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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary text from Grane Forrs Herald lists Puidiahers and Frepeisters with an evening reference to W. Davies and an unusual schedule. Content is garbled and unreadable in sections. no clear event or outcome can be determined.
The author denounces government by rider as an undemocratic tactic. He cites attaching non germane amendments to bills to push legislation, notably prohibition riders to agricultural funding. The piece argues every issue should be debated on its own merits rather than hidden within broader measures.
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr and the men under his command are officially commended for exceptionally gallant service in battle. The Roosevelt family, longtime symbols of Americanism, share in the pride as their four sons serve and one earns official recognition for merit and valor.
A grand loyalty meeting in Grand Forks drew a large East Grand Forks crowd with strong turnout from Minnesota. Governor Burnquist delivered an inspiring address on patriotism and good citizenship while local speakers Burtneas Bangs and Vick framed the War Savings program. the event stressed unity and civic duty.
Hera endorses John Moen and independents, pledging to publish full, unbiased vote counts. The Herald explains early returns, estimates, and delays, and promises no bias or concedes until official results are in. It notes weather may slow reporting and that final counts depend on all precincts reporting.
The North Dakota primary will reveal whether voters support the Townley led line or reject it as unpatriotic. The piece argues that outside observers will judge the state’s patriotism by the election results, highlighting loyalty to the government versus disloyalty claims tied to the Nonpartisan League and Mr Townley.
The Record notes Townley candidates in Minnesota have run their primaries. Schafer Record reports in McKenzie county two thirds may join a rain-coaxing event with music and stunt features. Aug Short of Pembina reports Max Morey wounded in France. one foot amputated. Beerts, coroner candidate in Burleigh, likely to gain anti prohibitionist votes.
In a wartime note the article says Kitchen Police, an assignment to assist the cook, is seen by many negro recruits as a rare perk rather than punishment. It contrasts attitudes among white soldiers who resent the duty, while some black soldiers embrace the role as a food duty aid and morale support amid broader draft and supply concerns.
Major Maurice Connolly once congressman from Dubuque was promoted to major and then captain in 1917. He was born in Dubuque in 1877, studied at Cornell and Oxford, served as postmaster, led a carriage firm, and held civic roles before joining the aviation service during World War I.
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