Economic literacy urged to guide public policy
Fargo Courier News cites Frank A. Vanderlip arguing the nation needs widespread economic literacy. The paper agrees that popular understanding of political economy is essential, warns against tariff misinformation, and calls for teaching economics in schools and broader press dissemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo Courier News
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
United States
Commonwealth
Seue
Courier-News
Vanderlip
Farmers Not Profiteers Grand Forks American
The article debates farmer prosperity during the war and questions whether farmers gained unusually from wartime conditions. It argues that wartime price rises tested farmers and that reconstruction brings new taxation concerns impacting agriculture as the nation shifts from war to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
Positive Constipation Remedy Ad Promises Quick Results
An advertisement touts Hollinton's Rocky Mountain Tea as a sure remedy for constipation and related digestion ailments. It claims restored stomach function, improved color and energy, and features testimonials from N C ca and Dr. L A Drinkard praising Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble and fatigue relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollinton’s
Rocky Mountain
N. C
Bowbells Tribune Notes Local Subscriptions and Gas Mask Efforts
The Bowbells Tribune lists subscription rates and notes its circulation as high for Bar County North Dakota. County Superintendent C H Hecht reports a Fargo Agricultural College request to send fruit pits and nut shells for gas mask production, asking readers to forward collections promptly.
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Bowbell Tis
Mitch
U. S
Canada
Tribune
Bar County
North Dakota
C.H. Hecht
Agricultural College At
Fargo
Meat Producers Duty and Pork Export Surge
Government boosts hog production to sevenfold pre war pork exports. Department of Agriculture and Food Administration push increased output to meet world fat shortages. Projections show hog numbers rising 10 to 15 percent with heavier slaughter weights. Hoover shipping programs enable larger pork supplies for fall and spring 1919 markets. Dressed hog products rose to 903 million pounds in three months ending September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Europe
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S Food Administration
Confidence in U S Food Admin Predicts Victory
In July 1917, amid early war gloom, the U S Food Administrator expressed unwavering belief that democracy would defend itself. He stated that despite a bleak European outlook, Americans should not fear the outcome given the results already achieved.
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United States
Parle
Europe
Loyalty and Little Things in Patriotism
Fragmentary OCR notes describe sugar rations and duties tied to loyalty themes. Mentions four pounds monthly, then two pounds for loyalty, highlighting a wartime or civic stance on sacrifice and devotion without explicit events or dates.
Food Will Win the World in War and Peace
A wartime line highlights food aid as a key factor for global gratitude. The text credits America with sharing nourishment during conflict and helping Allied nations recover after hostilities.
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America
Obituary notices for Burke county residents fall to influenza
Multiple Burke county obituaries detail George Welton Felton Peter Peterson Gayhart Jasperson and a case against George Parento in Fargo. Felton dies of pneumonia from influenza. Peterson dies after influenza and pneumonia with private funeral. Jasperson dies after illness with private burial. notices include family details and memorial card. A separate court incident involves George Parento a Fargo barber, and M L Larson with damages to the Gardener Hotel.
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Peter Peterson
Burke County
Dekalb County
Hampton
Iowa
Bowbells
H. C. Peterson
C. J. Christian
Carl P. Jensen
John Swanson
Gayhart Jasperson
Walter Jensen
Mins Lena Peterson
John C. Peterson
Wranklin County
Maggie Peterson
Was & Hara
Evelyn
Minnesota Notes From Plaxtog To Bowbells
Clyde Gerard traveled to Plaxtog for the flour mill on Wednesday. Bert Smith and Robert visited C M Remingtons for a few days. Miss Mee Areng will teach the Sloan school starting Monday. Bert Smith and Frank Gerard were Kenmary visitors Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Gimi Spéle plans several days visiting Frank Gerard. Myra Peterson of North Star township underwent surgery at Bowbells Wednesday morning and has struggled since a prior appendicitis operation two years ago.
