War Letters From Soldiers Stir North Dakota Towns
Letters published in the Journal reflect the front line mood of American soldiers. Readers confront home front politics, praising troops while attacking antiwar figure Townley and advocating unity against the Kaiser.
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United States
Europe
Hoveraon
Sentinel Hutte
North Dakota
Sentinel Butte
Golden Valley County
A.C. Townley
Hoverson
Townley
Kaish
Peat Seagees Endurance Amid War and Politics
A letter from a Lincoln County reader praises local workers and condemns Townley backed politics while highlighting the Non-Partisan League's rise in the Northwest. The writer warns the league fuels class conflict and may threaten democracy if its motives aren’t clarified.
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Northwest
Kanans
League
McClure's Magazine
Public Health Service issues influenza guidance pamphlet
The Surgeon General of the U S Public Health Service releases a pamphlet with all known information on Spanish influenza, including prevention, spread, and patient care. Free copies available by writing to the Surgeon General, VA Public Health Service, Washington D C. The Woman's Committee urges reducing Christmas gifts to ease labor and transportation demands, and calls for more student inquiries.
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Surgeon General
The
U.S. Public Health Service
Public Health Service
Washington, D.C
Woman's Committee of the National Defense
Mental Efficiency Tests in Our Schools
A long discussion explains that weeklong mental efficiency tests measure arithmetic spelling reading and related skills to compare district performance with national norms. It argues tests show strengths and weaknesses for individual students and guide instruction, while boosting teacher effectiveness and school advancement.
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United States
Kaiser Peace Offer Sparks Quick Backlash Across Nations
Wartime readers saw a German peace offer as a trap seeking to delay hostilities. The piece cites President Wilson and allies rejecting the terms, insisting peace must rest on justice and shared sacrifice. It mentions Kaiser’s rhetoric and the fear a temporary truce would simply restart aggression.
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All America
Kaiver
Wilson
Witton
Gormany
Wien
Munlorer
Kaiser Bill
Selah
The Willful Twenty Two and Henry Ford War Stance
Portland Oregonian reports Ford declines to campaign and pledges support for Wilson war measures without pledging to any party label. The piece notes Democratic pressure in Congress, mixed votes on war bills, and hints at changing party support while Ford’s stance raises questions about a Democratic congress backing the president.
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Henry Ford
Michigan
Wilson
Ford
United States
Democratic Campaign Committee
Congress
Washington
Representati
McCroskey
Rangro
Cams
Speks
Kimi
Mowlay
Democratic Congress
Portland
Oregonian
Correction on yearly statistics and instruction methods
A correction from Wesson, superintendent, notes linotype errors in a recent Theory report. It fixes the Rest Room year figure from 25 to 147 percent and emphasizes careful observation of each child’s progress. It urges teachers to engage with students, track class links, and monitor tank-like school structures as part of instruction.
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Wesson
First Unit Piesten Taal Meee Event Unclear
Fragmentary text references Koekfont Work and a first unit piesten taal mee. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The source contains insufficient detail to form a coherent headline or factual summary.
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Koekfont
Red Cross meeting celebrates year of work in Lincoln County
About 135 Red Cross members gathered at K P hall last Friday in October for a condensed year in review. Reports from Dietrich Kimama and Richfield branches highlighted the effort with North Shoshone and Junior auxiliaries noted. Lincoln County Chapter reelected Mrs E G Gooding as chair with officers Mrs Dine Wheeler and Avelie Bowler, and Miss Leonora Mixa. Laura Shoup of Seattle attended as Divisional Director and spoke on Northwestern Division work. A vocal solo by Mrs T H Gooding Jr and a reading of Somewhere in France by Exw. T Barber capped the program, followed by coffee and sandwiches.
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Red Cross
K. P. Hall
C. R. Wheeler
Dietrich
Kimama
Richfield
Denicke
Florence Butler
North Shoshone
H. G. Avery
Lincoln County Chanter
E.G. Gooding
Lincoln County
First ii
Mre
Dine Wheeler
Second
Avelie Bowler
Sceneti
Wheeler
Leonora
Mixa Laura Shoup
Seattle
Northwestern
Whch
T. H. Gooding, Jr
France
Exw. T. Barber
A Day's Pay and Death at Cambrai Front
Earl Wayman Rowman writes of a young American lad killed in a shell hole at Cambrai on October 5 1918. The poem extols his bravery as ten Germans lie nearby and urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps to support the war effort.
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Cambrai
Americas
Lay
Dalton
America
Penk
Earl Wayman Rowman
Mrs Gooding Attends Idaho Federation Convention
Mrs Fred W Gooding returned from Povetin where she attended the Idaho Federation of Women's clubs convention with 75 delegates. She chairs the Scholarship Committee and reports fund increases from 200 to 800 over two years and memorial gifts of 100 each. She was elected a delegate to the National Convention of Women’s clubs, location undecided.
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Fred W. Gooding
Povetin
Idaho Federation of Women
Gonding
Mes
Atete
Chitrametty
PAN
Heals Abi Wiuh
Thaho Ceomon
Coodine
Clnix
Wheat handling cited in Moscow Farntera era
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss wheat handling in Moscow Farntera era with phrases implying grain economics and production, though text is unclear. Entities Moscow and Farntera appear, with generic terms referencing wheat and grain, lacking precise actions or dates.
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Moscow
Farntera
Sith
Wood River Center Grange Meeting Casual and Local Notices
North Shoshone auxiliary met with limited material for sewing four sheets and three dozen handkerchiefs. Attendees included Mesdames Ivie Ryan Viera Brotzman Furnias and Misses Hattie Peck Florence Butler. Various locals traveled to Gooding Dietrich Camp Fremont and Shoshone for chores and events. A vaccination related arm issue at Camp Fremont was reported.
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Will
Frotyman
Charles
Florence
Butler
Dietrich
Hattie
Jack Park
Cams
Prairie
Camp Fremont
Joe Sprenger
Viera
Serpa
Brotzman
Hiattie Peck
Florence Butler
Harrison Ryan
Alvin Butler
Charles Butler
Red Crrcus
A. Jy Butler
Shostone
Grange Hall
J. Tee
North Shoshone News Notes From Wood River and Camp Fremont
Local bulletins report A I Horn and wife in town Friday. Mrs Lester Cox and a guest stayed at Lincoln Inn. Families from Love home hosted visitors and a new son born to Mr and Mrs Manuel Perry. Hunting trips return with few prizes, Red Cross events joyful, and vaccination issues noted. North Shoshone section covers a Cape Horn party, drill plans, liberty loan support, and local property fire damage at Furniss wood yard.
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A. I. Horn
Furnday
Lester Cox
Goealing
Mr. Cox
Lincoln Inn
A. M. Gomes
Ernest
Camp Fremont
Cal
Red Cross
Earl Burditt
L. F. Gieseke
Lieut
Southin
Grange Hall
WT. Peck
Grand Junction
Colorado
Iehter
Fred Scott
D. Silva
Furniss
Nile
Christmas Parcels Instructions for Overseas Sends
A reader notes detailed instructions found elsewhere on sending Christmas presents to boys overseas. It warns urgency and advises acting quickly to ensure shipments reach their destinations.
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Seni
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General Pershing
Peat Seagees
Donald Drummond
Frazgle
Hume
Oetaber
Payette
Wood River Center Grange
Rif
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