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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1917

Page

6

Farmers and League tied to Burtness bid in North Dakota

In Grand Forks and Burt ness campaign circles supporters express strong backing for Republican candidate Burtness in the First district. A farmer loyalist notes the need for a representative who fights for farmers while stressing the Nonpartisan League remains intact and crucial to their goals. An anonymous letter from a league member urges Burtness, citing his farm roots and alignment with league aims, while acknowledging Baer as a rival candidate and expressing intent to vote for Burtness on election day.

Elmer C. Neleo Burtness Nonpartisan League Mr. Nelson League Burtnes Congress Burtnany Io Sang Burtness Baer Reague Nelson Townley Jeinon Burtneas Bishances Firat Elmer C. Nelson B. Burtness Grand Forks Bir Atlok Mr. Baer

Burtness Campaign Visits North Dakota Farmers Areas

Republican congress nominee Olger B. Burtness spoke at Mapleton Casselton and Wheatland then planned addresses at Buffalo Chaffee and Leonard. He addressed Kindred’s Norwegian church anniversary and toured Traill and Cass counties amid strong farmer support. Butterwick, Burtness secretary, arrived to organize headquarters work.

Burtness Olger B. Burtness Congress Flrat Mapleton Cusselton Wheatland Buffelo Chaffee Leonard Kindred Traili County Waa Traill Case Bec Baer Nonpartisan League Northwest Burtees North Dakota

Defense in Meske trial starts today Wahpeton

June 40 witnesses for the defense in the trial of Fred Menke who shot and killed Evan M. Jones with the Me ake home in Hank ing on April 7. Prosecutors finished last night. Constable W A Heley was examined, claiming Meske shot Jones and then covered him with the sun to prevent aid.

Market News Signals Corn Oats Wheat Outlook

Chicago reports a drop in corn and oats after a New York Patten interview cites a large corn crop forecast and possible government market control. Wheat prospects remain uncertain with a potential barley influx for feeding. New York and Chicago trading show rate decisions weighing on markets and a cautious outlook amid short-covering and expected volatility. Bronx City and Edwards notes reflect mixed futures with variable cattle and sheep receipts and prices.

Chicago the Herald J. A. Patten New York

Big Fighting Ship Launched in New Battlefleet Era

The new battleship design features a 12 14 inch main battery wing and a crew of about 46 officers and more than 000 men plus 700 Marines. Last American battleships like Idaho Mississippi California New Mexico Arizona Pennsylvania and Tennessee will carry twelve 14 inch rifles as a wave of upgraded armor and guns progresses. Next hulls will carry 16 inch rifles and a 42 900 ton class with 3% 16 inch rifles.

Pennsylvanie Idaho Missiesippi California New Mexico Arizona Pennsylvania Tennessee

Verdun Again Scene Of German Drive

On the Northern France front British forces report continued German pressure near Verdun and along the Lenn area. The French position northeast of Verdun holds as German troops press to regain footing. Allied lines describe stubborn resistance as bombardment and counterattacks shape the battle.

Verdun Contin France Germany Coal City

Local Church Set to Observe Day and National Service

East Grand Forks unit of the U S army recruiting station led by Sergeant Coomler seeks signal corps and related roles for rapid enlistments before July 4. Patriotic services hed by several churches mark the day with sermons on loyalty, Red Cross efforts, and missionary support, featuring Dr Coles and Rev Richator.

Enlinta Cyril F. Ascolatine Joliet N. D Minneapolis Staten Navy Anselating Grand Forks Hotel Dacotah Coomler East Grand Forks United States Army Signal Corps Minnesota Duluth Howrest Menenhall Memorial —Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church of Forks Richator English Lutheran of Red Cross B. Coles Mendenhall Memorial Church

Gardening Campaign In East Grand Forks Affects Market

Local dealers anticipate a market slump due to a vigorous gardening drive in East Grand Forks this summer. Expanded cultivation in vacant lots, Bunier and City Park gardens, and community plots are expected to push early city produce onto the market, with potatoes likely to dip if overproduction continues. Gardeners report potato bugs and cutworms, but treatments with Paris green and control efforts are underway to prevent damage.

Becauss Paris Green

Alliance in Heaven The Anglo Japanese Pact Stands Firm

Tokio correspondence reports Premier Count Teruchi and Foreign Minister Motono praising the Anglo Japanese alliance as a heaven sent and permanent bond. They cite past benefits, promise broader future role, and insist Britain and Japan share alignments to safeguard peace in the east.

Tokio Count Teruchi Japan Great Britain Vincount Ichiro Motono Count Terauchi Brit Tokyo Viscount Morono Russia Far East Asia

Unclear notice of gathering and collection plans

Fragmentary text indicates a meeting planned for tomorrow on a road near Phatanesi Mar. It mentions a person named William Cumming as a presiding figure and references collection of items or fees. Details are corrupted but imply a local community meeting or collection event with an official presence.

Themorrow Avenue Dee Tle Phatanesi Atacuaa William Cumming Prest

Unclear War Dispatch Triggers Reader Curiosity

A fragmented wartime note hints at German naval buildup and the desire for battle. The Herald’s brief line raises questions about impending remilitarization and potential conflict, with readers left to infer the broader military tension.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Minto Park

July 4 events at Minto include a morning band on Harvey avenue, minor sports such as 100 yard dashes and a 300 yard relay, a boys and girls race, and priz es. An afternoon ball game Graf ton versus Minto, a 3 PM address by Rev. J G Reinhardt, races and stunts, a pony race with a $30 purse, a 6:30 fall game Min to versus Ardoch, and a bowery dance with fireworks. Bring baskets for picnic comfort.

Minto Harvey Avenue Grafton J. G. Reinhardt Ardoch Bowery Beautful Park

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