badhator Hans Georgeson David Kirk Kirk Wiliam’ McLaren Finley Kittien Band F. B. Lurton East Grand Forks Hecht

G. Gorman Returns Home After Navy Service

Goorge Gorman, once a city worker, returns after two years with the U S Navy submarine division. He spent eighteen months aboard a submarine crew headquartered in Hagland and Ireland before discharge. He visits his sisters before heading to Opheim Montana to his parents Mr and Mrs Peter B Gorman. He recalls narrowly escaping torpedoes from German destroyers.

Goorge Gorman United States Navy Misa Gertrude Gorman Etella Gorman Opheim Mont Aed Peter B. Gorman Navy Gorman Hagland Ireland

New Regulations Govern Election Details Disclosed

election regulations set residency requirements including one year in state and county three months with 29th precinct eligibility. Voters may cast by mail rather than in person. A special recendent election is scheduled for June 2 in County. No prevention for the election noted, but eligibility described.

Ithe Lune Hea i Hana

Earl Law Back After Fifteen Months Overseas

Earl Law returns home after fifteen months abroad with wife and family at 130 North Street. The couple, delayed by overseas service, arrive to settle into Thovenbari residence as they resume civilian life and family routines.

Tanlac hailed for fame and claims of world sales

The editor reviews Tanlac’s claimed record sales and argues the formula’s ethical standards and ten ingredients with valued traditional tonics. Endorsed by Britannica and Potter's Therapeutics, Tanlac is said to improve appetite digestion and overall nutrition, with Grand Forks druggists distributing the product nationwide.

Taniac Encyclopedia Britanica United States Grand Forks

Extra Vote Offer Extends Ten Days More

Ten days remain in the large extravote campaign offering major prizes including a new car and a grand prize Overland. The notice urges enterprising candidates to enter now, study town lists, and campaign with renewed effort to secure subscriptions worth 1.25 or more. It cites weather delays and urges participation across Pembina, Grand Forks, and neighboring towns in multiple states and counties.

Bic Pee Willy Tay Jesus Herald

Pembina County Farm Bureau Plans Big Picnic

The first annual Pembina County Farm Bureau picnic is set for Tuesday afternoon June 24 at Jobe's Grove, two miles south of Cavier. The event invites local farmers and families to join in a day of community and activities.

Pembina County Farm Bureau Pembins County Farm Bureau Jobe

Unclear North Dakota Montana Voters List Fragment

Fragmentary OCR list shows numerous names and dollar figures tied to a district or enumeration. Reads like a voter or property ledger with individuals such as Kerr Bushee Dells Bottinesu Olson Hildremyr Kess Kirkpatrick and roads to Minot Williston Granville Berthold Plentywood with varied monetary amounts.

All Mine Kerr Bushee Miss Dells Bijerk Bottinesu J. Blearns Loma Kess E. Kirkpatrick Rosette Sato Alex Messon Webster Jacob K. Olson Brocket Jennie Hildremyr Petersburg North Dakota Montana Chris Jensen Poplar Mont Victor Morrow Williston W. A. Hartman Willow City Benoit Eairvi Edna’ Carney Minot Charles Allen Granville Meriel Iickeon Aeieats G. Lindgren Berthold Marea Anderson Irene iBwalt Point

Buick theft case looms in London as suspects detained

Fragmentary OCR reads of a 1920s police report describe two men linked to stealing a Buick in London. Names and exact details are obscured, but the article notes detentions and ongoing investigation led by M. Cooley and a local precinct.

Glen Ane Tudwe M. Cooley Lanxdon

Large Party on Canadian Tour Leads Westward Trip

W E Black of Grand Forks is leading a large tour through western Canada. The group will travel about 8200 miles over four weeks, visiting Winnipeg, Wainwright, Alberta and Canadian Rockies. Many Forks residents join. about 25 more will meet in Winnipeg.

W. E. Black Grand Forks Canada Pacific Land Forks Thempany Winnipeg Wainright Alberta Mt. Hobson Canadian Rockies

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