New Draft Bill Before Congress Expands Call to 18 46
Washington Aug 5 The new administration manpower bill extends the selective service act to all men 18 to 46 and authorizes the President to draft them. Introduced in both houses, the measure was sent to the military committee for rapid action. Proposals include a national registration day in September to enroll about 200000 new draftees and a plan to expedite passage after the summer recess.
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Weashington
New Administration
Congress
Baker
Crowder
Congressionsrestler
Senate
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
General Crowder
Curtis
Kansas
Senator Jones
Washington
Secretary of War
Dent
House’ Committee
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
United States
Withdrawal shakes Burke county school race
The Tribune notes Carl Gilbertson of Lignite withdrew from the Burke county superintendent race at the primary, leaving C. H. Wolf as the sole candidate on the fall ballot. Wolf, viewed as the favorite, is expected to face no opposition unless another candidate enters. Also reported are a lost brooch and local marriage news involving W Greenwood.
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Tribune
Carl Gilbertaon
Lignite
Echoola
Burke County
Jima
Hame
Tia
Thie
C. H. Wolf
Achoola
Feld
Burke County Fair at Flaxton Proves Tremendous Success
The Burke County second annual fair at Flaxton drew the largest attendance yet with extensive exhibits. Premiums, entertainment, a Bowbella band, carnival tents, and a Delco light plant illuminated the grounds as farmers showcased Percheron horses, Herefords, and Holsteins. Races, dances, and demonstrations complemented three days of successful proceedings.
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Burke County
Flaxton
Howbells- Coteau
Delco
Bowbells Implement Co
Bowbalta Implement Co
Ontft
Dog
Ole Stensrud
Flaxton Dairy
Uglum
Clayton Township
Mackey
Portal
Hawk
Frank Woods
Bowbells
Panda
Campbell
Nellie Bly
James Beck
North of Bowbells
Bills
Picaning
Prince
Ivor Johnson
Babe
Dan Lynch
After
Smith
Holler
Close
Snip
Stone
Powers Lake
Nancy
Donahue
Maud
Peterson
Dan
Gibaon
Lignite
Sodaller
Wm. Sadler
Campbell of Columbus
Oso-Lynch
North Dakota Fuel Order Bans Anthracite Purchases
Local coal dealers were told to avoid hard coin and switch to ignite or bituminous coal as the North Dakota Fuel Administration restricts anthracite shipments. A federal letter urges customers to conserve anthracite, using it only in severe winter weather, with transportation burdens cited as a reason for the shortage. The North Dakota Defense Council also announced an order barring disloyalty charges in newspapers statewide.
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North Dakota Fuel Administration
Coneu
Fred Bangasser
Occident Elevator Co
North Dakota Fuel Administrator
North Dakota
ISAAC P._ BAKER
North Dakota Council of Defense
Threshing Crews Assigned Monthly Report Duties
Owners of threshing outfits must file monthly reports detailing grain threshed and recipients, sent to the county agent to determine total crop size by county. Reports and forms are available from the county agent. begin immediately. A note mentions Frank Woods of Burke County and a bovine with detailed weight and lineage claims, though context is unclear.
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Burke County
Je & Edwards
Mrs Gerda Heath Visits In Wisconsin
Mrs Gerda Heath returned from Fond du Lac Wisconsin last week and rented a house in Wisconsin. She plans to move there around the first of next month and resigns as chief operator at the local telephone exchange. Her husband works for Soo engineers on the Stevens Point to Chicago division with a permanent position. No replacement has yet been appointed. Jerry Donovan and family left for Portal then Lake Carlyle camping and fishing with the C Hecht family. The trip used the Feeoyen car. Sherwood editor BL peta visited the Rouse home near Co teau Sunday.
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Gerda Heath
Fondulac
Wis
Wisconsin City
Jerry Donovan
Portal
C. H. Hecht
Lake Carlyle
Feeoyen
Peta
Sherwood
John Rouse
Coteau
Burke County Seeks 24 Men for Camp Lewis August Call
Burke County Local Board expects 24 men to report for general service at Camp Lewis Washington for the week starting August 26. The adjutant general urges voluntary applications if possible to fulfill the call, with involuntary induction as needed after August 15 to protect harvests. Camp Lewis is large and traveling recruits may see much of the country. those most needed to save crops should volunteer now. Aquatic boys receive a warm sendoff. committees are planning arrangements. Public notices also state that Carl Gilbertson withdraws from the Burke County superintendent race due to a two year contract offer from the Vintage of Lignite school board.
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R. H. Farmer
B. L. Wilson
Jim Uglum
H. G. Holtz
Wj.lowe
Louise Fossum
Flaxton
Divide
Renville
Minot
Ward County
Hvestock
A. Martin & Sons
Near Lignite
N. J. Johnson
Near Woburn
Iver Johnson
Clayton Township
Stone & Sons
Powers Lake
Burke
Camp Lewis
Wash
Adjutant General
War Department
Neada
United States
Aquaual
Burke County
Board of Education
Complete still near Magic City unearthed in North Dakota raid
Minot August 8. Sheriff and State's Attorney Herigstad raided a farm house two miles north of the city finding a complete still and brewery. A man named Hurly from Kentucky was arrested for possession of intoxicating liquor. The site included a tunnel and underground chamber with two vats of malt, raw whiskey, and labeled liquor from a Montana firm. The case will go before district court, with federal authorities already involved.
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Minot
N. D
O. B. Herigstad Tast
Kelly Hurly
Montana
Hurley
Kentucky
United States
Stenson Not Looking For Canadian Land in Irma Visit
Mr and Mrs M T Stenson of Clayton township returned from Irma Alberta where they spent two weeks visiting relatives and inspecting land. He saw land yielding 40 to 60 bushels per acre but remains set on his present homestead despite interest in Canada. Wheat and other crops looked good until a recent heavy frost harmed prospects, and drought remains a concern. A local ad for Mankato Commercial College appeared amid regional notices.
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M. T. Stenson
Clayton Township
Irma
Alta
Mr. Stenson
Canada
Stenson
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato
Burke County
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Anthoraws
BowDells
W. N. Sanford
Sanford
Lowe T
W. Greenwood
Owbells
M.B
Wae
Milas M. Ethel Anderson -at-Ant- Jer
Portal Wae
Coca City
Durham
Wissonsin
Carl Gilbertson
Magic City
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