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Clyde Gerard
Plaxtog
Mra
Bert Smith
Robert
C. M. Remingtons
Mee Areng
Sloan School
Frank Gerard
Kenmary
Gimi Spéle Fa
Frank
Surprise party honors Mrs Pagche on Sunday
A surprise party celebrated Mrs Otto Pagche's birthday last Sunday as friends gathered. John Carlson, a Swedish immigrant long connected with Cari Borum work, died last Saturday evening after working near a coal mine. The Prospect Prairie Church held its annual meeting on Monday and planned Christmas tree activities.
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Ataft
Otto Pagche
Fe Ceuetveten
Columbus
John Carlson
Sway
Sweden
Cari Borum
Plooteot Prairie Church
Moniay
Avon
Farmer Health Claims From Peruna Advert
A long advertisement extols Peruna as a cure and tonic for catarrh coughs and digestive issues. It features farmer testimonials from Delaware Ohio and mentions Dr Hartman and The Peruna Company urging readers to buy and request the health book and almanac.
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W. J. Temple
Lincoln
Heesyn
Delaware
Ohio
Dr. Hartman
Pertina Company
Devt
Columbus
Local meeting outlines constitution adoption and officer election
Local notes report the adoption of a constitution and election of officers at a meeting. Future date a Friday evening program is planned, with more details to follow. The Red Cross club hosts a session and many community members are mentioned attending Thanksgiving and social visits across Kenmare and Gotebo.
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Furer
Dense North Dakota Rural Social Notes Incomplete
Varied household moves and visits across Bowbells Thompson Lake and nearby farms. Neighbors like Sellig Bettie Coons Romine Bair Coons and Burke appear in daily rounds with Thanksgiving meals and farm tasks amid influenza closures and local hospital events.
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Tva
N. D
B. A. Matosowica
Notary Public
Marks County
H. Dak
Chamberlain
Dre
L. A
Drinkard
Jefferson City
Bowbells’ Tribune
Bucks County
Onowicz
Farmers Save Situation
George Welton
Grovee Felton
al- Waaye
Mr. Felton
Carter Township
Minnesota
Cor. Geetor
Porthun
de. Hartman
Hatvi
Cor
Peter Nelson
Arthur Leake
Otto Carlson
Oden Nelson
Goose Neck
Pkay
Red Cross Club
Christ
Knute Hammersdon
Joe Wilding
St. Paul
Jens Mickelson
Arthur Fpalon
Amandus’ Anderson
Arthur Leslie
Baby
Joe Pursley
J. Christenson
August
Johnson
Carl Anderson
Hilmer Auguson
Wenby
Slater
Carl Jungberg
Arthur Wesley
Nels Lingutat
Kenmare
John Peterson
Leslie
Dimond
Sta
C. A. Collins
Bred West
Cg, H
W. L. Stewart
W. L
Bert Turner
C. K.ploreon
Coteau
Coteau Wednesday, In Grad’ Heven and Thanker Giving Dinner At the Ploraon
Misa Marie Skreasvig
Carrie Skredsvig
Fospanden
Severt Skredavig
Goteau
Matle
Ole Martingon
Skredavig
Stewart Home
Plerdon
Herbert
Norman Fraser
Charile Wal
Mr. Kanu
Albert Thompson
Stewart
Herbert Fraser
Fiats
Norman
Corr
Westminster
Dd Mack
Sciverson
Joe Honilatons
Ivan Sellig
Beach Farm
A Sellig
A. C
Tyan Bettie
Floyd Hazelette
D. J. Coons
Bowbella
D. F. Bair and Sons
W. B. Cooma
John Romine
Bruce Ratt
Thompson Lake
George Coons
Stanley Coons
Bruce Bair
Bruceays
W. B. Coons
Willis
D. J. Coong
John Rombes
Henry Brown
Christ Olson and Son
Brown Farm
Willis Coons
Northgate
Aees Willis Coons
Willis Bate
Jim
Theodore Whit
Joe Hamilton
Perella
Matte Burke
Ivan Bellig
Bowbelle
Mr. Bellig
Jennie Johnson
Tnoch Swenson
Atta
Endra
Wooterote
Theodeon Hospital
Joe Homiaton
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