Fort Snelling named demobilization camp for Northwest troops
Reports from Washington state Fort Snelling will serve as a demobilization camp for Northwest soldiers returning from overseas. The posting notes that much of the Thirty-fourth National Guard Division and artillery brigades from Minnesota North Dakota Iowa and Illinois may be discharged here. The Soo depot closure and related transit changes are also summarized with new platforms and staffing details.
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Winsdapolix
Brave
Waallingten
Fort Snelling
Thirty-fourth National Guard
Minnesota
North Dakota
Towa
Tlinois
Camp Dodge
Ows
Minot
Oreat-Nérinera
Aia
Tone Soo
Soo
G.wv
Fred Anderson
Common Law Marriage In United States Courts
A discussion notes that common law marriage exists when a man and woman live together as spouses and present themselves as married. The piece cites a United States Court of Appeals decision as the first in the nation to address this modern form and its recognition, noting prior practice had recognized common law marriage for years.
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Mieiy
Ong
Tha. United
Ay Court of Appesis
Altret
United
Burglar Escape Misread as Roomer In Minot Home
In Minot North Dakota a man mistaken a burglar for a roomer at his own home and did not detain him as the intruder escaped into the night. The homeowner recognized the error only as the burglar vanished upstairs and down a stair landing during the late arrival.
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Minot
N. D
I. B. Parsons
Holdér
Hem
Show Owner and Tomb Show Prompts Local Scandal in Jamestown
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic tale about a show owner in Jamestown Indiana and a tomb show tied to a man named Bovzel. The text alludes to money, loans, and a contested commitment to an institution with unclear performers and dates.
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Jamestorn
N. de T
Sohn Moro
Indane
de- Donkens
Bovzel
Pagt
N. D
Syed
Big
Rasan
Demobilization of Student Army Corps Ends This Month
The Student Army Training Corps at North Dakota Agricultural College will be demobilized between December 1 and 2 under War Department orders, to be completed by December 21. About 60 students are affected. many will remain as civilians. Similar orders affect 27 at Fargo College. Jamestown College and University of North Dakota also involved. Government insured colleges against financial loss, with allowances to return students to school. Beef ring plan promotes fresh meat for summer with 16 to 24 farmers organized for weekly portions.
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Army Training Corps
North Dakota Agricultural College
War Department
A.F. Ladd
Lady Said
Bes Howard
Fargo College
United States
T. C
North Dakota
Jamestown College
University of North Dakota
S. A. TC
Farmer found dead near Cabri after fall from train
Konmare Journal reports Charles Ley Itok a 60 year old Cabri resident found with a badly fractured skull along a main line west of town early Wednesday morning. Identified by panels, he reportedly fell from a west bound train. His wife lives in Cabri and requested burial be arranged locally.
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Konmare
Charles
Leyitok
Cabri
Sask
Real Estate Transfers and Military Distinction Noted
The column lists multiple real estate transfers in November including Carl Pommoning to Sander D Lynd for 2900 dollars and other parcels with designations like NE 1-4 NW 1-4 SE 1-4. It also notes a military citation awarding Second Lieutenant George S Shu baAN of the 360th Infantry for extraordinary heroism near the Forest River in France on September ib, recognizing his aiding wounded men.
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Burke Abstriet Co
Carl
Pommorening
Sander
Secon
Georgs
Shuman
Perphipg
Inary
Herolim
George 8. Shu- Baan
Fer -Sugh
Er Z Prance
North Dakota protests missed coal deliveries and canned goods drive
Captain P. Baker, federal fuel administrator for North Dakota, protests Washington over lower than promised anthracite shipments to North Dakota and South Dakota and rising shares to Wisconsin. He warns communities face serious harm if shipments are not increased promptly. The region continues to push state reports on canned produce and food storage to ensure credit for conservation efforts. A Fargo barber paid $100 in police court after a traffic incident involving damage to a hotel building and injury to a man.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Federal Fuel Administration
P. Baker
Washington
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Baker
Tak Pene
W. 3
George Parento
Larson
Gardiner Hotel
Civil Service Postmaster Exam Planned at Niobe
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination on January 10, 1919, at Niobe North Dakota to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy and other offices as they arise. Applicants must be 21, reside in the post office territory, and be U.S. citizens. Submit Form 1753 to the commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Niobe
N. D
United States
United States Civil Service, Commission
Washington, D. C
North Dakota considers farming out prison to cut costs
Blemarck December 16 The state budget committee may recommend closing the state prison as only 105 inmates remain. They argue care could be cheaper at an out of state facility, with feeding and clothing costs pegged at about 80 cents per prisoner per day.
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Blemarck
N. D
North Dakota
Price Committee Sets Food Prices for December in Burke County
The price panel announces maximum cash and carry prices effective December 1 based on wholesale costs from Fargo. Vendors must justify charges above set prices, with overcharges reportable to County Food Administrator Hendrickson. Listed items include wheat flour, rye, barley, cornmeal, rice, corn, oats, Victory bread, navy beans, tomato products, and canned goods with specific weights and prices.
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Burke County
Fargo
Hendrickson
Coteau, N
Navy
Citizens urged to arrest deserters under federal law
Col M A Hildreth announces a federal statute authorizing citizens to arrest U S Army deserters. He says many evaded the draft and some have been in Canada and urges lawful citizens to aid in locating and delivering them to military authorities. A $50 reward is offered on delivery.
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Thar
United States
M. A. Hildreth
North Dakota
Hildreth
Canada
Department of Juatica Cafindt
Hhilrdeth
Would Grow Spuds On Large Scale In District Campaign
A determined effort across the district advocates general potato planting replacing straight grain farming. Local farmers are urged to abandon wheat orientation and adopt potatoes to boost prospects and resilience for the coming seasons.
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Minot
Letters From Art in France Reported by County Official
Excerpts from Private Arthur Emprs letter written October 25 from dugout in France describe front-line fighting, lost officers, dying and wounded, and fears of capture as he serves with Co. C 4th M.C. He asks family to tell everyone he is safe despite harsh conditions and long absence.
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France
United States
Amerted
J. BE. Emerton
Art
Jack
The
Tribune
Vict
Frank
Grace
Hims
Slio Tome
Bod
Arthur Emprs Co
North Dakota Debt Amendment Declared Not Carried
Secretary of State Hall reports 63 counties and 73 057 votes on the debt amendment tied to the Nonpartisan League. With 41 counties counted the amendment trails the governorship vote, and missing counties could not overturn the result. The official tabulation suggests the amendment failed to reach the required majority.
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Bismarck
N. D
Secretary of State
Hall
Nonpartisan League
Aka Jonst
Nomparr Hsan-amendmetta
Tyiya
State Hall
Smendmante
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Minoti
Robert Swanson
Taylor
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Extension Division
N. Dak. Agr. College
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B. Lindberg
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Christian
Jenzen
EJ. Eee Bes
Agricultural College
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State of North Dakota
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